Bird scaring at wastewater treatment plant underway

You might have recently heard loud gun shots coming from the south east area of Stratford.

These loud banging noises are part of a bird scaring operation at Stratford’s wastewater treatment ponds on Victoria Road.

Council carries out bird scaring to control the bird population at the ponds by using a pyrotechnic gun. This gun fires harmless cartridges that make a loud bang to encourage birds not to return to the site. It’s important to keep bird numbers at the ponds low to ensure we meet environmental standards and compliance.

The noise of the cartridges can be heard from a distance and it can be potentially disturbing for pets or livestock nearby.

This activity will occur on a regular basis. If you have any questions about this you can contact us on 06 765 6099 or email stratforddc@stratford.govt.nz