The WWSP will deliver a number of upgrades to Auckland's water supply. The full scope of the programme comprises:
- a new 150-MLD water treatment plant
- a new 50-megalitre reservoir at Pukekohe West
- a 50-kilometre pipeline, including the crossing of the Manukau Harbour, and
- three additional pumps and sand separators for the raw water intake.
Key Dates
| Sep 2026 | ROIs Open |
| Oct 2026 | ROIs Close |
| Apr 2028 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2033 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Watercare |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Aug 2026 | Watercare issued an advanced notice of procurement for the project. |
| Sep 2026 | Registrations of Interest opened for the project. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2026)
Sector
Water & Sewerage
Procurement approach
Alliance |
Location
New Zealand |
Resources