RESOLVED

THAT the apology for absence of Mr D Welsh and for the lateness of Mr R Corlett be received and sustained.

CCWW07/04 Trembath/Meyers CARRIED

There were no late items.

RESOLVED

THAT the minutes of the meeting of the Consultative Committee Water and Wastes held on Wednesday 7 February 2007 be taken as read and confirmed.

CCWW07/05 Gray/Trembath CARRIED

UTILITIES MANAGER’S REPORT (104KB)

A report from the Utilities Manager was presented.

RESOLVED

THAT the report be received.

CCWW07/06 Corlett/Meyers CARRIED

The Utilities Manager advised of water supply production volumes. A water management plan is to be submitted to Environment Waikato stating the quantity of water taken for what purpose and frequency of take. A district- wide plan is being produced to cover all supplies.

Due to limited water supply at times from the present Walmsley supply in Waihi, discussion was held on the option of possibly using the treated water supply from the mining operation in Waihi as an additional source of water.

It was suggested that initially, informal discussions to review this option as an alternative water source be held with Newmont, Environment Waikato, Council and Iwi representatives with particular concern regarding water quality issues.

William Peters requested that Iwi representatives be informed of this proposal and asked Council staff to organise a meeting with all the parties concerned for this purpose.

100% compliance for repairing pipe leaks in less than 12 hours.

Presently reviewing design report containing an estimate for the cost of water storage provision at Tetley’s Quarry.

William Peters advised of his concern regarding ford culverts being a health and safety issue in light of a fatality which had occurred when a person was caught inside one. The person could not get out and drowned. The Chairperson requested that the Utilities Manager speak with the Drainage Manager regarding the safety issue with these culverts to review the way they are constructed.

Compliance at all treatments plants is being reached.

Waikino, Karangahake, Ohinemuri and Kaimanawa all exceeded the consented take volume. All these supplies are on demand and are marked for decommissioning. Plains West breached its consent due to high demand. The investigations underway into the Plains Strategy will address the issue of summer demand.

District wide recycling is working well.

Investigations are being undertaken into various green waste options for Waihi. Investigations are being carried out regarding the monitoring of closed landfills with Environment Waikato.

Waste vehicles are being used for the production of steel wire and reinforcing.

A brief is presently being produced for Hauraki’s future in kerbside recycling. Report will go to Council in June/July. First draft of annual waste survey is completed which highlighted 35% of waste is recyclable or able to be composted.

Utilities Manager will be discussing options for composting and kerbside collection with Matamata-Piako and Thames Coromandel District Councils in the near future.

William Peters requested that environmental issues affecting the ecology of rivers and streams be notified to local Iwi.

The Utilities Manager advised he will ask Environment Waikato if they can provide updates to this Committee on ecological matters affecting waterways in the Hauraki District at various intervals throughout the year.

There was no general business.

The meeting closed at 11.30am.

CONFIRMED

S G Baker

June 2007