Elizabeth Street – water service renewals

What

We are replacing the water submains in your street, which are part of the annual renewals project.

Why

The existing pipes have reached the end of their service life and require replacing.

Where

Between 1 and 15 Elizabeth Street, Riccarton.

When

9 February 2026 to 20 February 2026. Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm (weather/site condition dependent).

Contact

The contractor is City Care Water. Phone 0508 248 922, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Please advise us if you have specific property access requirements e.g. medical visits, home help, large vehicle deliveries, planned works.

Details:

  • There will be times when on street parking and vehicle access to properties is temporarily restricted. The 
    contractor will door knock to allow residents to move vehicles if necessary. 
  • Traffic impacts can be expected such as shoulder closures, temporary traffic lights and footpath closures 
    while these works are being undertaken.     
  • Other traffic impacts can be expected such as footpath closures while these works are being undertaken. 
  • The work may result in increased dust, noise and vibrations. 
  • We will try to keep any disruption to a minimum. 
  • Water supply to your property will be maintained, with a separate notice being given for the shut off when 
    connecting to the new pipes.

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