On-site Effluent Treatment (OSET)

The On-Site Effluent Treatment Regional Plan (OSET Plan) is a Bay of Plenty Regional Council plan that has been operative since 2006. 

It directs the management of domestic wastewater to protect water quality in the Bay of Plenty through the introduction of rules.  On-site effluent treatment systems include septic tanks and associated soakage fields and advanced aerobic systems.

Stratum’s New Shareholder

Bart, Colin, Andrew, John and Stephen are pleased to announce Brett Farquhar as a shareholder with Stratum Consultants Ltd. 

We are delighted to have Brett’s experience and knowledge in the planning and resource management fields, and his step into ownership now recognises him as a key member of the Stratum management team.

Well done Brett!

Welcome Elles Pearse-Danker: Geotechnical Engineer

Stratum Consultants is excited to welcome Elles Pearse-Danker to the team. 

Elles is a highly experienced Geotechnical Engineer with particular knowledge of the Bay of Plenty area.  She has qualified as a Tauranga City Council Category 1 Geoprofessional which means she can provide specialist geotechnical advice on difficult sites in the Tauranga area. 

Her experience and technical expertise will be a valuable asset to Stratum’s growing geotechnical team.

Welcome Elles!

Stratum's New Associates

Colin, Andrew, John, Bart and Stephen are pleased to announce two new Associates to Stratum Consultants Ltd. 

TJ and Shae are outstanding in their respective engineering and planning fields and their promotion reflects our determination to continue to provide great support to our clients and their projects.

Well done guys!

How to Identify your Property Boundary

One of the more common queries our survey team are asked is where is my boundary, or where are my boundary pegs?  We call this a boundary redefinition survey.

This is very important especially if you need to build a fence or a wall, or position a new building in relation to your property boundaries.  If you build over your boundary, or locate a building within the Council required yard setbacks, then this can be an expensive mistake to rectify.

Stratum Consultants Appointed as a Land Use Advisor to the BOP Regional Council

Stratum Consultants Ltd has recently been appointed as a Land Use Nutrient Advice and Support Services advisor to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) has embarked on an initiative to reduce the nutrient levels in Lake Rotorua.  This includes nitrogen and phosphorous. 

Welcome...

Here at Stratum Consultants Ltd we are constantly evolving and trying to improve the services that we offer our valued clients.  You will now be aware that we have recently upgraded our website so that it has a modern and fresh look, while still maintaining information on the services that we provide and the key staff contacts.  It is now also user friendly across all electronic platforms whether it be PC, mobile or tablet.