The degradation of the Shag River is a concern, Otago
Regional Council natural hazards analyst Richard Woods says.
A public meeting in Palmerston this week was told the
changing nature and physical features of the river had been
analysed, including by aerial photography.
The river was still degrading in the active channel margin,
and there had been a significant decline in the sediment
supply, Mr Woods said.
Sediment has been linked to mining in the Deep Dell area. The
meeting attracted a good representation of farmers and
contractors from within the Shag River catchment, Waihemo
Community Board chairman Rod Philip, of Bushey, said.
It was agreed the status quo should be maintained as the
river and the river gravel were still needed, Mr Philip said.
Another recent study of the river, commissioned by the
Waitaki District Council, looked at the possibility of water
storage and irrigation.
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