1.5 Wellington Lifelines in Earthquake Project

• A Summary Report on this project is included in the supplementary information submitted with our proposal

• Over 70 professionals were involved, including seismologists, geotechnical, civil and structural engineers, emergency management personnel, and, importantly, managers of the lifeline agencies in Wellington

• Five task groups looked at seismic hazards, vulnerability and mitigation priorities for all lifelines.

• The groups were: Building Services, Civil Services and Gas (including a sub-group on buried pipelines), Electrical and Telecommunication Services, Transportation, and Geology and Geomechanics.

• David Hopkins was the project director, and other members of our team were involved.

• The project received acclaim internationally for its successful identification of key issues and involvement of professionals and lifeline managers. Innovations included a simple examination of interdependence of lifelines and times for recovery.

• The project stimulated interest in the subject and mitigation actions by lifeline agencies.

• As a result of the project, other lifeline projects were carried out in most other cities in New Zealand.