70 | Upgrades for Otaki This $11 million upgrade, which began in August 2024, is part of a larger $50 million development package. Kapiti Coast District Council: Otaki Wastewater Upgrade T T Bernadette Cooney INFRASTRUCTURE The Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC) has started a major infrastructure project to future-proof Ōtaki’s wastewater system, promising to bolster the town’s capacity to meet the needs of existing residents and accommodate future growth. This $11 million upgrade, which began in August 2024, is part of a larger $50 million development package of infrastructure upgrades for Otaki, inclusive of $29.3million in Crown funding from the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF). The funding supports KCDC to deliver network-wide improvements to drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems and make transport improvements in Ōtaki. Council’s group manager of infrastructure and asset management, Sean Mallon, says Ōtaki is experiencing steady growth. “A centrepiece of this upgrade is the installation of a 2.7km gravity main pipeline,” says Sean. “Running from Riverbank Road through Aotaki Street and Mill Rd to Old State Highway 1, the gravity main allows wastewater to flow downhill from source to the treatment station.” The gravity main significantly simplifies wastewater management, saving on operational costs and future-proofing the system for increased demand. This design eliminates several pump stations, reducing long-term maintenance costs and improving system reliability. “The new main pipeline will be 800mm wide along Aotaki St, reducing to 500mm diameter along Mill Rd and up to three metres underground in some areas,” says Sean. This upgrade mitigates flooding from groundwater infiltration into old pipes and prevents stormwater from entering the wastewater network. The gravity main project, awarded to local contractor Mills Albert through a competitive process, is expected to take 12 to 14 months to complete. Construction teams will work simultaneously at up to three locations to minimise project duration. However, the council acknowledges the temporary disruptions this will cause, particularly to traffic. “We understand that roadworks can be frustrating, and we’re asking Ōtaki residents to anticipate some delays and remain aware of ever-changing traffic management protocols as our crews work diligently to improve the town.” Another project currently underway includes enhancing the town’s fire loop mains, which are vital for fire-fighting efforts. Additionally, the first of two new Ōtaki reservoir tanks, planned as part of the IAF upgrade, is under construction at Te Manuao Road with progress being made on its 5.5million litre reservoir, connected by four kilometres of pipe to the County Rd pump station. This helps reduce Ōtaki’s reliance on bores and pumps to supply water to the community and will provide at least 24 hours of water storage. It will be built to withstand a one in 2500-year earthquake. The second new reservoir will hold between 500,000 and one million litres of water and will serve as supplementary to the existing Waitohu Reservoir that supplies the Waitohu Plateau. KCDC’s proactive approach to infrastructure investment has accelerated improvements at a faster pace than neighbouring areas, such as Wellington. This forward-thinking approach ensures Ōtaki remains a resilient and sustainable community ready to meet the demands of growth. Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. Volume 6 | Issue 2 | April 2021 www.waterfordpress.co.nz ‘Excellence in Energy’ Taranaki’s Todd Energy will have a key role to play as New Zealand moves toward a low emissions economy. 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