Liz April 9th, 2009
After the Meola creek
press release from the Auckland City Council in May 2008, STEPS worked together with Auckland City to develop a number of project briefs to address different aspects of Meola Creek problems. Now we are looking for Partners and Sponsors to work with to complete these projects. Attached is a summary of all the projects. If you are interested in working with us – please
contact us via this web site.
Meola Creek Projects (PDF)
One successful example of collaboration between STEPS and other organisations is shown here – “before” and “after”. The Roy Clements Treeway on Mt Albert Grammar school grounds has been planted by the community – and a boardwalk constructed by Metrowater during 2008. The new boardwalk is very popular – and a great community asset. Our thanks to MAGS and Metrowater for taking this step.
One immediate project which would improve the amenity of the upper creek and enhance ecological values – would be to “daylight” the creek – for examples where it has been done elsewhere see
Before
After
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meolacreek April 7th, 2009
The first stage of the Meola creek walkway has been completed in the Roy Clements Treeway on Mt Albert Grammar School grounds. A boardwalk was built by Metrowater, and native plantings were carried out by volunteers including STEPS, under the direction of Melissa Marler.
Within a month or two of completion the boardwalk and new weir had already shown their value as these pictures taken in February 09 show. And the plants are surviving the extremes of wet and dry they experience.
The weir will enable more water to filter through to the aquifer.
Another planting programme is planned for this winter – starting on the weekend of 9-10 May 2009.
Watch this space for more details.
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Liz March 31st, 2009
Pollution incidents should be reported immediately to ARC hotline:
Phone 377-3107
Abandoned shopping trolleys should be reported to:
Ellen Schindler Project Officer Compliance
Auckland City Environments
Auckland City Council
T: 353 9126
F: 353 9668
mailto:ellen.schindler@aucklandcity.govt.nz
Blockages in the creek, other rubbish dumping in the creek, or problems relating to the boardwalk in the Mt Albert Grammar school grounds should be reported to:
Phillip Johansen
Metrowater
T: 624-4800
mailto:Phillip.Johansen@metrowater.co.nz
Tagging, stray dogs, problems with signs, graffiti or other items in the Kerr Taylor Reserve should be reported to:
Auckland City
T: 379-2020
MEOLA CREEK RESPONSIBILITIES
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Responsibility
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Meola Creek
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Auckland City Council – owner
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One of only 5 Auckland City creeks owned by Auckland City and managed by Metrowater |
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Water and waste water (including sewage)
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Metrowater – ‘Retail’ sewers
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Watercare Services – ‘Wholesale’ sewers and outfalls at 96 Haverstock Rd and 3 Lyon Ave
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Storm water
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Auckland City Council – owner
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Combined sewers (storm water and waste water)
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Auckland City Council – owner
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Contracts Metrowater to separate the sewers and jointly decide funding/ priorities |
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Creek bed
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DOC – owns the water course in Meola Creek
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DOC advises that it is managed by Auckland City Council |
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Water quality in Meola Creek
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Auckland City
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