Dangerous, Earthquake-prone and Flood-prone Dams Policy Review

Overview

The Marlborough District Council (Council) is proposing to review its 2018  Dangerous, Earthquake-prone and Flood-prone Dams policy.

Under the s161 of the Building Act a Regional Authority is required to review this policy at intervals of not more than five years.

The purpose of the policy is to help prevent the catastrophic failure of a potentially dangerous dam, and to ensure deficiencies in an earthquake-prone or flood-prone dam are addressed.

Our Proposal

We are proposing that we replace the 2018 policy with the proposed Dangerous, Earthquake-prone and Flood-prone Dams. 

S161 Building Act 2004 - Dam Safety Policy.pdf(85kb)

The views of people who live, work and play in Marlborough are important.

Council would like your feedback on the proposed changes and proposed new policy.

Anyone can make a submission. Your submission can support or oppose the proposals.