Ashburton Courier: September 26, 2019

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Page 44, Ashburton’s The Courier, Thursday 26 September 2019 2148717
There are real challenges facingECan in the near future, the first of these is how the new Council comes together following the departure ofthe appointed members. It is therefore vital that some knowledge is retainedatthe Council table given the further challenges we face. The second challenge iswith where Central Governmentwants to takewater management. As Iwrite this, weknow that there isaNational Policy Statement on fresh waterannouncement comingand withoutknowing the detail as yet it will be significant. The significance will notjust be the changes to management and planning but also the tight time framesthat might be attached. Adaptation and planning for climatechange are the on-going challenging work programmeECanfaces.The planning requires an audit of our plans and programmes to ensure that we take account of the effects of the coming change. ECan role is one of adaptation, of significance to the build environment is sea levelrise and the response to those who will lose homes tothis and the increasedstorm surges. Coastal erosion is alreadyhavingadetrimental effect on communitiesalong the Canterburycoast. Rurallyaswereceiveless alpine snow packwewill have less access to run of river waterfor irrigation.The sameamountofprecipitationwill fall but more as rain meaning there will needtobe more waterstorage required.Asthe east coast warmsand drieswewill need morewater to maintain agricultural production in whatever form that maybe. “ A VOTE FOR ME WILL ENSURE CONTINUANCE OF GOOD, SOUND JUDGEMENT AND GENUINE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES THAT FACE US ” Elected Councillor forEcanrepresenting Mid Canterbury Performance, Auditand RiskPortfolio-Chair. Civil defence nominee from ECan to CanterburyCivic Defence Group Hazard and Risk andResilience portfolio Seconded back intoCWMS (CanterburyWater Management Strategy) Air Portfolio Commander of the Order of St John (qualified paramedic) Chairman of Ground and Surface WaterExpert Review Panel Chairman Selwyn Central St John Area Committee Chairman of Selwyn Electorateof New ZealandNational Party. Authorised by John Sunckell,100 Caldwells Road,Leeston 2205448
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