Following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023, we're investigating flood resilience improvements for the Turanganui, Waimata, Taruheru rivers and the city suburbs of Whataupoko and Mangapapa (city north).
The Gisborne city area was severely impacted with more than 170 homes flooded, 48 dwellings classified as FOSAL Category 2 with 24 being lifted if viable and 14 impacted due to land instability. To address this, we're investigating a programme of flood resilience improvements.
Gisborne city
Taruheru, Waimata and Turanganui rivers and Whataupoko and Mangapapa suburbs
The project will identify and deliver cost-effective interventions to reduce the risk of inundation to around 150 dwellings across the Gisborne city catchment.
It aims to safeguard lives, protect property and community facilities, and improve the resilience of the city's water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.