Stormwater Drainage
Council manages the removal and disposal of stormwater runoff in defined urban areas. The activity predominantly relates to the urban environment and paved areas where natural soakage does not exist.
Stormwater Drainage contributes by
- Ensuring drainage systems support and promote safe and healthy conditions and
- Drainage systems do not adversely effect the environment
KEY PROJECTS
– development so far –
Foreshore Road, Ahipara
What we said we would do in 2013/14
Investigate options to address network deficiencies identified by Stormwater Catchment Management Plan capacity studies.
What we did in 2013/14
Three sub catchment’s evaluated and progressing with schemes in two sub-catchment’s. Tasman Heights, Ahipara project design completed and draft tender documentation is being prepared. Reef View Rd, Ahipara project preliminary design and budget estimates determined.
What we plan to do in 2014/15
Continue to investigate options to address network deficiencies identified by Stormwater Catchment Management Plan capacity studies.
Stormwater Options Study
What we said we would do in 2013/14
Investigate options to address network deficiencies identified by Stormwater Catchment Management Plan capacity studies.
What we did in 2013/14
Current focus for 2013/14 is directed to alleviate issues identified at Ahipara. No significant issues have arisen as a result of the Catchment Management Plans.
What we plan to do in 2014/15
Continue with stormwater improvements and understanding of network response in changing climate conditions.
Beach Outlets
What we said we would do in 2013/14
Undertake improvements to make high profile beach outlets in areas of high tourist numbers more aesthetically pleasing.
What we did in 2013/14
Investigations have identified a number of functionality issues which are deemed to have higher priority than aesthetics. These issues will be addressed in the 2014/15 year.
What we plan to do in 2014/15
Undertake improvements to make high profile beach outlets more aesthetically pleasing as well as functional, with less blockages.
Thinking Ahead1
- key priorities planned for 2014/15 –
Emergency Response
District wide emergency response plans to address unplanned works that arise as a result of storm events.
Community Consultation
Increased engagement and consultation with Iwi and the wider community in order to achieve mutually acceptable solutions, that benefit the district.
Stakeholder Relationships
Work closely with Regional Council initiatives identified as a result of more comprehensive modelling of stormwater catchments.
Motutangi Drainage Scheme
Increase the Motutangi Drainage Scheme rate to enable sufficient available funds to cover annual operational costs.
Northern Drainage Area Management Plan
Develop and adopt a Northern Drainage Area Management Plan incorporating the Waiharara, Motutangi and Kaikino Drainage Districts.