Its current length is about 420 metres long and is about 3 metres above the ground in most places. The top of the bund, or the edge of the dam, is a popular walking route for people in the community, and the area where stormwater ponds inside the dam makes up part of the natural wetlands in the reserve. Council is committed to ensuring that this city is able to grow to meet the needs of our increasing population, and to ensure that we have reliable and sustainable infrastructure that will be resilient as we experience the increasing frequency of severe weather events due to climate change.” “This work is just one part of a 30-year strategy to invest in infrastructure in Rotorua. We need to ensure that the dam in Linton Park will protect the community and the environment if and when a significant flood event happens in Rotorua.” “The current dam was built some 25 years ago and since that time, best practice and dam engineering standards have significantly tightened. Infrastructure & Environment DCE Stavros Michael says the rebuild will ensure the dam meets modern safety standards and will better protect people, property and the environment downstream from the effects of stormwater in periods of severe weather. Safety fences will be erected to ensure the public do not enter the construction site or access roads.

Civil Defence Recovery Project - April 2018 Flood eventĬontractors Downer will begin the rebuild work and access to this area will be restricted for a period of about six months.

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