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Service Announcements

• Sat 07.12.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - Devon Street East from the Gover Street Intersection to 172 Devon Street East, 8 December, 8.00 to 4.00pm

  Tree Removal

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Devon Street East from the Gover Street Intersection to 172 Devon Street East be closed to all traffic from 8.00am to 4.00pm, Sunday 8 December (weather permitting).

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Grant Morrison of Central Traffic Services on 027 226 6981

• Wed 04.12.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - Carrington Street Lower, 5 to 7 December, 6.00am to 7.00pm

  Chip Sealing

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Carrington Street between Courtenay Street and Pendarves Street be closed to all traffic from 6.00am to 7.00pm, Thursday 5 December to Saturday 7 December (weather permitting).

  Stop / Go traffic control will be in operation outside 55 Carrington Street. During this time Victoria Road between Gilbert Street and Carrington Street will be temporarily closed with access by residents only.

  Access to the Carrington/Vivian leased car bays will be via Courtenay Street

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to James Avey of Downer on 021 815 391

• Wed 04.12.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - Tiromoana Crescent, 5 December, 7.00am to 5.00pm

  Replacing Service Lateral

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Tiromoana Crescent be closed to all traffic from 7.00am to 5.00pm, Thursday 5 December (weather permitting).

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Sam Jiggins of Trafficr Ltd on 027 231 5295

• Tue 03.12.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Beach / Barriball / Mclean Streets, 4 to 7 December, 6.00am to 7.00pm

  Chip Sealing

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Beach Street be closed to all traffic from 6.00am to 7.00pm, Wednesday 4 December to Saturday 7 December (weather permitting).

  The works will be completed in three stages;

  Stage One – Closure of Barriball Street and Beach Street

  Stage Two – Closure of Barriball Street and Beach Street – including a Stop / Go at the Sackville / Barriball Street intersection and Beach and Mclean Street intersection.

  Stage Three – Closure of Mclean Street, Beach Street and Barriball Street.

  Detours will be signposted.

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to James Avey of Downer on 021 815 391

• Mon 02.12.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - Mangorei Road between Union Street and Cumberland Street, 3 & 4 December, 7.00 to 7.00pm

  Micro-Surfacing

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Mangorei Road, from Union Street to Cumberland Street, be closed to all northbound traffic from 7.00am to 7.00pm, Tuesday 3 December & Wednesday 4 December (weather permitting).

  • Work is scheduled to commence on Tuesday 3 December and will take approximately 2 days to complete (weather permitting).
  • During this time, Mangorei Road between Awanaui and Cumberland Streets will be closed to northbound traffic (i.e. traffic travelling towards town). Alternative routes will be available and clearly signposted for the duration of the closure.
  • Southbound traffic (i.e. traffic travelling away from town) will continue to use Mangorei Road with minimal delays.
  • Access to roads adjacent to Mangorei Road may be impacted temporarily while crews work across that intersection. Alternative routes will be available.
  • Access to the Merrilands Shopping Centre may be impacted temporarily, however access via the Nevada Drive entrance will be available at all times.

  Residents are requested to follow the southbound traffic flow when entering and exiting their residence.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to James Avey of Downer on 021 815 391

• Sun 01.12.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - Autawa Road Tarata, 2 December to 4 December, 8.00am to 4.00pm

  Installation of new conductor wires

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Autawa Road, Tarata be closed to all traffic between 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday 2 December to Wednesday 4 December (weather permitting).

  No detour is available.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Phil Webby of Downer Utilities on 027 430 1869

• Mon 25.11.2024   15:00pm

  TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Lemon Street and Cameron Street, 26 November to 9 December, 7.00pm and 6.00am

  Night Works - Asphalt Concreting Works on SH3

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that sections of Cameron Street and Lemon Street be closed to all traffic as a result of roadworks on Eliot Street SH3 as per the following dates and times (weather permitting).

