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Lower Hutt has a range of important infrastructure, including water infrastructure, telecommunications, electricity and gas, and transport networks. The continued operation and development of these networks is of critical importance to our communities and economy.
However, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure can have adverse effects on people and the environment.
The proposed District Plan includes two infrastructure chapters: The Infrastructure chapter, which relates to providing for infrastructure and managing adverse effects of infrastructure development, and the Protection of Infrastructure chapter, which relates to protection of the National Grid and gas transmission network from adverse effects arising from new land use and development.
Read the Infrastructure s32 Evaluation Report (PDF 1.6 MB)
The Renewable Electricity Generation chapter regulates renewable electricity generation within Lower Hutt.
Renewable electricity is generated from self-sustaining sources (such as wind or solar). This may be small-scale for domestic use (such as roof-top solar panels) or larger-scale for commercial supply. Benefits of renewable electricity generation can include reducing reliance on fossil fuels (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and cost savings for homes and businesses which are able to provide their own supply.
The issues and opportunities of renewable electricity generation are not unique to Lower Hutt. The National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation provides nationwide policy direction to ensure the benefits of renewable electricity generation are recognised and provided for. This includes ensuring district plans provide for all scales of renewable electricity generation.
Read the Renewable Electricity Generation s32 Evaluation Report (PDF 1.4 MB)
Stormwater, wastewater and potable water supply are collectively known as Three Waters. Well-functioning Three Waters networks are important for the wellbeing of people, the ecological and cultural wellbeing of our waterbodies and continued residential and business growth and development.
The Three Waters chapter includes objectives, policies and rules to manage the effects of land use and development in urban areas.
Read the Three Waters s32 Evaluation Report (PDF 1.9 MB)
A safe and well-functioning transport network is essential in connecting our people and communities. The safety of transport networks and vehicle movement within properties depend on having suitably designed transport facilities, such as driveways, loading facilities and parking areas.
The Transport chapter sets requirements for transport facilities, including what facilities are required for different activities and design requirements such as minimum dimensions.
The chapter also includes provisions for high trip generating activities to address effects on the capacity of the transport network and to encourage the uptake of active and public transport.
Read the Transport s32 Evaluation Report (PDF 1.4 MB)