
Alternative plan to retain Takapuna Golf Course while allowing for flood storage to be presented to council
The alternative plan also included perimeter walkways and cycleways, ecological enhancement areas, and aimed to retain trees where possible while planting new ones as well. The alternative design would see Takapuna Golf Course retained while making necessary changes to meet flood relief goals.The design was made based on calculations made by specialist engineers and was created to show that flood storage objectives could be achieved without getting rid of the golf course. “Courses around the world are being designed and can be modified to support flood mitigation during extreme weather events,” Kerr said. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.“The ability to integrate stormwater