Moutere Hills Residents Association
Report from Dovedale Scheme Water Meeting
- Details
- Category: Water Supply
- 27 May 2019
- by MHRA
On Thursday May 23rd, Tasman District Council and Dovedale Water Supply Committee held a public meeting to discuss the financial position and operations of the Dovedale Scheme supply and answer questions received beforehand and from the floor. A summary of the financial information was circulated to users by email ahead of the meeting.
Key outcomes from the meeting were:
- The committee will begin holding a yearly AGM for the supply in August (date to be confirmed) covering the past year's financial information, forecasts for the coming year, and planned projects and operational issues.
- The supply committee and interested parties will able to receive quarterly financial reports prepared by Tasman District Council
- Future upgrade options were discussed although it was noted that due to uncertainty around new regulations yet to be confirmed by the Government and investigations required it is likely to be a year or more before any decisions can be made.
- Tasman District Council and the committee will ensure supply users and affected parties will have input in the decision making process as this progresses.
- The contracting arrangements for supply maintenance and improvements were discussed.
Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the meeting.
Dovedale Water Scheme Public Meeting
- Details
- Category: Water Supply
- 14 May 2019
- by MHRA
TDC is inviting all users of the Dovedale Rural Water Scheme to a public meeting on
Thursday, 23 May from 7pm at the Moutere Hills Community Centre
The meeting is held with the purpose of providing a question and answer session to address your queries and get some feedback on how scheme users managed during the recent drought.
More detailed financial data on the scheme's operational cost (and debts) is now available and was sent around to all scheme users who have registered their email address.
Be sure to attend the meeting to learn more.
Dovedale Scheme Financial Data, Rainfall Data
- Details
- Category: Water Supply
- 25 February 2019
- by MHRA
Prompted by questions at the recent meeting, TDC has provided a response including current data on usage (926 units on 260 connections) and financials ($495,000 total budget) of the Dovedale Water Scheme. The report also includes a break-down of maintenance costs.
Please see report letter here and meeting presentation here.
As useful link included in the report is to the TDC rainfall data which allows you to see detailed rainfall measurements for various locations in the district, including Moutere at Kelling Road.
Notes from Dovedale Scheme Water Meeting
- Details
- Category: Water Supply
- 22 February 2019
- by MHRA
Yesterday the Dovedale Rural Water Supply Committee, representatives of Tasman District Council, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Federated Farmers, Rural Support Trust, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) held a public meeting for users of the Dovedale Rural Water Supply regarding pressures the scheme is facing in the current drought.
The key messages were that while the scheme is currently able to operate under restrictions, the severity of the drought and lack of rain the forecast mean further restrictions are likely and supplying water to the entirety of the scheme may become difficult in the coming weeks or months.
The Dovedale scheme is affected by a cease take direction from next week, and only essential human use and stock drinking water is allowed. Agricultural users were urged to plan ahead and consider reducing stock numbers now. All residential users need to conserve water urgently per restrictions and check storage on their properties in case of supply issues due to the drought.
The meeting was well attended with nearly 200 visitors filling the main function room at the MHCC. Click below for more information, contact details and ways to get help.
Public Meeting: Drought Risk for Dovedale Water Scheme
- Details
- Category: Water Supply
- 11 February 2019
- by MHRA
TDC is holding a public meeting to discuss the availability of water to supply the Dovedale Rural Water scheme, the associated risks over the coming weeks and months in light of current and forecast drought conditions.
If your property is connected to the scheme, you are urged to attend this meeting on
Thursday 21 February 2019, 7pm
at the Moutere Hills Community Centre.
Please spread the word to your neighbours.