We are responsible for issuing building consents for large dams in Waitaha/Canterbury, Otago, Southland, the West Coast, and Rēkohu Chatham Islands. Our role is to ensure that those dams are well constructed and regularly monitored and that the potential risks to people, property, community, infrastructure and environment are minimised.
We are a Building Consent Authority (BCA) registered with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment(external link) and accredited with International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ).
Before you apply for a building consent
Find out if a resource and/or building consent is required to dam water.
Apply for a building consent and/or PIM
What do I need to apply for a building consent?
Application process
What happens after I submit an application?
Building your dam
My consent has been granted. What are the next steps?
Applying for a code compliance certificate
How do I apply for a code compliance certificate?
Building consents complaints process
Find out how to raise a complaint on a building consent decision.
Dam safety regulations
Find out about the new dam safety regulations and your requirements.
Useful forms and websites
Simplify your application process for building consents and dam safety certifications with the right forms and guidance.
Disclaimer
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) and contractors engaged to undertake regulatory review work are not able to provide design or technical advice. Dam owners and building consent applicants should seek their own technical advice. This may include obtaining a peer review of the proposed design of the dam. The applicant has the responsibility to make sure enough detail is provided in the plan of the proposed building work, the specifications and other documentation.
