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Recent news stories and media statements from other parties about the Dam.
September Newsletter
The months since our last newsletter have been busy and successful for the project, despite facing challenges. We are pleased to report that the Waimea Community Dam is now close to 40 per cent complete. Read the latest… Read More
Waimea Community Dam Culvert Blessing Marks Significant Milestone
Today, the Waimea Community Dam Diversion Culvert was blessed by Ngāti Koata, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the region’s dam. The ceremony, scaled down due to this week’s COVID-19 levels, was attended by the Waimea… Read More
Experienced director Margaret Devlin joins Waimea Water Ltd Board
The Tasman District Council has appointed Institute of Directors’ Chartered Fellow Margaret Devlin to the Waimea Water Ltd (WWL) Board. Devlin’s appointment comes after Karen Jordan stepped down from the Board in February, with Board Member David Wright… Read More
2020/21 Statement of Intent Released
Waimea Water Limited publishes updated 2020/21 Statement of Intent Waimea Water Limited (WWL) has published its updated Statement of Intent (SOI) for the new financial year starting today. The purpose of the SOI is to provide the scope,… Read More
Waimea Dam construction to recommence 28 April
Waimea Water Ltd (WWL) says the company and its contractors and consultants are all looking forward to recommencing construction on the 28th of April when the country enters its Alert Level 3 Covid-19 response. WWL CEO Mike Scott… Read More
April Newsletter
Kia ora koutou shareholders, stakeholders, supporters and those interested in the Waimea Community Dam. After good progress in 2019, the start of 2020 has proved challenging. We first encountered issues with mined rockfill in January 2020, and then… Read More
Coronavirus: Work stops on site of Waimea dam project
Construction of the Nelson’s Waimea dam has come to a halt as the nation went into lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic. “We are suspending work,” said Waimea Water Ltd chief executive Mike Scott. “It’s clearly going to… Read More
COVID-19 Update No 1: 25 March 2020
Effective this evening and in accordance with central Government’s directive to shut down all non-essential business and work, WWL will suspend work on the Waimea Community Dam until we have confirmation from the Ministry of Business Innovation &… Read More
Revised construction cost and timeframe for Waimea Dam announced
Waimea Water Ltd (WWL) says the forecast cost and timeframe for the build of the Waimea Community Dam have been revised after encountering unforeseen geological conditions. The projected new cost is $129.4 million and there is now a… Read More
Rock issues cause ‘speed bump’ for Waimea dam
Rock may be imported for part of the embankment of the Waimea Community Dam, which is under construction in the Lee Valley, near Nelson. Under the original plan, excavated rock from the build site was to be used… Read More
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