Hawkes Bay Revival Centre Camping Ground 
Site: Beach site at Whangaehu Beach near Porangahau, Hawkes Bay
Wastewater Volume: 25,000 litres per day

Wastewater Design:


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Quiet in the off season, up to 200 campers flock to this idyllic camping ground on the banks of the Rangitikei River over the holiday period. This influx severely taxes the 2 seater 2 shower ablution block so much so that a septic tank truck has to call every day to take away the wastewater. I was appointed project manager by the Rangitikei District Council to design a suitable wastewater system. I designed an LPED system with a 25,000 litre septic tank pumping filtered effluent to a designated disposal area away from the busy camping ground area.

Ablutions, shower and cooking blocks. The septic tank and pump chamber are to the left of this.

A general view of the camping ground showing some on-site caravans and well kept open spaces. Up to 400 campers fill this area over the Xmas holidays.

The pumping chamber being lifted into position. The 25000 litre 'Uniclear'™ septic tank will be lowered in next.