No, residents don't need to alert contractors in advance.

Just drive to the end of your driveway and the contractor will wave you through safely.

Access will be maintained throughout the works. Just plan for delays in travelling through site works.

Yes it will

We don't expect major disruptions to other services like water or power. If any interruptions do happen, we'll work closely with the contractor to fix them quickly and get services back up and running.

Yes, at times the work will be noisy.

We're working with the contractor to keep noise levels as low as possible.

We’re aiming to complete the section near Te Wharau School during the holidays, but this depends on the weather.

If delays occur, we’ll work closely with the school to create a safe access plan for whānau. This plan will be shared with families before school resumes in February.

No - entrances beside 48 and 20 Graham Road (Ilminster and Te Wharau Schools) will remain accessible throughout the works, including during the school holidays.

Children and whānau will still be able to enter the school grounds safely during this time.

We understand flooding has been a long-standing issue in Inner Kaiti.

This project was approved in our current Long-Term Plan, and after completing a detailed design process, we’re now ready to begin construction.

We’re committed to delivering lasting improvements that protect homes, schools, and public spaces from future flood risk.

The upgrade will increase capacity to help stormwater flow more effectively.

Future public drains on private property projects in the area will also improve stormwater management.

This project was approved in the 2025–2027 Three Year Plan.

It’s funded through a combination of stormwater depreciation reserves (used for renewing the stormwater network) and loan funding.