Abel Tasman Sewage Management
Project Success
The Anchorage Bay generator was installed to provide backup power in the event the solar panels did not deliver sufficient power. The system design ensures it is not used at night (when it would disrupt park users).
DOC Project Manager Kim Forbes enjoys the new kitchen facilities at the Anchorage Bay Campsite.
COP Outcome development and evaluation
The project was completed in time for the 2001/2002 summer season and was within the approved budget. Anecdotal evidence from DOC and visitors confirms the facilities provide an excellent level of service. To date the systems have proved reliable and are performing better than expected, particularly with respect to adequate storage and solar power performance. The buried dripper feed irrigation fields are disposing of the effluent without odour or runoff. Minor adjustment is to be undertaken at Bark Bay to balance pressures but monitoring has detected no adverse effects in the ground or surface waters.
