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Construction

How will people get access to their homes and land during construction? 
Access to peoples’ houses and land on the other side of a floodway (like the floodway being proposed as part of Option 1C+) will be maintained throughout the construction of that option.

If a floodway is excavated, how will groundwater be managed? 
An excavated floodway will have drains in it to lower the ground water and direct this ground water to the river. These drains would be similar to the drains currently in the North Clyde paddocks.

When is construction expected to start? 
Provided the deadlines associated with business case can be met, Government funding is confirmed, and consents and land access are secured, flood mitigation construction works are expected to commence in the summer 2025-2026 construction period. 

When is construction expected to be completed? 
Works are expected to take two summer construction seasons to be completed. Provided construction commences as expected in the summer 2025-2026 construction period, this would mean works are expected to be completed by the end of the 2026-2027 construction season.
I've got some more questions - how do I ask them?
You can email the Wairoa Flood Project team at [email protected] or phone us on 027 236 7494. 
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Use one of the links below to find more frequently asked questions and answers about the Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project.
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Disclaimer: The Project Team has made every effort to ensure that this information is as up-to-date and accurate as possible. We acknowledge this is a rapidly changing environment and the information provided should be used for general purposes only. We encourage people to seek additional information before making any business, legal or other decisions. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
  • Home
  • Timeline
  • FAQ
    • Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle
    • Floodways, Spillways and Stopbanks
    • Flood Mitigation Options
    • Decision Making and Timelines
    • Potentially Impacted Home and Land Owners
    • Construction
  • Resources
    • Option 1 C+
    • Cultural Impact Assessment
    • Flood Mitigation Options - Long List
    • Flood Mitigation Options - Short List
    • Hui Presentations
    • Media Releases
    • Peer Reviews and Technical Reports
    • Videos
    • Wairoa Flood Mitigation Stakeholder Group
    • Wairoa River Bar
  • News
  • Contact