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We are working with the Glenorchy and surrounding communities, property owners, project partners and consultant experts to talk about natural hazards and possible options for the area.
We are holding community engagement sessions right through the programme. At these sessions, we talk with you about our findings and listen to your feedback – we value your input.
You can also subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Feel free to contact the ORC’s Natural Hazards team on 0800 474 082 or email us at headofthelake@orc.govt.nz. We will respond to any emailed questions and provide answers from our consultants if needed.
Presentation of report findings, May 2024
In an online meeting on 22 May 2024, ORC and consultants presented their findings of the work they carried out that investigated the socio-economic impact assessment for the Head of Lake Whakatipu area. The consultants shared their findings and answered questions from the public.
Presenters:
Intro to the project - Dr Jean-Luc Payan, Manager Natural Hazards
Socio-economic impact assessment – Jo Healy and Jerry Khoo, Beca Ltd
The meeting was recorded and is available on our YouTube channel or below:
Thursday, 31 August 2023 - 1pm or 6pm
Help shape a natural hazards adaptation plan for your community.
The purpose of this workshop was for the community to keep shaping the direction of the Natural Hazards Adaptation Strategy. We built guiding principles that reflect community values and objectives. We also talked about options for managing and adapting to natural hazards.
In an online meeting on 2 June 2022, ORC and consultants presented their findings from investigations of the flooding and liquefaction hazards in Glenorchy township.
Presenters:
- Intro to the project – Dr Jean-Luc Payan, Manager Natural Hazards
- Liquefaction hazards – Dr Sjoerd van Ballegooy, Tonkin + Taylor Ltd
- Flood hazards – Matthew Gardner, Land River Sea Consulting Ltd
The meeting was recorded and is available below. You can read the reports here and see the presentation slides.
The meeting was recorded and is available below. You can read the reports here, and the presentation slides.
2020-2021 events
Session one: What is happening now, and how does this affect you?
Friday 4 December 2020, 2pm to 7pm, Glenorchy Hall
We talked about the natural hazard events the community is exposed to and how these events have impacted the community in the past.
We sought stories about local residents’ experiences of natural hazards, their concerns, and what they value about living in this area.
Session two: What could happen in the future, and what might we do?
Thursday 8 April 2021, 2pm to 7pm, Glenorchy Hall
We discussed what could happen to the physical environment of the Head of Lake Whakatipu, and what we might do. We talked about how river and delta changes, and the expected impacts of climate change, might alter the natural hazards of the area. We talked about different adaptation approaches and what these mean to locals.
Professor James Brasington presented on fluvial hazards at the top of the lake.
ORC Presentation 1 for Glenorchy Community Association (October 2019)
ORC Presentation 2 for Glenorchy Community Association (July 2020) Glenorchy flooding
Glenorchy and Dart-Rees flood hazards - online presentation
Glenorchy Liquefaction hazards - online presentation
ORC Presentation Community update - liquefaction and flooding hazards investigations (June 2022)
Professor James Brasington presentation Fluvial hazards at the top of the lake (April 2021)
- Watch video: Professor James Brasington presentation Fluvial hazards at the top of the lake (April 2021)
What is the purpose of this project?
The Head of Lake Wakatipu area – consequences of a changing future landscape and climate
Glenorchy – consequences of a changing future landscape and climate
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