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An aerial view of plastic pipe installation by Solo at Pukekohe

Pukekohe Wastewater Treatment Works

Introduction In 2019, Watercare engaged a joint venture with HEB’s and McConnell Dowell to upgrade the Pukekohe WWTP to support population growth in Franklin and improve the quality of the water discharge into the Waikato River. The upgrade more than...

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PE pipe installation by Solo at Hastings

Hastings Outfall Diffuser Upgrade

Introduction In 2017, Solo was awarded a contract with Hastings Council for its Wastewater Treatment Works to assemble and install a 300 metre long, 900mm diameter PE diffuser to replace its aging fibreglass system. Challenge This being one of the...

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PE pipe welding and installation by Solo at Army Bay Outfall

Army Bay Outfall

Introduction In 2017, Watercare engaged McConnell Dowell to install a new wastewater outfall, upgrade the existing pump station and build a new ultraviolet disinfection facility to increase the outfall capacity for its Army Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant at Shakespear Regional...

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PE pipe assembly by Solo at St. Mary's Bay Outfall

St Mary’s Bay Outfall

Introduction In 2020, McConnell Dowell began digging the first of three shafts to accommodate their latest Tunnel Boring Machine to build a new 2km long, 1800mm diameter stormwater storage pipeline. The pipeline will meet an increasing demand on the sewer...

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Wynard Edge Alliance – America’s Cup

Introduction The Wynard Edge Alliance was formed to construct the infrastructure for the 36th America’s Cup event and to provide a world-class waterfront for the city. To extend the wharf a 63M long barge was brought in to install hundreds...

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Central Interceptor-The thickest pipe ever welded in New Zealand

Central Interceptor

Introduction In June 2020 Seipp Construction were awarded the contract for part of the Central Interceptor project at Mangere Wastewater Treatment Works.  Solo were engaged as their subcontractor to carry out the welding part of their project. Challenge At 102mm...

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