Multi million dollar project for Franklin begins

Work has begun on Franklin’s largest Council-led individual project. Spanning across two financial years, the $18.8m upgrade to the Pukekohe Wastewater Treatment Plant began this week with a ground breaking ceremony by Mayor Mark Ball and CEO Sally Davis.

The upgraded plant, located in Buckland, will have increased capacity, efficiency and performance, future-proofing the District’s wastewater needs.

Franklin District Council’s Mayor Mark Ball says the Council is undertaking an extensive upgrade of the plant to future proof wastewater treatment for Pukekohe, Tuakau, Buckland, Pokeno and Patumahoe.

“This is the most significant project Franklin District Council is undertaking over the next two years, so we’re excited that work has begun. It’s providing Franklin with a state-of-the-art treatment plant that caters for business and residential growth and reduces environmental impact.”
The plant is located on Parker Lane, which Council upgraded last year to cater for increased traffic flows during the upgrade process.

Work will be completed on the project by May 2009.