The flooding we have seen in other areas of the city has been caused by leaves blocking grates. Evacuees can go to friends or family or to the Temuka Civil Defence Centre - Alpine Energy Stadium situated in the Temuka Domain or the Geraldine Civil Defence Centre situated at Geraldine High School. "Depending on the amount of preparation work on the old deck and favourable weather conditions, we expect each side to take around four weeks to complete. The Old Waimakariri Bridge. Ensuring the Macdonald and MacKay bridges remain safe for the traveling public requires significant investment and ongoing capital projects. (Josh Grant/CBC) The le-aux-Tourtes bridge, which connects Montreal's West Island to . Check the latest radar imagery on https://t.co/1rQfBmVPzQ ^TA pic.twitter.com/WGfRSjWrch. Menu. Skip to content. Cumnor Terrace,from Chapmans Road to Garlands Road. Fire and Emergency personnel are assisting with the emergency evacuations. SH79 Rangitata to Fairlie and Geraldine flooded in several places. As our journalists work to ask the hard questions about our recovery, we also look to you, our readers for support. If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know as soon as you can by calling the number on your appointment letter. This route will stay closed overnight and Monday morning at least. This is significantly lower than the predictions and recordings over the last few days that were around 10.81 m RL. The Selwyn River/ Waikirikiri has breached its banks at Glentunnel and is flowing across SH77 to the south. About 60 people had self-evacuated overnight, he told Newstalk ZB's Kate Hawkesby just before 6am today. There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. Eight residents were evacuated last night from Geraldine retirement village, and six people tending stock were airlifted to safety yesterday afternoon after being trapped by rising floodwaters at Okuku in North Canterbury. Weather - Canterbury flooding: Christchurch roads closed, high tide warnings - NZ Herald, Wild weather explained: The science of the Canterbury storm causing havoc - NZ Herald. A local state of emergency remains in place across Canterbury but conditions are starting to improve in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists there will be "significant delays" during the morning peak hours from Monday, August 31, until late September. SH1 Temuka between Arowhenua Rd and Huirapa St, SH1 Hinds River Bridge between Delamaine St and Lynnford Rd, SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill - next update due by midday, SH1 Ashburton near Saunders Rd - flooding. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said last night their southern communication centre had dealt with around 100 flood-related callouts in the past 12 hours. State Highway 79 Fairlie to Geraldine is closed due to surface flooding. After these floods, we're going to be focused on returning the favour,'' says SVA founder and chief executive Sam Johnson. Roads in Christchurch City that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am tomorrow morning. Barkers Rd, between Holmes and Back Track Rd. We are aware there are some wastewater overflows. River Road, between Banks Avenue and North Avon Road. Schools would also remain closed until further notice. The MetService has officially extended the rare Red Warning for heavy rain for Canterbury. Get the latest information here. Keep Reading A Day in Waimakariri With so much to explore in the Waimakariri District, why not make a day of it! Catch up on the week's top stories, written by our award winning authors. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. Menu Menu Share page. Persistent, hard rainfall over Canterbury has closed a number of state highways today. But there was "still quite a bit of capacity" in the river. There are no contamination issues with the drinking water and boiling is not currently required. UPDATE 3:50PMDue to flooding, SH77 Glentunnel to Windwhistle & SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo are CLOSED. Tramway Rd, from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd. Look back at what unfolded on Sunday with RNZ's live blog: Thousands of Cantabrians are on high alert tonight, as rain continues to fall on the waterlogged region. Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. We have contractors working to clear as many of these blockages as possible. If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: Thousands of Cantabrians are on high alert tonight, as rain continues to fall on the waterlogged region. There was still "quiet a bit of capacity" in the river. News and Events. Keep a close eye on the weather over the next few weeks. SH8 at Cricklewood Stream has one lane flooded, caution required. "We want to give police the powers to force evacuation because we have some people not wanting to move on from specific areas. Canterbury road users are being urged to check routes if they cannot avoid travel, as some state highways and bridges look likely to remain closed. High tide in Sumner is predicted to be 10.57 mRL this morning. "The technology had changed over time along with design requirements," CNC manager James Harrison tells Contractor. Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd (Route 72), between Forks Rd and Pudding Hill Rd. Lower Styx Road, from Spencerville to Harbour Road. Wash skin that has come into contact with flood waters, and wash your hands as soon as you reasonably can - or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. If you think these high risk items may have been at room temperature for two or more hours, do not eat them . 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SH1 closed several places through mid to south Canterbury Hinds to Temuka, water 600mm deep north of the Hinds River bridge. Waka Kotahi spokeswoman Tresca Forrester said engineers were out assessing damage. This year the main sponsors are the Hunting & Fishing stores at Tower Junction, Colombo Street and Rangiora. Like its neighbour, the Rakaia River, the Waimakariri runs through wide shingle beds for much of its length, but is forced through a narrow canyon as it approaches the Canterbury Plains . close beneath one is the harbour bar and winding estuary of the two small rivers, the Avon and Waimakariri . Published on 21 Feb 2023 Three Waters judgement accepts confiscation of assets with no compensation The decision of the High Court issued today confirms the Government's Three Waters plan is expropriating councils Three Water assets and that the decision to pay compensation rests with Parliament. The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge is, as the crow flies, located 46 kilometres (29 mi) downstream from the Mount White bridge. Dont walk or bike through floodwaters as they could be contaminated with wastewater. If you can help us, please click the button to ensure we can continue to provide quality independent journalism you can trust. Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox. The biggest concern is the Ashburton River - and the authorities have been working on an evacuation plan for up to 4000 homes by the Ashburton river. The New Zealand Transport Agency, Christchurch City Council, Fulton Hogan, Jacobs and Aurecon form the alliance which hopes to have the 16-months Waimakariri Bridges widening job completed by the end of this year. Environment Canterbury is monitoring rainfall and river flows across the region, with details available on its website. "If they're feeling unsafe they should call someone, get some advice or leave. Canterbury residents are waking to a region-wide state of emergency today after torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks and forced mass evacuations in what is being labelled a one-in-100-year event. Blogger News Network. Temuka River flooding levels near the Manse Bridge in South Canterbury. The Old Waimakariri Bridge was closed on Wednesday afternoon due to high river levels. Faafoi added that the next 24 hours would be critical. Residents living in the following streets are affected: When these roads reopen, please put your bins out again and our contractor will return to empty them. Roger Harper captured this photo showing the damage to a bridge over the Waihi River at Winchester. If frozen food has been defrosted but has been kept chilled, it should be used as soon as possible - as if it had been bought fresh. Fish lie very close to the bottom of the river and so it is necessary to get lures down deep and fish them along the bottom to entice a strike. Evacuating residents were asked to secure their homes, turn off power, water and gas, and take enough medicines and personal items for two to three nights. Emergency services were prepared for the bad weather due to forecasting since Friday. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - I-64 Eastbound across the Sherman Minton bridge into Kentucky will be closed starting Friday at 10 p.m. The return of the late, great Robin Morrison. We are also asking residents in Duvauchelle to restrict their water use for the next 48 hours. You can get the latest information on which roads have reopened through our online road closures map. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is lifting the state of emergency for the region except for the Ashburton, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts, where it will be extended for seven days. Sparks Road is now one way at its intersection with Henderson Road. See the latest updates from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Abstract: Poster shows a farmer cutting grain with a scythe; in background, haystacks, a city, a river, factories, mountains and a rainbow. All rights reserved. The roads that have been closed today arelikely to remain closed until the high tides have passed tomorrow so if you normally travel these routes to get to work or school, please start thinking about making alternate plans. Vehicles. SH1 south of Temuka: Due to flooding the highway is closed at Arowhenua Road/ the Opihi River. If you have to be on the roads today, please heed the road closure signs. This is causing traffic to back up to Lineside Rd on SH 1. Sandbagging was under way and the military had been brought in to assist should large scale evacuations be required. