Waihi Municipal Water Supply Dams
Time Line
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Before 1905 |
A small reservoir on Martha Hill, possibly fed from Mangatoetoe Stream (pipes still follow the Bulltown tramway). |
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May 1903 |
The Premier, The Hon. R. J. Seddon petitioned by His Worship the Mayor and borough councillors. |
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1904 - 5 |
Walmsley Stream dam and head works constructed. |
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1905 March 13th. |
The Hon. R. J. Seddon turns on the Walmsley's Stream supply. |
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1957 |
Two dams constructed on the Waitete Stream. |
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1967 |
Major flooding in Waihi, with destruction of pipelines in both catchments. Walmsley main trunk renewed by a fifteen inch diameter main (from the original 12 inch). |
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1980s |
Complete treatment plant and reservoir are now situated at Bulltown Road. |
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2002? |
Walmsley dam no longer holds water. |
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2015 |
New additional water intake installed in Ohinemuri River at Golden Valley bridge, treatment station upgraded, and water to be supplied to Waikino. |
Location Map
Waihi municipal water supply dams map
Waihi Municipal Water Supply Dams
The 1957 dams on the Waitete are accessed via Waitete Rd.
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