Wellington Water forges ahead month of overnight works on Holloway Rd despite opposition
Wellington Water has begun a month-long project of overnight wastewater pipe repairs on Holloway Road despite significant resident opposition. Locals are frustrated by the short notice and the company's refusal to shift the work to daytime hours.
Why it matters
Highlights the ongoing tension between essential infrastructure maintenance and the quality of life for urban residents.
Work has begun on a Wellington Water project to refresh the nearly 100-year-old wastewater pipes in the tight house-lined gully. Photo: RNZ / Bill Hickman
The article presents both the residents' frustrations and the utility company's justification for the night work.
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