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Ilam wastewater upgrade set to begin

29 August 2024

A major upgrade of wastewater pipes will start in Ilam in early September on Clyde, Creyke and Maidstone roads.

The upgrade is being carried out in three stages and is scheduled for completion in mid-2026. Minor on-site preparations will begin at the end of August.

First stage works include pumping water from below the ground to allow for trenching and excavation works, the installation of new pipes and road sealing.

During this time one-way traffic and detours will be in place, as well as a 30km/h speed limit to keep workers, motorists, cyclists and residents safe.

The second stage of the upgrade will affect the east end of Maidstone Road, with work also planned on Creyke Road beside the Clyde Road intersection. This is scheduled to start in August 2025.

The third stage will happen in early 2026 on Maidstone Road, at the western end between Ilam and Waimairi roads.

Read more on Newsline and for updates on the upgrade, visit ccc.govt.nz/ilam-wastewater