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15 May 2014

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ROTORUA DISTRICT COUNCIL

ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING

TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY 15 MAY 2014 AT 7PM

AT AMORA HOTEL, ROTOITI

A G E N D A

Page 1. WELCOME 2. APOLOGIES 3. PUBLIC FORUM Note: See footnote below for procedure. 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1 John Green, Lake Water Quality Society 5. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 5.1 Minutes of the Rotorua Lakes Community Board meeting held on 27 March 2014 ..........................................4 6. STAFF REPORTS

RECOMMENDATION 1: Continuing Action ................................................................................................ 26 RECOMMENDATION 2: Submission to BOPRC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014-2015 ....................................... 27

RECOMMENDATION 3: Submission to RDC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014-2015 ............................................ 30 RECOMMENDATION 4: Tarawera Transfer Station Update ...................................................................... 33

RECOMMENDATION 5: Lake Tarawera Ratepayers Association Meeting re Sewerage Reticulation .......................................................................................................... 34 RECOMMENDATION 6: Weed Spraying Programme ................................................................................ 53 RECOMMENDATION 7: Iwi Representation ............................................................................................... 55 RECOMMENDATION 8: Rotoma/Rotoiti Sewerage Scheme Workshop – Update Report ........................ 57


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7. NOTICES OF MOTION 8. QUESTIONS Footnote

1. A forum is held to enable members of the public to address the board on matters that may concern them;

2. At the commencement of the Forum the Chairman will call for an indication of those members of the public who wish to speak;

3. Speakers will be allocated 3 minutes to outline their points of concern. Board members may ask questions to seek clarification;

4. The Public Forum will conclude no later than 30 minutes after commencement of the meeting or at such other time as may be determined by the Chairman.


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LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD DELEGATIONS

Type of Committee Independent board

Subordinate Committees

n/a

Legislative Basis Schedule 7 S30, Local Government Act 2002

Purpose The purpose of the Community Board is to:

Represent and act as an advocate for the interest of its community

Consider and report on all matters referred to it by the territorial authority, or any matter of interest or concern to the community board

Maintain an overview of services provided by the territorial authority within the community

Prepare an annual submission to the territorial authority for expenditure within the community

Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community

Undertake any other responsibilities that are delegated to it by the territorial authority.

Reference 01-14-741

Membership 4 elected representatives Councillor Kent Councillor Bentley

Quorum 3

Meeting frequency 6-weekly

Delegations Make submissions (as a Community Board) to any organisation relating to matters of interest to the Board in respect of the Board’s area (a copy of any such submission is to be given to the Council’s Chief Executive);

Represent the interests of the community at Council, Committee or Subcommittee meetings when a motion under debate relates to a matter that the Board considers being of particular interest to the residents within its community;

Consider matters referred to it by Officers of the Council, the Council, including reports relating to the provision of Council services within the Board’s area, and make submissions or recommendations in response to those matters as appropriate. This will include: a) monitoring and keeping the Council informed of community

aspirations and the level of satisfaction with services provided; b) providing input to the Council’s Long Term Council Community Plan

and Annual Plan; c) providing input to proposed District Plan changes; d) providing input to strategies, policies and plans that impact on the

Board’s area; and e) Providing input to bylaw changes that impact on the Board’s area.

Council shall consult with the Board on issues that impact on the Rotorua Lakes Community Board’s area and allow sufficient time for the Board’s comments to be considered before a decision is made.

Council shall consult with the Board on issues that impact on the Rotorua Lakes Community Board’s area and allow sufficient time for the Board’s comments to be considered before a decision is made.

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ROTORUA DISTRICT COUNCIL

MINUTES OF ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING HELD THURSDAY, 27 MARCH 2014 AT 1.30PM

IN COMMITTEE ROOM 2, ROTORUA DISTRICT COUNCIL

PRESENT: Mr G Palmer (Chairman)

Mr L Meharry (Deputy Chairman), Mr J Dyer, Mr P Thomas, Cr P Bentley and Cr R Kent.

APOLOGIES: None.

IN ATTENDANCE:

Cr Gould, A Grayling and A Bruere (Bay of Plenty Regional Council), S Goodwin, N Callaghan

OFFICERS PRESENT: J-P Gaston, Group Manager Corporate and Customer Services; E Jonker, Policy Planner; and C Peden, Committee Administrator.

