Overcoming the Challenges Relating to the Integration of Stormwater Operations for the Auckland Region

During the 7th South Pacific Stormwater Conference in 2011, the authors presented the challenges in integrating stormwater operations for the Auckland region. This paper outlines the actions since taken and progress made by the Auckland Council’s Stormwater Operations group in overcoming some of these challenges, particularly in the areas of:

• Taking over the maintenance responsibilities of stormwater assets within the road corridors
• Development of a robust system to deal with “popped” manholes
• Preparation of the first aligned new stormwater operations contract
• Preparation of a region-w ide stormw ater know ledge base
• Es tablishment of good working relationships w ith other key stakeholders

This paper also summarises additional initiatives and approaches to be taken in overcoming the challenges relating to the integration of stormwater operations for the region.