Orakei Basin improvements

Introduction | Current works | Current management approach | History and ecology

Introduction

Orakei Basin is the only fully impounded body of seawater in the Auckland region allowing water-based recreation at all tides.

It is well used by the community and various groups, particularly for activities such as waterskiing and sailing. The Akaranga Young Mariners, Auckland Water Ski Club, and Orakei Sea Scouts all have their clubrooms on the basin's shoreline. See Orakei Basin usage for more information.

Unfortunately the gates that control the water level in the basin are leaking badly and need to be replaced. We have the necessary resource consents to continue impounding the basin and to repair the gates. Work is progressing on the detailed design of the new gates.

Orakei Basin when it's full (left) and the sluice gates leaking.

Reviewed April 2010.