Concession application by Gisborne District Council

Introduction

An application by Gisborne District Council to drill and install a science monitoring bore in Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve was withdrawn.

This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987.

Application details

Applicant:  Gisborne District Council
Location of proposed activity: Gray’s Bush Scenic Reserve, Gisborne
Concession type: Lease
Summary of proposal: Application to drill and install one artesian steel cased science monitoring bore in Gray’s Bush Scenic Reserve for a term of 30 years.

Application documents:

How to make a submission

Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.

Submissions closed on 26 January 2023.

Decision

Withdrawn by applicant. 

DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications

The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed concession on public conservation land. This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed concession.    

Contact

If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Akasha Warner-Mason, Permissions Advisor.

Email: awmason@doc.govt.nz