Te Whakawātea mō te Wai Making Space for Water

Making Space for Water explained

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What we want to do

Our programme goals

 

InitiativeGoals
​Blue-green projects

​Develop stormwater projects in critical flood risk areas to increase stream capacity and divert more water away from private properties.

Work may include:

  • creating natural stream features to improve water flow
  • improving parks and stream banks
  • upgrading bridges and culverts to handle more water.

We might need to buy properties in flood-risk areas for these projects.

Visit Blue-green networks for more information.

Stream and waterway resilience

​Look at the whole area (catchment) to identify critical streams and waterways and prioritise improvements.

This approach can more efficiently help reduce flood risks and improve water quality in these areas.

Increased maintenance

Increase maintenance of the stormwater system to reduce flooding.

This includes:

  • clearing blockages
  • upgrading drainage systems
  • street sweeping.
Flood intelligence

​Invest in tools and systems to better-predict when and where flooding might occur.

This will help improve public warning systems and make data more accessible to the public.

​Overland flow path management

​Improve natural overland water flow paths across the region to better-manage heavy rain.

This includes:

  • teaching residents how to maintain overland flow paths on their properties
  • addressing issues where water does not flow properly on public land.
Community flood resilience
  • Run public education awareness campaigns to build community flood resilience.
  • Work with local organisations and groups on projects to reduce flood risk.
  • Provide advice to those living in flood-risk areas.
Rural settlements infrastructure
  • ​Improve stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure at key rural sites like marae and community halls.
  • Collaborate with Auckland Transport to upgrade road drainage in flood-prone, rural areas.

 

More information

Report a flooding issue or a blocked drain or stream