Who is affected?

All ratepayers/residents in the lower Waitaki rating district are currently affected by a slightly increased flood risk.

Owners of the 13 directly affected sites have a significantly increased erosion and flood risk to their property.

Four of the eroded sites require a minimum level of repair as they are considered critical to residents of lower Waitaki and threaten:

• a power pylon.
  Transpower has agreed to contribute funds for its protection.
• a community water supply.
  The lower Waihao Rural Water Supply Scheme intake is at significant risk. Waimate District Council has agreed to consider a financial contribution to this, noting the financial constraints it is facing.
• an urupā (Māori cemetery) and
• an irrigation scheme race.
  
  

Environment Canterbury and Otago Regional Council are working together to gather the views of ratepayers to develop a solution that meets the needs of landowners (which may vary by region).