21/07/2026
𝐀 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞
This week, we were honoured to join our client Watercare, project partners, mana whenua, government representatives and stakeholders to mark the completion of the Central Interceptor. The events included a celebration and Final Blessing, featuring the ceremonial handover of the manea stone from the Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture (GAJV) to Watercare, symbolising the project's transition from construction to legacy.
Delivered by the Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture (GAJV) for Watercare, the Central Interceptor involved the construction of a 16.2-kilometre, 4.5-metre diameter wastewater tunnel stretching from Herne Bay to the Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant, reaching depths of up to 110 metres beneath Auckland and passing under the Manukau Harbour. The project also delivered major upgrades to Auckland's wastewater network, including 100 network sewer work packages, a new pump station and rising main system to support network integration and transfer to the Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant, as well as significant upgrades at the treatment plant itself.
Now complete, the Central Interceptor will significantly reduce wet weather overflows into Auckland's streams, harbours and beaches, improving the health of local waterways while supporting the city's future growth. Underpinning this outcome has been a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, innovation and positive social impact. The project also created opportunities for local employment and training, strengthened community partnerships and delivered a legacy for Auckland, its community and future generations.
We are incredibly proud of the role our people played in delivering this landmark project and thank everyone who contributed to making it a reality.
Congratulations to all involved on an extraordinary achievement 👏
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