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In relation to
issue 2 – there was a query as to whether the risk of not proceeding with the
Ngaruroro storage feasibility study should be reassessed in light of the
recent drought.
In relation to
issue 1 – water quality – it was noted that data about pole survivability, is
collected.
Capacity of
soils – queried whether other soil management parameters should be included
as mitigation factors.
The risk to
Council should the RSG talks with Overseer fail was discussed.
It was queried
whether, given progress on issue 4 (co-governance of natural resources)
through the Regional Planning Committee, the ranking of this issue might be
reassessed. Staff advised that the numbers assigned to the issues are not
currently in order of the actual risk score and that the issues could be
re-ordered in line with the Risk Register scores.
In relation to
issue 5 – is was suggested that it is necessary to note that there is a risk
to cash flows from long term projects.
In relation to
risks around RWSS – Mr Newman advised that since 2009, the value of council’s
overall balance sheet had increased by around $43M and that the write-off
risks needed to be balanced against this. It was also noted that Council
would have to also consider not writing off the expenditure incurred
on feasibility studies, etc if the decision was eventually made not to
proceed with building the dam.
It was agreed
that ‘lack of public support’ would be added to the ongoing risks list for
RWSS as a Council Investment. There was discussion around whether ‘further
public consultation’ should be included as an additional mitigation measure
but it was noted that this was covered in the October 2012 Council resolution.
It was
suggested that Forestry investment by farmers as part of mitigating soil
erosion issues be noted within issue 3.
In relation to
issue 9 – planning framework and its flexibility to adapt to new technology –
Ms Lambert advised that there are provisions in place in the current RRMP to
address risks to aquifers should applications for ‘fracking’ be received.
It was
suggested that Climate change as a Risk to Council should be reassessed.
Further, it was suggested that Current Risk Consequence ratings for issue 8
needed reassessment.
It was suggested
that the introductory briefing paper should contain more detailed explanation
of rationale and assessment criteria.
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