Council seeks to economically provide a system that collects, treats and disposes of sewerage to an acceptable standard according to the following principles:

• Ensure that public health is protected
• Ensure that there are minimal effects on the environment and the community's inhabitants
• Provide minimal interruptions to service for maintenance and extensions

New Connections

New connections to the sewerage reticulation must be installed by a contractor approved by the Council.

To apply for a new water connection, please complete an application form, and return to the Council. For further information please either e-mail Karen Bothwell  Wastewater Manager, or phone 06-857-8060.

Building Over Sewers Policy

Council does not endorse building over public sewers. Where there is no practical alternative, Council will consider it with the following conditions:

• Each case will be approved individually
• An easement will be registered on the property title to cover the route of the sewer
• Additional costs in respect of maintenance and renewal of the sewer due to the building being erected over it are to be met by the property owner
• The sewer must be constructed of PVC pipe laid in a straight line (including grade)
• Manholes are to be placed on each side of and clear of the building, with no connections permitted between these two manholes
• The foundations of the building must be designed and constructed so that no load is placed on the sewer

Wastewater Management

The operation and maintenance of the sewerage system and of wastewater treatment is managed by the Technical Services Department.