It noted that there were a number of projects which have had significant contracts let, including section one of the Pareora Pipeline upgrade ($5.7 million) , Te Ana Wai water treatment plant design and build ($4.2m), social housing improvements ($500,000), Saltwater Creek sewer main renewal ($460,000), Orbell St water main and sewer main renewal ($550,000) and Arowhenua Rd rehabilitation and bridge upgrade ($770,000).
“Some of the above projects were contracted for a value significantly below the pre-construction estimate and approved budget, resulting in savings for council without affecting project completion.
“In total, approximately $3m to $4m of savings were made during the reporting period.”
However, the report also outlines a range of “at risk” projects which would likely fail to meet the June 2021 deadline.