Kingston Infrastructure Works

Given its proximity to fast-growing Queenstown, Kingston has long been considered an appropriate location for more housing stock. However, this has been limited by the lack of supporting Three Waters infrastructure (water supply, wastewater, and stormwater).

Zoning for the area immediately south of the existing Kingston township was revised under Plan Change 25: Kingston Village Special Zone, allowing for a residential development of approximately 750 new homes. Since then, QLDC has worked with Kingston Village Ltd (KVL) to agree on the infrastructure requirements for their new development.

Furthermore, most existing properties in Kingston manage their own onsite three waters systems. These systems are of varying quality and present their own challenges now and into the future. Because of this, the Three Waters infrastructure we’re delivering has been designed to eventually provide capacity for and allow connection of existing dwellings within Kingston. However, properties within the township will need to continue managing their own water and wastewater systems until we complete further planning, design, and financial analysis work and engage with the Kingston community as part of developing a servicing plan for the existing township.

Once complete, this infrastructure will be able to cater for an ultimate housing stock of 1,200 dwellings, made up of 450 dwellings (250 existing plus 200 infill) within the existing Kingston township, and 750 dwellings from the new KVL development. However, the capacity and serviceability will be delivered by multiple construction packages over a number of years.

These upgrades are partly funded by QLDC utilising an interest free loan from the Housing Infrastructure Fund. Debt will then be recovered through development contributions and targeted rates that are apportioned across the properties serviced by the new infrastructure.

Delivery of Three Waters infrastructure in Kingston will include the following:

Water supply:

• Deep bore water source (bore and headworks already constructed).
• Water Treatment Plant and storage reservoirs located on Glen Nevis Station.
• Bulk supply main.

Stormwater:

• Large diameter stormwater conveyance pipe along Oxford Street from the new housing development to Lake Whakatipu, including special soakage outlet.
• Medium diameter stormwater conveyance pipe along Shropshire Street from the new housing development to Lake Whakatipu, including special soakage outlet.
• Stormwater upgrades and/or conveyance at the western end of Kingston.

Wastewater:

• Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP): including associated pond, mechanical plant, buildings, equipment, and site facilities located on Kingston Station.
• Land Treatment Area: where the treated effluent from the WWTP gets discharged to continue the treatment process located on Kingston Station.
• Wastewater pumpstation on the corner of Oxford of Dorset Street and a rising main to the WWTP.

Thursday 27 March 2025:

Crews from Wilson Contractors are working at the lake end of Oxford Street to remove several large willows and make space for the new stormwater gallery outlet.

And from Monday 31 March, they'll be making a start on the new stormwater gallery outlet structure and excavating sections of Oxford Street for the new stormwater pipe next week.

Find out more on what to expect in the Where are we at? section below.

Stormwater works on Oxford Street:

Starting on Monday 31 March 2025, crews will begin working to construct a new stormwater gallery outlet structure at the lake end of Oxford Street, and excavating sections of Oxford Street for the new stormwater pipe.

Generally, work down Oxford Street will take place in short sections of 25 metres at a time, which means crews can keep the construction site small and as much of the road open as possible while they’re working.

As with any large construction project, there will be some disruption on and near Oxford Street while these works take place. They include:

General traffic closure to section of Oxford Street: The northern section of Oxford Street (between Kent Street and Cornwall Street) will be closing to general traffic next week.

Resident access onto this section of the road will be maintained from Kent Street.

With crews working in 25 metre sections at a time, the construction site and road closure on Oxford Street will move along Oxford Street to the intersection with Kent Street, and then on towards the Kingston Village subdivision.

Beware of open trenches: Trenches may remain open within the work site at times. These will be fenced off, but we ask parents to please be especially mindful of children in the area, as construction and machinery can often be fascinating drawcards for a young and growing mind! Please keep kids well away from protective fencing for their safety.

Noise: Construction noise should be expected between work hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm on weekdays. Machinery and certain tasks that may create more noise will be limited to between 9.00am and 5.00pm.

Vibration: Work to excavate parts of Oxford Street and the machinery required will cause vibration in the area. This will be monitored on the boundaries of properties near where work is taking place and kept within limits enforced by QLDC’s District Plan.

Access changes and future road closures: Pedestrian access on Oxford Street will be maintained, but there will be times vehicle access will be restricted on sections of the road. Any significant changes will be shared with affected residents well in advance.

Rubbish collection: Rubbish collection will continue on the same day for residents on the northern part of Oxford Street, but bins will be collected from the intersection with Kent Street. Wilson Contractors will help move bins down to the intersection for any residents affected by the construction site. If you need a hand with your bin(s), please leave it out the front of your property or have a word with one of the staff members on site.

Water supply works:

Crews continue making great progress to deliver water supply infrastructure in Kingston, with work on State Highway 6 and Glen Nevis Station Road now complete. The roof is about to go onto the new water treatment plant up Glen Nevis Station Road, and crews are working to install pipes from the new water supply bore nearby.

Work package one:

This includes establishing the new water treatment plant and reservoir on Glen Nevis Station, and a new bulk supply main running along Kent Street up to its intersection with Oxford Street.

Fulton Hogan took possession onsite on Monday 16 September 2024.

In October, crews will start with installation of the new bulk supply main (water pipes) along the south side of Kent Street. This work will start at the intersection of Kent and Oxford Street and move east towards State Highway 6, as crews try to complete as much of the disruptive work as possible before Christmas this year.

In the new year, crews will install water pipes alongside SH6 and up Glen Nevis Station Road, working on the new water treatment plant and reservoir at the same time.

All water supply improvements, including pipes along SH6 and Glen Nevis Station Road and the new water treatment plant, are expected to take just over a year to complete.

Work package two:

This includes the extension of the new bulk supply main from Kent Street to the Kingston Village subdivision, and construction of a large-diameter stormwater pipe along the length of Oxford Street.

We estimate this work will begin in the latter half of 2024 and will take 12 months to complete.

Work package three:

The wastewater component of these upgrades is currently in the detailed design phase.

We estimate this work will begin in the first half of 2025 and will take 18 months to complete.

We've launched a newsletter on the Kingston three waters upgrades, which aims to:

• Share more information about the project
• Provide updates on work happening in Kingston, and what's coming up
• Provide advanced warning of any potential disruption residents should expect

Read the latest edition from Thursday 27 March 2025.

Following recent community meetings and enquiries, we’ve provided answers to a number of frequently asked questions below.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these works or potential disruptions in Kingston, please get in touch with us at services@qldc.govt.nz.