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Reeves Envico – Delivering Clean Water and solar energy capacity being undertaken by the Kiribati Government. lives. We pride ourselves on working with local contractors, communities,
The water plant’s energy needs will in part be met by a parallel rollout of
and all levels of government in the design and delivery of construction works.
This project continues CCB Envico proud involvement with the
Our projects involve the community as a partner at every step. We ensure
Building Communities in the Pacific government of Kiribati and allows us to build on a large portfolio of projects that for every project, we are able to manage the impact of our construction
in the country, including water network improvements, airport terminals and
work on local communities and their day-to-day activities. At the same time,
sea wall construction.
outcomes that support local communities and deliver lasting benefits.
In developing the solution, CCB Envico has strived to first understand the we prioritise social impact and maximise community benefits – creating
According to UNICEF, 1 in 3 people globally do not have access to clean and Providing safe and sanitary water supply for communities in Auki, project requirements, eventually sharing the experience between Osmoflo Reeves Envico ensures that local communities prioritises economic and
safe drinking water. [1] This is a major problem for the region as contaminated Solomon Islands and CCB Envico to devise a sustainable solution that provides for two women empowerment,
water can lead to various diseases, including cholera, dysentery, and typhoid. purpose-built desalination systems that meet the needs of the community ensuring that training and
Providing basic access to safe water and services is essential in achieving and the challenges of the remote location. employment programs
sustainable and inclusive growth in the Pacific region. However, access to The desalination plant will be the largest in Pacific Islands, valued at $60 are in place for women
improved sanitation is uneven in the region. According to UNICEF, countries million – all thanks to grants from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World in each of our projects.
such as Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are hosting 81 per cent of the Bank, and Green Climate Fund (GCF). We have also hired
population without access to clean and potable water. [2] graduate students in our
Reeves Envico Group is an Australian company that specializes in Meeting the Needs of Drouin’s Population Now and Into the Future sites, tapping into local
providing safe and sanitary water to remote communities in the Pacific talents and providing
,as well as regional areas in Australia. By delivering our core expertise of opportunities for students
delivering potable water and wastewater treatment plants, we also aim to to build a career in
help improve the health of the people in the region by delivering clean, safe infrastructure.
drinking water. Our projects in Vanuatu and Solomon Islands have seen women take
Reeves Envico is a group of specialist infrastructure contractors with Auki opening ceremony for the Auki Water Supply Improvement Project with Solomon Islands Water an active role in the delivery of critical infrastructures. Environmental and
over 20 years’ experience throughout Australia and Asia Pacific. Our two Authortiy and the Asian Development Bank Civil Engineers Ediza Ngwae and Yvonne Qualao worked with Icon-Reeves
companies, CCB Envico and Reeves International, have been proudly to supervise the environmental and preliminary earthworks at Cook and
delivering environmental and building infrastructure across Australia and As the capital of the Malaita province, Auki has witnessed population Tiroas Barracks Redevelopment in Vanuatu, a joint Australia-Vanuatu
the Pacific for over 20 years. growth and deficiencies in the existing water assets. Because of this, the Infrastructure Project.
Working together to deliver our clients’ vision, we have delivered over 130 Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA) conceived the Auki Water Supply We also recognise the young talents in the industry that our undergraduate
major projects involving the treatment of potable water and wastewater in Improvement Project to secure and safe water supply for future demand. and intern program in Australia and in the Solomon Islands has unearthed.
Australia and in some of the most remote parts of the world. Through this project, Reeves Envico was able to supply and construct a Drouin’s population is growing rapidly, and this means there’s a need to Gabrielle Patterson has
1 ML water tank, interconnecting transfer lines and pump stations on Auki expand the capacity of the existing wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to worked with us on our
,and contributing to water safety and hygiene for its over 7,000-strong meet the town’s needs. Wodonga Pump Station and
population. CCB Envico, in partnership with Icon, has taken on the $55-million Drouin Echuca Water Treatment
The Auki Water Supply Improvement Project in Solomon Islands officially Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade, a new mechanical treatment plant on Plant upgrade. Gaby is
opened in 2020. Through our water specialist team with solid experience in the existing site on Settlement Road. currently in her fourth year,
Solomon Islands, we have contributed to the provision of water sanitation This upgrade will ensure a more flexible and robust wastewater treatment taking up a double degree
and hygiene in the Pacific region. facility that delivers sustainable and affordable wastewater treatment to the in Mechanical Engineering
&
Industrial
(honours)
residents of Drouin.
Delivering Potable Water in Remote Areas in Kiribati Landscaping and commissioning – a period of extensive testing and Design (honours) at RMIT
fine-tuning of the new equipment and processes – are now underway and University.
In the Solomon Islands, Site Engineer Beverly Mawhinney made significant
expected to continue through most of 2022 with the plant being operational contributions to the Honiara Multipurpose and Youth Hall in her first job
in 2023. following graduation. Similarly, Narelle Jiro started as an accounting intern in
Improving the reliability of the plant has several community and 2020 and continues with Reeves today.
environmental benefits:
• Cleaner wastewater means less odour for nearby residents and better
protection of public health.
