New stormwater separator commissioned

The stormwater separator on Lake Terrace opposite Ruapehu Street was officially commissioned last week.

Centrifugal force is the key driver of the water separator, which literally 'spins out' waste that is collected, including cigarette butts, plastic waste, cans and other pollutants, ensuring water entering the lake is as clean as possible.

Solid waste and stormwater manager Brent Aitken says we're committed to looking after the place we love.

"We have more of these separators planned in prominent locations around the district. This one makes sense due to the high volume of rubbish entering the stormwater system from our CBD."

"This ongoing programme will ensure we keep improving the quality of stormwater entering our Lake and Rivers. To avoid litter entering our water ways the best option is to use the bins provided and recycle where possible," he says.

The separator or 'Downstream Defender' as it is known by producers Hynds, is another installation in the ongoing effort to improve the quality of the district's stormwater and look after our waterways.

The next separator installation is planned for Turangi later in the year.

6 August 2018.