It's hoped the Edgecumbe Floodway project could help create jobs and to stimulate Bay of Plenty economy post lockdown (FILE). Bay of Plenty civic leaders are working collaboratively to ensure the region can recover economically from Covid-19. Regional council chairman Doug Leeder said the challenges of Covid-19 were of an unprecedented scale and the regional council was focused on its role as an environmental caretaker as well as supporting the people within its rohe. The regional council is seeking funding for the Rangitaiki Floodway, Flood Resilience Projects, "Green Work" projects and regional transport projects. The regional council is seeking $13.7 million in funding from the CIPG and the project is estimated to employ 50-60 full-time workers.

Source: Stuff April 14, 2020 20:26 UTC