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| October 2018 Issue |
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Thank you to those that have signed up to receive Healthy Waters’ updates about ongoing work to reduce flooding issues in Omaha.
We’d like to connect with more Omaha property owners. Please forward this to your Omaha friends, family and neighbours and ask them to subscribe, so that we can send them details and future issues of the newsletter.
You are always very welcome to contact us, either by replying to this newsletter, or emailing omahaproject@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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| Sharing responsibility for keeping Omaha above water |
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| Pointers for private land owners |
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Healthy Waters recognises even minor flooding has an impact on properties and public places in Omaha; we have received funding to undertake projects that will go a long way towards improving the situation.
On your own property, you can divert flows so they don’t cause flooding. This might be through contouring or landscaping or even the use of sand bags as a temporary measure.
You should also check flows from paved areas and water tank overflows are making it to the drainage system.
Please be aware that changing the level of land, for example when you build a garden, can potentially cause flooding to neighbouring properties. Getting professional advice from a registered drainlayer before you start any work is recommended.
Download our Managing Overland Flows Factsheet
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| Where we're at |
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| Projects underway by Auckland Council's Healthy Waters team |
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Earlier this year we wrote to you describing a set of projects that are being investigated. We are prioritising three specific areas, to commence - all going well, in the first half of 2019:
- Omaha Boat Ramp
- Edith Place
- Darroch Slope
Our engineering team are working through the design process for these projects and we will be in touch with timelines and other details as they are firmed up.
Enjoy the Boat Ramp this summer
While we planned to undertake the boat ramp works sooner, we received feedback from users that they would prefer full use of it over summer. Therefore we delayed this project, to ensure that boaties can continue to access the ramp freely and maximise the enjoyment of their boats through the warm months.
Pararoa Crescent is complete
Our work in Pararoa Crescent is complete and those interested in the remaining projects including Day Dawn Crescent, Thistle Terrace, Parry Court/Lagoon Way and the Esplanade Reserve, please be assured we are preparing the information needed to develop solutions at concept level.
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| Setting priorities and planning |
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| How we balance multiple objectives to ensure the best outcome for Omaha |
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Healthy Waters seeks to maximise available budget and resources. Our priorities for Auckland are:
- renewing and repairing the existing network
- supporting the city’s growth
- minimising flooding
- ensuring positive environmental impacts and water quality outcomes.
Along with this we consider:
- longevity and lifespan
- cost effectiveness
- outcomes – to ensure the solutions work
- the ability to add value or fit in with other projects.
Of particular emphasis is the ability to deliver solutions that will benefit Omaha for 50-100 years, given predicted scenarios in relation to rising sea levels and how these will affect stormwater infrastructure.
We would like to keep you informed and will consult with your Local Board and the Omaha community, including Omaha Beach Community Inc, when the time comes closer to making decisions about specific projects.
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| Frequently asked questions |
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If I have a new stormwater service requirement or maintenance request, who do I contact?
If there is an immediate risk to life or property contact the Fire Service on 111.
If you have a new stormwater service request please contact the Auckland Council call centre (09) 301 0101 so a request for service (RFS) can be raised.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the newsletter and/or the stormwater works in Omaha?
You can contact the project team at omahaproject@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. We endeavour to reply to your emails as soon as possible, although we may need to confer with a variety of specialists to properly answer your questions and this can sometimes cause delays. We thank you for your patience during this process.
When will the next newsletter be released?
We aim to publish newsletters 3-4 times a year.
If you know of anyone who would like to keep up-to-date with the ongoing stormwater works progress, please forward them this email and let them know they can subscribe here
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