Stanmore Road stormwater upgrade project

We have completed upgrading and replacing the ageing stormwater and wastewater pipes in Grey Lynn.

We did this to improve water quality at Cox’s Bay in the Waitematā Harbour and to reduce flooding.

This project was part of the Western isthmus water quality improvement programme.

What we did

We installed approximately 350 metres of new stormwater pipes along:

• Wilton Road
• Stanmore Road
• Francis Street.

The work has:

• greatly reduced the risk of flooding to residential and commercial properties in Stanmore Road
• minimised wastewater and sewerage overflows
• restored the very old stormwater pipe on Francis Street
• improved the environment for people, birds and marine life
• provided long-lasting value to Auckland and contributed to improved water quality in our streams and waterways.