Motueka projects

This project is to replace the existing eight plastic storage tanks with one new large reservoir. This upgrade will help future-proof Motueka’s water supply and improve the overall resilience of the system.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference P1144.

This project is to design and build a community pool for Motueka.

You can find more information on this project here: Motueka Pool | Shape Tasman.

Contact: Email Projects@tasman.govt.nz, reference project 1530.

We’re sourcing material (soil) from Tasman View Road for the next phase of the Motueka River Stopbank Refurbishment project. At the same time, we’ll be upgrading a section of the road to improve it for future use.

How will it affect me?

Between Wednesday 29 January and Thursday 15 May 2025, Tasman View Road between Harley and Flaxmore Road will be closed to the public while a section of the road is upgraded. Beyond the signposted closure points, the rest of Tasman View Road will remain open.

Tasman View Road - Orange area where works will be

We appreciate that this closure will affect recreational users of Tasman View Road, especially for those looking to link with the Great Taste Trail cycleway during the works period.

For your own safety, please follow all signage and instructions from the project team situated at each end of the road.

We will continue to update everyone on progress in the coming weeks through our various channels, including the Council’s Antenno app. 

Contact info: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz or see Motueka Stopbanks Phase Two (1572) for further information on the project.

May update

Efforts to build resilience along parts of the Motueka River have rumbled on over summer under stage two of the Motueka Stopbanks Refurbishment Project.

After a busy few months of works, we are taking a brief pause in proceedings over winter – however it’s a good chance to take stock of what we’ve achieved.

Since February, we’ve managed to complete 1km of stopbank works, which includes the completion of the Parker Street site. Significant progress has been made at our College Street site too and there is just a 100m section to be finished once we resume work in spring.

Material for the stopbanks is being sourced from Tasman View Road, improving the road while supplying essential fill.

This important work will see Lower Motueka River and Brooklyn Stream stopbanks receive a 6.7km upgrade, building on the 4.8km initial stage of work we completed in stage one.

Funding for the Motueka Stopbanks Refurbishment Project Stage Two was approved by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit, as part of the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund.

This work will reduce the community’s risk of flooding from the river. The stopbank refurbishment would protect approximately 1,500 hectares of fertile and productive land, along with portions of the town itself.

We are pleased to be able to continue this work to protect homes and livelihoods, while building further climate resilience for the Motueka community.

Flood protection/resilience and associated stopbank works for Peach Island are also being progressed as part of this project.

February Update

Works are in full swing for the next phase of the Motueka River Stopbank Refurbishment project, aimed at strengthening flood resilience in the community.

Current progress:

• Sites at Parker St and Tasman View Road are now operational -  (See Tasman View Road project below) .
• Preparatory works, including tree felling and clearing, will begin at College St next week.
• Material for the stopbanks is being sourced from Tasman View Road, improving the road while supplying essential fill.

Traffic & Safety:

• Around 140 truck movements per day are occurring via Parker and Atkins Streets.
• Truck speeds are being monitored, and a water cart is on standby for dust control.
• Please be aware of increased truck activity and take extra care on the roads.

Access & Next Steps:

• Some areas along the stopbanks may have temporary restrictions—please check ahead if you use these spaces for recreation.
• We’ll continue to provide updates through our channels, including the Council’s Antenno app.

What are we doing?

We’re about to get started on our next phase of work on the Lower Motueka River stopbank network, to build resilience and reduce the community’s risk of flooding from the river.

Following the successful completion of Stage One earlier this year, funding for the Motueka Stopbanks Refurbishment Project Stage Two was approved by Kānoa Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit, as part of the Government’s Resilient Infrastructure Fund.

We received a grant of $7.5 million from Kānoa, of which $6.6 million will go towards work on the Lower Motueka River stopbank refurbishment, and $900,000 going towards stopbank repairs at Peach Island. We are providing another $5 million in co-funding for a total project budget of $12.5 million.

The Lower Motueka River and Brooklyn Stream stopbanks are to have a 6.7km upgrade, building on the 4.8km initial stage of work. The stopbank refurbishment on the Lower Motueka River would protect approximately 1,500 hectares of fertile and productive land, along with portions of the town itself.

So far, we have carried out some initial sonic borehole drilling to recover soil core samples, which helps us better understand the ground conditions for the work ahead. We are now planning to begin construction on the first work package in January 2025.

Where we are working:

Purple lines are new works planned, Yellow was completed in phase 1, blue lines are Brooklyn Stream stopbank works.

How will it affect me?

The river itself won’t be affected, but if you use the riverbanks for recreation, you may find access to sections of the stopbank temporarily restricted or closed off, so check before you make any plans.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference project 1572.

We have projects set up to look and improve these existing treatment plants to reduce impact on the environment and meet modern standards.

We are starting with Collingwood, Tākaka and Motueka and improving their Secondary Treatment Systems by investigating the work required and engaging special expertise.

We are looking at nutrient loading, decreasing solids and stormwater flows in all three plants, as well as reducing nitrogen and ammonia that is produced.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference P1450/1587.

The intersection upgrade on Whakarewa Street in the form of a roundabout near Manoy Street, is to provide safe access to and from the new Whakarewa Phase 1 Housing Development by Wakatu Inc, and the low impact roundabout design needs to cater for the safe egress of cyclists and pedestrians in all four directions.

