Stormwater work

Council is about to start work to upgrade stormwater network capacity in Raumati Beach.

The upgrade will involve replacing a section of pipe below the ground on Margaret Rd between the southern end of the Raumati Village shops and Victor Grove.

Access and transport manager Glen O’Connor said the council had originally scheduled the stormwater upgrade for the year 2023/24, but has brought it forward to accommodate future property development in the area.

“The Raumati pump station and other storm water infrastructure was upgraded in 2013 to improve drainage on Margaret Rd and around the village centre. The upcoming works will extend the upgrades further along Margaret Rd and will enhance stormwater network capacity.

“At the same time, we’re upgrading the footpath on the eastern side of Margaret Rd, from just south of Reddins Restaurant to Ka¯ piti College.

“This will provide a safer and wider pedestrian link to and from the village.”

The works are expected to take about six weeks to complete and traffic management will be in place.

“Stormwater projects require extensive excavation work, so we’ll be closing Margaret Rd from south of the shops to Victor Rd, with a detour for through traffic via Rosetta Rd and Victor Rd.

“Residents will still have access to their properties, but there will be no on-street parking within the work zone.

“Margaret Rd businesses will be accessible, with all but the three southern-most parallel parks available as normal.”