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Proposed Central Plains Water scheme will not impact coast to coast event

Farming on the Plains – what are the choices? – August 2006

Central Plains Water Ltd signals share issue. 15 Sept 2004

Record Groundwater Lows Further Justification for Scheme ­ Says Water Enhancement Committee – 12 March 2003.

“Recent Environment Canterbury findings on record low groundwater levels further emphasize the need for a community water enhancement scheme”.

Water Update is the Central Plains Water newsletter. December 2002 Issue

Water Scheme Proponent Opts for Alternative Storage Site – 22 November 2002.

“Central Plains Water has opted for the Waianiwaniwa Valley as site for the storage reservoir that will be a key component in its proposals”.

Study Points Way Forward for the Region – 16 October 2002.

” Canterbury people care passionately about this project”.

‘Why Canterbury Needs Water Enhancement’ by Doug Marsh – 12 February 2002.

“Using water from the region’s characteristic braided rivers to promote Canterbury’s economy by irrigating farmland was first suggested in 1883”.

Water Study Organisations Apply for Resource Consent – 6 December 2001.

“The two publicly funded bodies investigating large water enhancement schemes to the north and south of the Rakaia River have joined forces to apply for resource consent to take water from the river”.

Water Update is the Central Plains Water newsletter. November 2001 Issue