NZ Trenchless Industry Update — 8 June 2026

This week's update covers several New Zealand infrastructure projects focused on stormwater, wastewater, and water main renewals. Key projects have been announced by Waimakariri, Waitaki, and WaterCare Services, with deadlines in early to mid-June. Internationally, CPM Pipelines showcases advanced trenchless pressure pipe inspection and rehabilitation technologies. Industry signals include ongoing emergency pipe repairs in Hamilton and wastewater network rehabilitation in Warkworth.

| Project Name | Client / Location | Type | Deadline (NZST) | Details | Link | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Blackett Street Stormwater Upgrade | Waimakariri District Council | Tender | 4:00 PM, 10 June 2026 | Stormwater pipe upgrade project | GETS Notice | | Wastewater Investment Accelerator RFI | National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Ltd | RFI | 5:00 PM, 8 June 2026 | Early engagement on wastewater investment projects | GETS Notice | | Waihemo Urban Water Main Renewal | Waitaki District Council | Tender | 5:00 PM, 9 June 2026 | Water main renewal project | GETS Notice | | Southwest Programme - Pipeline Conveyance ROI | WaterCare Services Ltd | ROI | 12:00 PM, 10 June 2026 | Pipeline conveyance project | GETS Notice |

CPM Pipelines continues to lead in advanced pressure pipe inspection and trenchless rehabilitation technologies in North America, promoting proactive "find and fix" strategies that extend pipeline life and reduce costs. Their project portfolio highlights thousands of successful projects across water, wastewater, gas, and oil sectors.

CPM's BulletLiner System® is a trenchless, AWWA Class III semi-structural liner for pressure pipes with a 50-year design life and NSF 61 certification, suitable for potable and reclaimed water. More details at BulletLiner.

Emergency Repairs: Hamilton City Council is conducting emergency repairs on a damaged stormwater pipe on Gordonton Road, highlighting rehabilitation needs in urban stormwater infrastructure.

Wastewater Infrastructure: Warkworth is progressing with a wastewater network rehabilitation project, indicating sustained investment in effluent pipeline upgrades.

Water Main Upgrades: Hastings District Council's Ōmāhu Rd drinking water and wastewater upgrades continue to enhance network resilience and capacity.

Moa Point Wastewater Plant: Equipment replacement for the Moa Point plant has not yet been ordered, with future procurement expected.

Incident Insight: A "trapped air" flaw has been identified as a possible cause of the Moa Point wastewater failure, emphasizing the importance of pipeline condition assessment.

Industry Event: International No-Dig Auckland remains a key event for networking and knowledge sharing in trenchless technologies.