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Pump station upgrades

Our network of pump stations across Hawke's Bay work to remove water from low-lying areas, and move water during weather events. Hawke's Bay Regional Council has funding to upgrade our network of pump stations during 2024 and 2025.

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:

Initiate

This phase includes identifying stakeholders, risks, optioneering, project briefing and initial budgeting.

Plan (Current phase)

This phase includes mana whenua and stakeholder engagement, site investigations (including geotech, archaeological and ecological assessments, and topographic surveys), shortlisting potential contractors via Request of Interest (ROI) and establishing the principal requirements explained above.

Execute (targeting Summer 2024-25)

This phase includes procuring the design-and-build contractor, final design, consenting, contract activities, management, surveillance, and Quality Assurance (MSQA), production of technical reports, and practically completing the work.

Closeout

This phase covers the handover, commissioning, and review activities, with final approval from the project sponsors.

Project team

JP Neethling
Senior Project Manager

Jonathan Smith
Senior Design Engineer

Sarah Cameron
Comms and Engagement Lead

Jacqui Davis
Engagement Advisor

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info@hbrc.govt.nz

+64 6 835 9200


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Private Bag 6006, Napier 4142


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