Consent - Princhester Creek channel clearance

A summary of the intended purpose of the consent is covered below, however for the full consent requirements, please contact Mike Brazil on 027 453 3309.

Purpose: This consent is for channel clearance works in the bed of a watercourse (Princhester Creek) as follows:

1. The excavation and removal of gravel and alluvial material from the bed of the Princhester Creek, sufficient to maintain the hydraulic capacity of the SH94 bridge; and
2. Disturbance of the bed of the Princhester Creek; and
3. The temporary diversion of the Princhester Creek.

GENERAL RULES

• Notify Fish and Game New Zealand Southland region prior to each period of gravel extraction
• If any cement, oil or fuel contamination of watercourse contact Mike immediately for futher info
• Notify Environment Southland’s Manager of Environmental Compliance and Catchment Works supervisor in writing, at the start and end of works
• Keep record of all gravel removed  and submit each month’s daily totals to Mike to submit to Environment Southland
• Cement and oil are prevented from entering Bush Stream during the construction works
• Fish passage is not impeded as a result of construction works
• All construction equipment, machinery, plant, and debris are removed from the site on completion of the works
• Silt disturbance and instream works are kept to a minimum and shall occur during periods of low and nil river flow
• No washing of equipment occurs in the Princhester Creek
• Any stream banks disturbed or eroded during the construction works shall be restored upon completion of the works
• If artefacts of any sort are found work must stop immediately, and contact Mike for further info