Construction to Begin on New Ōpōtiki Motorhome and Caravan Dump Station

Construction will begin next week on a new caravan and motorhome dump station in Ōpōtiki to support the district’s growing visitor economy.

The facility will be built beside the Potts Avenue pump station and will provide travellers with a safe, accessible place to dispose of wastewater.

The project was approved as part of year three of Ōpōtiki District Council’s Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 and is being funded through a partnership with the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA), alongside existing Government Better Off funding.

Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore said the town is a popular stop for people travelling along the coast, and having the right facilities will encourage visitors to stop and explore.

“Ōpōtiki is the gateway to the coast and a popular stop for many travellers. Having the right infrastructure in place is important,” he said.

Mayor Moore said tourism is an important part of the local economy, and providing facilities for motorhome and caravan travellers will help support local businesses.

Council Group Manager Service and Delivery Nathan Hughes said the partnership with NZMCA will also help promote Ōpōtiki as a motorhome-friendly town.

He said having a public dump station, alongside existing services such as a supermarket, medical facilities and vehicle servicing, will make the town a more attractive destination for motorhome travellers.

The facility is expected to become operational once construction and final commissioning are complete.

Traffic management will be in place around the worksite during construction, but no road closures are planned.