Frankton Road Watermain Upgrades

The trunk main water supply pipeline running down Frankton Road transports large quantities of water to the wider Frankton and Queenstown areas, and is a critical part of our water supply network.

Unfortunately, a section of the existing pipe has broken several times in the past and continues to deteriorate. Without repairs, it will continue to burst, break, and leak in the future.

We’re starting work in on Monday 16 September 2024 to upgrade part of the trunk main on Frankton Road, to future-proof this critical piece of infrastructure, making it more reliable and easier to maintain in future.

Approximately 300 metres of a new and stronger pipe will be installed between 645 and 723 Frankton Road, along with a ridermain, and isolation valves.

Replacing the existing infrastructure with a stronger pipe will reduce the risk of future issues, extended water shutdowns in the area, and the potential for flooding to private properties. Installing isolation valves means less properties will be affected by a water shutdown if a leak or break occurs in the future.

11 October 2024

To complete parts of these upgrades, a water shutdown will take place from 7.30am to 6.00pm on Thursday 17 October, for several locations on and around Frankton Road. 

More information is available below in the What to expect section.

Frankton Road will remain open to both lanes of traffic near the construction site, but as with any large construction project, some disruption should be expected in the area while we complete these upgrades.

Generally, additional noise, vibrations, and heavy vehicle movements should be expected as part of this work.

Other key disruptions to be aware of include:

Resident/property access on Frankton Road:

We’ll do our best to maintain access for properties between 645 and 723 Frankton Road, but driveways are likely to be affected at times throughout the project. We’ll contact you in advance if work is expected to affect access to your property.

Some delays should be expected when entering and exiting these properties while work is underway.

Crews may also need to enter properties to investigate the water pipe we’re replacing, but they’ll door knock to speak with you before doing so.

Planned water shutdowns

Three water shutdowns will be required throughout the project.

The next shutdown is scheduled to take place between 7.30am and 6.00pm on Thursday 17 October for the following properties:

645 - 723 Frankton Road
748 - 790 Frankton Road
716 Frankton Road
4 - 15 Middleton Road
All properties on De La Mare Place

Pedestrian access:

Small pedestrian detours may be required at times to get people safely around the worksite, but we’ll share more details on this if and when they’re required.

Work on the Frankton Road watermain upgrades will start on Monday 16 September 2024 and be carried out in stages, as different parts of the new trunk main and ridermain are installed.

Crews will be working from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am to 5.30pm.

Throughout the work, pressure tests and chlorination will be undertaken before water is allowed to be transported to households using the newly installed pipes.

This work is expected to take approximately three months to complete.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this project, please contact QLDC by phone on 03 441 0499 or email at services@qldc.govt.nz.