Dormer Construction is progressing well on the Riccarton–Ilam Wastewater System upgrade, with completion now expected in early 2026.

Starting 20 October, trenching and excavation will begin at the Maidstone/Waimairi intersection, lasting approximately nine weeks. Minor tidy-up works will follow in early 2026.

Traffic Impacts:

• Maidstone Road remans one-way westbound only between Ilam Road and Waimairi Road.
• Waimairi Road (North side):

No Exit at the north side of Waimairi Road (near the intersection).

You can only enter this area (North side of Waimairi Road) if you’re coming from:

• • South on Waimairi Road, or
  • West on Maidstone Road.

• No left turn entry from the east side of Maidstone Road (this is the current one-way section).
• A 30km/h speed limit will be in place for worker safety during the works.
• Please follow all traffic and detour signage and keep an eye out for any changes in traffic management.

Other key information:

• Customer parking for the shops on Waimairi Road remains available.
• Key works on existing watermains will be completed at night between 9pm and 6am (Monday to Thursday)
• Any changes to bus routes will be shown with signage. For information on bus routes, visit www.metroinfo.co.nz.

Thank you for your patience while works are ongoing and traffic management is in place.

Dormer Construction apologise for any inconvenience and will be working hard to reduce the impact as much as possible as they work through the final phases of this work.

For more information, or to keep up to date on the project, visit www.ccc.govt.nz/ilam-wastewater

Facilities Management will be carrying out tree maintenance along the Haereroa Stream near the UC Health Centre on Monday 13 October, from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Damaged branches will be removed and crown reduction performed on an oak tree showing signs of failure, with potential risk to University Drive.

Affected Building

• SS25 – UC Health Centre

 Access changes:

• Closure: The pathway from the Health Centre to Kirkwood Avenue will be closed during the tree works.

• Reopened Path: The footpath from University Drive to the Rec Centre will reopen on Monday, 13 October and will remain open going forward. Use the reopened path to reach the Rec Centre, K1, UC Print, Warehouse and Kirkwood Avenue.

What to Expect

• Machinery noise (chainsaw, chipper)
• Restricted access – do not enter and fenced or coned off areas.

We appreciate your consideration as we perform these essential tree maintenance works.

Please direct any enquiries to FMAssist@canterbury.ac.nz.

Facilities Management

Facilities Management advises that acoustic testing will take place on Tuesday, 14 October, between 5:30pm and 6:30pm across Levels 1 to 4 of the Karl Popper building.

This testing is essential to assess wall soundproofing and ensure the building meets noise insulation standards.

What to expect:

• Loud noise will be generated in one room and measured in adjacent rooms.
• Elevated noise levels may be noticeable, similar to a live band playing.
• Noise will mostly be heard when entering or exiting testing areas.

How you can help:

• Minimise loud activities (e.g. loud talking, power tools) near testing areas.
• Avoid unnecessary movement and noise during the testing period.
• Follow any instructions from the testing team or staff on site.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us complete this important work efficiently.

Please direct any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz

Facilities Management