The chairperson, Mr Palmer, declared the meeting open and welcomed everyone present. 1. APOLOGIES

No apologies from members were received. However, apologies from Warwick Murray were noted.

2. PUBLIC FORUM 2.1 Sandra Goodwin

Mrs Goodwin raised concerns about traffic management around Lake Tikitapu, Okareka and Lake Okataina during the Tarawera Ultra Marathon on Saturday 15 March, and tabled a letter (Attachment 1). She asked for a community meeting with Okareka residents prior to the next Ultra Marathon event. Feedback on the event traffic management plan would be sent to Events Manager Martin Croft. It was suggested that a requirement to display electronic event signage be included in event organisers’ traffic management plans.

The public forum concluded at 2pm. 3. PRESENTATIONS 3.1 District Plan Update – Ella Jonker, Rotorua District Council

Ella Jonker spoke to a Powerpoint presentation titled ‘Rotorua Proposed District Plan Hearing Process’ (Attachment 2).


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Legal advice would be sought regarding existing structures. The following suggestions were made:

That letters be sent to lakes residents advising when the District Plan hearings regarding lakes will be heard;

That the Community Board be included in discussions to “formalise and finalise a joint policy position between Rotorua District Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Te Arawa Lakes Trust, and Land Information New Zealand.”

4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The board resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting held 13 February 2014 be received as a true and correct record.

Mr Palmer/Mr Thomass CARRIED

5. STAFF REPORTS 5.1 RECOMMENDATION 1: CONTINUING ACTION 01-14-471\05

The chair advised that Te Arawa Lakes Trust would be invited to a future meeting to further consider the

status of lakes structures. The board resolved: That the report titled ‘Continuing Action’ be received and contents noted.

Mr Thomass/Cr Bentley CARRIED

The chair advised that Recommendation 5 would be considered next. 5.5 RECOMMENDATION 5: LAKE ŌKĀREKA HORNWORT INCURSION MONITORING 2014

01-14-471\05 Anna Grayling gave a verbal report. While the hornwort eradication programme seems to have been

successful in Lake Okareka, this doesn’t mean it won’t grow back in the future, as it is a very invasive species. BOPRC officers plan to spray and re-check for Hornwart near the walkway at Lake Okareka.

The ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ education programme was discussed. Concerns were raised about boats and

trailers still not washing down properly. Better signage and education was requested. Hornwart survives quite well out of water for significant periods of time.

Mrs Grayling offered to follow up on:

the status of Endothall weed spray (for hornwart eradication),

wash down facilities at boat ramps, and

the whereabouts of the trailer which had been used for the used for the spray down in the past.


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The board resolved:

That the report titled “Lake Ōkāreka Hornwort incursion monitoring 2014” be received.

Mr Meharry/Mr Thomass CARRIED

The chair ruled that Recommendation 4 would be considered next 5.4 RECOMMENDATION 4: STOPPING OF UNFORMED ROAD – LAKE ROTOMA ROAD 01-14-471\05 The following correction was noted: Matahi Spit (not Matai).

Andy Bruere, BOPRC overviewed this report. Reasons for the legal stopping this road included:

May help to slow the spread of Hornwart (by preventing vehicles driving into the lake);

Erosion;

The poor state of the track. BOPRC were not suggesting closing public access to the lake, just vehicle access. It was clarified that any unformed road (‘paper road’) could not be stopped until public consultation had been

undertaken. The board resolved:

1. That the report Stopping of Unformed Road – Lake Rotoma Road be received. 2. That the Lakes Community Board lead a discussion on the problems and risks associated

with the paper road with the local community.

Mr Meharry/Cr Kent CARRIED

5.2 RECOMMENDATION 2: TARAWERA TRANSFER STATION SITE VISIT 01-14-471\05

A draft design of a site plan by Sigma was tabled (Attachment 3). Mr Gaston explained the few changes which would now be made to the design.

Mr Gaston said he planned to meet with BOPRC officers to discuss whether a full resource consent process would be required, or an amendment to the existing resource consent. The board resolved:

That the report titled “Tarawera Transfer Station Site Visit” be received.

