The Moa Point Sludge Minimisation facility is a new Wastewater treatment facility in Wellington.
The Scope of the project includes:
- construction of a wastewater treatment plant
- construction of a three-story processing building, and
- construction of an anearobic digestion system.
Key Dates
| Jul 2023 | Contract Award |
| Aug 2023 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2026 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| User charges | |
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The project is being funded through the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020, and recouped through increased levies on ratepayers |
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Financing
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Wellington City Council gained approval to raise up to $400 million to finance the construction of the facility through the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020. The finance will be raised by a special purpose vehicle (SPV) owned by Crown Infrastructure Partners. The finance raised by the SPV will be repaid through a levy on all properties, with properties directly connected to the facility paying a higher levy. The levy will start being charged in 2024 and is intended to be charged for 30 years, spreading the costs over the life of the new facility. |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Wellington City Council |
| Successful Tenderer: | McConnell Dowell Constructors and HEB Construction. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jun 2022 | The preliminary business case for the proposal was approved by Wellington City Council. |
| Dec 2022 | The project received development approval from Wellington City Council. |
| Jul 2023 | A McConnell Dowell and HEB Construction Joint Venture was awarded the contract to deliver the project. |
| Aug 2023 | Wellington City Council gained approval to raise up to $400 million to finance the construction of the facility through the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020. |
