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DISCONTINUANCE OF A STOCKWATER RACE

Ellesmere & Paparua Schemes

The Selwyn District Council, in accordance with the special consultative procedure as outlined in the Local Government Act 2002 advises their intention to discontinue the stockwater race(s):

  • 3300m of race through 6 properties on Southbridge Rakaia Road, Tramway Road, Feredays Road and Wills Road
  • 410m of race through 1 property on Hoskyns Road
  • 1300m of race through 1 property on Weedons Road and Springs Road
  • 600m of race through 6 properties on Waterholes Road

This discontinuance will be effective in June 2019, subject to the consultation process.

  1. Submissions close on 18 October 2019. To make a submission please email waterraces@selwyn.govt.nz or contact Council.
  2. Submitters may be heard in support of their submission on 25 November 2019.
  3. View our Summary of Proposal [PDF, 656 KB] showing the section of stockwater race to be closed.