Paremata Residents Assocation

Welcome to the Paremata Residents Association Web Site

The Paremata Residents Association covers the suburbs of Paremata, Papakowhai, Mana and the southern side of Camborne. This community is recognised as one of the 14 villages of Porirua. The Association aim is to be a voice for the village with objectives to:

Work on behalf of the residents of Paremata and surrounding areas on matters affecting their interests
Protect and promote the residential, social, recreational and environmental amenities of this area for the benefit of both residents and visitors
Pursue matters of wider interest affecting Paremata residents, and liaise or affiliate with other community based groups on matters of common interest
Oppose any development or activity considered detrimental to the above objects, including the lodging of any objection, petition, or appeal or taking part in any process relating to such matters.

Sewage Overflows in Mana Esplanade

A large volume of sewage was recorded discharging from manholes along Mana Esplanade and flowing into the Inlet after last Wednesday's downpour (11 June 25). This is not unusual, it's been happening for years, but the freequency and volume of polluted discharge is increasing (not helped by housing intensification in the area).

A short video of the discharge was taken and sent to the Council. Unfortunately our wesite doesn't show videos. So, here is a still photo from it.

The Paremata Residents Association has reported these discharges to both the Council and Wellington Water on many occasions and raised it in annual and long term plans (LTP), but nothing changes. Wellington Water has investigated previously and bolted down a few manholes. But that that doesn't solve the problem.

The only practical solution to this unacceptable situation is to replace and upgrade the sewer pipe from St Andrews Road to south of the Paremata Bridge. The Porirua City Council know this but cost always gets in the way. Replacement of the sewer pipe was included in the last LTP for 2030, but now it has disappeared from any priority list.

How many more years do residents of this area, and anyone enjoying the Inlet and foreshore, have to suffer this pollution?

Membership of the Association

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