Richmond projects

This project is to design and install of a new inclusive and accessible playground. This $1.46 million project is just over 60% funded through the Richmond Reserve Financial Contributions, with the remaining amount shared equally between us and Nelson City Council with Saxton being a shared facility.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1609.

The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at 14 Fittal St, Richmond, is being upgraded to improve recyclables sorting and baling. The project also includes expanding the MRF building to support more efficient operations.

Contact: Email Projects@tasman.govt.nz for more information, reference 1505.

A new water pumping station will be constructed at the Selbourne Ave/Cropp Place reserve. The project includes upgraded mains and SCADA integration to improve system reliability and monitoring. These upgrades will help improve the stability and efficiency of the water supply for the area.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1513.

This project is to reduce the effects of overland flow path that runs through Easby Park and onto Selbourne Ave. This will in tale some stormwater structures being installed in Easby Park.

Contact: Email Projects@tasman.govt.nz for more information, reference 1578.

This project is to build a crossing (bridge) to State Highway 6 to allow connection of stormwater channel to Borck creek. The project will be starting with enabling works to relocate services out of the way and work plans for contaminated land remediation.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1273.

Update July 2025

Old grapevines have been cleared to make way for water, in preparation for one of our largest planned infrastructure projects over the next two decades.

Last year, we bought a block of land at Appleby which formerly belonged to Waimea Estates, next to the overbridge on the Appleby Highway near Three Brothers Corner.

About 10 hectares of grapevines and their support poles have been pulled out so the land can eventually be incorporated into the Richmond South Stormwater Programme.

Once completed, the stormwater project will be one of our largest infrastructure projects, both in terms of budget and physical work. It will involve the construction of more than 10 kilometres of open environmental channels from the Richmond Foothills to Waimea Inlet.

The new stormwater corridor will eventually be developed to look like the Borck Creek area with landscaping, shared paths and plantings.

We’ll be making the vineyard timber support poles into recycled fencing posts to use in the recovery from recent floods.

The Richmond South Stormwater Programme will support growth in Richmond South, south of Bateup Road

This area currently floods during heavy rainfall, and the channel network being constructed will collect and convey water through Borck Creek. The channels are designed to handle a 1-in-100-year flood event, with an additional freeboard allowance to manage river turbulence during floods.

The network follows environmental principles aligned with cultural values under Te Mana o te Wai, incorporating native plantings, grassed areas, and paths for walking and cycling, similar to Richmond West.

The works, delivered through a series of projects, will coordinate with development activities and land purchases. It includes bridge construction and represents a significant investment in Richmond’s growth.

Diagram of Richmond South Stormwater Programme

Projects include:

The project involves the upgrade of Section H of the Richmond South Stormwater Upgrade Programme.  This includes the installation of a section of watermain and wastewater main between Hill Street South and Cupola Crescent.  It also includes the installation of a walkway between Cupola Crescent and Hill Street South. All of this is aimed to support growth in Richmond South.

Contact: Projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1317.

This project is the replacement and upsizing of water mains pipe from 3 Brothers Corner to the intersection between Gladstone Road and Oxford Street. This pipe replacement will enable increased demands for water services and support growth in Richmond.

Contact: projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1490.

Update July 2025

Richmond Library is to close for a month while heavy construction work is done during its renovation project.

The $1.3 million upgrade is needed after a detailed seismic assessment last year showed that one part of the building needed structural strengthening to improve its earthquake safety.

Alongside that, we’re taking the opportunity to tackle some long-standing issues like roof sagging and water tightness, so the library remains a safe, dry, and welcoming place for everyone.

Earlier, some Councillors voiced concerns about closing the library for up to four weeks, however after reviewing alternative options, it was decided that a partial opening or a pop-up service during this period would present significant health and safety risks, limit services, and potentially delay the overall programme.

So, the doors will be closed from Saturday 12 July, reopening on Monday 11 August.

But some library services will remain available. Our digital library will still be available 24/7, library Wi-Fi will still be available outside the building, and you can use your Tasman Library card at our Motueka, Tākaka and Murchison libraries.

