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Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2025 October Large scale works along Lawrence Street to start

Large scale works along Lawrence Street to start

29 Oct 2025, 8:29 AM

 

Lawrence Street in Te Kūiti will be closed for five weeks to allow roading contractors to fully replace the road.

The contract has been awarded to Schick Civil Construction and works will start on Monday 3 November 2025, weather permitting.

Construction is expected to be completed in Mid-December 2025.

Works include removing the existing road materials and replacing it with new pavement and a chip-seal. The road will maintain its current height.

General Manager Infrastructure Services, Shyamal Ram acknowledges the significant impact it will have on affected residents.

“The contractor will coordinate with residents within the worksite to facilitate planned entries and exits throughout the duration of project.

“There will be a detour via Taupiri Street, Sheridan Street, and Ngarongo Street. Additionally, Nettie Street and Esplanade (both sides of Lawrence Street) will be closed at one end.

“We apologise in advance for the disruption the works will cause. It is a necessary project to ensure continued improvement and resilience of our roading network.”