Omokoroa residents asked to minimise water use

Western Bay of Plenty District Council contractors will be replacing a 180 metre section of rising sewer main on Omokoroa Road. Photo/Supplied

Omokoroa residents are being asked to minimise the amount of water they use overnight on Tuesday, July 11 to allow for crucial work to the Peninsula's wastewater system.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council contractors would be replacing a 180 metre section of rising sewer main on Omokoroa Road just south of the entrance to Omokoroa Community Hall.

Council Utilities manager, Kelvin Hill said a new section of pipeline had been installed to a different alignment and depth to allow for the entrance into the Kaimai Views Housing Area.

He said contractors must shutdown the Peninsula's wastewater system in order to complete the works overnight between 9pm Tuesday, July 11 and 6am Wednesday, July 12.

"Our team will first shutdown the wastewater system by emptying out all the storage pump stations and pipes in the network. This will allow for enough storage overnight while the works are completed.

"The contractors will connect the already installed new section of pipework into the existing wastewater pipe which should only take a couple of hours."

To help, all residents were being encouraged to minimise the amount of wastewater they generate during the shutdown period to ensure the allocated storage is sufficient.

"Where possible we're asking residents to avoid showering, doing dishes, washing clothes or other water-using activities during this time. The old 'if it's yellow, let it mellow' saying is perfect in this situation."

Anyone with questions can phone Council on 07 571 8008.