Fereday Island Limited

Fereday Island Limited has applied to take and use water for electricity generation from Fereday Stream at or about 1031 North Rakaia Road, Southbridge.

Current status: The hearing scheduled to commence on 31 October 2025 has been vacated and the decision will be made 'on the papers'. The decision is due on 17 November 2025.

Notified proposal

We have received an application from Fereday Island Limited to take, use and discharge water from Fereday Stream at or about 1031 North Rakaia Road, Southbridge.

  • CRC230188: The take, with a maximum rate of four cubic metres per second, is for electricity generation purposes.
  • CRC230189: The water is to be discharged back into the Fereday Stream. The application relates to the renewal of permits for an existing activity.

A consent duration of 15 years is sought.

Consent process timeline

Application lodged

Notification and submission period

Hearing

Decision