Thursday 8 February 2024 - 8 February 2024
11AM - 3PM
Venue: ORC Council Chamber Level 2, Philip Laing House 144 Rattray St, Dunedin
The Safety and Resilience Committee meeting will cover updates on Dunedin groundwater monitoring, Clutha Delta natural hazards, and progress on the Head of Lake Whakatipu adaptation strategy. Key discussions include the Lower Taieri Flood Protection Scheme risk assessment, wildfire hazards in Otago, and ORC’s 2023/24 Civil Defence responsibilities. Supporting documents include the Head of Lake Whakatipu Newsletter, Taieri flood risk reports, and the Civil Defence Emergency Management Agreement table.
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Note: Any additions must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.
Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have. Councillor interests are published on the ORC website.
To inform and update the Committee on the findings of a report authored by Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited (GNS) on South Dunedin and Harbourside groundwater monitoring, spatial observations, and forecast conditions under sea level rise.
To update Council on progress with the Clutha Delta natural hazards adaptation programme, including engagement planning and the significant erosion damage at the Koau/Puerua coastal mouth.
To update the Committee on progress towards development of a natural hazards adaptation strategy for the Head of Lake Whakatipu area.
To inform Council of the findings of the Lower Taieri Flood Protection Scheme Floodbank Risk Assessment and to provide an overview of the wider ORC programme of flood infrastructure risk management for the Taieri Plain.
To report on ORC’s delivery of its responsibilities under the Otago Civil Defence and Emergency Management Agreement for the first six months of 2023/24.
SR Committee Agenda 2024.02.08
S+Rcommittee Dunedingroundwaterreport 20240201 Vfinal
Taieri Flood Scheme Analysis Presentation To Accompany Committee Paper Feb 2024