Te Ngākau Civic Precinct streetworks

As we get closer to the reopening of Te Matapihi Central Library and Te Ngākau Civic Square in March 2026, we’re coordinating all the Wellington City Council, Wellington Water, and utility companies streetworks projects in the area. By getting all these projects done at once, we’ll all be able to enjoy the return of Te Matapihi and Te Ngākau without disruption.

Approaching these projects in a coordinated way means we can:

• find efficiencies through shared spaces and resources
• speed up the work overall
• reduce the need to come back to this area in the future
• co-ordinate all the communication to make it easier for nearby residents and businesses to know what’s going on.

This page will be kept up to date with the latest information on the streetworks and any impacts on residents and businesses.

Maps and video

View maps showing where and when the works will happen, road closures and access restrictions:

• Harris Street and Te Matapihi works map (2.2MB PDF)
• Wakefield Street North works map (2.2MB PDF)
• Wakefield Street South works map (2.5MB PDF)
• Victoria Street works map (2.2MB PDF)
• All Te Ngākau streetworks maps combined (9MB PDF)

Projects

Wellington Water - Wakefield Street rising main project

Monday 7 July – end of 2025

From 7 July to the end of 2025, the section of Wakefield Street from Taranaki Street to Cuba Street will be one lane only (the westbound lane will remain open). Access for residents and businesses will remain.

For more information on this project, visit: Wellington CBD Wastewater Programme | Wellington Water website.

Removal of Amora Bridge

The Amora Bridge was safely removed on 19 July 2025.

Wellington Water - Victoria Street rising main Project and Willeston Street Corner pump station renewal

Early September – late November 2025

From early September to the end of November, the eastern lane of Victoria Street –between Willeston Street and Harris Street– will be closed to vehicles. The intersection of Willeston Street and Harris Street will also be closed to vehicles, although the Victoria Street Wilson Parking Building will remain open. Pedestrian access will remain throughout.

For more information on this project, visit: Wellington CBD Wastewater Programme | Wellington Water website.

Wellington Water - Market Lane pump station renewal project

August 2025 – January 2026

From August 2025 to January 2026, Market Lane will be closed to traffic at the Taranaki Street end and there will be a two-way entrance at the Cable Street end. Parallel parks along the southern side of Market Lane will be removed during this time. Pedestrian access will be unaffected.

Harris Street upgrade

September 2025 – February 2026

From September 2025 to February 2026, Harris Street will receive a kerb and channel upgrade, along with landscaping and resurfacing. One-way eastbound vehicle access will remain during this time, and access to the Police building will remain.

Other upcoming projects

Additional projects are being finalised and will be added to this page soon.

Contact us

If you have any questions, you can get in touch with the Te Ngākau project team at TeNgakau@wcc.govt.nz.