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Waimea Community Dam formally opens after 24 years of work

1NewsRNZNZ HeraldMonday 10 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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The $211 million Waimea Community Dam was officially opened on Friday morning. Managed by Waimea Water Limited, the project follows decades of work intended to prevent issues like saltwater intrusion and river drying seen during the 2001 drought.

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First reported by 1News, Mon 10 Feb 2025, 9:44am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 7 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens after 24 years (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Waimea Community Dam opens after 24 years with lessons to be learnt (opens in new tab)