Government backs restoration of Lake Ōmāpere

A project to restore Northland’s largest lake, Lake Ōmāpere, will receive a $3 million grant from the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. “Restoring Lake Ōmāpere will contribute to a more resilient water system and economic development in the region,” Mr Jones says. The funding will support enabling work for the project including regulatory approvals, road access, the construction of a weir to control water levels, and design work for future water storage infrastructure. “The project will go a long way towards improving Northland’s water and economic resilience but also recognises that for generations, local communities have regarded Lake Ōmāpere as a taonga. Restoring the lake’s health is about honouring that connection while supporting communities, businesses and future development. “This investment is an important step towards realising that long-term vision,” Mr Jones says. Mr Patterson says reliable water supply is critical for land to remain productive during dry periods. “By helping advance this project, we're supporting the long-term resilience of the region and

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