As a coastal area bounded by a river, Te Tumu is subject to potential natural hazards such as flooding, tsunami and liquefaction. Our planning work will deliver an in-depth understanding of these hazards that will allow us to lessen these risks and deliver a truly resilient coastal community.
Research, modelling and planning for Tauriko West, which sits on the banks of the Wairoa River, focuses mainly on detailed flood modelling including the potential displacement effects on the river of the proposed development.
These growth areas must deliver on a low level of natural hazard risk over the development period and we will employ a range of avoidance and mitigation methods to ensure this requirement is met.