Over the last ten years, the plant has been significantly upgraded from just oxidation ponds to help make sure the wastewater is treated to a high standard. As a result, the treated water from the plant consistently meets our resource consent requirements.

The upgrades that have improved the quality of the treated water includes the addition of a pre-treatment clarifier and trickling filter, screening at both the treatment plant and upstream of the treatment plant at the Neale Park pump station (to remove grit and other materials that could potentially cause blockages) and wetlands (that use natural processes to improve the quality of the water). A biofilter, aerators and a cover to the trickling filter have also been added at the plant to reduce odour issues. An upfront buffer storage zone has also been added to assist with storage during major wet weather events.