Preparation of a (replacement) resource consent application for the Napier City Council to discharge stormwater to the Ahuriri Estuary. The project involved numerous workshops with key stakeholders to inform the development of a condition framework that set down a road map towards an improvement in stormwater management and water quality under a multifaceted approach involving physical works, improved site management, social awareness, and ongoing collaboration during implementation. Working with a range of experts and various parties we secured resource consent for a 25 year period without the need for a hearing.
Preparation of a (replacement) resource consent application for the Wairoa District Council to discharge municipal wastewater into the Wairoa River. This project required an understanding of wastewater treatment, hydrology, water quality and freshwater and marine ecology, and involved developing a progressive improvement regime through conditions of consent and presenting expert evidence at a council hearing. We were complemented by the Chairman on our comprehensive yet clear and easy to read policy assessment and went on to contribute to the development of conditions though expert caucusing that led to the granting of consent for a 15 year period for the ‘roadmap’ of works proposed. The project also involved preparation of a Concession Application.
Preparation of resource consent applications for the Napier City Council to vary the rates of takes, drill new bores and to transfer water as part of a broader project to improve the quality and resilience of Napier City Council’s municipal water supply network. The project involved application of Plan Change 9 to the Regional Plan and the consideration of new policy frameworks limiting water availability across different geographic areas.
Preparation of a resource consent application for the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to undertake works within a water body to establish a constructed wetland complex for improving water quality in the Tukipo Stream catchment. The purpose of the project is to also contribute to knowledge around the performance of constructed wetlands for this type of outcome.
Preparation of resource consents for Kereru Station to construct a dam for water storage and to also take water during high flow from two other streams for dam filling purposes. The taking regime had to consider the hydrology of both high and lower order streams as well as local and broader ecological values.
