Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council
The importance of co-investment
Flood protection methods vary river-by-river depending on its location, geography, water levels, surrounding land and the types of communities nearby.
Scott said the regional council was pleased to have received the additional once-off funding, however, long-term investment for physical works was still needed.
‘While one-off funding helps to support proactive flood protection for our communities, we simply can’t ignore the elephant in the room which is permanent co-investment.
“I recently sent an open letter to election candidates where I explained the importance of co-investment – it gives us the ability to deliver works faster and more efficiently than rates alone can afford.
“Our ratepayers have made some significant investments in river management and flood resilience and the challenges aren’t going to go away. How we deal with those challenges remains crucial to the wellbeing and success of our region.”
