A wastewater overflow has entered Lake Whakatipu along part of the Frankton Arm near Goldfield Heights. The issue was resolved within five minutes of the overflow occurring, but warning signage has been erected on the lakefront in the affected area. Water quality testing is underway and signage will be removed once clear results are returned.

Upper Clutha Safety Improvements Programme

Work to improve roads and intersections in several locations around Wānaka and the Upper Clutha.

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Programme of works

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Completed projects

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About the programme of works

We've upgraded several intersections and roads around Wānaka and the Upper Clutha as part of a continuing programme of works with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to improve safety for road users in the area.

These road safety improvements were partially funded by NZTA as part of New Zealand’s national road safety strategy.

Completed projects

  • Construction of new roundabout at the intersection of Ballantyne Road and Riverbank Road in Wānaka was completed in November 2024, helping to provide a safer environment for all road users in the area and enhance connectivity for active travel along a section of Ballantyne Road through to Wastebusters. The project also included raised safety tables on all lanes leading into the roundabout and upgrades to stormwater management in the area.

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  • Work to construct a new roundabout and pedestrian refuge crossing at the intersection of Capell Avenue and Domain Road in Hāwea is now complete.

    We’d like to share a big thank you to everyone in the Hāwea community for your patience while we’ve worked to complete the new roundabout and pedestrian refuge island upgrade here.

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  • Work to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Aubrey Road and Anderson Road was completed on Thursday 8 November 2023.

    The new roundabout includes a slightly amended road layout, new raised courtesy crossings to provide safe spaces for people walking to cross, and a connection for the soon-to-be-completed shared pathway on Anderson Road.

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  • Work is underway to install over 9,000 metres of new safety barriers on Wānaka-Mount Aspiring Road and Cardrona Valley Road, with additional signage, minor earthworks and roadside improvements, road markings, and a range of landscaping and native planting included in the project.

    Find out more here.

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Contact us

For any questions or concerns about these works, please contact QLDC by email at services@qldc.govt.nz or phone 03 443 0024.