Luggate’s updated drinking water scheme is now expected to be operational by the end of the year.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will invest in two new supply bores, access to a new water source, and a new ultraviolet (UV) treatment plant for the township.

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Luggate had initially been set for supply upgrades in 2028.

However, it made sense to accelerate delivery of the new infrastructure as part of works to introduce a protozoa barrier (UV disinfection) for the township this year, QLDC acting general manager property and infrastructure Simon Mason said.

“The new treatment plant will ensure drinking water in Luggate remains safe and achieves compliance, and the new bores mean we can provide enough water to meet the needs of this growing community,” Simon said.

“The project also includes development of a new long-term reservoir site which will eventually include significantly increased storage capacity as part of future investment in the area.”

A tender for the work is on track to go out to market in early 2025, and physical works are anticipated to begin in the middle of the year.

The estimated cost of these works is $6.3M.

QLDC first signalled it had identified another solution to Luggate water treatment issues in October last year.

Mayor Glyn Lewers congratulated staff on finding a solution that was both faster and cheaper than the one initially anticipated.

See also: Early delivery of Luggate water treatment.

More information on the project and what to expect during construction will be shared once a contractor is selected and its delivery programme developed, Simon said.

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