Pump station upgrades

Latest update

The project team is currently in the planning phase. We are shortlisting potential design-and-build issued in July 2024. We are developing the ‘principal requirements’ documentation, which defines the design requirements and outlines the purpose and performance needed for the work.

About the pump station projects

We are upgrading the drainage pump stations in Awatoto (formerly Mission), Brookfield, and Pākōwhai. These upgrades aim to enhance pump performance, improve efficiency, and strengthen the resilience of the pump station operation by installing permanent on-site backup power generation. Additionally, these upgrades will enhance telemetry for remote monitoring and control. The goal is to increase reliability, ensure compliance with fish protection regulations and achieve the required Level of Service (LoS). Specifically, the upgrades for Awatoto and Brookfield will focus on meeting urban drainage requirements, while the enhancements for Pākōwhai will prioritise meeting rural drainage requirements.

The project's funding comes from an agreed package between the Central Government and Hawke's Bay Regional Council.

Project timeline

The work can be broken down into phases: