Wilson Road North Road Reconstruction and Stormwater Upgrades

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Kia ora, welcome to the Wilson Road North project page. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about the project, including the latest updates and next steps.

We're rebuilding Wilson Road North to improve the road, stormwater management, and walking routes for the Maketu community.

The project includes a full road rebuild along Wilson Road North, stormwater drainage improvements, and the extension of the footpath to the houses north of Arawa Ave - a priority funded by the Community Board to support safer walking routes to the school for tamariki.

Project update – 17 August 2026

Work completed

Stormwater pipes, catch pits, and service connections have now been installed from Spencer Avenue to south of School Road. Subsoil drainage and kerbing are also complete, and the road subbase layer has been laid.

What's left to be done

The final road pavement layers and chip seal surface are still to be completed. Some sections of footpath south of Church Road will also be replaced, and driveway construction will be finished.

The project is still expected to be completed in September 2026.


Sub-soil drains installed on northern end of Wilson Road.


Chipseal on rural section of Wilson Road.



Traffic management

From Monday 17 August, Wilson Road North will be open to through-traffic, under stop/go traffic management.

This means road users will no longer have to use the detour route via Arawa Avenue.

The stop/go is necessary to ensure works can continue, while at the same time allowing the public can get to where they need to go via the Wilson Road North route.

We’re asking the community to please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Please follow stop/go traffic management directions. These are in place for everyone’s safety, as there are open trenches, machinery, and changing ground conditions within the work area.


Stormwater upgrades and roadside drainage

As part of the stormwater improvements, we are installing new underground stormwater pipes and roadside channels (swales) to help improve stormwater management along the road.

Swales are channels designed to help collect, slow, and direct stormwater during heavy rain. Along with the new underground pipes, they form part of the long-term solution to improve drainage, reduce surface flooding, and help protect the road from water damage.

Where there are drops from the path into drains:

  • Fencing has been installed where the height is significant and there are no intersecting driveways
  • Between property numbers 542–548, timber post-and-rail fencing has been installed where driveways are closely spaced and the height is moderate.
New pipes and channels (swales) to improve stormwater management along the road


What to expect during the work:

  • Stop/go traffic management.
  • Access to Maketu School will be always maintained.
  • Construction crews, machinery, and daytime noise
  • Temporary speed restrictions
  • Daytime construction noise and vibration
  • Ongoing drainage, kerb, and footpath works

Dust suppression measures continue to be monitored and adjusted where required to help minimise impacts on nearby properties.

We thank the community for their patience as we work to get the job done. During construction, we’ll do everything we can to minimise disruption and keep the community informed.


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


For project enquiries:

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Phone: 0800 926 732

Email: info@westernbay.govt.nz



For traffic management/access enquiries:

Sean Paterson – J Swap

Phone: 0800 807 927

Email: sean.paterson@jswap.co.nz

Kia ora, welcome to the Wilson Road North project page. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about the project, including the latest updates and next steps.

We're rebuilding Wilson Road North to improve the road, stormwater management, and walking routes for the Maketu community.

The project includes a full road rebuild along Wilson Road North, stormwater drainage improvements, and the extension of the footpath to the houses north of Arawa Ave - a priority funded by the Community Board to support safer walking routes to the school for tamariki.

Project update – 17 August 2026

Work completed

Stormwater pipes, catch pits, and service connections have now been installed from Spencer Avenue to south of School Road. Subsoil drainage and kerbing are also complete, and the road subbase layer has been laid.

What's left to be done

The final road pavement layers and chip seal surface are still to be completed. Some sections of footpath south of Church Road will also be replaced, and driveway construction will be finished.

The project is still expected to be completed in September 2026.


Sub-soil drains installed on northern end of Wilson Road.


Chipseal on rural section of Wilson Road.



Traffic management

From Monday 17 August, Wilson Road North will be open to through-traffic, under stop/go traffic management.

This means road users will no longer have to use the detour route via Arawa Avenue.

The stop/go is necessary to ensure works can continue, while at the same time allowing the public can get to where they need to go via the Wilson Road North route.

We’re asking the community to please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Please follow stop/go traffic management directions. These are in place for everyone’s safety, as there are open trenches, machinery, and changing ground conditions within the work area.


Stormwater upgrades and roadside drainage

As part of the stormwater improvements, we are installing new underground stormwater pipes and roadside channels (swales) to help improve stormwater management along the road.

Swales are channels designed to help collect, slow, and direct stormwater during heavy rain. Along with the new underground pipes, they form part of the long-term solution to improve drainage, reduce surface flooding, and help protect the road from water damage.

Where there are drops from the path into drains:

  • Fencing has been installed where the height is significant and there are no intersecting driveways
  • Between property numbers 542–548, timber post-and-rail fencing has been installed where driveways are closely spaced and the height is moderate.
New pipes and channels (swales) to improve stormwater management along the road


What to expect during the work:

  • Stop/go traffic management.
  • Access to Maketu School will be always maintained.
  • Construction crews, machinery, and daytime noise
  • Temporary speed restrictions
  • Daytime construction noise and vibration
  • Ongoing drainage, kerb, and footpath works

Dust suppression measures continue to be monitored and adjusted where required to help minimise impacts on nearby properties.

We thank the community for their patience as we work to get the job done. During construction, we’ll do everything we can to minimise disruption and keep the community informed.


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


For project enquiries:

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Phone: 0800 926 732

Email: info@westernbay.govt.nz



For traffic management/access enquiries:

Sean Paterson – J Swap

Phone: 0800 807 927

Email: sean.paterson@jswap.co.nz