Mr Dalton said the investigation would see both entities working together to ensure they get the "best outcome".
"The most work that needs to be done is for us to have some luck with the weather because the fact is that, whether we talk about drainage and all of those things, we've been incredibly unlucky with the weather and that luck needs to change," he said.
"If we get recommendations that we should change things rest assured we will change things. Having said that we're absolutely confident that we've produced a world-class cricket facility match after match but in this case we've been defeated by the weather."
Napier City Council chief executive Wayne Jack said two turf experts will review the park on Wednesday to look at the process leading up to the game, what caused issues on the day and what needs to be done to ensure it doesn't happen again.
"The thing to remember with McLean Park is that it's a sand-based turf so it needs constant water or it will die off pretty quick," he said.
Mr Dalton was quick to point out that the groundsman is "world class" and has produced cricket wickets and a park that has hosted some of the most exciting cricket games in New Zealand.
The groundsman has been keeping McLean Park for as long as Mr Dalton has been following cricket, he said.
"The fact is that we have produced some of the greatest cricket games we've seen in New Zealand and the same groundsman has done it all the way through."
When asked how much the match cancellation would have cost the council, Mr Jack said it was too early to tell.
Mr Dalton said there was "absolutely no reason" why next month's game shouldn't go ahead.
However New Zealand Cricket communications manager Callum Elder said speculation on an outcome should be reserved until all relevant information is gathered.
"Until that review is completed and we have all relevant information at hand, it would be unwise to speculate on an outcome," he said.
"I've spoken to New Zealand Cricket and they are absolutely keen to see us retain that status," he said.