Project Start Year: 2024
This project (now complete) is one of 16 being carried out across South Wairarapa and Kapiti. The work, at the confluence of the Waipoua and Ruamāhanga rivers in Masterton, has involved building a 150-metre rock revetment (wall) alongside the Ruamāhanga River to protect the residential properties that back onto River Road. The work will help guard against riverbank erosion, providing enhanced flood resilience to nearby properties.
Benefits: Each project improves climate resilience and safety to the community, businesses , industry and infrastructure from river flooding and erosion at an overall reduced cost to ratepayers.
Adaptation: Ecosystems and biodiversity will improve by providing more space for river channels. This will lead to a more diverse aquatic and riparian habitat and better connections between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Resilience: Continued flood hazard management and erosion protection for land using sustainable management approaches enhance flood resilience in the area.
Collaboration: The work is co-funded by Greater Wellington and central government through Kānoa’s Regional Infrastructure Fund and provides the opportunity for mana whenua to be actively involved in areas of decision-making and mātāwaka to be working on the ground, as well as upskilling and developing professionally.
Greater Wellington’s purpose is to enrich life in the Wellington region by building resilient, connected and prosperous communities, protecting and enhancing our natural assets and instilling pride in what makes us unique.
