Bothamley Park
Three kilometres of new pipes have been laid in Bothamley Park. Our work here means Kenepuru Stream will be healthier, and our community is well prepared for the future.
What we did for Bothamley Park
Two years of hard mahi. Three kilometres of new pipes. Healthy water for a lifetime.
Before our work here, 40,000 cubic metres of raw sewage would overflow into Kenepuru Stream every year. It was enough to fill 16 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Now, our awa is protected. Three kilometres of new wastewater pipes have gone in the ground at Bothamley Park. Our project began in 2023, and re-opened with a celebration (external link) in April 2025.
But the new pipes are just one part of our work here. Here’s a quick look at what we achieved for the park:
- 3 kilometres – the total length of the new pipes we laid.
- 900mm – the size of the new pipes. They’re about twice as big as the ones we replaced.
- 70,000 – the number of new, locally grown native plants to be planted here.
- 1.8 kilometres – the total length of walking and cycle tracks that have had a makeover.
- 40,000 cubic metres – the amount of untreated sewage that used to flow into Kenepuru Stream.
Why we upgraded the park
Our work here will support our people and our growth, now and into the future.
From the start, it was clear how much it mattered that we protect and enhance te taiao with our work in eastern Porirua. It was a priority for both mana whenua and our communities.
Upgrading the pipes in Bothamley Park quickly became one of the best ways we could support this kaupapa. Along with building more homes for our community, it was clear we needed to renew this important taonga for our people here.
The new pipes are much larger, meaning we’re prepared for the future of our place. They’re much stronger, too, better protecting us against natural disasters like earthquakes.
Most importantly, Bothamley Park is once again a place where our people can connect with each other, and with nature.