Mathew NashLocal Democracy Reporter, Rotorua·Rotorua Daily Post·5 Jul, 2026 06:00 PM4 mins to read‌Rotorua's Wastewater Treatment Plant is getting a $60m upgrade. Photo / Rotorua Lakes CouncilRotorua’s wastewater treatment plant is set to significantly increase its peak treatment capacity as a $60 million upgrade nears completion.The Rotorua Lakes Council project began in December 2022 and is expected to finish in October.

It will introduce new membrane filtration and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technology, replacing parts