Please stay clear of the Elsdon wetlands pond

We have repaired the wastewater leak that has contaminated the Elsdon wetlands near Porirua School.

We are monitoring the area, and we will remove visible wastewater-related material from the surface.

As a precaution, please keep tamariki and pets away from the pond and surrounding area, and avoid contact with the water and plants until further notice. 

Signs are in place around the pond. Please remind your tamariki to stay clear of the pond and surrounding area until further notice.

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CBD Pump Station Upgrades

We’re upgrading underground pump stations in the CBD as part of a major programme of works to increase the resilience and capacity of the wastewater network in central Wellington.
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We’re upgrading underground pump stations in the CBD as part of a major programme of works to increase the resilience and capacity of the wastewater network in central Wellington.

Start Date
7/09/2026
Contact:

If you have any questions about this work, please contact:

Tiaki Wai,  0800 TIAKI WAI (0800 842 549)

Latest Updates

17/09/26 Three more pump stations being upgraded to support capacity and resilience

Our next phase of pump station upgrades, supporting the wastewater network in central Wellington, is about to kick off, with three more pump stations lined up for works.

We’re upgrading underground pump stations in the CBD as part of a major programme of works to increase the resilience and capacity of the wastewater network in central Wellington.  

This has included renewing or constructing new wastewater pipes on Taranaki Street, Victoria Street and Wakefield Street. 

So that these pipes can increase the efficiency and capacity of the network, we also need to upgrade the pump stations that keep wastewater flowing through them to our treatment plants. We have already completed upgrades at three of the pump stations. 

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17/09/26 Three more pump stations being upgraded to support capacity and resilience

Our next phase of pump station upgrades, supporting the wastewater network in central Wellington, is about to kick off, with three more pump stations lined up for works.  

This portion covers: 

  • Pump Station 2 at Waitangi Park 
  • Pump Station 3 on Kent Terrace (near Vivian Street) 
  • Pump Station 4 at Chaffers Street 

Our contractor for these works is Brian Perry Civil. 

Because these pump stations are located underground – and you might be surprised at how big they are! – there will not be significant noise or vibration caused by these works. There may be occasional odour in the area around the hatch when it is open for the crew to enter or exit, but this will be minimal.