A view of the Lake Hayes catchment area. Photo: SuppliedResidents will be given the chance to have their say on proposed methods for improving water quality in Lake Hayes. "As part of our long-term plan process we’ve had strong feedback that progress towards remediating Lake Hayes water quality is an absolute priority for the local community. The flushing scheme would involve installing a pipe to carry Arrow irrigation water to Mill Creek to increase flows into Lake Hayes. Freshwater ecologist Dr Marc Schallenberg said both Mill Creek and Lake Hayes already failed to meet water quality levels set by the Government and the ORC.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 03, 2018 16:32 UTC