We are upgrading the piped water network supplying Napier City and Taradale, to enhance water flow and distribution and keep the network resilient to shocks and stresses. These upgrades will strengthen our water network and provide a more secure and efficient water supply for the community, now and into the future.

Mataruahou Water Network Upgrades

New dedicated pipes will deliver water from the Awatoto borefields up to the new Mataruahou Reservoir and then distribute it across the city efficiently. The upgraded infrastructure will ensure customers receive safe, clean water at the right pressure.

Taradale Water Network Upgrades

New water pipes will carry water from multiple new bores in Taradale, treated at the new water treatment plant, up to the existing Taradale Reservoir.

Mataruahou to Taradale Interconnector

A new 1.1km pipe will connect the new Mataruahou Reservoir to the existing water pipe at Prebensen Drive to allow for two-way water transfer and greater resilience in the network.