Hutt River Riverbank
This is just to invite some comment.
A lot of (expensive) re-development is scheduled for the riverbank much of which is reputed to be to safeguard the Hutt Valley from future floods.
In the 1960's at least, and probably earlier and later than the 60's, shingle was bulldozed from the river regularly which kept the river bed at a safe level and provided protection when the river did rise. And it did then and still does. The shingle was processed by River Shingle & Sand and later Winstones for the construction industry.
We still build homes and commercial buildings don't we? Where do we get the mix for infill and concrete from? Not only are we ignoring a product that is useful and readily available but the removal of it helps to safeguard our community.
I am curious to hear from people think. Many would not even know that the riverbed shingle has a use. Look at the steadily rising level of the riverbed next time you drive by or take the dog for a walk. A major flood may not be that far away.
Poll: Did you enjoy the NZ Police helicopter show?.
Last night the NZ Police had a helicopter make repeated passes over our community. Evidently this was to protect us from young people who drive cars.
Did you enjoy the show?
NB. Photo is of a police helicopter but not the one used last night.
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61.1% Yes
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27.8% No
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5.6% No but I bet Minister Mark Mitchell did..
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5.6% None of the above ( please elaborate below ).
New Event: Hutt City Lunchtime Concert series
Hutt City Lunchtime Concert series
- St Mark's Uniting Church
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