7. Matters for Consideration

7.1 Environmental Implementation Quarterly Update

This report updates on operational implementation activities undertaken in freshwater, biosecurity, and biodiversity and complements Annual Plan reporting.

7.2 Large Funding Requests

This paper details how site-led programmes and predator free partnerships have been addressed by ORC and outlines options for supporting opportunities for biosecurity collaboration for biodiversity outcomes with external parties.

7.3 Biosecurity Operational Plan 2021/22 Summary of Performance

To report on the implementation of the Biosecurity Operational Plan 2021/22 for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022, as required under Section 100C(2) of the Biosecurity Act 1993.

7.3.1 Appendix 1: Biosecurity Operational Plan 2021/22 Report

7.3.2 Appendix 2: Plant Inspections Listed by Species 2021/22

7.4 River Management Update

This report provides a quarterly summary of river management operational activities including gravel extraction consents, development of work programmes for 2022/23, and asset management plans for plantings alongside riverbanks. An initial assessment of damage arising from the July/August 2022 floods is also presented.

7.4.1 Appendix A: July Weather Events

7.5 Climate Resilience Program Update

This report provides an update on the progress of the ORC's Climate Resilience Programme which comprises four flood protection projects.

7.5.1 Appendix 1: ORC CR Programme Visual

7.5.2 Appendix 2: Contour Channel Progress Photo Summary

7.5.3 Appendix 3: Robson Lagoon Photo Progress Summary

7.5.4 Appendix 4: Riverbank Road Executive Summary with Photos

7.5.5 Appendix 5: Outram Flood Protection Photo Progress Summary

7.5.6 Appendix 6: Programme Highlights for Q4 FY22