This site is located in Christchurch, so the system needed to be robust, reliable, and largely self-sufficient. Waste milk was collected and stored onsite, ready for removal by a third-party contractor using a tanker truck.

Given the remote nature of the site, the system had to be capable of operating autonomously while still providing full visibility and control to the team in Hamilton. All information is accessible via local HMI screens as well as through a secure VPN connection to Hamilton. Automation adjustments and diagnostics can be performed remotely from the Incon office, significantly reducing the need for physical trips to Christchurch.

Before beginning this remote waste management project, Incon Automation and LIC set several key goals to ensure performance, reliability, and long-term ease of maintenance.

These goals included:

The completed system is fully autonomous and capable of remote management, with real-time monitoring and control available both locally in
Christchurch and remotely from Hamilton. It provides a reliable solution for waste retention and load-out, with seamless communication between operators and automated infrastructure.

This upgrade has significantly improved operational efficiency, reduced travel costs, and ensured uninterrupted compliance with waste handling protocols. LIC Christchurch now benefits from a future-ready, low-maintenance system built for remote control and long-term sustainability.