Springlands’ work progresses
Works are progressing well on water main works in Springlands, Blenheim.
The $1.7m project started in McLauchlan Street with work timed for school holidays to cause minimum disruption to students, teachers and parents.
The upgrade of the old water main is part of Council’s continued upgrade of services, planned in several phases and scheduled to finish in October 2024.
Contractors Fulton Hogan worked hard during January and achieved more pipe laying than expected, Council’s Project Engineer Graeme Jackson said.
“McLauchlan Street has been sealed and tidied ready for the new school term,” he said. “Work is now focused on Old Renwick Road, between Waipuna and McLauchlan streets, for the next couple of months. There will be stop-go traffic lights in place.”
The new water main provides for growth to the north of Old Renwick Road to cater for the future expansion of housing in that area, Mr Jackson said. “The pipes in McLauchlan Street are old so it’s a timely upgrade. The new PVC pipes will be bigger and much more resilient.”
Motorists are encouraged to take alternative routes where possible.