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. On the Northern motorway all that is left of the car park by the Waimakariri bridge is a rush of dirty water flowing with debris. You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. There is major surface flooding around Thompson's Track in Ashburton, where a farmer had to be rescued. The Waimakariri Gorge is located on the Waimakariri River in inland Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. Locals are being told that a further 80mm to 100mm of rain is expected about the Canterbury High Country and foothills - bringing the rainfall totals for this area to above 400mm in some inland areas for the entire event, MetService said. The section of the Ashburton/Hakatere River Trail between Milton Road South and Cochranes Road will be closed to the public until approximately Wednesday 8 March. SH1 Temuka between Arowhenua Rd and Huirapa St. SH1 Hinds River Bridge between Delamaine St and Lynnford Rd. Forrester said the changing situation meant it was best to avoid travel in Canterbury on Monday. The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) preparing to step in to help with the inevitable clean-up that will be required after the flooding in Canterbury. Ashburton Gorge Rd, from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd. Transport in Christchurch River Road, from Banks Avenue to Medway Street, is now closed due to flooding. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has declared a state of local emergency in Canterbury, extending emergency powers across the entire region, as heavy rain continues to cause flooding. If you need to be on the roads, please drive slowly, particularly through any surface flooding, so that you dont push water onto peoples properties. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. Those in low-lying areas are being told to leave immediately, and go to higher grounds. Slips and floodwaters around Canterbury are likely to disrupt travel, making some roads impassable and possibly isolating communities. Brown said if residents were feeling unsafe in their homes they should call 111 or leave if it's safe to do so. Discovery) - All Rights Reserved, By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Access and Privacy Policy, SH73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury. ^Ash. SEND US YOUR VIDEOS AND PICTURES - PLEASE EMAIL US, Weekend weather: Canterbury bracing for rain deluge, rare red warning issued - NZ Herald. . Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. Photo: Getty Images. "With a declaration in place we will be better placed to manage road closures which are expected across the district throughout today, especially if the state highway network is affected," Selwyn Civil Defence controller Douglas Marshall said. Cumnor Terrace, from Chapmans Road to Garlands Road. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. We expect to be able to start opening some of the closed roads in Christchurch later today. A map showing all the local road closures around Christchurch and Banks is available online. Enter keywords. On the Northern motorway all that is left of the car park by the Waimakariri bridge is a rush of dirty water flowing. Boundary Rd, between Isleworth and Lynnford Rd. Those people had stayed with friends of family, while others had hunkered down at Hakatere Marae. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The heavy rain has resulted in some wastewater overflows so people are advised to treat any flood waters or river water they come into contact with as potentially contaminated. While youre here would you like to sign up to any of our other email newsletters? Please note this does not affect the main Waimakariri Bridge on State Highway One. We are currently discharging floodwater from Curletts Basin. Stuff.co.nz - Stuff "I think it's pretty obvious if four people have . Reader donations are critical to what we do. High tide for this morning has passed and we expect to see the flooding situation ease. Timaru, Ashburton, and Selwyn have declared a state of emergency and have evacuated two communities. If you need to be on the roads, please drive slowly, particularly through any surface flooding, so that you dont push water onto peoples properties. The Waimakariri Gorge is a spectacular fishing venue that offers top class salmon and trout fishing with the best months being from late February to late April. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon told Morning Report the Ashley and Kairaki rivers were still causing concern and residents should remain on alert. Most of the flooding that weve had so far has been related to the king tides, says Christchurch City Council Acting Head of Three Waters and Waste Tim Drennan. A state of emergency had been also been declared in Timaru at 11.42am, said mayor Nigel Bowen. Rangiora looking East. