Mercury Lane Closure for Futureproofing Works
Dear neighbours,
To ensure the neighbourhood is futureproofed for potential development, Link Alliance, on behalf of Vector, will be installing a mixture of high (22kV) and low (11kV) voltage cables within the road in Mercury Lane. We will also be installing pipework to connect the station to the local Watercare network during the same work window.
These works require temporary closures of sections of the lane to vehicles, beginning 15 April to late June 2024 (traffic management to be installed on the evening of 14 April). Traffic controllers will be in place to manage vehicular access for residents and businesses. Pedestrian access through Mercury Lane, to apartments and businesses will be maintained, with additional signage installed when required
The closure will allow us to dig a 150-metre-long trench that will be used by Vector to futureproof power supplies. The trench is 1.2 metres deep and 1.2 metres wide.
The works will be carried out in three stages to minimise disruption. The first stage of works is scheduled to take place from 15 to 28 April inclusive (green in the below diagram). This will see the closure of the lower section of Mercury Lane from the southern corner of Cross Street / Mercury Lane, to just above the Wilson entry / exit on Mercury Lane. Wilson Parking will remain open throughout the works
March 2024
We will notify you of stage two and stage three works closer to their respective start dates in late April.
Hours of work
Our normal hours of work are 7am to 10pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 7pm Saturday. From time to time set up will begin before 7am and work may continue after normal hours
How will these activities affect me?
Diversions for vehicles (shown above) will be in place for traffic accessing the lower section of Mercury Lane, or Canada Street via Mercury Lane.
Aspects of this work will create noise, dust and vibration We will liaise directly with impacted stakeholders to coordinate timings where possible. At times we will be using a hydrovac machine, rock breaking attachments, and saw cutting equipment. The team will use noise mats to minimise disruption and we will undertake additional noise and vibration monitoring to ensure our activities are within consent guidelines
We will liaise with local businesses regarding loading zone concerns and any other potential impacts.
Where can I go for more information?
You can find a list of frequently asked questions about these works by scanning the following QR code:
If you have any questions or concerns about these works, please email the Link Alliance Karanga-aHape Station team at karangahape@linkalliance.co.nz or phone 0800 CRL TALK and press option 4 for Karanga-a-Hape.
March 2024