Reservoir Creek, Richmond

Like most urban streams, Reservoir Creek is subject to contaminant discharges from private urban sections, bigger flood flows and lower dry-weather flows because of the high percentage of impervious surface in the catchment. Within the stream there is a section that is piped, and two large ponds, one of which was the old water supply reservoir for Richmond.

There are important fish values given that it is a small waterway that drains to a significant estuary. The creek is enjoyed by many who use the walking tracks that run alongside for much of its length. A restoration report was put together following a 4-year community-based project investigating the catchment.

Reservoir Creek Restoration Report

The following downloadable PDFs make up the restoration report for Reservoir Creek.

History of the Catchment

Reservoir Creek European History ( 2006)

Reservoir Creek Tangata Whenua History (2006)

State of Reservoir Creek

Freshwater Fish of Reservoir Ck (2007)

Water Temperature of Reservoir Creek (2007)

Waimaori Streamcare report for Reservoir Creek (2008)

Waimaori Streamcare report for Reservoir Creek (2007)

Cultural Health Assessment of Reservoir Creek (2007)

Native Forest Assessment of Upper Reservoir Creek Abstract (2007)

Native Forest Assessment of Upper Reservoir Creek Report (2007)

Recommendations for Enhancement of Reservoir Creek

Reservoir Creek Restoration Report (2007)

Streamside Revegetation Plans

Reservoir Creek Mouth Re-vegetation Plan (2008)

Reservoir Creek Re-vegetation Plan (2007)

Planting Schedule (2008)

Community Voices Through Public Forum

Reservoir Creek Public Forum Minutes (March, 2008)

Reservoir Creek Public Forum Minutes (June, 2008)

Reservoir Creek Public Forum Minutes (November, 2007)

Reservoir Creek Public Forum Minutes (December, 2007)

Reservoir Creek Public Forum Minutes (May, 2008)

Reservoir Creek Public Forum Minutes (September, 2007)