Three Waters Pipe Renewals
Replacing and rehabilitating aging water supply, wastewater, and stormwater pipes across the network.
This is a $148.0M water & waste project across Christchurch, currently in progress.
Replacing and rehabilitating aging water supply, wastewater, and stormwater pipes across the network. CCC manages approximately $8 billion of water assets.
Why This Project Matters
Every burst water main or sewer overflow comes from this network. The June 2025 floods showed why this investment matters.
Latest Update
Budget up ~$6M. Priority given to critical failure points. Council increasing renewals rating by $2M/year to reduce future borrowing.
Budget Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $148.0M |
| 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: Adopted Annual Plan 2025/26, Financial Overview PDF. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.