Wastewater pipe renewal and construction on the next stage of the Nor’West Arc cycleway is about to get underway.

Isaac Construction has been awarded the contract for the project, which forms part of the northernmost section of Te Ara O-Rakipaoa Nor'West Arc cycleway. Works are anticipated to begin on site in late May.

The project includes all of Matsons Avenue and Chapel Street along with a small section of Harewood Road between Harris Crescent and the railway crossing.

Works are expected be finished by December and are part of the wider Northwest programme of water and roading upgrades, which got underway in January this year.

Water and roading infrastructure in multiple locations across the northwest are being upgraded to ensure they can service the needs of a growing city.

Christchurch City Council’s Three Waters and Transport teams are working together to deliver a coordinated programme of works to reduce disruption, keep traffic flowing and get out of the way as quickly as possible.

“The separated cycleway being installed in Matsons Avenue, and on the north side of Harewood Road, will help make travel safer and more user friendly for everyone.

“We’re taking the opportunity to upgrade the wastewater pipes at the same time, to reduce the overall duration of construction in the area and the impact on residents and businesses,” says Council Head of Transport Stephen Wright.

A drop-in information session where residents can find out more about the project and likely impacts will be held at the Chapel Street Centre at 10am on Saturday 16 May.

Te Ara O-Rakipaoa Nor'West Arc cycleway will connect cyclists from Cashmere to Papanui, via Spreydon, Middleton, Riccarton and Ilam, once complete. It’s anticipated the entire route will be finished by the end of 2027.

Find more information on the Nor’West Arc cycleway project page.