The Central Otago District Council (CODC) is moving forward with plans to replace ageing water pipes in Alexandra, enhancing the reliability and sustainability of the town's water supply.
🏗️ Priority Areas for Renewal:
- Bridge Hill Rising Main: A critical pipeline that links Bridge Hill to Alexandra’s wider water network, servicing many properties. Following a significant burst in 2015 and a minor break in 2021, the concrete-lined steel rising and falling main has been assessed as nearing the end of its useful life. This nearly 100-year-old infrastructure traverses challenging terrain, with sections laid above ground, dating back to when the Aronui Dam supplied the town’s water.
- Enterprise Street: The main water source for Dunstan High School, Terrace Primary School, and local early childcare facilities. The 70-year-old pipeline has been impacted by Alexandra’s softer water supply from Lake Dunstan, leading to issues like discoloured water.
- Northland Street, Ranfurly: Work in this area will be completed under a separate contract this year.
💡 Key Project Highlights:
- A $2.7 million budget has been allocated to replace these ageing water mains.
- Construction is set to begin later this year after the contract is awarded.
By addressing these critical infrastructure challenges, CODC aims to ensure a more reliable water supply for residents and future-proof Alexandra’s water network.
