floodwalls and stopbanks.
Floodgates to prevent floodwater travelling up stormwater pipes into the township.
Temporary barriers for use when there is a risk of flooding.
The Waitara scheme is now very resilient. But there remains a small risk that damage could occur during a very large flood, which might compromise the level of protection afforded to the township. We keep a careful eye on the scheme’s performance during very heavy rainfall and occupants can expect a timely warning if we do see greater
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NEW
PLYMOUTH
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Kaka Rd
P teaā
K tareō
Motunui
Brooklands
Inglewood
Pohokura
SaddleNorth Egmont
Stratford
Huinga
Cape Egmont
Dawson Falls
Glenn Rd
Whareroa
Rimunui
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39%83
54%110
68%111
46%83
52%122
45%83
53%357
55%123
59%96
75%100
67%423
89%104
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climate with generally abundant rainfall. The incised nature of ring plain streams means that flooding is not a major problem. However, occasional intense rainfall events can lead to rapid rises in river levels and flooding in hill country valleys and elsewhere. See our monthly rainfall summaries Top of page The peopleFigures from the 2018 census show the total population of Taranaki stands at 117,561, an increase of 7.3% over the 2013 census figure. Taranaki’s population accounts for 2.5% of New
