Mackenzie M3 User Manual

Summary of Evidence of Lisa MacKenziePlanning

Water Quality. • The nitrate load limit will be exceeded. • Policy 3.5 – requires water quality to be maintained. • Policy 5.3 – requires loads are ma

Uncertainties •Dams• Effects of uncontrolled release • Effects of inundation• Potential to “lock” up the resource.

Caucusing (points of difference) • Discharges:– Disagree whether consumptive or non-consumptive – Agree • Under the NRRP considered non-complying• Un

Caucusing(Points to note) • Ecan Act does not apply to discharges and on-plains storage. • CRC GIS – information sourced from DOC• Relevant plans and

Key issues• Social Benefits• Water Quantity– Allocation • Water Quality – Nutrient load• Uncertainties

Status of Application• NRRP: - non-complying » Taking of C Block Water» The take from Intake 4» Discharges from and into the dams• Hurunui Plan: - non

Key Objectives and Policies• NRRP: • Objectives WQN 1, WQL1, WQL2.1• Policies WQN 1, WQN3, WQL1, WQL2,• Hurunui Plan: • Objectives 2, 3, 5.1,8• Polici

AllocationAllocation From Table 1 in Hurunui PlanAmuri Reach plan allocation (water allocated to consents)Domett Reach plan allocation (water allocate

Allocation sought by HWP• Hurunui River:• Total = 49.2 m3/s • Combination of allocable water and existing consents. • Storage Dams: • Stage One: 12.6

Reliability of Supply(existing users) Post-storage (20M m3) minimum flow:• Increases in Feb-April both at Mandamus and SH1 on the Hurunui River.– Poli