Work has started on stage two of the Waikeria Pipeline project with an upgrade at Albert Park Pump Station being undertaken by contractors Spartan Construction.
At present they have sub-contractors Brian Perry Civil on-site preparing foundations for the new pump station.
"The project brings greater environmental benefits for the district as wastewater will be able to be brought through to our modern plant in Te Awamutu for treatment," said Council group manager service delivery, Dawn Inglis.
"The upgrade will also have additional capacity so we are future-proofing our infrastructure for our growing population," she said.
Albert Park Pump Station is being upgraded as part of the wider Waikeria Wastewater Connection, a major infrastructure project for council.