First section of Branxholme pipeline now operational

Clean drinking water is now flowing through the newly commissioned northern section of the Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade. Last month, engineers gave the green light to activating the section of new pipeline between Pomona Road and Myers Reserve, linking in to the Waikiwi Reservoir. It is a significant step forward for the project, which will provide […]

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Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade hits major milestone

Invercargill’s pipeline upgrade is one step closer to completion following the successful connection and testing of a key link in the city’s new water main system. The Invercargill City Council’s Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade will replace approximately 10km of the city’s outdated pipeline network, between the Branxholme Water Treatment Plant on the outskirts of Invercargill, to […]

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Pipeline upgrade programme rejigged to beat back-to-school traffic

The Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade is one of Invercargill City Council’s most significant infrastructure projects – and it is set to head to one of Invercargill’s busiest streets early in 2024. The Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade involves replacing about 10km of existing pipeline network, between the Branxholme Water Treatment Plant on the outskirts of Invercargill, to the […]

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Road users reminded to plan ahead, as Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade hits city streets

The Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade is set to broach Invercargill’s city streets soon.  Work on installing the pipeline at Bainfield Rd – the busy Waikiwi thoroughfare – is scheduled to start on November 14.  Invercargill City Council Programme Director Lee Butcher said although the project had already had some impact on members of the community, its […]

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Second stage of city pipeline upgrade has begun

The next phase of work on a critical infrastructure project –  to ensure the people of Invercargill and Bluff continue to have access to clean, safe drinking water – has started. Invercargill City Council Programme Director Lee Butcher said the Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade would replace the city’s existing ageing main freshwater line, which connected the […]

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Second stage of Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade to begin soon

The Invercargill City Council is urging residents to plan ahead, as one of its major infrastructure projects gets closer to highly-populated parts of the city. The Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade will see more than 10km of pipe installed through several city streets, along a state highway, and under two waterways. Invercargill City Council Programme Director Lee […]

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