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For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit … View moreThere's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.
For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora's website.
National MP Chris Bishop has entered self-isolation as a precaution after a trip to Australia. The…
Hi neighbours,
The coronavirus "outbreak" has been officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation – but what does that mean?
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Have had a clean out of my linen cupboard and as a result have surplus sheets, and duvet cover to give away. Mostly double winter sheets. Some singles. Free would prefer pick up this weekend as they now taken up space.
Hi neighbours – The Flooring Xtra team are here to help you!
We have been in your neighbourhood for over 30years solving all your flooring needs. Often re-carpeting houses that we have done many years ago and helping to bring your homes back into fashion.
We have so many new styles and … View moreHi neighbours – The Flooring Xtra team are here to help you!
We have been in your neighbourhood for over 30years solving all your flooring needs. Often re-carpeting houses that we have done many years ago and helping to bring your homes back into fashion.
We have so many new styles and textures that will simply transform your home.
As your Local Flooring Xtra store feel free to come in and browse the huge range of products available, look at our specials, and arrange free measure and quotes.
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Rising rents and house prices are taking a heavy toll on many Lower Hutt households.
Recent Hutt City Council research has taken a close look at housing need in the city.
For more information, go to the link below.
OPINION: There has been a lot of commentary recently about the state of water infrastructure across …
During this morning’s power cut we were able still to deliver drinking water across the Wellington region and South Wairarapa. Reservoirs were able to manage the demand, and storage is recovering in reservoirs now that treatment plants are operational.
For Featherston and Greytown residents, as … View moreDuring this morning’s power cut we were able still to deliver drinking water across the Wellington region and South Wairarapa. Reservoirs were able to manage the demand, and storage is recovering in reservoirs now that treatment plants are operational.
For Featherston and Greytown residents, as the reservoir that supplies your area is taking longer to recover, we would appreciate it if you could reduce your water consumption where you can. We’ll share another update when you can use water normally again. Thank you for your patience.
Thanks again for your patience as we worked through this power outage. We can confirm everything is up and running as it should be, and all residents in the Wellington region and South Wairarapa can continue with their regular water use.
Crews will continue to investigate the network throughout … View moreThanks again for your patience as we worked through this power outage. We can confirm everything is up and running as it should be, and all residents in the Wellington region and South Wairarapa can continue with their regular water use.
Crews will continue to investigate the network throughout the day.
Power has been restored to the region, and the majority of the pumping stations and all treatment plants are back online. We are investigating the wider network to ensure everything is operating as normal.
We continue to ask the wider Wellington region to be mindful of their water consumption, and… View morePower has been restored to the region, and the majority of the pumping stations and all treatment plants are back online. We are investigating the wider network to ensure everything is operating as normal.
We continue to ask the wider Wellington region to be mindful of their water consumption, and ask South Wairarapa residents to continue to reduce their water consumption and avoid flushing their toilets. Reducing demand allows the assets to operate without added pressure when they come back online.
All of the critical assets including pumping stations and treatment plants have generators in operation as part of our resilience plan. We also have mobile generators available for other pumping stations.
Lower Hutt and surrounding areas are currently experiencing an unplanned power outage.
At this stage our pools, hubs and our libraries are closed - but this may change.
Our front desk at Laings Road is open and our contact centre is taking calls - 04 570 6666.
The Silverstream Landfill is open.
… View moreLower Hutt and surrounding areas are currently experiencing an unplanned power outage.
At this stage our pools, hubs and our libraries are closed - but this may change.
Our front desk at Laings Road is open and our contact centre is taking calls - 04 570 6666.
The Silverstream Landfill is open.
We are seeking advice from Transpower as to how long the power will be out. We will update you as soon as we know more.
Traffic lights are out so be careful if you have to travel.
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1970s houses by renowned Kiwi architect Ian Athfield's design studio rarely come onto the market – a…
The first stage of the work to connect a new wastewater pipe in Willis Street, replacing the temporary overland pipe installed after the original tunnel collapse in December, is expected to be complete by the end of March.
Wellington Water Group Manager Tonia Haskell says the final stage of pipe … View moreThe first stage of the work to connect a new wastewater pipe in Willis Street, replacing the temporary overland pipe installed after the original tunnel collapse in December, is expected to be complete by the end of March.
Wellington Water Group Manager Tonia Haskell says the final stage of pipe laying along Willis Street is being completed using trenchless methods to lay the pipe underground and below existing services at the Ghuznee Street end.
“This means we’re now approaching one of the last and most complex parts of the job, to connect the new permanent underground pipe to the network and decommission the overland pipe along Willis Street.
“To achieve this we will need to shut down the wastewater pumping stations close to the harbour that send flows up to and along the overland pipe. We’ve been doing a lot of planning for this as it is risky and at all costs, we want to avoid spilling any wastewater into the harbour.
“We need low tide, dry weather, low wastewater flows and ensuring that all existing city wastewater storage is empty so it can take the flow. We also have contingency planning in place including sucker trucks, and ensuring the old interceptor is clear to support management of the wastewater flows.”
Ms Haskell says all this is expected to take place in the week of 23 March pending having optimal conditions.
“If we get heavy rain for example, we wouldn’t be able to turn off the pump stations to disconnect the overland pipe due to the risk of overflowing in the harbour. So in that instance the work would be delayed.”
This phase of the work is expected to take between 6-8 hours, however, it will require Dixon Street between Willis and Victoria Street to be closed to through traffic for up to three days. This is to allow the underground pipe to be exposed, the connection to be made, and then the road to be reinstated. One lane of Willis Street will be opened for for local traffic, travelling one-way from Ghuznee Street entrance.
The pipe ramp will still be in place so the road cannot be used as a main thoroughfare and there will still be no parking along the section of Willis Street between Ghuznee and Dixon streets. Traffic controllers will be onsite to assist throughout.
“Once the permanent pipe is connected, we can remove the overland pipe and bring in contractors to reseal the road. We are talking with Wellington City Council now about reinstatement of the road, which we’d expect to take one to two days. The focus will then shift from Willis Street to laying new pipe in the adjoining slipway down the motorway. This is expected to be complete mid-year but will have minimal traffic impacts.”
Meanwhile, investigative drilling work is being done to determine the best approach to sealing the tunnel at the separate Dixon Street site.
“Work to drill the final boreholes will continue this week and once that is completed, we’ll be able to do a thorough geotechnical assessment of the ground conditions to allow us to complete design work.”
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