The Ultimate Guide to Dust Suppression Equipment in Hawke’s Bay

Why Dust Suppression Matters

Wherever you work outdoors it can be hard to get away from dust. Especially in the drier months or when the wind blows. Dust is a constant challenge on construction, roading, and civil works sites across New Zealand and especially in Hawke’s Bay’s dry climate.

Uncontrolled dust can quickly cause problems, from reduced visibility to safety hazards and environmental impacts. So, how do you find the best dust suppression solution for your project?

In this guide, we’ll break down the main types of dust suppression equipment available for hire, what they’re best suited for, and how to choose the right one for your site.

As your trusted local hire partner, Allways Hire provides short- and long-term dust suppression solutions right here in Hawke’s Bay – and long-term hire options nationwide for larger projects across New Zealand. Contact us today.

What is Dust Suppression and Why Do You Need It?

Dust suppression means controlling and reducing dust on your work site to keep it compliant, workers safe, and reduce downtime. It’s not just about keeping things clean.

Why it matters:

• Keep workers safe and protect visibility: Clear air means safer, more efficient operations for your team.
• Minimising downtime: Less dust means less time lost cleaning or waiting for conditions to settle.
• Environmental responsibility: Proper dust control helps you meet regulatory and environmental requirements.

In Hawke’s Bay dust suppression is part of everyday work for outdoor crews. It’s an often daily necessity for construction, roading, and civil works teams.

What types of Dust Suppression Equipment are available for hire?

Allways Hire offers Water Carts and Trailers for hire in Hawke’s Bay and for long term hire across New Zealand. Read our article Why a Water Cart is a Dust Suppression Hero to find out why our customers love the Master Water Carts.

Here’s a closer look at the different types of dust suppression equipment available and when you might need them:

1. Water Carts and Trailers

A water cart or trailer provides portable access to water, perfect for use in roading, worksites or on the move. When fitted with hoses and the right kind of nozzle, a water cart can be a valuable dust suppression tool giving easy access to water wherever it is needed.
Water Carts can also work in partnership with other dust suppression and control measures, providing the water supply for different pieces of dust suppression equipment.

Best for: Contractors, roading crews, and civil works teams needing reliable, high-volume coverage.

2. Dust Suppression Spray Bars

A dust suppression spray bar is a piece of equipment designed to deliver even water coverage on gravel roads, access tracks, and unsealed areas, to control and reduce dust.

A dust suppression spray bar works by dispersing a fine mist of water or other liquid into the air using specialised nozzles. This mist is designed to create droplets that are 1 to 5 times the size of the dust particles being controlled. When these water droplets interact with airborne dust particles, they bind together, making the combined particles too heavy to remain suspended in the air. This causes the dust to settle out of the air and onto adjacent surfaces, improving air quality and visibility.

Best for: Councils, contractors, utility companies, and construction crews who need consistent, efficient dust control.

Diagram demonstrating how fine droplets at high pressure can be used to reduce dust.

3. High-Pressure and High-Flow Hose Reels

High pressure water and water delivered through high flow hose reels gives access to targeted dust control: perfect for site cleaning, keeping dust off valuable equipment, and dealing with specific problem areas of dust on a worksite.

Best for: Contractors, workshops, and fleet maintenance teams managing mobile equipment or confined areas.

4. Specialised Dust Control Add-Ons

There are a range of specialised dust control tools available for businesses dealing with very fine dust issues or working on sites with high compliance requirements such as demolition, mining or large civil projects.

These include but are not limited to:

• System add-ons for dust control equipment: These can include management software for automated control and monitoring, mobile solutions with water tanks and generators for areas without water and electricity access, and specialised nozzle heads and nozzle rings to optimise water flow and throw length.
• Dust barriers and containment systems: Products like heavy-duty self-adhesive zippers, spring-loaded poles, and dust barrier kits can create enclosed workspaces to contain dust during construction or renovation.
• Chemical dust suppressants: These substances can be applied to surfaces to absorb moisture, bind particles, and prevent dust from becoming airborne.
• Dust collection systems: These systems, such as dust collectors, baghouses, or cyclones, capture airborne dust particles before they can spread.
• Windbreaks: Barriers like fences or walls can reduce wind speed and prevent dust from being carried away from the source.

Best for: Operations requiring advanced control methods for air quality or environmental compliance.

How to Choose the Right Equipment for Your Job

Choosing the right dust suppression solution starts with understanding your site and your project.

Ask yourself:

• What’s the size and type of your site?
• How long will you need the equipment – will short-term or long-term hire be more efficient?
• Do you need mobile coverage (like a water cart) or a fixed system (like a spray bar)?
• What are your budget and operational needs?

In Hawke’s Bay, short-term hire is perfect for seasonal or one-off projects where flexibility matters. For ongoing operations across regions, long-term hire can make more sense – providing access to the right equipment without the cost of ownership.

Tip: Talk to the Allways Hire team – we can help you match your site conditions and project needs with the best dust suppression solutions available to hire.

Hire vs Buy: Why Hiring Makes Sense with Allways Hire

Allways Hire specialises in providing high quality, hire ready equipment available to hire for our customers for both short and long term hire. We invest in our equipment so you don’t have to: giving you access to reliable equipment whenever you need it without the cost of ownership.

Local Hawke’s Bay hire:

• Ideal for one-off or seasonal projects.
• Flexible rental terms to fit your schedule.
• No maintenance or servicing costs – we take care of that for you.

New Zealand-wide long-term hire:

• Perfect for contractors, councils, and companies managing multiple sites.
• Access high-spec, well-maintained machines without the upfront investment.
• Maintenance and support handled by the Allways Hire team to keep you working efficiently.

Hiring dust suppression equipment gives you flexibility, reliability, and peace of mind – so you can focus on getting the job done. Contact our sales team today and explore your options.

Why Choose Allways Hire for Dust Suppression Equipment

Local advantage: We have the equipment ready for short- and long-term hire right here in Hawke’s Bay. Choose between our Napier or Hastings branches for maximum convenience.
National reach: We supply and support long-term hire solutions anywhere in New Zealand.
Trusted fleet: Our range includes the full range of Master Machinery – including water carts, water cart trailers, spray bars, and water blasters and jetters.
Team expertise: Our experienced hire team is happy to help you choose the best setup for your site and project requirements.

Contact Allways Hire today for your Dust Suppression needs

Dust suppression is essential for safer, more compliant, and more efficient worksites.

In Hawke’s Bay? Get in touch with Allways Hire today to hire the right dust suppression equipment for your project.
Working elsewhere in New Zealand? We provide long-term hire solutions tailored to your operation, wherever you’re based. Contact our team and we’ll be happy to help you find the best solution for your location.

The right dust suppression setup makes your job safer, faster, and cleaner – and with Allways Hire, you’ll get the right gear, when and where you need it.