The clean-up bill for last week's flooding in the Western Bay could top $320,000 - based on two council estimates alone.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council's roading contractors have given a ballpark figure of about $300,000 for their role in the clean-up following the bad weather on July 23 and 24.
"This estimation is network-wide, as the weather impact was across all areas, although Katikati and Waihi Beach and up to Western Bay's northern boundary bore the brunt of the bad weather," said spokesperson Kim Rahiri.
"It is too early to say what the Belk Road repairs will be and they have not been included.
"It will depend on decisions made regarding remedial work and other considerations at this early stage."
Meanwhile, Tauranga City Council spokeswoman Meagan Holmes said the city council's clean-up bill was estimated at $23,000.
About $10,000 was spent on city-wide grill and blockage clearance and maintenance before, during and after the heavy rain. "This includes a standard cost of about $4000 for the pre and post clear and check of known blockage points," Mrs Holmes said.
Road inspections and attendance at surface flooding and minor slip sites as a result of the storm cost council about $8000.
A minor slip on Mauao cost about $500 however Mrs Holmes said clean-up would be required for another slip that did not affect any walking tracks and these costs were not yet known.
About $300 was also spent installing health warning signs and on water quality sampling after a minor pollution incident associated with the storm.
"Overall we were very happy with the performance of the stormwater system," Mrs Holmes said.
New Zealand Transport Agency spokesperson Janette Williams said the agency had no idea about the clean-up cost yet, as it took about a month for the billing to come in.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council community relations manager Bronwyn Campbell said the Kaituna River rose during the storms but caused no damage.
