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. Council contractors will monitor and respond to areas where grit may be required. State Highway 79 Fairlie to Geraldine is closed due to surface flooding. If anyone requires urgent assistance, they can call the Council Contact Centre on 941-8999. 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. Sandbagging was under way and the military had been brought in to assist should large scale evacuations be required. Flooding has forced the closure of the following roads: Due to the torrential rain and heavy flooding over the weekend there were streets that were in accessible due to road closure for kerbside collection on Monday and Tuesday. "That includes people with water coming into their homes and people needing to be rescued from floodwater, as well as things like power lines brought down by trees.". Hundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. Emergency services had been bracing for the extreme weather, with forecasters predicting "red alert" rain conditions since Friday. This gauge should be a maximum of 1.8m and DROPPING; Old Highway Bridge: This gauge is next to the State Highway 1 Bridge (near the coast) and gives the cumecs (m/s) reading in town and the progress of water down the river. READ MORE: * 'Major rainfall event': Canterbury wakes up to floods and power outages * Ashburton, Hinds rivers expected to breach banks in Canterbury * Canterbury weather: Civil Defence says 'worst is yet to come' amid red rain warning. Download The Halifax Harbour Bridges App to receive real time bridge closure updates. Richardson Terrace, from Opawa Road to Mackenzie Avenue. It is possible the water maybe contaminated. The worst of the flooding is around the recreation ground. This article first appeared on RNZ and is republished with permission. He said if residents were feeling unsafe they should call 111 or leave if it was safe to do so. If you can help us, please click the button to ensure we can continue to provide quality independent journalism you can trust. Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon told Morning Report the Ashley and Kairaki rivers were still causing concern and residents should remain on alert. Below is the road closure schedule: Wednesday, July 7 . Check they have supplies, including their medications, and share with them the advice on water and food safety. This particular one was close to a stopbank and we just need people to be really sensible in their decision making today.". After these floods, we're going to be focused on returning the favour,'' says SVA founder and chief executive Sam Johnson. Next update midday Monday. Anyone along the river from Wolffs Rd and north of the river to North Eyre Rd must evacuate immediately. Winslow Rd, between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd. NZTA warned people to . 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. The Waimakariri Gorge is located on the Waimakariri River in inland Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. There is also suface flooding on SH1 Ashburton. Thompsons Track, From Ashburton Staveley Rd to Mayfield Valetta Rd. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism, The flooded Greendale Golf Club in Greendale. We will return to collect the bins tomorrow, Wednesday 2 June, for those properties on the following streets that did not have their bins emptied: unter Tce, Riverlaw Terrace, and Eastern Terrace. 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 they're feeling unsafe they should call someone, get some advice or leave. Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori m te Manapori (C4LD) chairs Manawatu Mayor Helen Worboys and Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon have welcomed today's announcement of the National Party's policy for water reform by Leader of the Opposition, Christopher Luxon. Halifax Bound light volumes. Forrester said the changing situation meant it was best to avoid travel in Canterbury on Monday. Officials have been meeting this morning in response to the flooding disaster that has hit Canterbury since the weekend due to heavy rainfall. This is on SH72, leading to Geraldine. Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says while authorities were keeping an eye on multiple rivers in the area, the Ashburton River is the main concern and 3000 homes are at risk. A notice given to residents said the road would be closed after the evacuation order, and manned until it was safe for residents to return. Download the app today for real-time traffic and closure information. In the high tide and low tide chart , we can see that the first high tide was at 12:53 am and the next high tide will be at 1:17 pm . SH1 Temuka between Arowhenua Rd and Huirapa St. SH1 Hinds River Bridge between Delamaine St and Lynnford Rd. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. 3) NANAKULI . Dont walk or bike through floodwaters as they could be contaminated with wastewater. Here's what we know so far about road closures. Timaru, Ashburton, and Selwyn have declared a . Photo: Getty Images. Boundary Rd, between Isleworth and Lynnford Rd. About 60 people had self-evacuated overnight, he told Newstalk ZB's Kate Hawkesby just before 6am today. 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 Plan your trip with travel time information, traffic cameras, and updates on delays, roadworks and road closures. The overpass is located at I-25 and County Line Road. Resident Robby Hyde, who lives in the Upper Huts, said the river was expected to rise up the huts yesterday afternoon. There are $6,000 worth of prizes to be won. Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital, ambulances and Urgent Care Clinics (24hr Surgery,Moorhouse Medical CentreandRiccarton Clinic ) are all open. NZTA portfolio delivery manager Colin MacKay said the Tram Rd on-ramp will be closed between 5.30am and 9.30am on weekdays from Monday. All regions. Those needing help or support should let the SVA know; either by calling 0800 005 902 or emailing hello@sva.org.nz. Due to the torrential rain and heavy flooding over the weekend there were streets that were in accessible due to road closure for kerbside collection on Monday and Tuesday.We will return to collect the bins tomorrow, Wednesday 2 June, for those properties on the following streets that did not have their bins emptied:Clarendon Tce,Sheldon St,Richardson Tce, Tavender St, Hunter Tce, Riverlaw Terrace, and Eastern Terrace. Photo: 2021 Getty Images Lewis Pass via Waipara, State Highway 7, remained open, linking Canterbury and the West Coast. Stormwater basins are being managed in the Upper Heathcote area. Residents should try and keep their water use to a minimum. You can still turn west towards Halswell. Auckland. SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill next update due by midday. Owles Terrace, from Hardy Street to Collingwood Road. If you have to drive through flood waters, drive slowly to avoid pushing water onto nearby properties. "We would advise people to travel outside peak hours in September if they are able to do so or leave earlier than they normally would," MacKay says. The local river, the mighty . Forecast restriction end: 1st of January 1970, 1:00am. 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. 