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Lowry Bay Crossing and HCC Long Term Plan2 surveys are currently underway. The preliminary Hutt City Long Term Plan, and the proposed pedestrian crossing at Lowry Bay. A member of the Community Board will be at the Eastbourne Hub from 10am tomorrow (Saturday 26) for an hour or so if you wish to discuss either of these. He Waka Eke Noa Charting a new course together Fill out a survey at a neighbourhood hub or online. Are there practical ways that services or facilities could be provided differently? Early engagement closes 15 October […]
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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 12 October Bins : GREEN (green waste), YELLOW (recycling) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 31 OctoberBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 9:13 am Fri 9 OctNo local marine warning or watches detected
Tiaki Wai (water) recent alerts updated 10:00 am Fri 9 Oct
08 Oct 11:47 am Discharge Notice
Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant - Planned, accelerated shutdown of Therm=
al Sludge Dryer
The planned shutdown of the Thermal Sludge Dryer at Seaview Wastewater Trea=
tment Plant has been brought forward by one month, from November to October=
2026. This is happening primarily because a key component of the thermal d=
ryer requires a more urgent replacement than originally planned. This plann=
ed shutdown will involve transporting sludge away from the plant but will d=
iffer slightly from unplanned/emergency shutdowns.
Smaller covered bins and trucks, with more frequent trips are likely requir=
ed, because the larger primary loadout area is unavailable.
The estimated key shutdown dates:
9 - 11 October 2026 - Sludge load-out activity (pre-loado=
ut phase)
12 - 16 October 2026 - Dryer system replacement
17 - 18 October 2026 - Commissioning phase
There is an increased risk of odour during the thermal dryer shutdown perio=
d, primarily from sludge loadout activity which begins tomorrow. To mitigat=
e, we will erect wind protection, use covered bins to remove and transport =
the sludge and deploy odour neutralisers.
The decision to bring this shutdown forward will ensure the plant maintains=
operational reliability throughout the summer period and remains compliant=
with all regulatory requirements.
We will continue to update you as new information becomes available. Thank =
you for your understanding and patience.
To see all outages and other notices please go to the
Tiaki Wai Network Status page