East Rotoiti

Independent review commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment  is now public. It highlights multiple Council failings.

$2 million government funding goes from Aquatic Centre to Tarawera sewerage scheme - Rotoiti and Rotoma property owners miss out.

Ngati Pikiaio organised a very successful public meeting for those interested in finding a better solution. Here is a report on the meeting.

Here are notes from the Rotoma sewerage public meeting and the actions they recommend to achieve a cost reduction for property owners.

With the LTP finalised we await RLC decision on redirecting $2.5m from Aquatic Centre to our scheme & we answer property owner payment questions

Community sewerage scheme submissions clearly heard by Council. Option 2 was moved by the Mayor and was passed unanimously. Rotorua Daily Post

Thank you all for your phenomenal support. It is now Council decision time. They have 3 options the best for us being $22,485 Incl Gst.

Richard Prebble uses his weekly NZ Herald column to make his submission to the Rotorua Lakes Council on their proposed $45k charge for the scheme.

Lakeside homeowners are furious about a “horrendous blowout” as they face paying up to about $88,000 per property to be connected to a sewerage scheme

Meeting sends clear message to council that they won't accept scheme charge on grounds of un-affordability, misleading cost advice and questionable management.

Rotorua Lakes Council Long Term Plan proposes cost per property of $45,000 as a lump sum or $88,000 over 25 years You must have your say!

Council will set the cost per property in June 24 in their Long Term Plan. RLC estimates it could be around $30,000 each. You must have your say!

RLC confirm that the wet summer has impacted planned progress. There are now 171 onsite systems installed and a further 68 booked.

RLC advise that there are now 34 units installed and 21 scheduled. They are receiving very good feedback which is pleasing.

Gerhard Mostert, of RLC advises that progress is tracking well with 24 Biolytix installations complete and 40 properties booked for installation.

Despite the many challenges of Covid, some progress has been made recently and Fulton Hogan have begun the process of installing Biolytix systems.

The latest update, (4 October 2021), from RLC has been sent to East Rotoiti residences covering the Biolytix system and the installation process.

RLC response of 27 August 21 to LRCA request for an update from Council regarding on-site installations at East Rotoiti.

RLC has requested additional funding from the Ministry for Environment for funding shortfall to enable tender decisions and Community advice.

RLC hopes to conclude onsite sewerage funding and contract matters, advise local communities and then report to Council with recommendations in March/April 2021.

The Lakes Strategy Group has agreed to fund 50% of additional project costs. Four On-site systems have been specified for tender. Costs will be updated after tender approval.