2014 and beyond
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2014
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Stage 1: Construction period |
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April 2014
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River Baseline monitoring |
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2014–16
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Interim monitoring of water levels, wetlands, saline intrusion, and river and stream flows. |
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2016
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Development of ongoing monitoring plans. |
2013
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September
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Detail design complete - produce a detailed design reflecting the consent requirements and the solutions selected
Resource consent approved for a 35 year period.
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December
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Tender awarded for construction |
2012
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June–July
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Well drilling completed. |
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July
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Land purchase of Maungakotukutuku Dam site - cultural impact assessment, develop covenant agreement & negotiate purchase agreements. |
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August
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Off-River algae experiment completed.
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September
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Council endorsement of River Recharge with groundwater solution. |
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September–October
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River Recharge Preliminary design/Assessment Environmental Effects (AEE)
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November
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Resource Consents applications lodged.
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2011
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January
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Ecological investigation of Waikanae River. |
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February–March
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Start investigation drilling for new wells |
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October–November
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On-River environmental investigation completed. |
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2010
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January–February
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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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11 February
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Council briefed on selection criteria and design assumptions.
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17 February
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Meeting with invited stakeholders, representatives of the Technical Advisory Group and elected members to grade and reduce water supply options.
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23 February
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Council Annual Plan Workshop – Water Conservation Plan outline presented.
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4 March
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Council Workshop on Water Conservation Plan.
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11 March
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Council to confirm water supply shortlist of 6 in-catchment options.
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22 March
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World Water Day – launch of school competitions on water.
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27/28 March
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Sustainable Home and Garden Show in Paraparaumu includes information stand on short list solutions for Water Project.
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29 March–30 April
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Water Conservation Plan part of Annual Plan consultation period.
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March–June
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Detailed technical analysis of shorted list solutions.
Public consultation continues to refine selection process with solution discussions.
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May
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Hearing for submitters on Annual Plan including Water Conservation.
Public Information Day.
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June
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Council adopts Annual Plan including Water Conservation Plan.
Council reduces shortlisted options to four.
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July
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Key stakeholder meetings reviewing technical information on the remaining options.
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19 August
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Council decides on preferred water supply solution with the top ranked option being selected. |
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September–October
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Confirm budget and programme following solution selection.
On going consultation with Iwi and key stakeholders.
Optimise well drilling strategy.
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November
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Start Cultural Impact assessment of top ranked solutions.
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2009
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June
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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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August/September
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Water Project Team discusses partnership approach with Iwi.
Water Project Team begins consultation with stakeholders.
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October/November
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Council appoints Technical Advisory Group of local residents, all volunteers and experts in their fields.
Council asks for expressions of interest from technical consultancies.
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December
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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.
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