Glenorchy community feedback sought on natural hazards strategy
Otago Regional Council’s Natural Hazards team will be in Glenorchy today and tomorrow (13 and 14 February) to talk face to face with the community about the Draft Head of Lake Whakatipu Natural Hazards Strategy.
ORC’s Manager Natural Hazards Jean-Luc Payan says the Draft Strategy marks an important milestone for the Head of Lake Whakatipu natural hazards adaptation programme and stressed the importance of community feedback.
“Members of the community are invited to come along to a presentation about the Draft Strategy at 7pm on Thursday, 13 February at the Glenorchy Hall.
“The presentation will include information about existing responses, a future toolbox, the action plan, and implementation, with an opportunity for people to ask us any questions. T
"he session will also be livestreamed and recorded for those who cannot attend in person.”
Dr Payan says the team will also be available for community members at an informal drop-in session, also at the Glenorchy Hall, from 2pm – 7pm on Friday, 14 February.
“Key parts of the Draft Strategy will be on display and people can drop in whenever it suits them. We’re really encouraging people to take this opportunity to give their feedback in person.
“A quick and easy feedback form is also available at orc.govt.nz/holwfeedback. People can respond to as many or as few questions as they like, but we encourage them to explain their answers wherever possible so we can see things from their point of view.”
The proposed vision of the Draft Strategy is a resilient and sustainable Head of Lake Whakatipu, where proactive natural hazard and climate adaptation enhance community wellbeing and safety and contribute to a flourishing environment.
All feedback will be considered by ORC and will help to improve the strategy to make it practical and effective.
The first iteration of the strategy is expected to be finalised in mid-2025, with timing subject to the feedback on the draft documents.
The Draft Strategy is available online at www.orc.govt.nz/holwfeedback.
How to give your feedback:
Online: Go to our website to read the Draft Strategy and complete the survey: www.orc.govt.nz/holwfeedback
Email: Send written feedback to headofthelake@orc.govt.nz
Post: Mail your feedback form to: Natural Hazards Team, Otago Regional Council, Private Bag 1954, Dunedin 9054.
The feedback period runs until 11.59pm, 23 February 2025.
