Damaged sewerage mains now repaired
Damaged sewerage pressure main – Ohinemutu
This morning a sewerage pressure main at Ohinemutu was damaged causing sewage to flow into the stormwater system and onwards into Lake Rotorua.
It is understood that a stake being used to erect a marquee on the ground above the pressure main inadvertently pierced the main causing the damage.
Council was alerted to the issue at 8:52am and had contractors, Trility and Fulton Hogan, as well as our Pollution Control Team, on site by 9:25am. The damage was repaired by 1:30pm.
Signage is in place advising people against contact with the water at the stormwater outlet into the lake in case of contamination and council will be taking water samples to check for contamination.
The relevant authorities – Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Toi Te Ora Public Health – were notified. Relevant iwi representatives were also notified.
We strongly advise people to contact council when planning to erect tents and marquees that require stakes and pegs to be driven a significant depth into the ground. This is to it ensure the area is safe to do so and does not impact underground networks and cables.
Damaged sewerage main – Arnold Street
Additionally a contractor has inadvertently drilled through a sewerage main in Arnold Street today.
This has caused sewage to flow into the stormwater system and possibly into Waiteti Stream.
Council was alerted to the issue at 12:45pm and contractors were on site at 1:12pm. The overflow was stopped before 3:30pm. Repairs to the main were complete at 5pm.
Signage will be in place advising people against contact with the affected part of the stream in case of contamination. Council will be taking water samples to check for contamination.
The relevant authorities – Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Toi Te Ora Public Health – are being notified. Relevant iwi representatives are also being notified.