24 October 2019
Construction is beginning on the next phase of the Town Branch Drain stormwater network upgrade, part of the Council’s
infrastructure upgrade of Blenheim.
The main task is the construction of an 80m buried stormwater culvert running south along Redwood Street from Muller
Road. The new culvert will then go east across Redwood Street and along the channel of the Town Branch Drain for about
70m. The culvert will be constructed between late January and June 2020. Fulton Hogan has been awarded the contract for
this project.
Onsite excavation works are underway to confirm the depth and location of existing services, such as power and water
supply, before some of these services are relocated to allow for the construction of the culvert. It is anticipated that
this initial work will be completed before Christmas.
Council Infrastructure Projects Engineer, Brett Walker, says during construction the water mains in the area will be
shut down at times.
“The number of shutdowns will be kept to a minimum and residents will be provided with notice prior to each one,” Brett
says.
There will also be interruption to traffic and residents are asked to be patient.
“If possible, residents should plan their journey to avoid the area during the works,” Brett says.
If access is restricted to properties, residents will be advised of this in advance.
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