An update report on the plant's insurance claim has been provided to Councillors.
...and we're back to green!
With summer on our doorstep, the ponds are showing signs of being very healthy. Our ongoing monitoring shows that Pond 1, the only one which was still classed as orange, now meets the criteria to finally turn green.
This also means that we're able to turn off a number of aerators, and we'll monitor the situation to see if they need to be re-started.
This also allows the contractor to do some regular maintenance over the summer period. This will involve bringing the aerators to the shore and taking them away for a service. We'll reinstate them back onto the ponds ready for autumn.
We've also started the midge monitoring programme. Midge numbers are currently low, which reflects how well-established our midge control measures are, which we've progressively brought in since 2017. We'll continue to monitor the midge numbers, and bring in extra midge control measures if required.
Update on insurance
An update report on the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant’s insurance claim for the November 2021 fire on the trickling filters has been provided to councillors.
The November 2021 fire was an unprecedented event that caused significant damage to two trickling filters at the Plant.
An update report regarding the insurance process, including investigations and the current position, was considered at yesterday's Finance and Performance Committee meeting (Wednesday 22 November).
This report contains all the information that can be released at this stage to keep the public informed without prejudicing our ongoing insurance claim or disclosing confidential commercial arrangements.
Latest hydrogen sulphide monitor results
We have strategically set up hydrogen sulphide (H2S) monitors at locations around the oxidation ponds and nearby community. These have been in place since July last year and the results are published weekly on the webpage below.
Where to get help
If you need health support, we have information available on our website. This includes information on Pegasus Health's Partnership Community Workers and contact numbers for Healthline and counselling services.
Stay updated
We want everyone to be able to stay updated on our response and recovery from the treatment plant fire, and we regularly post new information and reports on ccc.govt.nz/wastewaterfire
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If you have any questions, or would like further information on the project, please call us on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169 or email wastewater@ccc.govt.nz
Thanks for your patience and understanding. We’ll be in touch again soon.
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