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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>Recognised geothermal systems in the Rotorua District</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Sourced from GNS 7 February 2010</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Metadata within RDC-154249 - Final Report CR 2010-67 Volcano and Geothermal Hazards Part 1</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Protection status field added. Supplied by Planning, in consultation wtih EBOP.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P><P><SPAN>Classifications (per Waikato Regional Council):</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Development: In areas classified for Development, large-scale uses are allowed as long as they are undertaken in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Limited Development: In Limited Development systems, takes that will not damage surface features are allowed.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Research: Research systems are those where not enough about the system is known to classify it as either Development, Limited Development, or Protected. In these systems, only small takes and those undertaken for scientific research into the system are allowed.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Protected: Protected systems contain vulnerable geothermal features valued for their cultural and scientific characteristics. Their protected status ensures that their underground geothermal water source cannot be extracted and that the surface features are not damaged by unsuitable land uses.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Small: Small systems are isolated springs or sets of springs. These can only sustain small takes and are not suitable for electricity generation.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |