Whakatane River Entrance Navigation Improvement - Considering Multiparty Interests
Stormwater Conference
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Navigation through the entrance of the Whakatane River in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand has deteriorated due to shallow draft conditions to the point where safe access is not possible for significant periods of the time. This is affecting the viability of commercial and tourist operations based in Whakatane as well as posing a danger to recreational users. DHI were commissioned by Whakatane District Council to investigate the effectiveness of a range of options to achieve the best results in terms of improved navigation whilst keeping in mind the constraints that exist for the site.