Frankton Track Wastewater Upgrades

We’re delivering a new pressurised wastewater pipeline between Queenstown and Frankton to provide for future growth.
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About the project

Starting in January 2026, we’re delivering a new pressurised wastewater pipeline running between Queenstown and Frankton. Once complete, this infrastructure will contribute to a larger, more effective wastewater system - increasing capacity in the network, boosting its resilience, reducing the risk of overflows, and helping to provide for the future needs of the area’s rapidly growing population.

The new pipeline will run from the end of Park Street in Queenstown and along Frankton Track, before connecting to the existing pump station near Frankton Beach. Pipes will be located approximately 500mm below the surface of the track and will complement an existing gravity pipeline running through the same area.

As part of these works, and once the new pipeline is installed, we’ll add seating in several places along Frankton Track to provide new areas for people to rest and enjoy views of Lake Whakatipu.

We also plan to install wayfinding signage to help future users of the Track to move between Queenstown and Frankton.

  • 21 November 2025:

    The tender for this work was awarded to McConnell Dowell.

    We're now working to share more information on what to expect regarding installation of the new wastewater pipeline next year with affected parties in the area and the wider public.

    You'll find the latest details below.

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  • Main construction of the pipeline is expected to begin in mid January 2026, and will be carried out over three separate stages of work.

    Crews will be working from 7.00am to 6.00pm, weekdays.

    The project is expected to be complete by mid December 2026, six months faster than initially expected.

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  • Stage 1
    Mid January – mid December 2026

    Working along Frankton Track from near Middleton Road through to the end of Park Street.

    Stage 2
    Early February – late September 2026

    Working from the southern end of Frankton Beach through to Frankton Marina

    Stage 3
    Mid July – mid August 2026

    Working along Frankton Track from near Middleton Road through to Perkins Road

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What to expect

As mentioned above, the new wastewater pipeline along Frankton Track will be built in stages to minimise disruption as much as possible, but large sections of the lakeside track will need to be closed for several months during each stage of work. We’ve detailed some key information to be aware of for each stage and more general disruption to expect below.

  • Installation of the new wastewater pipeline in Stage 1 will require a pedestrian and cyclist detour using the footpath on Frankton Road, leaving Frankton Track near Middleton Road before rejoining near Cecil Road. This detour will need to remain in place for the majority of the year.

    A barricade will be placed across both ends of Frankton Track to ensure pedestrians cannot access the Stage 1 worksite.

    Short periods of stop/go will be required for pedestrians near Frankton Marina when crews are preparing pipes to transport into Stage 1.

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  • Minor detours shifting pedestrians and cyclists closer to the lakefront will be required as part of work on Stage 2, especially when work is taking place close to Shoreline Road.

    Frankton Beach carpark will also be closed for a short period of time while crews are installing the new pipeline in the area, but we’ll confirm dates closer to the time.

    Frankton Marina carpark will remain open at all times, but traffic management will be required to direct vehicles around trenches at times.

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  • Given the narrow nature and lack of footpath on Frankton Road between Middleton Road and Perkins Road, some scaffolding platforms may be installed to ensure pedestrians and cyclists can move through the area safely while the new wastewater pipeline is installed in Stage 3.

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Generally, residents and businesses near these worksites should expect additional noise, vibration, and machinery movements around work sites and on Frankton Road.

Private access points to Frankton Track within construction sites will also be closed while work is taking place.

We continue to work closely with residents and businesses along Frankton Track ahead of construction to consider how we can accommodate your needs, and how best to keep you updated on changes to access along the Track and around the work site.

Frankton Track remains a vital connection that residents and visitors use to reach a wider network of paths around the district. All sections of the lakeside track will be reinstated with a compact gravel surface after the new pipeline is installed.

Let us know how we can accommodate your needs

Please use the feedback form provided below to submit any questions, comments, or concerns you may have about these wastewater upgrades along Frankton Track, so we can consider what we can do to accommodate your needs.

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Keen for regular updates on how we're progressing to deliver wastewater pipeline upgrades underneath Frankton Track?

Sign up to our newsletter below, which we'll use to share all the latest details on what to expect on Frankton Track and any important information about construction in the area.

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Contact us

If you do not wish to use the feedback form above, you can also contactQLDC Services team by phone on 03 441 0499 or email at services@qldc.govt.nz.

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