Media Release, Waikato District Council, 17 October 2013
Waikato District Council has gathered the support it needs to begin work on the Whaanga Coast wastewater scheme with construction getting underway later this year.
Waikato District Council has been working with Whaanga Coast property owners to discuss installation of a low pressure waste system which will address environmental issues caused by the current onsite wastewater treatment and disposal systems.
General Manager Service Delivery Tim Harty has confirmed they now have the support required to start the project and have awarded the contract to Hamilton based company, Spartan Construction.
“I’m confident this partnership will complete the project in a safe and environmentally sound manner. We’ll also be working together to provide regular updates to property owners and key stakeholders including local iwi who have played a significant role in our consultation process.”
Mr Harty says while the construction timeline hasn’t been confirmed it will begin before the end of the year. “We are meeting the contractor this week to confirm those details.”
At a cost of $3.7 million (GST included), the Whaanga Coast project involves the installation of extensive piping from Te Tuhi Road, along Wainui Road to the Raglan wastewater treatment plant. Individual properties signed up for the scheme are then connected to the main pipeline using a low pressure sewer pumping system.
Mr Harty says existing property owners who join the scheme now will pay a subsidised amount with Council covering 52% of the connection cost. He’s urging those who haven’t signed up to do so as soon as possible.
“The subsidy is only available for property owners who choose to join the scheme up until the end of the construction period. Once the project is complete the offer is not available and they’ll need to contribute the full sum.”
Property owners who are interested in the subsidy or want to receive more information about the wastewater scheme should contact Project Manager, Stephen Cox at Waikato District Council on 0800 492 452.
An expensive solution, or hopefully a solution. Is the work going to include creating a safe walking/cycling route to Whale Bay?
Thank you for your query John. The original tender for the Whaanga Coast wastewater scheme only included the construction of a low pressure sewer system so a public walkway isn’t in the final plans. However, this item will be discussed with the incoming Raglan Community Board.
Im looking at land here, how can i find out about this in regards to the property ?
Adam, you should contact the Waikato District Council. Either Steve Soanes in the Raglan office or phone the Ngaruawahia office on 0800 492 452