Water Supply Project Timeline

The timeline outlines achievements so far and indicative dates for the Water Supply Project work stream.

2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 and beyond

 

2012 and beyond

March 2014

Construction complete.

 February 2013
Tender awarded for construction
January 2013
Detail design complete - produce a detailed design reflecting the consent requirements and the solutions selected
July -
December 2012
Land purchase of Maungakotukutuku Dam site - cultural impact assessment, develop covenant agreement & negotiate purchase agreements.
March -
July 2012

River Recharge Preliminary design/Assessment Environmental Effects (AEE)
Resource Consents application lodged.

2011

November -
December 2011
Council endorsement of River Recharge with groundwater solution.
October -
November 2011
Well drilling completed.
August 2011
Environmental investigation completed.
February -
March 2011
Start investigation drilling for new wells
January 2011
Ecological investigation of Waikanae River.

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2010

November 

Start Cultural Impact assessment of top ranked solutions.

September –
October

Confirm budget and programme following solution selection.
On going consultation with Iwi and key stakeholders.
Optimise well drilling strategy.

19 August
Council decides on preferred water supply solution with the top ranked option being selected.
July

Key stakeholder meetings reviewing technical information on the remaining options.

June

Council adopts Annual Plan including Water Conservation Plan.
Council reduces shortlisted options to four.

May

Hearing for submitters on Annual Plan including Water Conservation.
Public Information Day.

March – June
 

Detailed technical analysis of shorted list solutions.
Public consultation continues to refine selection process with solution discussions.

29 March –
30 April

Water Conservation Plan part of Annual Plan consultation period.

27/28 March

Sustainable Home and Garden Show in Paraparaumu includes information stand on short list solutions for Water Project.

22 March

World Water Day – launch of school competitions on water.

11 March

Council to confirm water supply shortlist of 6 in-catchment options.

4 March
Council Workshop on Water Conservation Plan.
23 February

Council Annual Plan Workshop – Water Conservation Plan outline presented.

17 February

Meeting with invited stakeholders, representatives of the Technical Advisory Group and elected members to grade and reduce water supply options.

11 February

Council briefed on selection criteria and design assumptions.

January /
February

Second round of public meetings to further identify, discuss and refine community values.
Waitangi Day celebrations – continue seeking community feedback on values.

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2009

December

Technical consultants appointed.
Council adopts Water Supply Capacity Review and Options for Supplementary Supply report which outlines 41 options.
First round of public meetings to discuss community values on water.
Values will inform the criteria used to assess the various water supply options.
Development of Water Conservation Plan commences.

October / November
 

Council appoints Technical Advisory Group of local residents, all volunteers and experts in their fields.
Council asks for expressions of interest from technical consultancies.

August / September

Water Project Team discusses partnership approach with Iwi.
Water Project Team begins consultation with stakeholders.

June

Council adopts the 2009/19 Long Term Council Community Plan. The Plan outlines the district’s water supply and conservation goals, including a five year plan to build new supply capacity.

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