Controversial West Coast water export scheme granted resource consentFAIRFAX NZ A map of the planned facilities. Delight and dismay has greeted news a controversial proposal to export West Coast water in bulk has been granted resource consent for an extended pipeline and huge water storage facility. DAVID ALEXANDER/FAIRFAX NZ Jacksons Bay, the site for the proposed water scheme. READ MORE:* Battle to sell off West Coast water bubbles to the surface* West Coast water export proposal 'sustainable' despite objections, hearing told* Rivers of gold - Behind plans to sell water from the mountains* Petition launched against West Coast water planThey plan to catch the water at the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park and promote it based on its glacial, pure qualities. An application to renew a coastal permit for a 5km pipeline extending into Jacksons Bay is still pending with the West Coast Regional Council.

Source: Stuff April 07, 2017 06:14 UTC