Foxton Oxidation Ponds

The CleanStream NZ team landed in Foxton to clean out three oxidation ponds (consisting of a large facultative pond and two smaller maturation ponds). The site was secluded with challenging terrain, and initially had no power or water supply. This wasn’t a problem for the team, as our mobility and lightweight equipment means we can still operate in the most remote environments. The project also had significant local Iwi interest, with representatives working alongside CleanStream NZ from start to finish. The targeted 500 dry tonnes of sludge were successfully removed within two months, with an average dry solids percentage exceeding the council’s requirements. We are scheduled to return to Foxton to remove additional quantities of sludge from the site.