Work notices

From April 28th - 5th May Downer will be making upgrades to a stormwater system located adjacent to a water race on State Highway 1 near Kirk/Trents Road in Templeton.

Because the upgrade is taking place close to the water race, a temporary diversion of the race will be required. As a result, users downstream of State Highway 1 through Prebbleton may experience low flows or fluctuations in water levels during the period between April 28th - 5th May.

We acknowledge the short notice and appreciate the community’s understanding while this essential work is carried out.

For more information about this work please contact Laura McChensey from Downer at canterburyenquiries@downer.co.nz

We are writing to let you know that CORDE, on behalf of Selwyn District Council, will be carrying out stream improvement works at Ryelands Pond, Lincoln.

Works Include:

• Reshaping and rock-armouring the stream banks
• Installing a fish passage
• Installing a permanent maintenance platform
• Installing a waterwheel monument in the reserve
• Tree removal
• Removing the existing pedestrian footbridge and reinstating with a pathway
• Native planting and landscaping

Driveway and Pedestrian Access

Driveway access for residents will not be affected.

• A footpath closure will be in place from 16 March to 18 March while site access is established.  Please follow the onsite signage.
• A temporary truck accessway will be in place on Ryeland Drive for the duration of work.
• A section of the pathway in the reserve will be closed for the duration of works.

General information

Work will begin at around 7am and we aim to be completed by 6pm daily, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work.

There will be some truck movements, as well as vibration and noise from equipment as we work.  We will try and keep traffic, dust, and noise to a minimum.

For more information about this work please contact CORDE at construction@corde.nz or contact Selwyn District Council on contactus@selwyn.govt.nz

The work area is highlighted in orange. The temporary footpath closure area is highlighted in red. The reserve walkway closure is highlighted in blue.

Works Notice: Te Whāriki Waterway Enhancement Works

We will be carrying out routine maintenance on the Te Whāriki subdivision stormwater network near your property, from March 23 until the end of May.

Our contractor CORDE will be working in Lincoln to clean out the ponds and waterways and remove built up silt, vegetation and debris that has collected over time. This is necessary to reduce the risk of flooding.

This routine maintenance clears the channels so that they can carry more water and allow it to flow more freely, reducing the risk of flooding.

The work will be completed in stages.

Stage 1: Vegetation and Debris removal

Stage 2: Silt Removal/Desludging

The Stage 2 works will be undertaken from 2027 and may further be staged over a couple of summers. This is due to the team not wanting to disturb the waterways in one season.

The work is intended to be done by hand as far as practicable. When this isn’t possible, diggers will be used.

The vegetation removed will be piled at convenient locations next to the basins or surface waterways where they have been removed. No odour is anticipated as part of these works.

Vegetation will be temporarily placed next to the waterways to drain before being collected. This is standard practice and allows contractors to safely and efficiently remove the material. The debris will be cleared within 4-7 days.

Driveway and Pedestrian Access

Work will begin at around 7am and the team aim to be completed on site by 5pm, Monday to Friday.

For more information about this work please contact CORDE on 03 318 8320 or contact Selwyn District Council on 0800 SELWYN (735 996) or contactus@selwyn.govt.nz