Major infrastructure upgrade for Waiwera and Hatfields

From top, The opencut trench on Waiwera Hill. Traffic will be affected for most of 2026. Photos, Watercare A $45 million water and wastewater upgrade is underway in Waiwera and Hatfields Beach, which Watercare says will support local population growth and improve the health of the Waiwera Estuary.  Watercare head of wastewater planning Andrew Deutschle says the programme marks a major step forward for the local environment.  “This investment will improve water quality in the Waiwera Estuary, as treated wastewater will no longer be discharged there," Deutsche says.   “To achieve ...