New Zealand Dam Safety Guidelines 2000 Summary of Changes
Author: Peter B. Riley
Keywords: Dams, Safety, Guidelines, Legislation, Environment, Potential Impact.
Abstract:
The New Zealand Dam Safety Guidelines were released in 1995. A full review has been completed for release in November 2000. The update conforms with current international practice in Dam Safety, and New Zealand legislation relating to dams.
Responsibilities under the Resource Management Act are described. Potential impact of loss of the dams including environmental effects has been used to define guideline requirements.
