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THE WAIKATO RIVER AUTHORITY IS UNDERWAY WITH PLANNING
FOR ITS 5
TH
FUNDING ROUND TO BE HELD LATER IN THE YEAR.
The first task for the Authority is to review and publish the 2015
Funding Strategy that will provide guidance and direction
for applicants.
March/
April
June
September/
October
May
August
November
Funding
Strategy
review
Applications
considered by
Independent
Evaluation
Panel
Funding
Strategy
approved
Funding Process
and time-line for 2015
Funding
Strategy
published
Applications for
funding open
June 15
Funding
decisions made
by Waikato River
Authority Board
Announcement of
funded projects at
Waikato River
Authority AGM
Applications
for funding
close
August 14
Otorohanga District Council has created better
access and enjoyment of the Waipa River near
Otorohanga township delivering a more enjoyable
summer for local residents.
The project is part of a wider initiative close to
the town funded by the Waikato River Authority
to improve the water quality entering the Waipa
River, provide for eel passage and also improve
recreational access to the river. The old Waipa River
bed that runs through the centre of Otorohanga
adjacent to Lake Huiputea has had a wetland built
along the southernmost stretch. Riverside access
to the Waipa River has been improved allowing
kayakers and swimmers easy access to the river and
a safe place for children to play. There has also been
a modification to the storm water system to allow
the upstream movement of eels and a diversion of
storm water into the newly created wetland.
Residents and visitors to Otorohanga enjoying the
river access picnic area on the banks of the Waipa
River. The Authority funded project has also included
work to improve the river’s water quality.
Project delivers greater enjoyment