Boucher Ave upgrades - road, water and stormwater improvements

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This is a dedicated project page to update the community on the Boucher Avenue project.


Come along to our next Community Info Session

We’re holding a community info session so you can find out more about the road reconstruction phase of the project. The session will start with a 10-minute overview from the Project Manager on progress so far and what the road reconstruction stage involves. It will follow with an opportunity to chat with the project team and ask any questions you have.

When: Saturday 15 November, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Where: Te Puke Fire Station, 37 Boucher Avenue, Te Puke (Please keep the front of the station clear for emergency vehicles. Parking is available at the rear of the station or on Gilmore Street.)


For the latest news, check out Fulton Hogan's fortnightly newsletter on the right-hand side of this page (if you're on a device, scroll down the page). Click on the image(s) to enlarge them.

To sign up to receive the newsletter, contact:

Mike Metcalfe

Stakeholder Manager - Fulton Hogan

michael.metcalfe@fultonhogan.com



What’s happening?

We’ve been working on this project since June 2025 to upgrade the stormwater system, drinking water pipes and road along Boucher Avenue and surrounding streets. It is our aim to be completed before the 2026 kiwifruit season.

  • ✅ Stormwater upgrades are now complete
  • 🚧 We’re now moving into the road reconstruction phase
  • 💧 Drinking water pipe upgrades will continue until early 2026


What the road works involve

The road reconstruction includes:

  • Excavating and rebuilding the road structure in layers
  • Laying new chipseal and applying road markings

You will notice heavy machinery, vibration and noise during daytime work hours.


Above: Boucher Ave during road excavation


Road reconstruction stage – what this means for residents

This stage is more disruptive than previous works because it involves removing and rebuilding the road surface. This affects vehicle access, so we want to be clear about what to expect and how we’re working to minimise impacts:

  • Resident vehicle access within the work area will be maintained wherever possible during the day using temporary ramps or coverings.
  • If you have specific access requirements or need to get in or out at a certain time, please contact Mike Metcalfe (details below), who is coordinating access for residents.
  • Full resident access will be restored overnight (6pm–7am).
  • Pedestrian access remains open at all times. The footpath is not being dug up.
  • We will provide plenty of notice if your property is going to be directly affected by works or access changes.

We appreciate that this stage affects residents more than earlier parts of the project. Thank you for your patience while these essential upgrades are completed.


Why are we doing this?

This area is a key route in Te Puke – used frequently by residents, students and families, emergency services, kiwifruit industry traffic, and others in our community. This work is essential to improve road conditions and safety, and to ensure our water and stormwater infrastructure continues to serve the community well into the future.

By coordinating all three upgrades - roading, stormwater and watermain pipes - into one project, it's more cost efficient, and we'll minimise future disruption by avoiding the need to return to the same streets later. Multiple contractors will work across the area to deliver the upgrades efficiently.


Have patai (questions), or want to kōrero with someone?


General project enquires:

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Phone: 0800 926 732

Email: info@westernbay.govt.nz


Questions about property access:
Mike Metcalfe – Stakeholder Manager, Fulton Hogan

Phone: 027 202 9395

Email: Michael.metcalfe@fultonhogan.com




This is a dedicated project page to update the community on the Boucher Avenue project.


Come along to our next Community Info Session

We’re holding a community info session so you can find out more about the road reconstruction phase of the project. The session will start with a 10-minute overview from the Project Manager on progress so far and what the road reconstruction stage involves. It will follow with an opportunity to chat with the project team and ask any questions you have.

When: Saturday 15 November, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Where: Te Puke Fire Station, 37 Boucher Avenue, Te Puke (Please keep the front of the station clear for emergency vehicles. Parking is available at the rear of the station or on Gilmore Street.)


For the latest news, check out Fulton Hogan's fortnightly newsletter on the right-hand side of this page (if you're on a device, scroll down the page). Click on the image(s) to enlarge them.

To sign up to receive the newsletter, contact:

Mike Metcalfe

Stakeholder Manager - Fulton Hogan

michael.metcalfe@fultonhogan.com



What’s happening?

We’ve been working on this project since June 2025 to upgrade the stormwater system, drinking water pipes and road along Boucher Avenue and surrounding streets. It is our aim to be completed before the 2026 kiwifruit season.

  • ✅ Stormwater upgrades are now complete
  • 🚧 We’re now moving into the road reconstruction phase
  • 💧 Drinking water pipe upgrades will continue until early 2026


What the road works involve

The road reconstruction includes:

  • Excavating and rebuilding the road structure in layers
  • Laying new chipseal and applying road markings

You will notice heavy machinery, vibration and noise during daytime work hours.


Above: Boucher Ave during road excavation


Road reconstruction stage – what this means for residents

This stage is more disruptive than previous works because it involves removing and rebuilding the road surface. This affects vehicle access, so we want to be clear about what to expect and how we’re working to minimise impacts:

  • Resident vehicle access within the work area will be maintained wherever possible during the day using temporary ramps or coverings.
  • If you have specific access requirements or need to get in or out at a certain time, please contact Mike Metcalfe (details below), who is coordinating access for residents.
  • Full resident access will be restored overnight (6pm–7am).
  • Pedestrian access remains open at all times. The footpath is not being dug up.
  • We will provide plenty of notice if your property is going to be directly affected by works or access changes.

We appreciate that this stage affects residents more than earlier parts of the project. Thank you for your patience while these essential upgrades are completed.


Why are we doing this?

This area is a key route in Te Puke – used frequently by residents, students and families, emergency services, kiwifruit industry traffic, and others in our community. This work is essential to improve road conditions and safety, and to ensure our water and stormwater infrastructure continues to serve the community well into the future.

By coordinating all three upgrades - roading, stormwater and watermain pipes - into one project, it's more cost efficient, and we'll minimise future disruption by avoiding the need to return to the same streets later. Multiple contractors will work across the area to deliver the upgrades efficiently.


Have patai (questions), or want to kōrero with someone?


General project enquires:

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Phone: 0800 926 732

Email: info@westernbay.govt.nz


Questions about property access:
Mike Metcalfe – Stakeholder Manager, Fulton Hogan

Phone: 027 202 9395

Email: Michael.metcalfe@fultonhogan.com