Mr Thomass/Cr Bentley CARRIED

5.3 RECOMMENDATION 3: DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2014-15 UPDATE 01-14-471\05 Mr Gaston spoke to a Powerpoint presentation on the Draft Annual Plan 2014-15 (Attachment 4). BOPRC’s rates information had not yet been received.


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The board resolved:

1. That the report titled “Draft Annual Plan 2014-15 Update” be received.

2. That a workshop be scheduled to review the Draft Annual Plans of the BOPRC and RDC and the chair be delegated to prepare a submission following the workshop.

Mr Palmer/Mr Meharry CARRIED

6. NOTICES OF MOTION None. 7. QUESTIONS None.

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Meeting closed at 3.55pm. ______________________


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ROTORUA DISTRICT COUNCIL Chairperson and Members ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD CONTINUING ACTION Report prepared by: Carol Peden, Committee Administrator Report approved by: Jean-Paul Gaston, Group Manager Corporate & Customer Services

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to provide an opportunity for management to update the board on progress associated with past board decisions that have not been completely addressed.

2. RECOMMENDATION 1 2.1 THAT THE REPORT “CONTINUING ACTION” FOR THE ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD BE

RECEIVED AND THE CONTENTS NOTED.

SCHEDULE OF CONTINUING ACTION

Committee/Date Report Requested

Subject Officer Committee Date Required

Date Actioned

LCB meeting 27 March 2014

Te Arawa Lakes Trust to be invited to a future meeting to further consider the status of lakes structures.

Group Manager Corporate & Customer Services

Future meeting


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Chairperson and Members ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD SUBMISSION TO BOPRC’S DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2014 - 2015

Report prepared by: Carol Peden, Committee Administrator Report approved by: Jean-Paul Gaston, Group Manager Corporate & Customer Services

1. PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of this report is to provide members an opportunity to formally endorse the board’s submission to Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s (BOPRC’s) Draft Annual Plan 2014-15.

2. RECOMMENDATION 2 2.1 That the report ‘Submission to BOPRC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014 – 2015’ be received; and 2.2 That the board’s submission to BOPRC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014 – 2015 be endorsed.

3. BACKGROUND 3.1 Following the release of BOPRC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014-15 on 12 March for public consultation, the Board

held a workshop on 9 April to prepare a submission, which was subsequently forwarded to them (Attachment 1).

3.2 Board members Leo Meharry and Phill Thomass may wish to give a verbal report on their presentation to

regional councillors on 7 May in support of the Lakes Community Board’s written submission. 4. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 - Rotorua Lakes Community Board’s submission to BOPRC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014-15.


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ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD

Chairperson and Members ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD SUBMISSION TO RDC’S DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2014 - 2015



The purpose of this report is to provide members an opportunity to formally endorse the board’s submission to Rotorua District Council’s (RDC’s) Draft Annual Plan 2014-15.

2. RECOMMENDATION 3 2.1 That the report ‘Submission to RDC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014 – 2015’ be received; and 2.2 That the board’s submission to RDC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014 – 2015 be endorsed.

3. BACKGROUND 3.1 Following the release of RDC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014-15 on 2 April 2014 for public consultation, the Board

held a workshop on 9 April to prepare a submission, which was subsequently forwarded to Council (Attachment 1).

3.2 Annual Plan Hearings will be held in the Council Chamber, Rotorua District Council from 13 – 15 May. The

Annual Plan deliberations meetings will be held from 9 – 11 June 2014. 3.3 The Community Board has been allocated the time of 10.20am on Wednesday 14 May to speak in support of

the board’s written submission. 4. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 - Rotorua Lakes Community Board’s submission to RDC’s Draft Annual Plan 2014-15.


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Chairperson and Members ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD TARAWERA TRANSFER STATION UPDATE



The purpose of this report is to provide board members an opportunity to receive a verbal update on the Tarawera Transfer Station Process and steps underway.

2. RECOMMENDATION 4 2.1 That the report titled “Tarawera Transfer Station Update” be received.

3. BACKGROUND 3.1 Following a resolution passed at the Lakes Community Board on 28 November 2013, a small gate was

installed at the Tarawera Transfer Station and a trial commenced allowing 24/7 access to the transfer station for Council rubbish bags and recycling. The trial concluded on 8 February 2014.

