Dairy Creek Irrigation Scheme
Irrigation scheme delivering 1.9 cumecs of water from Lake Dunstan to agricultural land in the Lower Manuherikia Valley.
SERVICES
Drainage Installation Farming
Location
Clyde / Lower Manuherikia Valley
Status
Completed in 2018
Works Description
The scheme takes water from the Dairy Creek inlet on Lake Dunstan, transforming rabbit-ridden land into productive horticulture and agriculture areas. PSE was contracted to weld and install up to 20km of HDPE pipe ranging from DN315 to DN1000. The challenging pipeline alignment included the installation of 46 Air Release Valves and 4 Scour Valves.
High-Capacity Water Take
System delivers 1.9 cumecs from Lake Dunstan directly to agricultural shareholders.
Extensive Pipe Network
Welding and installing up to 20km of large diameter HDPE pipe ranging from 315mm to 1000mm.
Challenging Terrain
Navigating difficult landscapes to unlock 1500ha of productive horticulture and agriculture land.
