The water intake at Falls Dam sits high and dry in this 2024 file photo. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYA $2 million funding boost from the government has been described as significant, as the plan to enlarge and fix Falls Dam gathers steam. Manuherekia Catchment Group chairman Andrew Paterson said the $2 million announcement was a significant step in the future of the dam. Mr Paterson, who is also a director Manuherikia River Ltd, said the enlarged dam would not cover much extra land. He said the added bonus the dam would help feed town water supplies along the river’s path to Alexandra.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 20, 2026 15:34 UTC