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will Hamilton City Council start doing work to make Hamilton Lake
swimmable again and what is the timeframe for this?. Your information
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Kia Ora,

 

I refer to your information request below, Hamilton City Council is able
to provide the following response.

 

Your Request:

When will Hamilton City Council start doing work to make Hamilton Luke
swimmable again? What will be the timeframe this will happen??

 

Our Response:

Hamilton City Council has engaged experts to investigate, assess and make
recommendations on what interventions Council should undertake to work
towards improving the quality of the water at Hamilton Lake.  This work is
expected to be complete and a report available in mid-February.  Timing of
physical works at the lake will depend on what interventions are
recommended and budgets, but we expect some initial work to begin in the
second half of 2023. 

 

Please contact Luke Archbold [1][email address] (07) 838 6589 to
discuss directly if you need more information.

 

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Laura | Official Information Coordinator

Governance & Assurance Team | People and Organisational Performance

Email: [3][Hamilton City Council request email]

 

 

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