$29M plan to clean up Kawakawa Bay

A major project to clean up one of Auckland’s most scenic coastal areas has been given a green light to proceed.

Manukau Water Limited has signed a contract for construction to recommence on a wastewater collection and treatment system for Kawakawa Bay in Auckland.

The agreement means that physical works on the project will commence at the beginning of the construction season in October 2009. The construction period is estimated to take fifteen months, meaning the project will be completed early 2011.

Kawakawa Bay has had a problem with wastewater pollution as a result of effluent discharge from failing septic tanks for some time. It was Manukau City Council’s view in 2005 that this situation required a solution and fixing the problem was perceived to have strong support from the local community.

Delays in the ability to secure all the necessary resource consents has resulted in construction being delayed, but with all consents now in place and the construction contract agreed, the project can now be built.

The wastewater reticulation and treatment facility will be built by Fulton Hogan Limited.

Manukau Water Limited chief executive Raveen Jaduram said the project will clean up an environment that is used by thousands of Aucklanders.

“Kawakakawa Bay is a beautiful area that is used by thousands of boaties every year. Cleaning up the beach and the bay will ensure that this beautiful environment is an amenity that is available for generations to come,” he said.

 

About Manukau Water

Manukau Water Limited is responsible for the management of the public water distribution and wastewater collection systems for the people of Manukau. The company serves approximately 338,000 people living in an area covering 552 square kilometres. It manages infrastructure assets worth nearly $1 billion. Manukau Water Limited does not operate for the purpose of making a profit, but it is required to recover its costs from customers.