• The treated water released from the new treatment plant will be of
higher quality, therefore protecting the ecology of local waterways
and Westernport Bay.
• Producing high quality treated wastewater could allow us to recycle
CCB Envico has past experience in and current capabilities with the
CCB Envico has past experience in and current capabilities with the design, construction, and more wastewater for irrigation.
commissioning of: Photo credit: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
design, construction, and commissioning of:
• Water and Sewerage Treatment Plants Building Communities as We Deliver Critical Infrastructure We are committed in continually building communities throughout the
• Water and Sewerage Treatment Plants
• Pumping Stations
• Pumping Stations According to the Asian Development Bank, the South Tarawa desalination Pacific region, enabling basic access to water sanitation and hygiene while
• Water Retaining Structures plant will be a large-scale project with an estimated capacity of up to 6,000 supporting inclusive and economic growth in the community.
• Water Retaining Structures
• Inlet Works and Screening
• Inlet Works and Screening m3/day as demand requires. Reeves Envico – Delivering Clean Water and Building Communities in
If you would like to know more and work with Reeves Envico – whether
• Sludge Handling
• Sludge Handling The water supply network infrastructure upgrades through this project as an industry or project delivery partner, please feel free to get in touch at
• Pipelines and Associated Civil Infrastructure
• Pipelines and Associated Civil Infrastructure will reduce leakages and ensure all residents have access to clean drinking the Pacific
tsendin@reevesint.com.
• Coastal Protection and Sand Pumping Stations
• Coastal Protection and Sand Pumping Stations water. In addition, a comprehensive 5-year water, sanitation, and hygiene
We recognise the importance of providing safe and sanitary water supply for communities (WASH) and climate change program with strong involvement from civil
We recognise the importance of providing safe and sanitary water supply
throughout the Pacific. This is why we have actively pursued water and waste-water treatment society organizations is included in the plan.
for communities throughout the Pacific. This is why we have actively pursued
projects in the region, funded by agencies such as the Asian Development Bank.
water and wastewater treatment projects in the region, funded by agencies Delivered by CCB Envico together with Australia’s leading membrane
We have undertaken meaningful projects, including a Sewage Treatment Plant in Pohnpei (FSM), technology groups Osmoflo, this desalination project in Kiribati includes a
such as the Asian Development Bank.
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Chuuk (FSM) and Colombo (Sri Lanka), Water Supply and Sanitation new seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, with energy consumption
We have undertaken meaningful projects, including a Sewage Treatment
Project in Ebeye (Marshall Islands), Bulk Water Transmission Pipeline from East Kola to Tasahe offset by a new solar photovoltaic plant. The desalination plant will have an
(Solomon Islands), Sanitation Improvement Program in Tarawa (Kiribati). in Chuuk (FSM) and
Plant in Pohnpei (FSM), Wastewater Treatment Plant Kiritimati Submarine Cable Civil Works completed
Colombo (Sri Lanka), Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Ebeye (Marshall initial capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day (m3/day) and is expected to be
Islands), Bulk Water Transmission Pipeline from East Kola to Tasahe completed around 2023. Reeves Envico is committed to sustainability and social inclusion so that we
(Solomon Islands), Sanitation Improvement Program in Tarawa (Kiribati). The project also includes new and rehabilitated water supply network not only construct quality assets of long-term value but help build better
infrastructure, 5-year operations and maintenance (O&M) support for the
desalination plant and network, as well as support for capacity development According to UNICEF, 1 in 3 people globally do not have access to clean and safe drinking water. [1]
in key institutions. Sources: This is a major problem for the region as contaminated water can lead to various diseases, including
[1] https://www.unicef.org/eap/press-releases/1-3-people-globally-do-not-have-access-safe-drinking-water-unicef-who
cholera, dysentery, and typhoid.
Providing basic access to safe water and services is essential in achieving sustainable and inclusive
[2] https://www.unicef.org/pacificislands/what-we-do/water-sanitation-hygiene
growth in the Pacific region. However, access to improved sanitation is uneven in the region.
According to UNICEF, countries such as Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are hosting 81 per
cent of the population without access to clean and potable water. [2]
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Reeves Envico Group is an Australian company that specializes in providing safe and sanitary water
to remote communities in the Pacific as well as regional areas in Australia. By delivering our core
expertise of delivering potable water and wastewater treatment plants, we also aim to help improve
the health of the people in the region by delivering clean, safe drinking water.
Reeves Envico is a group of specialist infrastructure contractors with over 20 years' experience
throughout Australia and Asia Pacific. Our two companies, CCB Envico and Reeves International,
have been proudly delivering environmental and building infrastructure across Australia and the
Pacific for over 20 years.
Working together to deliver our clients' vision, we have delivered over 130 major projects involving
the treatment of potable water and wastewater in Australia and in some of the most remote parts of
the world.