News Releases

22 March 2018
Aitutaki Water Gallery
Vaitaparoro Sect.16 where the new water gallery for Tautu will be
A new water supply system will improve the sustainability and reliability of the reticulated water supply for Tautu Village in Aitutaki. A groundwater infiltration system or “water gallery” will increase the capacity of the village’s water supply and offer the village’s 63 households improved resilience during times of drought, whilst removing the reliance on the existing, underperforming galleries. Continue reading...
21 March 2018
Help is on its way for Mitiaro’s Failing Water Supply
Water Division Manager Wilson Rani and NIWA rep Pete Mason are undertaking ground water monitoring and pump tests for recharge rate for storage design at new proposed site Orotama bore hole drilled in 2006
Water supply on the island is in dire straits as islanders rely primarily on groundwater pumped from the below-ground Vai Utu cave for non-drinking use, while using rainwater for drinking. Continue reading...
20 March 2018
Improving the Water Supply for the Tamarua Village in Mangaia
ICI staff undertaking survey work at new proposed water supply for Tamarua Village
Following on the investigation work, the physical works for this project now include the construction of a new intake structure to provide water to Tamarua village. Continue reading...
14 March 2018
Progressing initiatives for waste management
Infrastructure Cook Islands WATSAN Division has recruited a Volunteer Services Abroad (VSA) person as a Waste Programme Coordinator to assist in progressing several important initiatives in the waste management sector. Turning waste glass bottles into a valuable resource is one of these tasks. Continue reading...
28 February 2018
Service Line Upgrades
The WATSAN Division of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will be undertaking work to replace underground galvanised service lines along the Ara Tapu (mainroad) from the water supply submain to the homes across the road. The Ministry is also offering New Water Connections in a specified area at a discounted rate. Continue reading...
3 January 2018
Single Use Polystyrene Ban
Members of the Solid Waste Management Committee
The deadline for submissions on the Single-use Polystyrene Ban Policy has passed with no objections to the policy move received. The next step for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) and the Solid Waste Committee is to submit the policy to Cabinet for consideration. Continue reading...
20 November 2017
Site Safe for Infrastructure Cook Islands
Site Safe Training in progress.
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) recently facilitated a visit from Site Safe New Zealand in collaboration with the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI). On Wednesday 15 November, a total of 34 ICI staff, including the Secretary, Ngametua Pokino and strong representation from the Civil Works and WATSAN operational teams, completed their Civil Passport training. Continue reading...
9 November 2017
Ban on importation of polystyrene takeaway containers
As part of progressing steps to preventing waste generation, Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) as focal point for the Cook Islands Solid Waste Management Committee has drafted a policy proposing to ban the importation of polystyrene takeaway containers. Continue reading...
5 October 2017
Water Update October
Avatiu Intake on the 5th October 2017
Rarotonga is now on Level 3 Water Warning for drought and all residents are requested to cooperate with the Drought Management Plan actions in order to conserve the available water supply. Level 1 is normal and Level 5 is a severe emergency. Continue reading...
23 August 2017
Water update August
The WATSAN Water Division of Infrastructure Cook Islands takes water pressure readings on the trunk lines that come from the water intakes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week. The pressure readings aswell as stream flow meter readings this month are showing a concerning drop in pressure and stream flow especially in the area from Avatiu, east to Tupapa. Continue reading...
4 July 2017
National Road and Roads Drainage Policy endorsed
The National Roads and Road Drainage Policy identifies issues and challenges in the Cook Islands related to ownership, construction and management of roads and the requirement to provide adequate road drainage, with a vision for a ‘fit for purpose road network Continue reading...
8 June 2017
Hydrology work
Right to left, Peter Mason of NIWA, Wilson Rani and Timothy Tangirere of the Water Division servicing the rain gauge on Mount Te Kou.
Hydrology Technician Timoti Tangirere continues his training and work with Pete Mason of NIWA to provide data for water related infrastructure. Continue reading...
26 May 2017
Launch of Mangaia Crusher Relocation and Ivirua Water Projects
The combined handover ceremony for the overhauled Mangaiacrusher plant and the new water supply for the village of Ivirua.
Mangaia Media Release 26 May 2017 The people of Mangaia were blessed on Friday, 19th of May with the combined handover ceremony for their overhauled crusher plant and the new water supply for the village of Ivirua. Continue reading...
13 March 2017
New Requests for Tenders
Find updated Requests for Tenders here. Continue reading...
1 March 2017
Water Update
Avatiu Intake showing air blowers at work.
There has been a lot of rain this summer season which means that the intakes on Rarotonga have been full for a lengthy time compared to previous years. Continue reading...
28 February 2017
Waste
L-R: Jaime Short, Takave Manea, Jessie Sword, Clifton Hosking, Tony Kimiora.
It is an exciting year for the Rarotonga Waste Facility with new vigor in solid waste management. Continue reading...
28 February 2017
Road Sealing Project - Aitutaki
Road Sealing Project - Aitutaki Continue reading...
28 February 2017
Rarotonga Road Improvement Project, Takuvaine to Avatiu Contract Signing
Photo: Contract Signing, Mr Ngametua Pokino and Mr Chris Vaile
Better Roads for Rarotonga! Continue reading...
27 February 2017
ICI Launches Strategic Plan
ICI Launched its Strategic Plan on 27th February 2017 Continue reading...
27 February 2017
ICI to launch Strategic Plan
It has been a long time coming but the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) are making headway for the launch of its first Strategic Plan 2016-2021. This will take place on Monday the 27th of February 2017 at their head office in Arorangi. Continue reading...

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