Wednesday 1 May 2024
1PM - 3PM
Venue: ORC Council Chamber Level 2, Philip Laing House 144 Rattray St, Dunedin
The Safety and Resilience Committee meeting covers natural hazard adaptation for Head of Lake Whakatipu and the Clutha Delta, including socio-economic impacts and engagement planning. The committee will consider endorsing the 2024 Asset Management Plan for flood protection, land drainage, and river management. Key staff and councillors will present on wildfire hazards in Otago.
No apologies were submitted prior to publication of the agenda.
No requests to address the Committee under Public Forum were received.
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.
Verbal report back on the Wildfire Hazards in Otago by Matthew Alley, Cr Robertson, and Richard Saunders.
To update the Committee on progress towards the development of a natural hazards adaptation strategy for the Head of Lake Whakatipu area, including informing the Committee of the findings of the Socio-economic Impact Assessment (Phase 1).
To update Council on progress with the Clutha Delta natural hazards adaptation programme, including engagement planning and natural hazards assessments.
To seek Council endorsement of the Otago Regional Council Asset Management Plan 2024 – Flood Protection, Land Drainage, and River Management Infrastructure (AMP).