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Beachlands-Maraetai Wastewater Plant Upgrade

Manukau City (24 April, 2007) – A contract to upgrade Manukau Water Limited’s Beachlands-Maraetai wastewater treatment plant has been awarded to Fulton Hogan Limited.

Martin Smith, General Manager of Infrastructure for Manukau Water Limited, said awarding the contract will allow the upgrade to begin immediately, with completion expected in early 2008.

“We are pleased Fulton Hogan are on board for this project and we are now proceeding with improving this important infrastructure facility,” Mr Smith said.

The upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant will see its capacity increase to provide domestic sewerage services for 10,000 residents in Beachlands-Maraetai, compared with the 5,500 people currently served by the facility. The upgrade will also introduce new processes to separate inorganic matter and grit at the plant, improve phosphate removal and upgrade the U.V disinfection processes.

“These improvements will provide environmental benefits as well as allowing for growth in the area,” Mr Smith said.

Once the upgrade is completed the facility will have a value of around $13 million.

“This represents a significant investment in infrastructure for the future of the community,” Mr Smith said.

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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 from Mangere, Pakuranga and Howick in the north to Manurewa in the south. It manages infrastructure assets worth nearly $1 billion.

Manukau Water is owned by the Manukau City Council. Its aim is to ensure the lowest prices consistent with meeting its operating goals to deliver high quality and reliable products and services.

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