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Water shutdowns

Current water shutdowns.

From time to time it’s necessary to temporarily shut off parts of our water network to carry out annual water mains flushing, upgrades or emergency repairs.

Please note if this page is blank there are no current planned shutdowns.

Water shutdown - State Highway 29, Whiore Ave and Porutu Place

Event date: 30/07/2026 8:00 pm - 31/07/2026 4:00 am Export event

Event Location: Water shutdown area

Thursday 30th July - Friday 31st July (Night Works)
8:00pm Thursday until 4:00am Friday

Area affected:

State Highway 29: 741 to 773 (odds)
State Highway 29: 694, 696 and 768 to 782 (evens)
Whiore Ave: 32 to 108 (evens) and 49 (odd)
All of Porutu Place

Reason for shutdown: Watermain upgrades

CB Civil , an approved contractor for Tauranga City Council, will isolate the water supply in your area during the specified times.

All CB Civil staff will carry identification and may need to enter your property to flush water from an outside tap to prevent dirty water entering your property.

Important::
If anyone in your household relies on water for criƟcal medical needs, please make alternative arrangements.

While we expect the shutdown times to be accurate, unforeseen circumstances may cause delays. We apologise for any inconvenience, should this occur.

If the water is cloudy or discoloured aŌer the shutdown, please run your outside tap for ten minutes to clear the line.

For any queries, contact us at:

Deepak Viswanathan - CB Civil: 021 358 003
Tauranga City Council Contact Centre: 07 577 7000

Posted: Jul 24, 2026,

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