ECESS Inc
- Safeguarding our community -
Community Liaison Group - CLG
Here you can find information about the CLG's purpose, formation, and how you can get involved.
The History
Our journey started in 2012 and we kept meticulous record of what has happened.
The Environment Court ruling, dam design specs, consents and more can be found here.

Join ECESS - Protecting our environment together
Join the ecess.org.nz community and help us make a difference. Together, we can protect our environment, promote safety, and ensure our safety before, during and after these two large high impact dams are part of our community.

About us
ECESS was formed by residents concerned about the potential impact of the now consented dam on our community. We provide a platform to voice safety concerns and advocate for the protection of our environment. Learn more about our mission and the people behind it.
At ECESS, we are focused on voicing safety concerns within our community and ensuring the wellbeing of residents in the flood zone. Explore our site to discover the various ways we're working to keep you and your whānau safe.
We undertake several initiatives to promote environmental safety, including community awareness campaigns, advocacy for responsible dam construction, and ongoing dialogue with local authorities. Dive into our efforts and find out how you can contribute to a safer environment.
Membership
ECESS needs your support. Please become a member and get involved as you are part of our community.
Join the ecess.org.nz community and help us make a difference. Together, we can protect our environment, promote safety, and ensure our safety before, during and after these two large high impact dams are part of our community.
Important
This dam is the only dam of this type!
World wide!!!
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Unproven reliability!
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In an earthquake region!
Two 'stacked' earth dams | 13 metres high | one square kilometre surface | 8.2 million cu3