3.2 At the 13 February 2014 meeting the board had resolved:

1. That the report titled ‘Update on Tarawera Transfer Station Pilot ' be received and contents noted.

2. That the comments from staff and the overwhelming support from the community regarding the pilot be noted.

3. That it be recommended that Council consider within the Annual Plan the permanent opening of the Tarawera Transfer station, including a detailed design and costings.

3.3 A site visit to the transfer station was subsequently organized on 21 March for board members to meet with Council staff to consider options and a possible re-design of the site, with a view to taking a recommendation to Council for consideration during the Annual Plan 2014-15 process.

3.4 The chair will give a verbal update about further progress on this matter.


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Chairperson and Members ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD LAKE TARAWERA RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION MEETING RE SEWERAGE RETICULATION



The purpose of this report is to provide board members an opportunity to discuss a recent public meeting organized by the Lake Tarawera Ratepayers Association regarding sewerage reticulation at Tarawera.

2. RECOMMENDATION 5 2.1 That the report titled “Lake Tarawera Ratepayers Association Meeting re Sewerage Reticulation” be

received.

3. BACKGROUND 3.1 The Lake Tarawera Ratepayers Association held a public meeting on 26 April 2014 to discuss the feasability

of sewerage reticulation at Tarawera.

4. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 - Meeting agenda Attachment 2 - Meeting notes Attachment 3 - Powerpoint presentation tabled at the meeting.


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Chairperson and Members ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD WEED SPRAYING PROGRAMME



The purpose of this report is to inform members about a weed spraying programme currently being conducted on several Rotorua lakes by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

2. RECOMMENDATION 6 2.1 That the report titled “Weed Spraying Programme” be received.

3. BACKGROUND 3.1 LINZ is currently conducting a weed spraying operation at several Rotorua lakes to control lake weed. 3.2 The herbicide Diquat will be used in gel form, and the work is scheduled to begin from Monday 12 May and

may continue intermittently until Friday 23 May 2014, excluding weekends and public holidays. 3.3 Hamish Lass from Bay of Plenty Regional Council will attend the meeting to give a brief update and answer

questions. 4. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 – Public notice re weed spraying programme


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Chairperson and Members ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD IWI REPRESENTATION



The purpose of this report is to provide board members the opportunity to discuss a recent press release regarding iwi engagement with Rotorua District Council.

2. RECOMMENDATION 7 2.1 That the report titled “Iwi Representation” be received.

3. BACKGROUND 3.1 Following the local authority elections in October 2013 Council has been working on developing a new

partnership model with Te Arawa. 3.2 While the process is ongoing, a press release was published recently giving an update (Attachment 1).



Council reinforces commitment to working with iwi

5 May 2014

RDC remains committed to developing a new partnership model with Te Arawa and has been working on that since last October.

As part of a self-review of the Te Arawa Standing Committee it was agreed a stronger mechanism needed development for iwi to be more effectively involved. Our mayor says she believes Te Arawa will shortly undertake a very important conversation for Rotorua.

“There is a new and growing economy evolving with iwi and there is expectation through legislation that Council will partner effectively and work more closely with iwi - and we are committed to doing this,” Mrs Chadwick said.

On Thursday [1 May 2014], RDC conducted a councillors’ workshop where a draft paper for discussion by Te Arawa at an upcoming hui-a-iwi was tabled for the information of elected officials as a courtesy.

Mayor Chadwick was disappointed to learn yesterday that Te Arawa’s draft paper had been given to media.

“I’m disappointed Te Arawa’s paper has become public before Te Arawa has even had the chance to discuss it.

“It’s a draft Te Arawa paper created for Te Arawa discussion, and Council doesn’t yet know what the implications of those discussions will be.

“The time to publically debate this will be once Te Arawa has had the opportunity to hold their hui-a-iwi with their members.

“Councillors know we have to work in new ways and we are very committed to working to create a better partnership with our tangata whenua.

“We know that trust in RDC remains a huge concern for iwi and these types of breeches don’t help either party to move forward.”

It is expected hui-a-iwi for Te Arawa entities and wider Te Arawa community will be held during May.


