It is proposed to include the Gravel management charge into the Fees & Charges policy. Inclusion of the fee will provide transparency, and provide the opportunity for consultation and regular review.

The fee is currently 90c/m3 and has remained unchanged for more than 10 years. Council is proposing an increased rate of $2.70/m3 incl GST to adjust for inflation, meet current resourcing costs and account for increased staff charge-out rates.

The fee covers the cost of Regional Council staff time required to ensure that any gravel extracted from the rivers is meeting our responsibilities under the Soil Conservation and Rivers Control Act 1941 (SCRCA) for river control and flood management.

The work programme includes ongoing surveying of the river (for example, riverbed cross sections, field work, information collection, aerial surveys, environmental data monitoring, allocation assessments and review), physical site inspection, relationship management with contractors and stakeholders, and general administration.

For more Information please see the draft Policy, Satement of Proposal on the main page and the Gravel Managment FAQs below