Matahina Reservoir

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Reservoir
gptkbp:access Well-maintained access roads
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Matahina_Power_Scheme
gptkbp:caps approximately 300 million cubic meters
gptkbp:communityEngagement Local community involvement in management
gptkbp:communityEvents Hosts local events and gatherings
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:Matahina_Power_Station
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Important_to_local_Māori_communities
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Offers educational tours
gptkbp:emergencyServices Flood management strategies in place
Access for emergency response teams
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Temperate climate
Altered river ecosystems
Affected by local weather patterns
gptkbp:fishSpecies Subject to local fishing laws
gptkbp:geographicalFeature Part_of_the_Bay_of_Plenty_region
gptkbp:height approximately 50 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent Construction began in 1976
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Part_of_New_Zealand's_hydroelectric_development_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Matahina Reservoir
gptkbp:landOwnership Crown_land
gptkbp:landUse Recreational and conservation purposes
gptkbp:lighting Provides flood mitigation
gptkbp:localEconomy Supports local businesses
gptkbp:localLegends Subject to environmental regulations
gptkbp:localSports Ongoing issue
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections required
gptkbp:maximumDepth approximately 60 meters
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Genesis_Energy
gptkbp:outflow gptkb:Whakatāne_River
Matahina_River
gptkbp:partnerships Collaborates with environmental organizations
gptkbp:powerOutput Contributes to national grid
gptkbp:primaryMission Hydroelectric power generation
gptkbp:publicAccess Open to the public
gptkbp:recreation Boating
Camping
Fishing
gptkbp:researchInterest Subject of ecological studies
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Regular safety drills conducted
gptkbp:surface approximately 1,200 hectares
gptkbp:surroundingArea Popular tourist destination
Home to various wildlife species
Diverse plant life
gptkbp:type Earthfill dam
gptkbp:waterManagement Varies seasonally
Integrated water resource management practices.
Popular for kayaking
gptkbp:waterQuality Monitored regularly
Conducted by local authorities
Controlled_by_Genesis_Energy
gptkbp:waterSource Irrigation purposes
Governed by water management policies
gptkbp:wildlife Supports various bird species
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1981