Sportsground Drainage Project

Improving Drainage to Keep Fields Playable

Hutt City Council is installing subsoil drainage systems at key sports fields to help prevent waterlogging and improve usability during the wet winter season. These upgrades will allow fields to dry faster and stay playable for longer periods, reducing disruptions to sports and recreation.

About the Project

The work involves placing perforated pipes in trenches backfilled with gravel, sand, and topsoil. These pipes help remove excess water from the field, directing it into the drainage system and then into a nearby stormwater drain. This means the fields will dry out faster and stay in better condition year-round.

Project status

  • Completed: Richard Prouse Park, Hutt Park, Naenae Park, Petone Recreation Ground
  • In Progress: Te Whiti Park and Frederick Wise Park

We are committed to maintaining high-quality sports facilities for the community and will continue to invest in improvements that support safe and accessible recreation spaces.

Go to our website to check the status of your local sportsgrounds, or to find another one near you.

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