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Where’s the water going?

Friday, 10 March 2017, 10:33 am | Wellington Water

Not all the water that’s treated and sent on its way to Wellington’s central business district (CBD) arrives where it should. To help find out where water is being lost from Wellington City Council’s water supply network, Wellington Water ... More >>

Road works – south of Paremata Bridge

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 2:37 pm | Wellington Water

Wellington Water will be carrying out essential maintenance to the water main located under State Highway 1, south of the Paremata Bridge, from Monday 27 February to Friday 10 March. This work is important as it helps improve the resilience of the water ... More >>

Road works – Paremata Bridge

Thursday, 19 January 2017, 2:27 pm | Wellington Water

Wellington Water will be carrying out essential maintenance to the water main located under the Paremata Bridge, from Sunday 29 January to Thursday 23 February. This work is important as it helps improve the resilience of the water supply to Plimmerton ... More >>

Busy time for water works in the CBD over Christmas

Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 9:23 am | Wellington Water

Wellington Water is working over summer to install a new wastewater system beneath part of Taranaki Street and a new water main for Allen Street. More >>

A new reservoir for Sweetacres Drive, Lower Hutt

Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 3:51 pm | Wellington Water

Residents in the Sweetacres Drive area getting a new reservoir for 2017, due to be finished in September next year. More >>

Prince of Wales Reservoir Open Day

Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 4:35 pm | Wellington Water

Wellington Water is inviting residents and others to an open day to find out about consenting the reservoir that is proposed to be built in Prince of Wales park, Mount Cook. More >>

Call for feedback on discharging treated wastewater options

Friday, 11 November 2016, 2:50 pm | Wellington Water

The community is being asked for feedback on potential options for temporary discharges of treated wastewater from the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant. More >>

Road works on The Terrace, Wellington

Thursday, 8 September 2016, 12:27 pm | Wellington Water

Road works are set to begin on The Terrace next week as Wellington Water begins work to renew some of the stormwater and wastewater pipes buried beneath The Terrace. More >>

How to save money when you shower!

Monday, 4 July 2016, 4:05 pm | Wellington Water

Looking at buying a new washing machine? Want to save money when you shower? Then check out Wellington Water’s new shower and laundry information leaflets. More >>

Paremata Bridge lane closure from Wednesday 29 June

Monday, 27 June 2016, 4:08 pm | Wellington Water

Wellington Water will be carrying out urgent repairs to the water main located under the Paremata Bridge from Wednesday 29 June to Friday 1 July. The water main is leaking and needs repairing. More >>

Dry weather takes toll on water supply

Friday, 5 February 2016, 2:44 pm | Wellington Water

Wellington Water is calling for householders to be water smart as the run of dry weather has led to a dramatic jump in consumption. More >>

Water restriction patrols begin this weekend

Thursday, 21 January 2016, 3:50 pm | Wellington Water

Water patrollers will be taking to the streets from this weekend, as Wellington Water looks to ensure water demand stays down when summer heats up. More >>

Are you ready for a dry summer?

Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 2:33 pm | Wellington Water

Lower than normal rainfall across Wellington’s water catchment areas over the last few months, combined with a forecast for more of the same this summer, has increased the chance of a tough summer for urban water users. More >>

Water Committee seeks regional approach to restrictions

Thursday, 19 November 2015, 4:57 pm | Wellington Water

The Wellington Water Committee has recommended a review be carried out of the watering restrictions that are enforced in the four cities of Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Wellington. More >>

Upper Cuba Street road works

Friday, 16 October 2015, 10:18 am | Wellington Water

Wellington Water is renewing the stormwater and wastewater pipes in upper Cuba Street (from 285 Cuba Street to the intersection of Cuba Street and Abel Smith Street) from Monday 19 October 2015. More >>

Get set for a dry summer

Thursday, 15 October 2015, 5:14 pm | Wellington Water

Wellington Water is urging gardeners to prepare for summer and help conserve water by using mulch to "summerproof" their gardens. More >>

Sprinkler ban lifted

Monday, 6 April 2015, 10:15 am | Wellington Water

The ban on sprinklers and irrigation systems in Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Wellington will be lifted tomorrow at9am (Tuesday 7 April 2015), following a recommendation to local councils from Wellington Water. More >>

Wellington residents urged to keep saving water

Friday, 13 March 2015, 4:27 pm | Wellington Water

Wellington residents urged to keep saving water Wellingtonians are being asked to keep saving water as our dry weather continues. More >>

Sprinkler ban for region’s four cities in force this week

Friday, 6 March 2015, 11:32 am | Wellington Water

A ban on the use of garden sprinklers and irrigation systems will come into force from 12am, Saturday 7 March in Porirua, Hutt, Wellington, and Upper Hutt. The four city councils have agreed to impose this next stage of their watering restrictions ... More >>

Sprinkler ban looms as rivers run low

Thursday, 26 February 2015, 12:08 pm | Wellington Water

Wellington’s water supply rivers are flowing at roughly a quarter of normal February levels. The Wainuiomata Water Treatment Plant, one of three serving the region’s four cities, may have to be closed within a week due to a shortage of water. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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