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Auckland Council has established 21 permanent community water sites around rural Auckland to help mitigate summer water shortages and assist with future drought management.
Northern locations include the Wellsford Community Centre, Leigh Hall, Warkworth Town Hall, Kaipara Flats Hall, Sinclair Park Kaukapakapa and Whangateau Reserve.
A further 10 sites will be added when the project is complete.
Project manager Uys de Wet says that as the summer rolls around, it’s a timely reminder for rural residents to think about their water supplies.
“If you’re reliant on rainwater tanks for your drinking water, check the tank levels regularly, use water wisely and book a delivery early,” de Wet says.
“Forward planning is key to avoiding the experience of 2019-20.
“The sites used during 2019-2020 drought have been made permanent, with new sites added to give good coverage for all rural Aucklanders.”
Bollards (drinking fountains) will provide a back-up drinking water supply in an emergency, where residents will be able to collect 20 litres of water per person per day; they will provide water for the filling of water bottles year-round.
Council have selected six weather stations to represent the areas of the region. Rainfall at these six rain gauges is monitored for dry spells and hoses will be attached when needed to make the filling of larger containers easier. All sites meet current drinking water standards.
