Thursday, 8 April 2021, 1:14 pm
Kaipara District Council has published a report about the
outstanding historic debt and capacity of the Mangawhai
Wastewater Scheme (MWWS).
The report brings together
information that has been reported in previous Annual
Reports and Long Term Plans and presents an up-to-date
picture of where things are at.
Mayor Dr Jason Smith
says this should put to bed any speculation and
misinformation that has surrounded the MWWS since the cost
overrun 10 years ago.
“That was a long time ago. We
now have a world class wastewater system that has
transformed the estuary back into a pristine ecosystem,”
says Dr Smith. “It’s doing its job, and the finances are