was considered that this was due to the
consequences of photosynthetic activity of algae growing in the skimmer pit under
hot, sunny and dry conditions, rather than any chemical source. It was considered by
Council officers that should enough rain fall to cause a discharge, the pH would fall
to well within consent limits prior to any discharge occurring. No remedial action
was required by the Council.
A sample obtained on 26 June 2013 from the second skimmer pit returned elevated
levels
general, there are two types of irrigation methods: surface and pressurised. The majority of irrigation
systems currently in operation in the region fall into the pressurised category. Pressurised systems can be
further differentiated based on the method of operation and equipment used. A summary of the systems
encountered in the region is given below.
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K-line and long-lateral types – Impact sprinklers mounted on moveable laterals (Photo 1)
These are the most
When it rains this material washes into the stormwater system, and discharges into the
harbour via the numerous piped outlets (Figure 3). In order to minimise deleterious effects on the receiving
environment, Port Taranaki Ltd (Port Taranaki) have implemented a number of preventative measures since
2012, including upgrading the stormwater treatment system and improving stormwater management
procedures. This work is ongoing, as log exports continue to increase.
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McIntyre
B K Raine
N W Walker
C S Williamson
Apologies
Notification of Late Items
Item Page Subject
Item 1 3 Confirmation of Minutes
Item 2 10 Consents and Regulatory Committee Minutes
Item 3 16 Policy and Planning Committee Minutes
Item 4 22 Executive Audit and Risk Committee Minutes
Item 5 26 Joint Committee Minutes
Item 6 30 Meeting Dates October 2018
Item 7 31 Presentation - Council website upgrade
Item 8 32 Public Excluded
Item 9 33 Yarrow
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Regional Council
Taranaki
Neil Walker
South Taranaki
Bev Raine
North Taranaki
Michael Davey
North Taranaki
Matthew McDonald
Stratford
Charlotte Littlewood
New Plymouth
Craig Williamson
New Plymouth
Tom Cloke
New Plymouth
David Lean
Deputy Chairman
New Plymouth
Donald McIntyre
North Taranaki
Michael Joyce
South Taranaki
David MacLeod
Chairman
South Taranaki
Your regional councillors
Neil Walker
South Taranaki
Bev Raine
North Taranaki
Michael Davey
North
inspection, with the drain due to be cleaned out the
following week. The stone baskets appeared to be functioning well. There was no evidence of any spills or
sheens on site and unauthorized burning occurring, There were no discharges of untreated stormwater or
dust occurring. The site was compliant at the time of inspection.
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23 May 2022
Light rain had occurred in the days prior to inspection. A visual inspection of the drains found no sheens or
foam, though the
Regional Council gave an update on the current weather
forecast and any actionable items as a result. MetService advised a watch and the
warning was taking place due Cyclone Dovi, the warnings are for Heavy Rain
Warning – Orange as well as Strong Wind Watch.
1.1 Mr T Velvin, Regional Manager, Taranaki CDEM to coordinate a meeting to be held
between all districts the morning of 11 February 2022 to ensure that all communications
are aligned and additionally to understand and
innovative
solar power farm, farmers and a group
who have worked to safeguard freshwater
and efforts to improve biodiversity in the
eastern hill country.
Our work to let people know if it’s safe for
a dip in the sea, a river or a lake ramped up
for the summer with weekly Can I Swim
Here? monitoring at 41 popular swimming
spots. The message is for people to wait
three days after heavy or prolonged rain
and check our website for warnings. Water
users such as boaties,
westerly wind. The monthly rainfall was 210 mm of
rain as recorded at the Inglewood WWTP TRC weather station.
The step screen was operating and wastes were fully contained. Slight odour was noticeable in the vicinity of
the step screen. One aerator was operating on the aeration pond, which was a turbid, light grey brown
colour. The pond was discharging into the main pond.
The main pond had a normal level of 0.76 m, with a relatively clear, green grey colour and rippled surface.
The
Remediation New Zealand Ltd Uruti Composting Facility Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2020 2021