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Central Plains Water Enhancement Scheme Social Impact Assessment Research Completed

Title

Central Plains Water Enhancement Scheme Social Impact Assessment

Lead Author

Taylor, N, Fitzgerald, G, Perkins, H, Buckenham, B

Organisation(s)

Taylor Baines, Fitzgerald Applied Sociology, People & Places, URS/Central Plains Water Trust

Publication Year

2007

Publisher

Central Plains Water

Contacts

Central Plains Water website: http://www.cpwl.co.nz/

Environment Canterbury Regional Council contact details: ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz

Abstract

This social impact assessment (SIA) of the Central Plains Water (CPW) irrigation scheme (the scheme) identifies potential positive and negative social effects for people and communities during construction and operation, including possible mitigation (or enhancement) measures. Specific objectives of the assessment are to:

assess the nature, likelihood and significance of social effects on people and communities
recommend appropriate monitoring/mitigation/enhancement measures where significant effects are identified
prepare a comprehensive and technically robust social assessment that will provide appropriate evidence on social impacts for the forthcoming consent hearings, and any other recommendations for the client.

Keywords:

Social impact, Water, Rakaia river, Waimakariri river, Lake, River, Fishing, Freshwater, Tourism, Jet boat, Kayak, White water rafting, Swimming, Scenic cruise, Punting, Avon, Angling, Walking, Walks, Tramping, Parks, Outdoors

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Areas of Focus

Settings (location)

Provision (delivery type & infrastructure)

Rivers and lakes

Topics

Barriers, Benefits, Financing / funding, Impacts - economic, Impacts- social, Planning