Join us in planting 10,000 trees!
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On Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October 2022, we are partnering with Te Tapu o Tāne - Growing Trees & Communities and Trees That Count to deliver the largest community planting event ever seen in Cromwell. Local community group, stakeholders and residents will come together to plant 10,000 native trees & shrubs to increase local biodiversity and community wellbeing.
Located next to the Aquatic Centre, McNulty Inlet, everyone is invited to be part of the next chapter in Lake Dunstan’s history. Bring along gloves and we will do the rest! Enjoy a sausage sizzle and refreshments on us and check out our information stalls on the day! Please register below |
Bridge to Bridge Landscape PlanIn March 2021, LDCT received funding from LINZ through Jobs for Nature with a large portion dedicated to undertaking biodiversity restoration between Deadman's Bridge and Lowburn Bridge.
Take a look at what we learnt about the site, what our vision is for this area and what to expect over the next few years. Be sure to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on works! |
Lake Dunstan Community visioning reportWe partnered with Shaping our Future to create a community vision report to capture the community's concerns, values and hopes for Lake's future.
Over 350 people gave feedback and this document has the most accurate community opinion on the current situation and future hopes so as to help direct projects, community groups, stakeholders and any other interested parties. Please take a read and use to strengthen and support your own and/or your groups projects to improve the Lake. |
History of the lake
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It’s been nearly thirty years since Lake Dunstan, with her many moods, took shape behind the million-cubic-metre hunk of concrete known as the Clyde Dam.
The project was the largest of an ambitious National government’s ‘Think Big’ schemes and the story is a colourful one featuring a town that drowned, fault lines, fire-bombs and eye-watering budget blow-outs. Construction wound up in the mid-1990s but work on the new lake and shoreline, to create a promised recreational asset, was never completed. |
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The IssuesFrom invasive aquatic weeds to 1 million cubic metres a year of sediment depositing in our waters, we have a lot of issues impacting our wildlife and mental & physical wellbeing.
There is much work ahead if we are to restore native ecosystems, eradicate pests and improve recreational use on and around our lake. The trust is working to bring together the work of stakeholders and community to make it happen. |
ProjectsIn March 2021 the trust was lucky to receive funding from LINZ through the 'Jobs for Nature' programme. This has allowed us to increase our restoration work and community outreach to improve our environment for wildlife and people.
From planting days to lakeside clean ups, we are working with stakeholders, council and community to make it a safe and healthy place for all to explore, relax and enjoy. |
How you can Help
Join the Friends of Lake Dunstan
Help create a healthy and safe environment for both wildlife and people both now and for many years to come! We need lots of passionate locals and business to help create a legacy that will live on for generations! |
Support the Charity
As a charitable trust, we are reliant upon the kind support of volunteers and donations from our local community. With over 26 km² of water and surrounding land, its a big job and we need your help (and money) to make a difference. |
Become a Corporate Sponsor
We are ramping up our operations to help transform Lake Dunstan. Become part of history by becoming a corporate sponsor. In return your business will be published on our website for the whole town (and world) to see! |
