Press Statement – September 17th 2013-09-11 GOOD NEWS FOR LOWER HUTT One of the defining features of the Wellington region is its floodplains. It features the floodplain of Te Awa Kairangi(Hutt River), one of New Zealand’s most densely populated floodplains. The Hutt Valley has moved down the prioritisation list of risk locations to reflect the high standard of protection (designed to protect against the 440 year ARI flood event) and the good condition of the flood defences from the Hutt River. However, due entirely to the sheer size of the flood area, it still requires a moderately high priority, reflecting the large residual risk. By the end of June 2013, $38.1 million had been spent in implementing the Hutt River Flood Management Plan. The Boulcott/Hutt project was completed in June of this year, one year ahead of schedule. Planning and design for the City Centre Project, which includes stopbanks on both banks, is currently scheduled for completion by 2022. Prue Lamason Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Chair Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 21:38:18 +0000