Airport Relocation Report

Kevin Smith made this Official Information request to Buller District Council

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From: Kevin Smith

Dear Buller District Council,

The Airport Relocation Report was completed last year but we have seen little detail of the contents.

Could you please provide a copy of the terms of reference for the investigation and report ?

Could you please provide details of the threat analysis study that would have precipitated such a relocation plan ?

If possible, I would like a copy of the finalised report as well.

Yours faithfully,

Kevin Smith

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Dear Kevin,

 

We refer to your official information request dated 14 June 2024, your
request and our response in red are as follows:

 

 

The Airport Relocation Report was completed last year but we have seen
little detail of the contents.

 

 1. Could you please provide a copy of the terms of reference for the
investigation and report ?

Please see attached documents. Any commercially sensitive information has
been redacted.

 

 2. Could you please provide details of the threat analysis study that
would have precipitated such a relocation plan ?

The PGF-funded rock armouring project aims to protect the airport from
current and future risks like sea level rise and liquefaction. While it
provides temporary protection, long-term impacts remain uncertain. Using
the RCP 6.5 scenario, predictions were made, but accuracy and timelines
are uncertain. Continuous monitoring will be essential to understand
future effects, as noted in the West Coast Regional Council's hazard
analysis (BECA report 2019)

 

 

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this decision.  Information about how to make a complaint is available at
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the Buller District Council by return email to [2][email address].

 

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Kind regards,

 

Krissy Trigg   | Group Manager Community Services | 037889679

Buller District Council | Phone 0800 807 239 | [4]bullerdc.govt.nz
PO Box 21 | Westport 7866
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