Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured a second round of Central Government funding to support critical flood protection projects across the region.
According to the Council, this co-investment was allocated through the Before the Deluge program, a collaborative initiative by regional and unitary councils to gain Central Government support for regional infrastructure projects that enable long-term resilience, productivity and economic prosperity.
Regional Council Chief Executive, Fiona McTavish , said that this funding will help deliver essential upgrades, while remaining future focused in the face of climate change.
“ Flood protection infrastructure is our first line of defence against increasingly frequent and severe weather events ,” said Ms McTavish.
“Investing upfront in resilience is far more cost effective than responding to the impacts after the fact. These projects are about protecting lives, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure, and ensuring our communities are equipped to adapt to a changing climate.”
This latest round of projects includes: