During 2008 a Strategy is being developed to guide future management of the flood and erosion hazards around Lake Taupo. The Lake Taupo Erosion and Flood Strategy will also set out funding arrangements, responsibilities, identify work programmes and confirm timeframes for implementation.
Two technical studies have been undertaken to help us better understand the flood and erosion issues.
To download a copy of the Erosion Study (Stage 4) click HERE. ( 5 MB PDF )
To download a copy of the Erosion Study (Stage 4) fact sheet click HERE. ( KB PDF )
To download a copy of the Flood Study click HERE. ( 6 MB PDF )
To download a copy of the Flood Study fact sheet click HERE. ( 31 KB PDF )
To download Flood Maps click on the place name below: ( all are PDFs, between 3 and 7 MB )
Five Mile Bay
Hatepe
Kinloch
Kuratau
Motuoapa
Motutere
Oruatua, Te Rangiita, Waitetoko
Poukura
Pukawa
Rainbow Point
Tokaanu
Waihaha
Waihi
Waikato River
Waipahihi Bay
Waitahanui
Whareroa
Wharewaka Point
Consultation April/May 2008
A discussion paper explaining the flooding and erosion risks around the lake and seeking your views on potential management options is available.
Your feedback will be used to help us develop a draft Lake Taupo Erosion and flood Strategy. You will have another chance to comment and make suggestions on erosion and flood management around the Lake before the draft Strategy is finalised.
Comments are needed by 9 May 2008.
The Discussion Paper
The first section provides background information based on the findings in two separate technical studies on flooding and erosion around the lakeshore.
To make it quicker to find and comment on the location where you may have a particular interest we have provided separate information sheets for the main lakeshore settlements with an overview of the key issues below. Some areas may be affected by erosion and/or flooding. For each area we have asked some questions to get your ideas on how the hazards could be managed.
To download a copy of the discussion paper click HERE. ( 748 KB PDF )
Download discussion paper information sheets for all areas of the district below:
1 - Kinloch
2 - Taupo Township
3 - Five Mile Bay and Waitahanui
4 - Hatepe
5 - Motutere
6 - Waitetoko
7 - Motuoapa
8 - Tokaanu and Waihi
9 - Pukawa
10 - Kuratau
11 - Whareroa
12 - Poukuru and Waihaha
13 - Developed Land
.. or All Fact Sheets
Open Days
In conjunction with Taupo District Council’s annual planning process we will be available to discuss the project at Open Days around the Taupo district.
• Tuesday 8 April Taupo, Great Lake Centre, midday to 7 pm
• Wednesday 9 April, Turangi Council Office, midday to 5 pm
• Thursday 10 April, Mangakino Council Office, midday to 5 pm
• Saturday 12 April, Acacia Bay Hall, 10 am to 3 pm
We are also very happy to attend meetings during April/May to talk to groups informally about the project, answer any questions and get feedback. Groups do not have to be formal organizations – they can be your friends or neighbours that are interested. If you wish members of the project team to speak with members of your group please contact Project Manager Angela Bell Ph: 07 3760751 or e-mail abell@taupo.govt.nz.
The draft Strategy is due for completion towards the end of the year. Further formal comment will be sought and considered before it is adopted.
For more information and to download a copy of The Lake Taupo Erosion Study –Stage 4 go to the Environment Waikato website
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