Live Breaking News & Updates on வேஶ்மீயா தண்ணீர் லிமிடெட்
Stay updated with breaking news from வேஶ்மீயா தண்ணீர் லிமிடெட். Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A quote for work to enable future hydropower generation at the Waimea dam site was almost four times higher than the estimate, prompting a rethink. ....
Jean Gorman/Supplied The Lee River was a torrent on Saturday at a popular swimming hole downstream of the dam site. Floods were expected during the construction phase, so the dam was designed and built accordingly with a range of mitigation measures such as reinforcing in the rock fill to prevent it being washed away. “The engineers and contractor have done very well here, and it’s gone to plan really,” Scott said, adding the dam was designed to overtop during construction. Scott said an engineering geologist was checking the site on Monday, a “make-safe day” when the roads would be repaired and the area cleared in the hope of work resuming on Tuesday. ....
Investigation to focus on the advice and information provided to Tasman District councillors up to and including the final decision to proceed with the Waimea dam. ....