Turners Road Reservoir

The Turners Road Reservoir is a key piece of infrastructure, designed to provide security and resilience for both Feilding’s water supply and the Kawakawa Road Industrial Precinct. Strategically located on the Feilding side of the Oroua river, it not only supports the town’s daily water needs but also serves as a dedicated water source in the event of a fire or civil defence emergency.

Construction began in early 2025 and is on track for completion in September 2025. While it may appear from the outside to be a simple reservoir, its internal engineering tells a much more sophisticated story.

The floor was poured in a single continuous slab, with a precise network of latticed steel strands laid within the concrete. As the concrete began to cure, the strands were repeatedly post-tensioned to ensure there are no cracks or joins. The walls, each 300mm thick, were prefabricated in Hastings by Concrete Structures NZ Ltd and delivered ready for installation.

With a footprint of 24.4m x 21.5m, and at 5.5m high, the reservoir has the capacity to hold 2 million litres of treated water, making it only slightly smaller than an Olympic swimming pool. A neighbouring pump station connects it directly to the Feilding network, ensuring reliable integration into the wider system.

Its location offers a dual benefit: for Feilding, it provides a secure water source even in the event of an emergency; for the Kawakawa Road Industrial Precinct, it delivers peace of mind that their operations are backed by a robust, dedicated water supply in the event of a fire.