Council has committed to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Climate change mitigation means reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate change adaptation means adapting to the impacts of climate change such as increased flooding risks, etc.
In that respect, Clutha District Council works on important projects such as:
Resilient Water Supply
The establishment of a new water supply from the Clutha River was confirmed as a $14.5 million project in July 2021. This project will provide a high-quality, reliable source of water for much of central Clutha, including the Waitahuna, Tuapeka and Hillend areas. The Clutha River is less likely to be impacted by climate change than current water sources such as the Waitahuna and Tuapeka rivers, which can be affected by drought (limiting supply) and floods (sedimentation, flood damage). Local knowledge, climate change predictions, and significant community support were factors which led to Council’s decision to create a new single water source and treatment plant.