  • No access to Cameron Street between Leach Street and Courtenay Street on 26 & 27 November and 1 December between 7.00pm and 6.00am
  • No access to Lemon Street between Hobson Street and Eliot Street on 2, 3 & 8 December between 7.00pm and 6.00am.
  • No access to Lemon Street between Cameron and Eliot Street on 4, 5 & 9 December between 7.00pm and 6.00am.

  In the event of unsuitable weather, work will be postponed to the next available night as the work is highly weather dependent.

  Alternative routes will be available throughout the works and road users are asked to plan their journey prior to departure.

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Jason Southey of Downer on 021 243 8405

• Sun 13.10.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - Onaero River Road, 14 October to 20 December, 6.00am to 6.00pm

  Rehabilitation Works on State Highway

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Onaero River Road, Onaero be closed to all traffic 24/7 from Monday 14 October to Friday 20 December (weather permitting).

  • Stage 1 – full road closure on Onaero River Road
  • Stage 2 – partial road closure on Onaero River Road

  When work is in progress there will be a stop / go on the State Highway and detour will be sign posted.

  Resident access will be available.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Iain Gammage of Downer on 027 839 9517

• Wed 15.01.2025   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - Brooklands Road between Victoria Road and Kaimata Street, 16 January 2025, 8.30am to midnight

  Timeless Summer Concert

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Brooklands Road between Victoria Road and Kaimata Street be closed to all traffic from 8.30am to midnight, Thursday 16 January (weather permitting).

  Gates will open at 4.30pm with the concert finishing approximately 10 – 10.30pm.

  Detours will be in place with marshals stationed at the closure points at all times.

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Holly Walden of Traffic Management Planning and Consulting Ltd on 027 647 7749

• Mon 06.01.2025   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - 6 January to 14 February 2025, 24/7, Pilot Road Tongaporutu

  Road Rehabilitation

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Pilot Road, Tongaporutu be closed to all traffic 24/7 while works are active, between Monday 6 January 2025 and Friday 14 February 2025 (weather permitting).

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  All enquiries to 0800 4 HIGHWAYS

• Sat 28.12.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - Brooklands Road between Victoria Road and Kaimata Street, 29 December, 8.30am to midnight

  Rock the Bowl Concert

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Brooklands Road between Victoria Road and Kaimata Street be closed to all traffic from 8.30am to midnight, Sunday 29 December (weather permitting).

  Gates will open at 4.30pm with the concert finishing approximately 10 – 10.30pm.

  Detours will be in place with marshals stationed at the closure points at all times.

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Holly Walden of Traffic Management Planning and Consulting Ltd on 027 647 7749

• Mon 09.12.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Kohete Road Kaimata, 10 December to 24 January, 7.00am to 7.00pm

  Pole Maintenance

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Kohete Road, Kaimata will be closed from 7.00am to 7.00pm on the following dates (weather permitting).

  • Tuesday 10 December 2024
  • Thursday 16 January 2025
  • Friday 24 January 2025

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Adam Robert Mills of North Power Ltd on 027 452 3317 or Badinlee Munro-Smith of Traffic Safe NZ Ltd on 021 243 3937

• Mon 28.10.2024   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice: Tarata Road, 29 October to 31 January, Various Times

  Road realignment on the Purangi Saddle

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Tarata Road be closed to all traffic from Tuesday 29 October 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024.

  Work will recommence Monday 6 January 2025 to Friday 31 January 2025.

  When work is in progress as per above dates the road will be closed Monday to Friday at the below times: (weather permitting).

  Monday-Friday               Road Status

  9am to noon................... CLOSED

  Noon to 12.30pm........... OPEN

  12.30pm to 4.00pm......... CLOSED

  4pm to 4.30pm............... OPEN

  4.30pm to 6.00pm........... CLOSED

  6.00pm to 9.00am.......... OPEN

  When Open road is available on above times, it will be run under a Stop/Go.  When unattended, road will be open or run under traffic lights.

  No detour is available.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Mike Janes of NPDC on 027 284 8137