Kingston Three Waters Upgrades

Newsletter #1 | September 2024

Read on for updates on work to deliver new water supply, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure in Kingston.

A short summary of all information covered in the newsletter is available at the end of the newsletter, under the title 'Project summary'.

What's coming to Kingston

Work’s about to start on the delivery of critical three waters infrastructure in Kingston, which in the future will include new water and wastewater treatment plants, and a range of stormwater improvements in the township.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is sharing delivery of these services and their costs with developer Kingston Village Ltd (KVL), to coincide with the developer’s plan for 750 new residential sections in Kingston, starting with 217 sections as part of a first stage of works.

The infrastructure has been designed to eventually provide capacity for and allow connection of existing dwellings in Kingston. But for now, properties within the township will need to continue managing their own water and wastewater systems until Council completes further planning, design, and financial analysis work before working with the community to develop a servicing plan.

Work to deliver this infrastructure will be staged, starting with associated water supply pipework through Kingston and the new water treatment plant, followed by stormwater improvements for the township, and then construction of the wastewater treatment plant.

More details on when to expect each stage of work are provided below.

Work on water supply upgrades starting today

The contract for water supply improvements in Kingston has been awarded to Fulton Hogan, and they expect to take possession onsite this week. Fulton Hogan’s excited to be involved, and looking forward to working alongside the township’s residents.

In October, crews will start with installation of the new bulk supply main (water pipes) along the south side of Kent Street. This work will start at the intersection of Kent and Oxford Street and move east towards State Highway 6, as crews try to complete as much of the disruptive work as possible before Christmas this year.

In the new year, crews will install water pipes alongside SH6 and up Glen Nevis Station Road, working on the new water treatment plant and reservoir at the same time.

We plan to provide regular updates on what to expect around Kingston. We’ll be sharing a newsletter in October to detail any traffic management requirements to expect along Kent Street for the upcoming works.

All water supply improvements, including pipes along SH6 and Glen Nevis Station Road and the new water treatment plant, are expected to take just over a year to complete.

Future work packages

Potential disruption around town

As with any large construction project, there will be some disruption around Kingston while these upgrades are delivered. Generally, this is likely to include noise, vibration, and construction machinery movements in the area, especially along Kent Street and Oxford Street. We will let you know well in advance about works scheduled to commence on the different work packages.

Crews carrying out these works will ensure resident and pedestrian access is maintained, and any changes or potential disruptions will be widely communicated in advance to the Kingston community.

We’ll also ensure contractors delivering these works minimise as much disruption as they can and take resident and business needs into account where possible.

Project summary

This week, Fulton Hogan starts work on the first stage of three waters upgrades in Kingston.

In October, work on new water pipes will take place along the south side of Kent Street, heading from its intersection with Oxford Street towards State Highway 6.

A second stage of works on Oxford Street will begin towards the end of the year.

What to expect around traffic management and changes to road access in Kingston will be shared in early October.

We expect work on Kent Street to be completed in December, before crews take a break over Christmas. Disruptions will be minimised as much as possible in the township over the festive season.

In January 2025, work will resume to install water pipes along SH6 and up Glen Nevis Station Road, and stormwater infrastructure on Oxford Street.

Work on the remaining water supply and stormwater improvements will continue until late 2025.

A third stage of works for wastewater treatment will begin in mid 2025. More details on this will be shared closer to the time.

Got a question, or want to raise an issue?

If you experience an urgent issue as part of these works, please report it immediately to QLDC by phoning 03 441 0499.

General questions about this project can be emailed through to Kingston Community Association at threewatersupdates@kingstonca.org.nz. The Association will then work with QLDC to provide answers directly to those who have enquired, and the wider public where appropriate.

We’ll also be including relevant questions and answers in future editions of this newsletter.