CONSTRUCTION
Membrane filters at Kapuni Water Treatment Plant
Boosting communities and commerce South Taranaki District Council ’ s water treatment upgrades have been extensive and varied . In 2010 the agency commissioned a brand new membrane microfiltration water treatment plant for the town of Hawera . This $ 22 million project , known as the Kapuni Water Treatment Plant , provides highly treated potable water to 10,500 Hawera consumers , as well as significant businesses for the region . The success of this plant spurred on additional microfiltration plants in Opunake and Rahotu .
Over the past year , a major project has been the rural scheme known as Waimate West Water Treatment Plant . Waimate West is a rural water supply that services two towns in the area , along with more than 800 dairy farms throughout some
Brent Manning , Group Manager of Engineering Services
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