Warkworth Growth Servicing Pipeline – Potholing Investigations From mid‑July,

Watercare and our contractors will return to the Warkworth Town Centre to conduct additional potholing investigations along the proposed Growth Servicing Pipeline route.

The work will focus on key streets including Great North Road, Elizabeth Street, Queen Street, and Kapanui Street – SEE MAP.

Using small excavation vehicles, vacuum trucks, and survey equipment, this next phase of the project will allow us to accurately locate existing underground utilities such as gas, electricity, Chorus cables, stormwater, water, and wastewater lines.

This early-stage work is essential to inform our design and ensure the pipeline’s construction proceeds without unexpected service disruptions. We understand this work may temporarily affect daily routines, and our team are committed to minimising disruption to the community.

Please be aware that traffic management plans will adapt as we move to the various sites. We’re working closely with Auckland Transport to preserve as much parking as possible while ensuring we can still safely conduct these works and maintain smooth traffic flow. Our project team will reach out individually to neighbouring businesses to explain our approach, outline expected impacts, and confirm any additional measures needed.

How will these potholing investigations affect you?

• Investigations will take place from 16th July 2025 to late August 2025 between 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Please note these works are weather dependant. Should there be any changes you will be notified in advance.

• Potholing investigations will generate some noise and vibration; however levels will be kept to a minimum and in accordance with Auckland Council requirements.

• Temporary fencing may be setup around the potholing investigation sites.

• All investigation sites will be fully reinstated upon completion of the works.

• We do not anticipate disruption of vehicle access to your property however, if there is a need to restrict access, we will notify you in advance.

• Each in investigation site is expected to take 1-3 days to complete. You may notice the following temporary changes along several streets in Warkworth:

o Stop/go systems in place

o Reduced lane widths

o Reduce off-street parking

o Reduced speed limits

o Motor vehicle and pedestrian detours

• We ask that you please follow the direction of traffic management staff and traffic signage to keep everyone safe.

Pātai/questions? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the investigations and what they entail, please email [email protected].

If you prefer a one‑on‑one meeting or require tailored measures, please contact Celeste Rauner, McConnell Dowell Senior Stakeholder & Environmental Advisor on 021 998 529.

For general information on your water or wastewater services please visit: www.watercare.co.nz or telephone 09 442 2222. Ngā mihi, Watercare Services Limited