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. Road Closed: Road Closure - 901 Pigeon Bay Road Updated 27 hours ago View traffic update details Caution: Scheduled Road Work - SH 74 Christchurch, at the Innes Updated 28 hours ago View traffic update details Vehicle Restrictions: Scheduled Road Work - Amberley footbridge Updated 29 hours ago View traffic update details The Hinds Township has been cut-off from flooding in the Hinds River. Flood Warning. All guests booked in for sessions at the hot pools will be contacted by staff at He Puna Taimoana and will receive a credit to use the pools at an alternative time that suits them. The Selwyn River/Waikirikiri has breached its banks at Glentunnel and is flowing across SH77 to the south. 11.00pm and 1.00am . Due to the State of Emergency and the king tides, He Puna Taimoana is closed today. SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo via Burkes Pass, closed due to flooding. DESIGNED AND POWERED BY PAGEMASTERS PUBLISH. Residents should try and keep their water use to a minimum. NZTA was monitoring roads and bridges, and a number of state highways in the South Island had been affected by floodwaters. Mayor Dalziel said that the group felt that it was important that they declare an emergency for the entire Canterbury region, which will give local authorities the ability to take any action required as the situation unfolds. FLOODING LATEST* Civil Defence orders residents of the low lying areas of The Pines Beach to evacuate* State of emergency declared for entire Canterbury region after heavy rain and flooding* The Eyre River has dropped overnight and 133 residents can return home. The Canterbury District Health Board has provided the following advice for those in flood-affected areas. Harbour Road, from Lower Styx Road to the end of the street. Southern fire communications shift manager Simon Lyford said they had helped police with "a couple" of water rescues overnight, as well as helping police and Civil Defence teams with precautionary evacuations. Water 1m deep over the road at this point and not dropping currently. Flooding is likely to ease over the coming hours as the tide recedes but the next high tide will bring fresh flooding in parts of Christchurch. Our Resource Recovery (Kerbside Collection) staff will organise for your bins to be collected when this happens. Follow latest updates here: Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox, Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism. Retreat Road, between Patten Street and Swanns Road. However, with the next high tide due at 8pm we expect to see flooding occurring again. For more information view River flow data or Rainfall data. Photo: Newsline. Holiday journeys. Timaru District Council has sent out an emergency alert to residents in the Coopers Creek catchment north of the Orari River, telling them to evacuate immediately due to flooding. The discharges from these basins will be timed to coincide with the outgoing tide in order to avoid putting any further pressure on the Heathcote. The flooding in Akaroa has greatly receded after our contractors unblocked the major stormwater pipe. Last sample (NZD std time) Stage m Flow m3/s Change mm/h 7 Day peak stage 7 Day peak flow 7 Day peak date Temp Celsius; 01-Mar 18:00: 1.475: 45.61-4: 1.84: 31 May - 4:07 pm Tonight's high tide High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:45 PM UPDATE A closure has been put in place on the Ohoka Rd off-ramp. During the contraflow, there will be a 60 km/h speed limit in place on the bridge. For a complete run-down of local road closures check out our online map. Updated March 1, 2023 at 12:41 am. Until the streams can be used again, residents are asked to use water sparingly. The bridge is on the register of Heritage New Zealand as a Category II structure. Okains Bay Road is down to one lane due to a slip. Traffic dashboards. Change out of any wet clothes and shoes and put them aside to be washed later. Hulverston Drive, from Avondale Road to Orrick Crescent. Otherwise call the Police Non-Emergency Line at (503) 325-4411. Please exercise caution and drive to the conditions. Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of. Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. Deep flooding at Selwyn River/Waikirikiri meant State Highway 1 at Dunsandel was unlikely to open today, she said. Newport Road from Emlyn Street to Wainoni Road. Blackford Rd and Double Hill Run Rd, from SH77. SH75 the Akaroa highway closed from Barrys Bay to Birdlings Flat. Mount Thomas Rd east of Kennedys Hill Rd (restricted access). There is also suface flooding on SH1 Ashburton. The closure is for workers to set barrier walls, paint lines and build crossovers in preparation for a massive overhaul of the 59 year-old bridge. Eastern Terrace, from Malcolm Street to Tennyson Avenue. Motorists in Canterbury are being urged to take care as heavy rain batters the region, causing widespread flooding. The Ashburton River is the one major concern, Brown said. The next high tide is due at 8pm tonight and is likely to bring some more flooding. "Please avoid travelling through south and mid-Canterbury and postpone your trips wherever possible on all these routes," says Tresca Forrester, journey manager for Waka Kotahi. Travel is likely to be disrupted for some time, and we do not want to see travellers becoming trapped.". "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," Brown said. Check our traffic and travel map and South Island Facebook page before you head out if you have to do so. Most of the roads that we have closed this morning due to flooding are likely to remain closed until the high tides have passed tomorrow so if you normally travel these routes to get to work or school, please start thinking about alternative ways of travel.. There have been no reports of any properties in Christchurch being flooded above floor level but there is widespread surface flooding in low-lying riverside areas, Mr Drennan says. The Southern Rugby Clubrooms is on standby for anyone who needs somewhere to go. He said people should remain calm and check the District Council's website or Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates. Again, locals were warned that such conditions could result in more roads being impassable and communities being isolated. The bridge over the Waimakariri River still carries the road, performing half of its original function as a road/rail bridge. Farming news ; Farming events; Plans, strategies and bylaws; Working with Ngi Tahu; Do it online. when was el parque del buen retiro built; sportswear shop near london; fern charlotte's web character analysis Residents on the higher sections of The Pines Beach could stay if they wish, but couldbe isolated for some time if Beach Road floods. Leader Rd Rockfall signed up and will be cleared first thing Monday. Motorists are warned to expect "significant delays" when crossing the Waimakariri Bridge. SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill - next update due by midday Thursday, 3 June, SH1 Ashburton near Saunders Rd - Flooding, SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo (Burkes Pass) - Flooding. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. Expect delays southbound. Roads in Christchurch that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am on Tuesday. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. If you come across a pothole, the best way to report it is through using our Snap Send Solve app. Residents are reminded by the council not to drive around to see the flooding as it will hamper crews working to fix any problems. River Road, from Banks Avenue to Medway Street. Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi addressed media in Ashburton on Sunday afternoon, saying heavy rain was expected to continue overnight and into Monday. This article first appeared on RNZ and is republished with permission. The Waimakariri river is still swollen and overflowing on Monday morning. And, despite parts of the region being already drenched by up to 300mm of rain, MetService warned that more bad weather was on the way and the situation could get worse before it got better. On Sunday evening, Waimakariri District Council ordered residents living near sections of the Eyre and Ashley rivers to leave their homes. Forecast restriction end: 1st of January 1970, 1:00am. Authorities are due to head out at first light to assess the damage. Earlier, the Waimakariri District Council warned stopbanks along the Eyre River, north of Rangiora, were expected to fail. If you lose power at any stage, avoid opening your fridge and freezers unnecessarily. Residents should stay home and "be cautious when out and about". Dartmouth Bound light volumes. The local river, the mighty . "Especially during the morning peak, Tram Road users should also expect delays at the Tram Road and Main North Road intersection as we will be using Stop/Go controls, he says. Forks Rd, between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Ashburton Staveley Rd. Ashley Bridge at Rangiora Re-Opened for Light Traffic 29 June 2013 The Ashley Bridge at Cones Road between Rangiora and Ashley has been reopened to traffic today. Meanwhile, Selwyn District Council advised residents of Sheffield, Waddington and Springfield to evacuate if they had concerns, as surface flooding affected significant areas of the township. Breadcrumbs Home / Flood Warning. If you require emergency care, do as you normally would the 111 service and ambulances are operating as normal, subject to changing road conditions. What is the offspring of a male lion and female tiger called? There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. 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