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
View maps showing where and when the works will happen, road closures and access restrictions:
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.
Wellington Water - Victoria Street rising main project
Monday 14 July – Monday 21 July 2025
From 14 July to 21 July, the intersection of Mercer Street, Victoria Street and Wakefield Street will be closed to traffic. Pedestrian access will remain. There will be controlled vehicle access to garages on Victoria Street. Eastbound traffic will be diverted down Harris Street.
For more information on this project, visit: Wellington CBD Wastewater Programme | Wellington Water website.
Removal of Amora Bridge
Saturday 19 July 2025
Wakefield Street, from the Taranaki/Wakefield intersection to Cuba Street, will be fully closed to traffic and pedestrians on Saturday 19 July while we remove the main part of the Amora Bridge. The road will be back to one lane on Sunday 20 July.
The stair section of the bridge will then be removed from Monday 21 to Friday 25 July. This work will take place from the Michael Fowler Centre carpark. The northern footpath will be closed during this period.
Wellington Water - Victoria Street rising main Project and Willeston Street Corner pump station renewal
Early of August – late November 2025
From the beginning of August 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.