The timeline for construction will align with provision of other services once design and consenting has progressed further.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz, reference project 1342.

September 2024 Update:

Stage 2 is 100% complete and the pump station is currently on hold until further developments.

November 2023 Update: 

Stage Two: New Wastewater rising main from Pah Street - Motueka Bridge

Stage 2 is over 50% complete. The priority was to complete the construction on State highway 60 before the holiday season.

The team are now working along Parker Street heading towards Atkins Street.  1700m of pipe has been laid out of the proposed 3000m and on track to the programme. 

October 2023:

This stage of the project is for the installation of a new polyethylene (PE) wastewater rising main approximately 3 kilometres long.  The pipeline alignment will follow Pah Street, Atkins Street, Parker Street, High Street and Lyndhurst Avenue (SH60).  All sections can be installed via open trenching methods, with the exception of a short section beneath the Motueka River stopbank which will require use of a trenchless installation technology. 

The pipeline will serve the growing communities in Motueka West, conveying wastewater from development there to the wastewater treatment plant.

The pipeline alignment will start at Lyndhurst Avenue SH60 at the Motueka River Bridge and continue along High Street, Parker Street, Atkins Street and Pah Street. All sections of the pipeline will be installed via open trenching.

There are eight phases for this portion of the works. Phase one – between Lyndhurst Ave SH60 to Parker Street turn-off – has now finished.

Beginning in October 2023, work will move along Parker St to the intersection at Te Maatu Drive through to Wilkie Street. From Monday 9 October, the intersection at Te Maatu Drive will be closed so access from High Street into Parker St will only be available for residents in this first section. We expect this stage to take approximately three weeks.

The overall Rising Main project is planned to be completed by May 2024.

We are mindful of the impact that wait times can have on people’s day, and we are aiming to keep these to a minimum.

We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this work.

Stage One: COMPLETE

What are we doing?

To enable growth in this less flood prone and sea level rise affected area, a new pump station and rising main must be installed to deliver wastewater to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), pumping via a shared main starting at the Motueka River Bridge. 

Why are we doing it?

This project is necessary to serve and enhance any Motueka West developments and incudes the installation of wastewater rider mains along Grey Street from the Green Lane intersection North to Pah Street. The water main will follow the same alignment with an additional branch east along Whakarewa street past Motueka High School.

How will it affect me?

• There will be times when vehicle access to your property may be temporarily unavailable, but we will work with you on exact timing.
• There may be times when the traffic is down to one lane. 

Start Date: 22 August 2022

End Date:  January 2023

Contractor: CJ Industries Ltd

Site Contact: Morgan Corrie-Johnston -  021 307 145

Contact: Email Projects@tasman.govt.nz reference project 1182.

COMPLETED

This project to increase Levels of Service and reduce flooding along the west side of High Street and around the Wratt Street / Woodlands Ave intersection.

Kicking off mid 2024, we have started by investigating the work, this will be developed in two more (since the Motueka West Stormwater Discharge System project) stages and be totally complete in 2027.

Wratt Street Overland flow path investigations at Woodlands Ave - Ground Penetrating Radar, potholing and coal tar sampling.

Contact:

Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference Project 1503.

October 2024

The fences are down and we’re celebrating. The new Decks Reserve playground in Motueka will officially open with a special community ceremony on Friday 8 November.

The fabulous new development, worth close to $600,000, comes thanks to funding input from the Motueka Community Board.

There’s been a major redevelopment of existing play equipment, including the popular play tower, see-saw and space net, alongside the addition of numerous new play features.

There’s a new 3x3 basketball court, with soft rubberised matting around the play equipment and all manner of sensory and passive play elements, plus two new drinking fountains. There are now multiple swing sets including new basket net swings, accessible swings, and toddler swings, with a full revamp of concrete pathways, drainage, benches, seats, and landscaping.

The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 9.00 am on Friday 8 November and everyone’s invited to try out the new playground from 10.00 am.

Work begins August 2024

The new development for all ages comes thanks to funding input from the Motueka Community Board.

The total project, worth close to $600,000, will see a major redevelopment of the existing play equipment with the addition of numerous new play features.

The plans include a new 3x3 asphalt basketball court, and soft rubberised matting around play equipment with all manner of sensory and passive play elements. There will be multiple swing sets including new basket net swings, accessible swings, and toddler swings, along with a full revamp of concrete pathways, benches, seats and landscaping.

Some existing play equipment will be retained in the new layout, including the popular play tower, see-saw and space net. Read more about the plans.

The new Decks Reserve playground is expected to be ready to use by this summer.

Project Update July 2024

We invited our iwi partners to come along to the playground site and bless the project to begin works as well as share kai with members of the team. We have also awarded Nelmac the contract to work on the playground and work is set to begin end of July this year and due to be complete in September.

Decks Reserve Playground, Motueka

About the project

We’re redesigning and updating the current play space at Decks Reserve to improve accessibility for users in the community. This includes upgrading elements of the playground which are entering their expiration, as well as designing new aspects which cater to wider cross section of users including wheelchair friendly access.

Project Manager: Joe Bywater - Email projects@tasman.govt.nz