We acknowledge the impact of the ongoing discharge of wastewater from the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and the associated impact on residents, businesses, and the wider community. As an organisation dedicated to engineering excellence and environmental stewardship, we view this situation with great concern.
As Wellington Water's operator, we are fully committed to assisting in rectifying the issue and preventing future recurrences, and the Wellington community can be assured that we are deploying our best people and technology to do this. Our local team, alongside other agencies, has been working continuously to recover from and minimise the impact of this event. We extend our gratitude to those in the community who have shown support and respect to our staff during this time.
With over 170 years of global experience in water infrastructure, Veolia invests heavily in its workforce. We take great pride in our operations, often conducted in challenging and high-risk environments. Regardless of conditions, we expect the highest standards of environmental protection, and our operations in New Zealand are no exception.
Regarding recent media commentary on Veolia’s international performance, we note that as an operator of thousands of facilities across fifty countries, isolated incidents may capture media attention. We stand by our personnel and technologies, which we believe deliver premium services and outcomes. Regarding the Moa Point incident, there will be a thorough and robust investigation into the cause and this will be publicly shared.
We remain dedicated to working with our customers to optimise performance of their water assets.
