Ranfurly's wastewater pipe renewals project will take place over the coming months, starting next week.

The project, being led by the Central Otago District Council, is scheduled to start on Thursday, January 25, with the aim of renewing underground assets and to mitigate infiltration caused by leakage of ground water and stormwater into the wastewater pipes.

Works will initially take place on Dungannon St, between Knowles Cr and John St until February 14 and Thomas St from February 5 to March 11, with other sites to follow.

CODC capital projects programme manager Patrick Keenan said the issues can negatively impact the performance of the Ranfurly wastewater treatment plant if they are not addressed.

“We’re looking forward to getting out and undertaking this work in Ranfurly to improve the resilience of the community’s wastewater infrastructure,” he said.

The project, which is estimated to cost $1.4 million, was awarded to SouthRoads Limited in December last year, as part of the ongoing improvements to Central Otago’s water services infrastructure.

Ranfurly's wastewater pipe renewals project is set to start next week, which will affect various streets over the coming months. IMAGE: Supplied

Work will be carried out street by street until June, with about 750 metres of new wastewater piping to be installed in the Ranfurly township and should only cause minor disruption.

There will also be work done to improve lateral pipe connections from the newly-laid main pipelines to the boundary of private properties.

CODC will be regularly talking to affected residents and business owners and advising the public of temporary road closures.

The first closure will be the northbound lane between Knowles Crescent and John Street on Thursday 25 January for up to two weeks. The southbound lane will remain open.

All residents will have access to their properties at all times.

A detour route will be signposted via John Street – Northland Street – Thomas Street – Dungannon Street (Site 2).

Areas affected over the coming months:

Site 2: Dungannon St (Between Knowles Crs and John St), Jan 25 to Feb 14

Site 4 to 6: Thomas St, Feb 5 to March 11

Site 1: 44-50 Charlemont St, March 4 to March 20

Site 3: 8 Charlemont St, March 21 to April 12

Site 7: Charlemont St (Northland St to Perry St), April 5 to May 10