“Like botox for the ground” – new technique builds resilience
In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.
Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and Wellington Water Committee Chairman David Bassett recently visited the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to check in on the progress of the ground improvement works currently under way.
“It’s incredibly important that key infrastructure such as the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant has the capability to operate as normal following a large quake,” said Mayor Wallace. “It’s brilliant to see that innovative techniques like this being used to make our communities more resilient, without interrupting day-to-day operations at the plant.”
Ground Engineering experts, Mainmark Ground Engineering, have developed this non-invasive ground improvement and liquefaction mitigation technique, Terefirm™ Resin Injection, which can be applied under existing structures. Wellington Water’s Seaview project team has likened the technique to “botox for the ground”.
Improving resilience isn’t just about being prepared for a large earthquake or disaster, it’s about repairing and recovering quickly. With the goal of having the plant continue to operate following a large earthquake, it’s important that we create strong foundations underneath existing structures, which will allow for reduced re-build efforts and a quicker return to full operation
Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?
A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?
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56.9% Yes!
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43.1% No, it's always been smooth flying
Carterton Daffodil Festival blooms next weekend!
Spring is here and the Carterton Daffodil Festival is all set to bloom on Sunday 15th September! 🌼
Featuring:
🌼 High Street Markets (more than 120 stalls already!)
🌼 Daffodil Express steam train (tickets still available)
🌼 Middle Run daffodils (more buses, running more often)
🌼 Wai Art Show
🌼 Street performers
🌼 FUN!!
Bring the family out for a fun-filled day in the country! 🌼
Open Invite: Viti Council Youth Health 3x3 Basketball 🏀 Event
To All Seasonal Workers from Fiji 🇫🇯, Arc of Melanesia & Pacific Islands living
in Porirua & Kapiti Coast + Horowhenua + Wairarapa are invited to register a team or just join us on 21 Sepiteba 2024 from 10am - 4pm.
Venue: Te Rauparaha Arena
There will be Prizes for 3x3 Basketball 🏀.
A mini Health Expo will be set up upstairs plus few Communities booths.
See Flyer for more details.
Email us for more info: radiovitiaotearoa@gmail.com
vitiana13613@gmail.com
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