Projects
Every year we carry out over 200 different projects in our four cities. These projects range from renewing a stormwater pipe in a single street to building a new reservoir.
We are working hard to meet the region's growing water needs

Project Updates
Jessie Street and Tory Street Wastewater Realignment
Last updated: Jul 2, 2025, 2:13 PM
Logan Street Wastewater Renewal
Last updated: Jun 30, 2025, 10:11 AM
Crews continue to make their way up Logan Street, towards the Queen St roundabout, with work expected to finish up by August.
Whakawhirinaki: The Silverstream Water Bridge and Shared Path
Last updated: Jun 26, 2025, 2:38 PM
If you’re heading north on SH2 over the coming school holidays, your commute won’t be impacted as the connecting works on the Whakawhirinaki, the Silverstream pipe bridge will not be underway yet.
Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Last updated: Jun 19, 2025, 4:35 PM
Wakefield Street Wastewater Rising Main – Stage 2
Last updated: Jun 19, 2025, 3:01 PM
Chaffers Street has been reopened following its early closure at the start of May after a fault with the existing rising main.
Lake Ferry Wastewater Treatment Plant Reconsenting
Last updated: Jun 18, 2025, 10:17 AM
Capital project delivery will be removed from the Wellington Water Service Agreement with SWDC from 1 July 2025.
Securing a safe and reliable water supply for Greytown
Last updated: Jun 18, 2025, 10:09 AM
Capital project delivery will be removed from the Wellington Water Service Agreement with SWDC from 1 July 2025.
Martinborough wastewater treatment plant consent compliance upgrade
Last updated: Jun 18, 2025, 10:04 AM
Capital project delivery will be removed from the Wellington Water Service Agreement with SWDC from 1 July 2025.
Tauwharenikau River Water Pipe Repairs
Last updated: Jun 18, 2025, 9:51 AM
Capital project delivery will be removed from the Wellington Water Service Agreement with SWDC from 1 July 2025.
Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant (new consent application)
Last updated: Jun 18, 2025, 9:30 AM
Capital project delivery will be removed from the Wellington Water Service Agreement with SWDC from 1 July 2025.
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