2. Mangatawa catchment consents for earthworks, storm water ...

NZ Transport Agency and Tauranga City Council
Mangatawa Drain Flood Bypass and TEM Stormwater AEE
7.2 Within a reasonable distance up or downstream of the diversion are there any:
1 Obvious signs of biota Yes No
(e.g. fish, eels, insect life, aquatic plants)?
2 Areas where food is gathered from the stream Yes No
(e.g. watercress, eels, wild fowl, kaimoana)?
3 Wetlands Yes No
(e.g. swamp areas)?
4 Waste discharges Yes No
(e.g. from rural sources, industries, sewerage plants, etc)?
5 Recreational activities carried out Yes No
(e.g. swimming, fishing, canoeing)?
6 Areas of particular aesthetic or scientific value Yes No
(e.g. scenic waterfall, rapids, archaeological sites)?
7 Areas or aspects of significance to Iwi? Yes No
7.3 If you have answered yes to 7.1 and any part of 7.2 above, describe what adverse effects your
diversion may have and the steps you propose to take to mitigate these. If the adverse effect is
significant describe alternative locations or methods you have considered for undertaking the
damming.
• See assessment of effects section in application
8 Have you provided any means for fish to bypass the diversion
(e.g. fish ladders, elver tubes, etc)
Yes
No
Please describe:
• Existing fish passage will not be impeded by this proposal. See assessment of effects section
in application for details.
9 Describe the bed of the watercourse in the vicinity of the diversion site
(e.g. is it gravelly, muddy or sandy?)
• The bed of the Mangatawa Drain is predominantly sandy. See assessment of effects section in
application for details.
10 Will the diversion cause flooding or other problems to neighbouring properties?
Yes
No
Please describe:
Status: Final Page 23 April 2009
Project Number: 3932036
NZ1-1552092-Mangatawa Drain Flood Bypass and TEM Stormwater AEE