Tasman residents are also eligible for membership at Nelson City Libraries; you’ll just need to sign up for a Nelson Library card.

Any borrowed items which are due during this time will have their due date adjusted, so you don’t need to worry about getting them back until we reopen on 11 August.

Earthquake strengthening and repairs to the Richmond Library.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1593

This project is the widening of Borck Creek from SH60 to Reed Andrews Drain (Section C) to cater for growth in Richmond South.

First areas of work starting in Māpua and Richmond.

Contact: Email Projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1252.

This project is the upgrade existing culvert to enable Borck Creek to be widened to cater for growth in Richmond South and reduce stormwater flooding.

Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference project P1251.

This project is the rework of an existing cycle trail bridge to allow for a widened Borck Creek.

Essentially Borck Creek is being widened and Tasman’s Great Taste Trail utilises the vehicle access bridge to #81 Headingly Lane.  When Borck creek is widened, the vehicle access will no longer be required, and a longer bridge will be required for cycle access.

It will be built to coincide with the Borck Creek Widening project.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for more information, reference 1556.

This project is to widen and deepen Channel A of Borck Creek to increase hydraulic capacity through these sections, and consequently to improve the level of service of the network through Richmond West, while addressing the aspirations of the Council’s Urban Stormwater Strategy and the Richmond Catchment Management Plan.

Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information.

Richmond Reticulation Lower Queen Street Trunkmain Upgrade

Lower Queen Street’s trunk main from the intersection with SH6 (Gladstone Road/ Lower Queen St) to just after the intersection with Headingly Lane is a 1960's asbestos pipeline and is nearing the end of its operational life. This project is to upgrade this to modern pipe material and provide more movement and resilience in the ground, all part of moving water where it needs to go in our region.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1449.

As Richmond South and West grow, we’re upgrading the stormwater network to manage increased runoff, reduce flood risks, and prepare for future climate change impacts. The project focuses on Sections A and B1, which are key channels near Lower Queen Street. These sections, along with the existing road crossing, need upgrades to ensure the whole system works effectively.

The improvements include widening and deepening stormwater channels, upgrading the Lower Queen Street crossing, and ensuring the system meets future climate needs. This work supports the Council’s Urban Stormwater Strategy and will create a more resilient network for Richmond West. Design work began in 2023, and we’ll keep the community updated as the project progresses.

For most recent updates on this project, you can visit Lower Queen Street bridge upgrade | Shape Tasman

For more information, contact Projects@tasman.govt.nz, reference 1268.

Update September 2024

All work is now complete except Section H - See Project Richmond South Section H on this projects page for latest information.

What are we doing?

We are installing a new water main from the Richmond water treatment plant to a new reservoir planned for Richmond south. The work is being undertaken in stages in co-operation with private land developers.

Why are we doing it?

This work will improve the resilience of Richmond's water supply and is required to service growth. There are extensive plans for new subdivisions in Richmond west and south in the coming years. This upgrade will ensure we can deliver consistent water supply to all existing and new customers.

How will it affect me?

• A short section of pipe has been installed along the roadside from Three Brothers Corner out towards the vineyard on the Appleby Highway.   
• Where possible works are being staged with other activities. For example, a new section of water main was installed as part of the Bateup Road widening project.
• Work is mostly occurring on “green-fields” land away from existing residential properties.
• There may be short interruptions to water supply during the switch over to the new pipe, but affected residents will be notified prior to work by the contractor.

There will be major growth in the Richmond South-West area in the next five years.

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Contact: Projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information.

Update June 2025

Work is well underway on Richmond’s newest reservoir, with construction progressing quickly at the Hill Street South site near Sunview Heights.

Once complete, the new 2,500 cubic metre water storage tank will be a key part of our growing water supply network. It will connect to the existing Champion Road reservoir and help ensure a reliable supply for one of Richmond’s fastest-growing areas.

This $4.9 million project, which got underway in February, is all about future-proofing our water infrastructure. The additional storage will improve the network’s resilience and support the needs of our expanding community.

