Water Notices
Sewer network renewals Te Aroha, Monday 21 - 24 October 2024
Our Contractors TDG Environmental will be undertaking sewer reticulation renewals in Te Aroha from Monday – Thursday 24 October. Hours of work will be from 7.30am – 6pm. This will affect properties on Shakespeare, Farmer, Herbert and Burns Street.
Please note during this time, Burns Street will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 24 October and resident access will be still remain available.
Our contractors will be using technology that may produce steam. Please don’t be alarmed if you see steam emerging from the manholes. Thank you for your understanding while our contractors get this important work done.
Water construction works Matamata, Tuesday 8 October - Late November 2024
From Tuesday 8 October to late November, our contractors Odlum Group will be working on the water supply infrastructure along Sheffield Street, York Place and Portsmouth Place.
Odlum Group will endeavour to be respectful of your neighbourhood and minimise their impact wherever possible, however there will be temporary hazards, noise and disruption that are all involved with civil construction. We ask for your patience during this time. Most construction will take place on the berm, and this could restrict use of the footpaths/parking areas at times. Contractors will ensure there is a safe passage for pedestrians and vehicles at all times.
A few important things to note:
Traffic Management - There will be disruption to normal traffic and our staff will be working in close proximity to the road. Please take extra care when exiting your driveway.
Site Conditions: Please co-operate with all signage and requests/directions from our contactors. Trenches or excavations opened will be closed the same day, or if this is impossible excavations will be barricaded or covered with steel plates overnight.
Planned water shutdown Matamata, Tuesday 15 October 2024
We will be shutting down water supply on Tuesday 15 October from 10am - 2pm. This will allow our team to conduct water maintenance repairs.
This will affect properties on:
- Mannix Place
- Tashi Place
- Bridie Ave
- Tower Road
Please ensure all taps in the house are turned off, as the water may be turned back on earlier than advised. When the water is turned back on, if you notice dirty water we recommend turning on an outside tap for a few minutes to flush through any sediment or air bubbles, which may cause discolouration to the water. If that does not solve the issue, please contact us 0800 746 467.
If you have any queries regarding this shutdown, or you or a member of your household depend on water for critical medical support that requires a continuation of water supply please do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 746 467.
Thank you for your patience while we ensure our water networks are maintained.
Upgrades to water infrastructure in Morrinsville, Monday 12 August to Friday 11 October.
From Monday 12 August to early October, Council contractors Odlum Group will be carrying out water main upgrade works along the intersection of Coronation, Snell Street and Studholme Street. These works will also affect water supply, there will be scheduled shutdowns with notice given to affected households, through additional letters, the Antenno app and this web page.
Learnings from the November 2022 Morrinsville water event
Severe weather in Morrinsville recently caused havoc with the water treatment plant, resulting in critical water restrictions for the Morrinsville community for several days. Here we share what happened at the plant, what we learnt and what we are doing to prevent this occurring again.
Severe weather on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 November in the Morrinsville water catchment stirred up lots of dirt and debris in the raw water supply. This isn't uncommon after major weather events - it just slows down the water treatment process, taking longer to process safe drinking water that meets the Taumata Arowai Drinking Water Quality and Assurance Rules. That is why we also have stored treated water to draw on during these periods. Read more...
Water valve testing, ongoing around the district.
We are exercising water valves around the district to ensure they're working properly - this is an important part of maintaining our water network as it helps us identify issues early. This process may dislodge sediment and it's possible some properties may experience "dirty water".
If you notice dirty water, we recommend turning on an outside tap for a few minutes to flush through any sediment or air bubbles, which may cause discolouration to the water. If that does not solve the issue, please contact us 0800 746 467. Thank you for your patience.
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