Hutt City Infrastructure Catchment Areas Assessment

Identifying priority areas for development in central Lower Hutt.

With the goal of enabling the construction of 3,500 homes through investment in stormwater infrastructure for flood mitigation, council wanted to understand which areas would be most suitable for development, and therefore the priority areas for investing in flood mitigation. 

To address this challenge, we looked at the requirements of the IAF,  and incorporated other datasets to understand things like walking catchment from amenities, proximity to transport nodes, key natural hazards, and more, we aimed to maximise benefits beyond the immediate funding objectives. 

Our journey centered on ensuring the targeted mitigation of the right areas vital for facilitating housing development. By providing advice that extended beyond the confines of the IAF funding criteria, we aimed to conduct a thorough analysis encompassing broader criteria. This involved navigating a path that not only met the immediate objectives but also provided comprehensive advice aligned with larger considerations to ensure holistic development for the city. Collaborating closely with engineers, our approach sought to mitigate as many areas as possible while ensuring precision by targeting locations critical for housing development.