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Auckland's New Tunnel Stops Pollution | Auckland News
Auckland’s $1.66 billion Central Interceptor tunnel is now fully operational, cutting sewage and stormwater overflows that once polluted rivers and harbors. Stretching 16.2 km from Point Erin to Māngere, this deep-buried, gravity-fed marvel—built in seven years despite pandemic and weather hurdles—has already prevented 741,000 cubic meters of waste, equivalent to nearly 300 Olympic pools. With both northern and southern sections online, it’s set to deliver even greater environmental benefits. Mayor and engineer, proud of the on-time, on-budget achievement, calls it a game-changer for clean…
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