Project description

In order to capture the effluent run-off Christine said the dairy needed to carry out earthworks to create three ponds that could handle the estimated 33,000 litres of water and effluent created each year. The ponds would effectively become a �micro-catchment� that will prevent the erosion caused by the current system, and ensures dairy meets government environmental regulations. An important goal of the new system is to cut down on the amount of fertiliser that had to be bought in while at the same time creating a more environmentally friendly operation.

Project aims

Project outcome

A significant outcome of the project is the potential the capture of liquid and solid effluent to fertilise up to 70 hectares of pasture. They will achieve this by taking the captured wastewater and connecting it with a pivot system to irrigate 50 hectares with solid waste spread over 20 hectares.