PROJECTS
Ōtakaro Avon River Corridor
Storm is providing programme management and technical advisory services from within Christchurch City Council to support the extensive regeneration plan along the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor. The ecological, cultural, land drainage, transport and recreational outcomes requiring a multi-tiered approach and a well-developed understanding of the stakeholder and technical nuances.
Scott Base Redevelopment
Since mid-2021 Storm has provided project management services to support the Scott Base Redevelopment in Antarctica. Storm has worked with Antarctica New Zealand on large value procurements and contract preparation, project management of the Ross Island Wind Energy system upgrade, financial analysis, and complex stakeholder discussions.
Coastal Hazard Adaption Planning Program
Long term planning for managing areas at increasing risk from coastal hazards across the district is currently underway, and Storm is providing technical advisory services to Christchurch City Council.
Dudley Creek Flood Remediation
This $50M project provided significantly more flood capacity in the lower reaches of Dudley Creek to alleviate flooding in the upper catchment, and reduced flooding to a vulnerable part of the Christchurch community. Storm provided programme management and technical advisory services to the design and delivery.
Ōpāwaho Heathcote Floodplain Management
The Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River catchment has a history of flooding and poor water quality. Storm has led the planning, design management, and technical oversight of this $120M project to reduce flooding along this urban river corridor. A multi-value approach has meant that significant water quality and habitat benefits have also been achieved, with wetlands restored, hundreds of thousands of native plants introduced, and forest habitats re-planted. Combined together, these provide an example of starting to implement Te Mana o te Wai.
Cashmere Stream Enhancement
The enhancement of Cashmere Stream is a Freshwater Improvement fund project, jointly funded by the Ministry for the Environment and Christchurch City Council. Restoring 2.4 km of stream, we are collaborating with mana whenua and stream care groups to develop a lasting improvement to the cultural and ecological health of the waterway. The transformation of this waterway from a 19th Century drain into a thriving natural corridor embodies the principles of Te Mana o te Wai and shows what we aim to achieve through our involvement in stormwater projects.
Comprehensive Stormwater Network Discharge Consent
This is a cornerstone resource consent that aims to future-proof Christchurch's stormwater network while also improving water quality in the city’s rivers. Granted in 2019, our team have been involved in all stages of the application, and hearing and now continue to be involved in the implementation and compliance phases. With this in place, all reticulated stormwater networks in Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula will be managed under one resource consent, with a Stormwater Management Plan developed for each of the seven sub-catchments. Storm is proud of their involvement in this key consent.
Eastman/Sutherlands Wetland
This is a 100-hectare facility in the upper Opawaho / Heathcote catchment designed to reduce flooding in the lower part of the catchment, as well as reducing sedimentation. This facility includes automatic floodgates to manage water levels during a flood event. Furthermore, this facility will be the largest single site planting project ever undertaken in Christchurch and will provide significant ecological, recreational and cultural benefit alongside its primary functionality in flood management. Storm was involved right from the initiation of the project, providing project management and technical services, and has led the project through to the construction which is currently underway.
Kaiapoi Stormwater & Flooding Improvements
We provided Project Lead and Technical Lead roles for the $18M "Shovel Ready" flood risk improvements in Kaiapoi. This included optioneering with pump stations, new sections of stormwater network, large wetlands and stormwater treatment ponds.
Land Drainage Recovery Plan
The LDRP is a $1.2B 30-year programme to manage the post-earthquake flood risk in Christchurch. Now adsorbed back into Council’s BAU, the Storm team has been an instrumental part in the development, planning and delivery of the programme. From obtaining local and central government funding through to sitting in the living rooms of those who had been flooded, Storm staff have been involved with the programme at every level, giving us deep insight into the delivery of complex infrastructure for community benefits in the local government setting.
Police College - Blac Development
We provided expert advice to NZ Police College on the potential impacts of a proposed development upstream of their Porirua College site. This included erosion impacts as well as flooding considerations.
Ravensdown
We are working in partnership with the client to address the stormwater management needs of Ravensdown sites throughout Aotearoa with a focus on reducing nutrients in stormwater discharge. We have developed treatment concepts for over a dozen sites to date. Following the development of the concept, we work with the client in an advisory capacity to identify detailed design, supply and construction options. We have also worked in a review capacity to ensure that our clients’ needs are being met through the detailed design and consenting processes.
Fire and Atmospheric Science Research Programme
We support Scion's Fire and Atmospheric Sciences Team (FAST), New Zealand’s leading wildfire research group, by offering expert project management, strategic workplanning, and professional updates to their website and research materials. Our contributions streamline operations and enhance the team’s efficiency, facilitating effective communication and dissemination of critical research findings.
Kerrs Reach Hub and Wainoni Landing
As integral components of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor regeneration plan, the Kerrs Reach Hub and Wainoni Landing developments aim to improve public and flat water sports access while prioritising ecological objectives. Storm provides project management and technical advisory services, supporting both the plan change process and the long-term development strategy at Kerrs Reach.