Construction is expected to wrap up early next year, and there’s more to look forward to – plans are in place to develop a shared walking and cycling path alongside the nearby Borck Creek, eventually linking through to Paton Road.

This is just one of the ways we’re investing in essential infrastructure to keep up with growth and make Richmond an even better place to live.

Update January 2025

We have the contractors on board (Fulton Hogan) and their work is set to start February 2025 with an aim to be completed at early 2026. There will be a small increase in the number of vehicles in the area, including heavy trucks and construction vehicles travelling along Hill Street South during construction hours 7am to 6pm. Please remember to take note of all the safety signage and take extra care while using the Hills Street South Road, White Road.

What are we doing and why?

Richmond is growing a lot faster than previously anticipated. The growth has seen a number of new subdivisions already constructed, and more staged development planned for the Richmond South area, such as Hart Rise and Paton Rise. 

More households mean an increased demand for water supply, so we’re planning to build a new concrete water reservoirs (tank) to meet that need.

Artist's impression of new tanks from Hill St South (after approx. ten years planting growth)

Where will the new reservoir be located?

The proposed location for the new reservoirs is on a Council owned property at 520 Hill Street South, west of Richmond’s Central Business District (refer map below).

Location of new reservoirs

We looked at a number of possible locations for the reservoir, before choosing this site.  As well as having easy access to build and maintain the tanks, an important factor was the ground height, which needed to be at 63m above sea level.  That is so the top water level of the new reservoir will be the same level as the existing Richmond Queen Street reservoir, giving us the right conditions to connect the two water supply zones.

520 Hill Street South site location map

A new water main pipe, which is already partly built, will connect the Hill Street South reservoirs to the Richmond water treatment plant. The water main pipe runs along Borck Creek, adjacent the state highway, up Bateup Road Stream, and through the new developments at Hart Rise and Paton Rise.

The reservoir could rise up to 9 metres in height from the base, but that will depend on how far we need to cut in to reach a suitable ground base to build on. Our preferred site option will require the least amount of earthworks to prepare the tank site.  It also has the narrowest profile, the smallest silhouette and the smallest site footprint of the four options.

Contact Us: Email Projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1141.

COMPLETED

Update Jan 2025

Works are beginning at the Main Road Hope/Ranzau Road intersection towards the end of January and finish at Three Brothers Corner. Traffic and pedestrian management will be used for the duration of these works. Two lanes of traffic along Main Rd Hope will be maintained for all the works with restrictions on turning right out of businesses. Work hours will be weekdays and occasional Saturdays between 7:30am and 6:00pm, however, the traffic management will remain installed overnight and at weekends.

About the Project

This project is the renewal of water mains pipe Ranzau Road to Three Brothers Corner. This pipe replacement will enable increased demands for water services and support growth in Richmond.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1272.

COMPLETED

We are building a combined new right of way for residents and an infrastructure maintenance road. This project is part of enabling the wider stormwater improvement work for Richmond South.

Contact: Email projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information, reference 1570.

Update August 2024

Our Gladstone-Poutama stormwater connection project is progressing, with photos below showing installation of a ‘Cascade gross pollutant trap’ and ‘Jellyfish storm filter’ out-letting into Poutama Creek. The Cascade trap works to remove hydrocarbons, litter and debris from stormwater runoff while the Jellyfish uses special filtration cartridges to further remove pollutants from entering waterways.  We decided to implement both of these new engineering technologies in this project in Richmond to keep our waterways as clean as possible while being easy to maintain. 

A gravel path that will double as maintenance access is included in the work to better connect Eton Street to the Railway Reserve. Photo below shows works update in August:

About the project

This project involves getting the pipe from Gladstone Road operational and improving the water quality of flows coming from the smaller stormwater pipe from the Poutama Street industrial area. The design seeks to minimise putting any assets into the outlet area as it is within the Hope Bypass Designation.

Contact

Project Manager: Giles Griffith

Email Projects@tasman.govt.nz for further information.