Project summary

What we’re doing

Council has contracted CB Civil to build a shared pathway and wastewater pipeline in Peacocke. Key features of this project are two 110,000kg “Bikes on pipes” bridges across gullies which were lifted into place in March 2024.

Why we’re doing it

As we build our new community in Peacocke we need to make sure we put the right infrastructure in place at the right time, like pipes for our wastewater. This project started with a wastewater focus, but Council saw and took the opportunity to create a better-connected community by approving investment to upgrade the bridges so they can carry people, not just pipes, and build the shared pathways.

This project will

  • Provide essential strategic wastewater connections from central and southern Peacocke.

  • Connect to the new wastewater transfer station in Peacocke.

  • Support safer, active and better-connected communities.

Project features

  • Support active transport

    The shared pathway will provide a safe and more direct off-road connection for people walking or biking in Peacocke. Ultimately, the shared pathway will connect Hamiltonians to local schools, parks and to the existing river paths.
  • Focus on sustainability

    The gully bridges have been designed to reduce construction costs, maintenance requirements and their impact on the Mangakootukutuku Gully and surrounding environment. Encouraging walking and cycling reduces congestion and emissions.
  • Treasured gullies

    The two crossings span the Mangakootukutuku Gully, with the southern bridge providing a unique view of the nearby culturally significant Whatukooruru Paa site.

Where we're at with progress

  • Stage 1 - Planning

    2022

    Planning completed.
  • Stage 2 - Underway

    2023

    Construction started on the 860m-long underground pipeline, including storage facilities. The two gully bridges were lifted into place in March 2024.
  • Stage 3 - Completed

    2025

    The pipeline and shared pathway will be completed in 2025. The pathway will connect to surrounding roads when Whatukooruru Drive is completed in 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What happens when the north-south arterial road is built?

The shared pathway runs on the east side of the north-south arterial road which is likely to be more than a decade away. The interim south end of the pathway will be replaced by paths on the north-south arterial road and residential streets when development takes place.

What are the big ponds at the north end for?

The ponds allow infiltration to reduce impacts on groundwater and are designed to manage and treat stormwater for the transport corridor and expected residential development.

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Last updated 23 January 2025