Work begins on major water storage reservoir at Waimate North
A Manawhenua blessing by Kaumatua (Te Rau Allen) was held at the site adjacent to Te Ahuahu Road on the 18th of October, allowing the construction of the 3rd major water storage reservoir by Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust to begin.
The Otawere Water Storage Reservoir is expected to hold 4,000,000m3 of water and be completed over 2 construction seasons.