The new regulations on dam safety (Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022) have been announced today (13 May 2022) by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE). The regulations have been made to protect people, property, and the environment from the potential impacts of dam failures, and they set a minimum requirement for dam safety … Continue reading New Dam Safety Regulations
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Results of 2019/2020 NZSOLD Poster Competition
The NZSOLD Management Committee is delighted to announce the results of the second annual 2019/2020 poster competition. The winner in the Young Professional category was Dan Hale of Riley Consultants, with a poster titled: Understanding the Geology of Cobb Dam with Leapfrog 3D Modelling. The runner-up in the Young Professional category was Hanna Aung of … Continue reading Results of 2019/2020 NZSOLD Poster Competition
Event report – YPG – NZSOLD/ANCOLD Conference Events
The Young Professionals Group (YPG) was busy at the NZSOLD ANCOLD 2019 Combined Conference presenting papers, networking, and organising events. This segment includes a few observations and photos from the Welcome Function, Young Professionals Networking Lunch, and the NZSOLD Young Professional Best Paper. Welcome Function A unique welcome function for the conference was hosted this … Continue reading Event report – YPG – NZSOLD/ANCOLD Conference Events
Election of NZSOLD Management Committee – Call for Nominations
We need you! In January we will be seeking nominations from individuals to form the NZSOLD MAnagement Committee for the next three year term. At this stage there are 4 vacancies due to 3 current members reaching their maximum 9 years service, and one member resigning. If you want to give back to the industry, … Continue reading Election of NZSOLD Management Committee – Call for Nominations
Update: Quake Centre earth dam (geotechnical) research programme
For the past five years, the Quake Centre earth dam (geotechnical) research programme has been under development at the University of Canterbury. This unique University-Industry research collaboration is supported by Genesis Energy, Mercury, Meridian Energy, and Trustpower. The research programme is guided by a steering committee comprising partner representatives. We hope to provide regular updates … Continue reading Update: Quake Centre earth dam (geotechnical) research programme
Poster Competition 2019/2020
The New Zealand Society on Large Dams (NZSOLD) would like to encourage the sharing of technical knowledge, experience, and research in fields related to our understanding of dams in New Zealand. The 2019/20 NZSOLD poster competition is open to all New Zealand-based students and Young Professionals (under 40) who wish to share their work concerning … Continue reading Poster Competition 2019/2020
NZSOLD ANCOLD 2019 Combined Conference – Thank you!
NZSOLD/ANCOLD Conference The most notable event for NZSOLD this year has been the combined NZSOLD/ANCOLD Conference. It was held in Auckland from 9-12 October. It included a pre-conference Workshop and a post-conference tour. There were 378 registrants which exceeded our expectations. Most registrants were from New Zealand and Australia (almost equal numbers) with a small … Continue reading NZSOLD ANCOLD 2019 Combined Conference – Thank you!
World Declaration on Dam Safety
Throughout history, the construction, operation and maintenance of dams and their storage reservoirs have provided significant benefits to humankind. Storage of water behind dams regulates natural streamflow, allowing for benefits resulting from increased water availability, renewable energy production and reduction of adverse impacts caused by natural extremes of flooding and drought. In our brittle world, … Continue reading World Declaration on Dam Safety
What knot to do
Contact Energy recently purchased a new underwater ROV (remote operated vehicle) to complement their gate inspections. A test drive was undertaken at Clyde Dam to train operators in its use before deploying the ROV to a more risky deep dive to the sluice gates at Roxburgh Dam. However the operators accidentally managed to tie the … Continue reading What knot to do
Waimea water community dam
Construction of the $104 million Waimea Community Dam (WCD) is well underway. Waimea Water Limited (WWL), a Council Controlled Organisation owned by the Tasman District Council and Waimea Irrigators Limited, was formed late in 2018 to build, finance, own and operate the Waimea Community Dam in a safe, reliable and efficient manner. Mike Scott was … Continue reading Waimea water community dam