A Council project to improve the condition and performance of existing wastewater infrastructure around Blenheim gets underway next week.
From Monday 3 August, contractor March Cato will be pressure-cleaning and conducting a CCTV inspection of 7.2km of pipelines to identify any faults. This work needs to be done before the pipes are relined later in the year.
Work will take place between 7am and 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday, over the next eight to 10 weeks.
There will be no interruption to household water services and workers will not need to enter private properties to complete the works.
Council’s Three Waters Project Engineer Graeme Jackson said the integrity of the pipes was important for the public and environmental health.
“While the equipment being used operates relatively quietly, residents may hear noise travelling through the pipes when work is underway.
“As a precaution, residents are also advised to keep their toilet lids closed while work is being done nearby. On the odd occasion, pressure cleaning can cause water in toilet bowls to splash,” Mr Jackson said.
March Cato contractors will be door knocking affected neighbourhoods as the work progresses and available to answer questions. Several streets in central Blenheim, Springlands and Mayfield are included in the works.
“Council and March Cato are committed to ensuring the work is carried out safely and with minimal disruption to the community,” he said.
