Manawatū-Whanganui

In recent years Foxton has experienced flood events which have highlighted the inadequacy of the current drainage system.

Horizon’s has been investing on behalf of ratepayers in increased flood protection standards for the lower Manawatū area since 2006, as a result of the impacts of the devastating 2004 floods. This has included raising/rebuilding stopbanks, replacing the Kopane Bridge and constructing the Burkes Pump Station.

The scope of the Palmerston North flood protection resilience project work includes upgrades to flood defences (primarily stopbanks) and the replacement of a number of aging assets, along with new work which will include additional amenities, such as pathways and signage, and enhancing public access to the Manawatū River and Mangaone Stream.

We are currently developing a new management strategy for the Rangitīkei River that recognises the dynamic nature of the river.