Puketirini management plan - Waikato District Council

APPENDIX 1: SELECTEDHISTORICAL TIMELINE OFPUKETIRINI DEVELOPMENT1865 Lake Rotoiti becomes Crown Land1940 - 1980 Crown obtains the rest of the park area for coal mining and state housing purposes1958 – 1993 Coal mining is undertaken at Weavers Crossing mine1993 Water begins flowing into the pit from the surrounding catchment & ground water commences1995 Mine is closed and the lake & park project is confirmed1997 Solid Energy begins undertaking rehabilitation work at the site1997 - 1998 Mined pit is stablised, shaped and contoured1998 – 1999 The lake shoreline is shaped2001 – 2002 A significant amount of tree planting is undertaken2003 – 2004 Tracks are formed and the outlet is cut into the original drain2004 Iwi bless the site before the first waka ama training session begins2005 The lake reaches its maximum level2006 Car park bollards are installed Waikato District Council acquires the park from Solid Energy2007 Eco-toilets are installed21