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Chairperson and Members ROTORUA LAKES COMMUNITY BOARD ROTOMA / ROTOITI SEWERAGE SCHEME WORKSHOP – UPDATE REPORT Report prepared by: Andy Bell, Group Manager Infrastructure Services Report approved by: Jean-Paul Gaston, Group Manager Corporate & Customer Services

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to inform the Board about the progress of developing options for the Rotoma / Rotoiti Sewerage Scheme, particularly the workshop recently conducted.

2. RECOMMENDATION 8 That the report ‘Rotoma/Rotoiti Sewerage Scheme Workshop – Update Report’ be received.

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Rotoma / Rotoiti Sewerage Steering Committee (RRSSC) held a workshop on Monday 14 April. A broadly representative group of stakeholders attended and considered options for Rotoma / East Rotoiti sewerage. Preliminary indications of community preferences were obtained. The RRSSC then agreed on membership of a Technical Advisory Group and the way ahead. The target is to have a shortlist agreed by the RRSSC in June, and a preferred option to go to the community for consultation shortly after that.

4. BACKGROUND

4.1 General

The workshop was initiated by the RRSSC as part of its work. It was designed to take account of the Environment Court decision and hearing. Also taken into account in planning were the MoH subsidy requirements. The workshop sought to build on the growing cooperation developing between stakeholders in the RRSSC.

4.2 The Workshop

The workshop was held in a room at the Energy Events Centre on Monday 14 April. Its purpose was: for stakeholders to hear, consider and discuss the options for sewerage at Lake Rotoma and the eastern end of Lake Rotoiti. The workshop was attended by about 50 people including kaumatua from the iwi affected, leaders of other community groups, and councillors and staff from RDC and BoPRC, as well as technical presenters. It was planned and facilitated by Ian McLean as chair of the RRSSC in conjunction with RDC staff.


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Background to the scheme was presented first including presentations from BOPRC, the Medical

Officer of Health and Waikato University. Greg Manzano then presented six options developed

by RDC staff with support from Jim Bradley of MWH. (Jim Bradley is a leading engineer in the

design and consenting of sewerage schemes, is on the Technical Advisory Group for this scheme,

and is leading its work as interim chair). Craig Brown presented options in response to a request

made in the RRSSC. Breakout groups considered the options and reported back on those

particularly favoured and those disfavoured. A preliminary consensus on some options was

reached in plenary session.

4.3 The Options considered

The six options presented by RDC were prepared with some assistance from Jim Bradley, and

were:

1. Centralised reticulation system to the existing Rotorua Wastewater Treatment Plant and

Land Disposal System (WWTP and LDS).

2. Centralised reticulation system to the existing Kawerau WWTP and rapid infiltration beds.

3. Centralised reticulation system with a common WWTP and LDS near the Rotoma / Rotoehu

area.

4. Two centralised reticulation systems for Rotoma and Rotoiti with individual WWTP and LDS

for each community.

5. Clustered sewerage systems using small MBR systems.

6. Individual OSET compliant nutrient removing systems.

Craig Brown presented the outline of a similar number of options. These involved;

7. Upgrades of existing septic tank systems (possibly with modified Action Plan for Lake

Rotoma).

8. Use of urine separation and collection together with composting or Biolytics treatment of

solids, either individually or in clusters of properties.

4.4 Costings

Indicative costings of Options 1 - 6 were prepared by RDC with some valuable assistance from

Jim Bradley, and presented to the Workshop. These are currently being refined (see below).

The capital cost of the reticulated options 1 - 4 ranged from $25M to $30.5M, with operating

costs ranging from $0.5M to $0.6M. The capital cost of Option 5 (clusters using MBR) was much

higher with capital cost $72.50M and operating cost $2.5M. Option 6 of high tech septic tanks

complying with OSET was $13.50M and operating cost of $0.50M. Options 5 and 6 would not

attract MoH subsidy, would be harder to maintain, and the ‘OSET’ high tech septic tanks would

remove less nutrients than the other options.

After subsidy, the indicative cost per property ranged from $7,500 to $12,000 according to

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Comparable costings were not available at the workshop for Craig Brown’s proposed options.

