water infrastructure Pall Working Together Ad NZ 260x85_Clear Results 15/07/2011 13:45 Page
Improving the water permit transfer process Section 136 of the RMA enables the transfer of water from site to site. While permanent transfers are common, the process is not nimble enough to encourage optimum use of the water over the shorter term. Explore how the existing allocation from a given water resource can be used more effectively. Limitations of the current transfer process Mechanisms for circumventing the transfer process (water user groups and aggregate consent entities) The role of Regional Plans in improving the transfer process Andrew Barton, Resource Management Planner, Beca
Environmental costs vs the benefits of water infrastructure Modifying the natural area to build water infrastructure invariably has negative effects on the environment, but these are balanced by the necessity of developing water solutions. Considering ecological and environmental impacts is crucial, so how can we account for these changes when designing infrastructure? Opuha water scheme example Preserving and restoring as much of the natural environment as possible The ecological role of instream flows and effects of changing flow regimes on environmental values Ton Snelder, Principal Scientist, NIWA
Debating consents - economic value vs downstream effects Numerous stakeholders in water including iwi, DOC and local government have different interests and the debate between environmental preservation and the possible negative effects of land use intensification often complicates the consent process. Collaborative processes and involving stakeholders Prioritising environmental care and offsetting downstream effects Advocating for the positive impacts of land use intensification Rob Enright, Partner, DLA Phillips Fox
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