We help reduce the risk of flood damage and issues from land drainage through various infrastructure asset networks, known as rivers and drainage schemes.
These schemes are defined areas of land where we construct and maintain flood defences (such as stopbanks, floodwalls, pump stations, flood gates etc), manage riverbank erosion risks and undertake drain maintenance.
Regional Council is responsible for the management of five major rivers and drainage schemes within its regional boundaries. The schemes provide flood protection and drainage for 54,570 targeted ratepayers.
Ratepayers across the region contribute to river and drain management. However, if you live within a scheme, you pay an additional targeted rate for the benefits you receive.
Find out more about flood protection around the rohe here.