4.5 Consideration of options

The options were discussed in three workshop groups, with participants asked to give an

indication of options they particularly favoured or disfavoured. After the groups reported back,

the consensus of the workshop was:

Option 2 – (to Kawerau) was disfavoured because of concerns from Kawerau iwi and

consenting issues.

Option 5 and 6 – (clusters with MBR, and high-tech ‘OSET’ tanks ) were disfavoured for the

whole area because of high cost – but might be needed in some localities.

Option 1 – (to Rotorua WWTP) views were mixed, particularly because of wahi tapu and

technical problems.

Options 3 and 4 - (1 or 2 local plants) were the more favoured of the ‘RDC 6 options’.

On the options involving urine separation and/or composting systems (such as Biolytics), the

workshop consensus was that they were interested and sought more information.

4.6 Other Issues

The workshop noted the urgency of providing better systems for Tamatea St and other low lying

areas.

The workshop concurred that the door should be left open to Otautau Bay and Kennedy Bay of

Lake Rotoiti to join in a proposed scheme should they so desire.

The workshop sought formal clarification by RDC of its policy of construction of facilities on

leasehold land, in view of the history of this issue in the Environment Court.

The workshop also requested that RDC review the policy of charging vacant land with a share of

the capital cost of sewerage schemes.

The viewpoint was expressed that the RRSSC should be prepared to look widely at water quality

improvement rather than just sewerage schemes, and public health. This is outside the terms of

reference, but if wider issues arose it was agreed that they would be reported upon.

4.7 Technical Advisory Group

At the conclusion of the Workshop, the RRSSC met and agreed on membership of the Technical

Advisory Group:

Jim Bradley (Interim Chair)

Dr Kepa Morgan

Professor David Hamilton

Greg Manzano


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Andy Bruere

plus other experts as required.

The TAG is to meet shortly to formalise evaluation criteria and to commence evaluating options.

The intention is to follow a process of properly considering all options (as required by the RMA),

and to develop in depth those most feasible, best meeting RMA criteria and favoured by the

RRSSC.

4.8 The Way Ahead

Technical work on specifying alternative options and refining costings of options is currently

proceeding rapidly, and involving RDC staff with the assistance of Jim Bradley and other technical

specialists.

The target is for the TAG to present a shortlist to the RRSSC on 9 June, followed by discussions

with landowners (if necessary). A recommendation for the final option by the RRSSC is expected

in early August followed by consultation with the community, and a decision by RDC in

September.

4.9 OSET Plan 2 Potential Implications

Because of apparent uncertainties as to the effect of the OSET Plan on proposed sewerage

schemes, and particularly the charges proposed by BoPRC for offset nutrient reduction, a

meeting was convened by Deputy Mayor Donaldson in conjunction with Cr Neil Oppatt. That

meeting was also attended by the Mayor, senior RDC management and BoPRC managers, and

the chair of the RRSSC. Full agreement was reached on work needed to clarify costs and other

data, and to resolve uncertainties. That work is spread between RDC and BoPRC.

4.10 Comment

The RRSSC is gradually rebuilding trust between stakeholders, and while taking heed of the

Environment Court decision, is gradually leaving the past tension behind. The Workshop was

successful in informing stakeholders of the issues, and reaching a consensus on some major

points, including the TAG and the way ahead. In fact there was only one dissenting voice as to

the process. The consultation inherent in the work of the RRSSC should enable the wider

community consultation to be more focussed on the final option or options that would

otherwise be possible.

The costs of the options are large. From the viewpoint of RDC only a small proportion of the

capital cost will be borne by the general rate, with most costs covered by subsidy (a little less

than 50%), and capital contributions by property owners paid as a lump sum or spread as a

special rate.

The subsidised cost to individual property owners is comparable to the recently completed

lakeside sewerage schemes within the district. It is also comparable with the cost faced by the


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many property owners who would be required to upgrade their substandard septic tanks and

drainage fields under the OSET Plan. That cost would be about $8,000 - $9,000 for a new septic

tank and drainage field, and in addition a charge of $4,818 nutrient offset charge (proposed

BoPRC charge for a 3 BR house with a drainage field).

The two main benefits of a sewerage system as contemplated are:

i) protection and improvement of water quality of the lakes, and ii) protection of human health.

Both of these need to be taken into account in considering the Rotoma / Rotoiti proposals.

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