20 March 2024
J Thurston
[FYI request #25891 email]
Dear J Thurston
Request for Information – Local Government Official Information and Meetings
Act (the Act) 1987
We refer to your official information request dated 26 February 2024 transferred
to the Hutt City Council. We are responding to question 5 of your request:
5) I note that the stopbanks in question protect the Gear Island Water
Treatment plant. Has the council or wel ington water considered the
efficacy of the protection of the Gear Island water treatment plant, or put
any plans in place to improve protection from flood surges? I also note that
Gear Island is between Te Mome Stream and the Hutt River, so flooding
could come from either direction.
Response:
The Gear Island water treatment facility is protected by the Hutt River
stopbanks. Council has not considered any additional flood protection
measures for this facility. This is a joint response between Council and
Wel ington Water.
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
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Private Bag 31912, Lower Hutt 5040
/huttcitycouncil
0800 488 824
[email address]
www.huttcity.govt.nz
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Yours sincerely
Philip Rossiter
Senior Advisor, Official Information and Privacy
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