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Work is set to begin to upgrade three stormwater ponds at Bruce Pulman Park.
From April 30, the three stormwater ponds will undergo an upgrade to regenerate the area, improve water quality, and enhance the ecosystem.
Last year, the Papakura Local Board approved its 2025 Local Environmental Work Programme, which featured more than $200,000 funding for seven major projects or initiatives.
The largest commitment was the $56,000 allocated to Pest Free South Auckland Papakura to support its work ridding the area of animal and pest plants.
The project supports residents to carry out pest plant and animal control in their own backyards and in local reserves to allow the ngahere, native birds, and other wildlife to flourish.
The next largest allocation was $35,000 to allow for pond enhancement work at Bruce Pulman Park Reserve. Bruce Pulman Park is a sports and recreation park in Papakura.
A new programme aims to include three stormwater ponds near Porchester Road over five years. The ponds serve the park by holding and slowly discharging stormwater at Awakeri Wetlands, which eventually drain into the Manukau Harbour.
The budget will be used to enhance the stormwater pond by reshaping and restructuring the embankment and for planting.
Board chair Brent Catchpole said last July that the commitment also means Healthy Waters will contribute $15,000 of regional funding to the programme, and park management $10,000, amounts that were dependent on the board approving its $35,000.
The project, involving the three stormwater ponds next to The Track, Kuaka Drive, and
Porchester Road is expected to take six months to complete.
How you may be affected by the works:
- Potential noise and vibrations from large machinery.
- All paths will be accessible during the works.
- Work site will be fenced off, and full health and safety protocols will be in place.
