Franklin Deep Waitemata Aquifer Groundwater Availability Study

17 Sep 2026

Type

Hydrogeology & Hydrology

Client

Auckland Council

Location

South Auckland

Franklin Deep Waitemata Aquifer Groundwater Availability Study

Project Summary

Deriving the groundwater abstraction availability for the Franklin Deep Waitemata Aquifer in accordance with the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Services Provided

  • Development of a conceptual model for the aquifer; including groundwater flow paths, recharge and discharge zones, and aquifer boundaries.
  • Review of existing management area boundaries.
  • Calculation of groundwater availability for each management area.

Project Conclusion

The successful determination of aquifer abstraction availabilities for four separate groundwater management areas.