Tarawera Sewerage Scheme Update

Today Council received a verbal update from staff, police, and contractors on the current situation with the Tarawera Sewerage Scheme where the risks now are different from what they were when the project was approved in 2018.

Work was paused on 30 August to address safety concerns and enable further engagement with mana whenua.

Rotorua Lakes Council Chief Executive Andrew Moraes reported that work to install pipework under Tarawera Road (Council’s legal road corridor) is 90% complete. He added that council will continue to share information with the community as the project progresses.

Today's Council meeting was held as a Public Excluded meeting due to commercial sensitivity reasons relating to those providing reports and updates.

A full project background, latest updates, and frequently asked questions can be viewed by visiting: www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/tarawerassupdates