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Council
Officers in attendance provided an update on the most recent and planned
actions undertaken for recovery of the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment
Plant following the 1 November 2021 fire.
Helen Beaumont provided an overview of
the Wastewater treatment plant interim operations and oxidation pond
performance.
Michael Croucher provided an overview of
the trickling filter media removal.
Nigel Grant provided an overview of the
environmental monitoring.
Gary Watson provided an overview of Community
Support and highlighted that the Council are working with four community
partners to increase access and referrals for support who include, The Loft,
Bromley Community Centre, Nga Hau e Wha and He Waka Tapu.
Simon Makker provided an overview on
Communications highlighting regular blog updates, weekly e-newsletters and
updating the website regularly.
Michael Croucher provided an overview of
next steps in relation to meetings and reporting.
Michelle Lomax stated that there were
concerns regarding the impact to people’s health. Michelle asked what
information the organisation has on health impacts and how it should be
mitigated. The council officer responded that the Council are meeting weekly
with the Medical Officer of Heath. The results are below the international
standards of exposure but residents may still experience irritants. If there
are concerns, residents should discuss this with their doctor.
Phil Mauger asked if they are putting a
concrete pad for the chippers to sit on and what the purpose of this was for.
The council officer responded that compactors and chippers will sit on
concrete bases to ensure they are secure and potentially to catch any
overflow. The contractors are slightly ahead of the scheduled programme and it
is possible that filter removal could be undertaken at the end of the week.
Phil Mauger asked if the second ramp
would be built before the works on trickle filter one are completed to ensure
there is no down time for the removal. The council officer responded that it
would take a couple of days to move the equipment to ramp two. There will be
a period of time that there will be some overlapping of the work.
Phil Mauger asked if the pumps had left
Sweden yet. The council officer responded that they had and that they are
currently in Singapore and due to arrive in New Zealand on 1 June 2022.
Celeste Donovan asked if the Community
meeting planned in June is being held in Bromley. The council Officer
responded that that was correct.
Celeste Donovan asked if there was an
option to hold a meeting in South Brighton. The council officer responded
that if there was demand for a meeting in South Brighton, it could be looked
into. Council officers are also considering putting together a webinar.
Alexandra Davids asked if there had been
any more thoughts on a community model as Elected Members and staff are
receiving lots of questions from the Community. The council officer responded
that this was discussed at a committee meeting. It would be helpful to have a
group to work with and will discuss with Alexandra in due course.
Yani Johanson asked if the organisation
could provide any additional support to the Hub to deal with the demand. The
council officer responded that staffing at the Hubs was not a problem, it was
underestimated how many Prezzy cards were required.
Yani Johanson asked if cash or bank
transfers could be made. The council officer responded that there are some
concerns with cash in relation to money laundering laws. Nga Hau e Wha
are set up to do bank transfers and this information is available on the
website. The Loft could possibly assist with mall or countdown cards/vouchers
if required.
Yani Johanson asked if the Council could
make a bulk order of air-purifiers to assist local residents. The council
officer responded that there is no budget and or authorisation to do that and
the request needs to be researched. Council officers will respond at a later
date on this request.
Yani Johanson asked if the works at the
Bromley Community Centre had been undertaken and if an air-purifier is on
site to make the centre more comfortable. The council officer responded that an
assessment of the building has taken place, the oven will be replaced and
other maintenance issues will take place as soon as possible.
Michelle Lomax asked when the aeration
basin will be fully operational and if we can expect any improvements. The council
officer responded that the aeration basin is fully operational, connection to
the wastewater flow is expected to be take place next week. It is a
biological process that will take a number of weeks in which the Council
expect to see gradual improvements to the quality the wastewater and ponds
and the potential for odour.
Michelle Lomax asked when the odour
monitoring would end. The council officer responded that the monitoring will
be reviewed and refined and they are keen to get continuous monitoring
technologies in place.
Presentation attached to these minutes.
Also refer to Trim 22/703981.
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