Water Supply Infrastructure Upgrades
Ongoing upgrades to water treatment plants, pump stations, and reticulation network to ensure safe drinking water supply for a growing population.
This is a $185.0M water & waste project across Christchurch, currently in progress.
Ongoing upgrades to water treatment plants, pump stations, and reticulation network to ensure safe drinking water supply for a growing population. Covers 1,700+ km of water mains.
Why This Project Matters
Safe drinking water for the whole city. Climate resilience improvements protect supply during droughts and extreme weather.
Latest Update
Asset renewal at 86-96% of depreciation. Treatment plant upgrades and network resilience improvements ongoing. $10.8M additional for mains renewals.
Budget Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $185.0M |
| Category | Water & Waste |
| Ward | Citywide |
| Status | In Progress |
Data & Sources
Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: LTP 2024-2034, Infrastructure Strategy. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.