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Service Announcements

• Mon 21.04.2025   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure Notice - De Havilland Drive between Swans Road and Hudson Road, 27 April to 1 May 2025, 6.00pm to 7.00am

  Asphalt Works 

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that De Havilland Drive, between Swans Road and Hudson Road, be closed to all traffic from 6.00pm to 7.00am, between Sunday 27 April and Thursday 1 May 2025 in two stages (weather permitting).

  Stage One: De Havilland Drive between Corbett Road and Hudson Road

  Stage Two: De Havilland Drive between Corbett Road and Swans Road

  No detours are available.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Jason Southey of Downer on 06 757 3900

• Thu 17.04.2025   12:00pm

  WATER SUPPLY SHUTDOWN NOTICE: Powderham Street from property number 117 to 99, 22 April, 9.00am to 10.30am

  We regret to advise that your water supply will be shut down from 9.00am until approximately 10.30am on Tuesday 22 April so that our contractor Citycare Water can undertake a repair on the network.

  Should you have any queries please contact us on phone 759 6060.

• Thu 17.04.2025   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure: Lorna Street, from 5am to 5pm , Monday 7 April to Friday 2 May 2025

  New Sewer Line

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Lorna Street be closed to all traffic from 5am to 5pm from 7 April to 2 May 2025 (weather permitting).

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Jessica Clough of EC Traffic on 027 897 2129

• Fri 04.04.2025   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Devon Street West and Morley Street Intersection, 6 April to 9 May, 7.00pm to 6.00am

  Safety Improvements

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Morley Street, (from Devon Street West to Aubrey Street) and Devon Street West, (from the Devon Street West/Morley Street intersection) to Mount Edgecombe Street be closed to all traffic from 7:00pm to 6:00am, Sunday 6 April to Friday 9 May (weather permitting).

  Detours will be signposted.

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Terry Wheeler at Downer on 06 757 3900

• Fri 04.04.2025   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Huatoki Street, from Monday 7 April to Saturday 10 May 2025

  Under Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974, the Council will place road and lane closures on Huatoki Street, between Hursthouse and Carrington streets, from Monday 7 April to Saturday 10 May to enable a speed hump to be built.

  • Stage one: closure of both traffic lanes from 6am on 7 April until 19 April.
  • Stage two: single lane closure on the southern side of Huatoki Street from 19 April to 10 May. Note: traffic on Huatoki Street will be able to exit onto Carrington Street during stage two.

  Alternative routes for traffic will be clearly signposted for the duration of the closure.

  Pedestrian, property and business access will be maintained at all times.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Please direct inquiries to Jamea Avey at Downer on 06-757 3900.

• Tue 01.04.2025   12:00pm

  PROPOSED ROAD SAFETY AND ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS

  New Plymouth District Council proposes to make the following changes at an upcoming Strategy and Operations Committee meeting on 20 May:

  • To support the proposed signalisation of Rogan Street and Coronation Avenue (SH3):
  • Stop vehicle movements in and out of Cameron Street as it connects to Elliot Street (SH3).
  • Create a section of no-stopping on Rogan and Cameron streets.
  • Relocate the New Plymouth Boys’ High School bus stops.
  • Remove the P5 parking spaces on Coronation Avenue.
  • Create a section of no-stopping on Crownhill Street near #32, to improve visibility.
  • Create a section of no-stopping, relocate a bus stop, and create a section of truck parking at the intersection of Devon Street East and Watson Street, to improve safety.
  • Create a section of truck parking on Vickers Road near Mitre 10 to improve access.
  • Create a section of no-stopping Francis Douglas Drive near #6 top improve access.

  NPDC proposes to make the following change at an upcoming Inglewood Community Board meeting on 28 May:

  • Create a section of no-stopping on Kent Road, to improve safety.

  NPDC proposes to make the following change at an upcoming Puketapu-Bell Block Community Board meeting on 28 May:

  • Change the parking restrictions on Bell Block Court to improve access.

  NPDC proposes to make the following change at an upcoming Kaitake Community Board meeting on 30 May:

  • Create a section of no-stopping on Dixon Street to improve safety and access.

  If you would like to provide feedback, please do so by 17 April by contacting NPDC on enquiries@npdc.govt.nz or 06-759 6060.
  
  

• Mon 24.03.2025   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Ngaio Street, new Plymouth, from 7pm to 6am, Sunday 30 March to Wednesday 2 April 2025.

  Asphalt Works

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Ngaio Street (from SH3 to Kowhai Street) be closed to all traffic from 7pm to 6am, Friday4 April to Saturday 5 April 2025. Alternative day due to weather Sunday 6 April 2025 to Monday 7 April 2025.

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Downers on 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 444 449

• Fri 21.03.2025   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure - Intersection at Elliot and Bayly Streets closed, from 7am Monday 24 march to 6pm Monday 21 April 2025

  Stormwater and Water main works

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that the intersection at Elliot and Bayly Streets, Waitara will be closed to all traffic from 7am Monday 24 March to 6pm Monday 21 April 2025 (weather permitting).

  Detour will be in place, residents access will be required to use the detour.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Jess Clough of Trafficr/East Coast on 027 897 2129.

• Mon 17.03.2025   12:00pm

  Temporary Road Closure: Surrey Road, Tariki, from 6am to 7pm, Tuesday 18 March to Friday 16 May 2025.

  Rebuilding Surrey Road

  Accordingly, in terms of Section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 the Council directs that Surrey Road (between Bedford Road and State Highway 3) be closed to all traffic from 6am to 7pm, Tuesday 18 March to Friday 16 May 2025 (weather permitting).

  Resident access will be maintained.

  The road will reopen without further notice.

  Enquiries shall be directed to Aubrey Lewis of Downer on  06 757 3900.