7:03 a.m., 11/10/22 Jacksonville bridges remain open and are not expected to close until sustained winds reach over . Thank you to the community members who have been in touch regarding the pumps stopping and starting. Try to keep an idea of where everyone is on your property and have a conversation now about which route youll take to get out to safety. Fitzgerald Avenue, between Tuam and Lichfield Streets, has been reduced to one lane because of a sinkhole. Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. Avonside Drive, between Linwood Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue. 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The Ashley River bridge on SH1 is also open, however there are temporary traffic lights in place to manage the traffic flow. Environment Canterbury is monitoring rainfall and river flows across the region, with details available on its, Invoices being sent to Christchurch's highest water users, Consultation on Christchurch's new planning rules to be decided, Christchurch braced for wet weather and king tides, SH1 Ashburton, The Ashburton (Hakatere) River Bridge. The flooding appears to be caused by blocked pipes. Ford Road, from Opawa Road to Newbery Road. "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. 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. The second Waimakariri Salmon Fishing Competition is run by the New Zealand Salmon Anglers Association Incorporated. 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. Rollesby Valley Road C49 ford is deep, caution required. Faafoi added that the next 24 hours would be critical. SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo via Burkes Pass, closed due to flooding. Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of failing or expected to give way. There will be another high tide again at 8.30am tomorrow. NZTA was monitoring roads and bridges, and a number of state highways in the South Island had been affected by floodwaters. Reader donations are critical to what we do. Persistent, hard rainfall over Canterbury has closed a number of state highways today. If you have to be on the roads today, please heed the road closure signs. Those pushing that view need their heads read, argues Cindy Baxter. If people have vehicles parked in areas affected by flooding this morning, we advise they move them this afternoon before the next high tide, Mr Drennan says. See how the rain has built up in Canterbury since Saturday. Christchurch. The road will be closed after the evacuation until flooding subsides, and its safe to reopen it. "We want to give police the powers to force evacuation because we have some people not wanting to move on from specific areas. RM WAR4GH - Die 9. Environment Canterbury is monitoring rainfall and river flows across the region, with details available on its website. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. 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River Road, from Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd. A map of the affected area. Please note this does not affect the main Waimakariri Bridge on State Highway One. Another 100 people living near the Ashley River, near another risky stopbank, have also left their homes. Marine Parade, between Fleming Street and Leaver Terrace, is closed due to flooding. The flooding in Akaroa has greatly receded after our contractors unblocked the major stormwater pipe. 'It could get worse': State of local emergency declared in Canterbury, dozens of school closures announced, In pictures and video: Red-alert level deluge swamps Canterbury, Copyright 2022 Discovery NZ Limited (Warner Bros. The warning - which affects Canterbury south of Amberley - was initially due to lift at 11am today. According to CDOT, this is one of the last major phases of the I-25 Gap Project. A retirement village in Geraldine had to be evacuated due to flood waters, with a spokesperson confirming eight residents had been evacuated. High tide for this morning has passed and we expect to see the flooding situation ease. 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. Mt Hutt Station Rd, between SH77 and SH77. was pulled from the river, near the old Waimakariri bridge, by a police dive team at 12. The inland route Darfield to Methven and Ashburton: Flooding near the Hawkins Bridge. The state of emergency for the Ashburton District has been declared for seven days. Temuka River flooding levels near the Manse Bridge in South Canterbury. However, there is still flooding and slips in other parts of Banks Peninsula so anyone travelling in that area should exercise extreme care. Christchurch City Council road maintenance contractors will be at the site from Thursday now that the specialised hardwood timber needed to meet safety standards has arrived. As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief. A local state of emergency remains in place across Canterbury but conditions are starting to improve in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. . All rights reserved. Hackthorne Rd, between Barford Rd and Lismore Mayfield Rd. Fire and Emergency personnel were assisting with the evacuations. All events end in Kaiapoi. The Council has a number of policies relating to roads, streets and footpaths. "We encourage anyone who has the time and capacity to support the clean up efforts to join us - everyone is welcome to lend a helping hand.. He said people should remain calm and check the District Council's website or Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates. Emergency services were prepared for the bad weather due to forecasting since Friday. Red Warning runs to 3pm today, the end is in sight! 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. High tide in Sumner is predicted to be 10.57 mRL this morning. Southbound traffic will be diverted via the old Main North Road Bridge over the Waimakariri River," says Mr MacKay. The water supply in the area relies heavily on the surrounding streams, which are being affected by the heavy rains. Due to the State of Emergency and the king tides, He Puna Taimoana is closed today. Other parts of the city can expect 25 to 40mm of rain. The opening of the lake will not result in an immediate reduction in flood levels in Little River but it will ensure the situation does not get any worse. Skip to content. Retreat Road, between Patten Street and Swanns Road. 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. Photo: 2021 Getty Images. Water 1m deep over the road at this point and not dropping currently. Ashburton Staveley Rd, Between SH77 and Forks Rd. Hall Stream (Nixons Road restricted to one lane) work ongoing to contain/divert flows. 11.00pm and 1.00am . More details. 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. This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. SH79 between Inman Bridge and Skipton Bridge. All rights reserved. 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. Eight households near Kairaki Beach are also being evacuated. This is causing traffic to back up to Lineside Rd on SH 1. Christchurch City Council road maintenance contractors will be at the site from Thursday now that the specialised hardwood timber needed to meet safety standards has arrived. The work should take about a week to complete but will mostly take place near the riverbed, meaning it will be dependent on weather and river conditions. The heavy rain has affected the streams that we rely on for the water supply in Duvauchelle. Inland Scenic Route 72 - Geraldine to Arundel, Winchester Hanging Rock Rd (Brenton to Rapawai), Thompsons Track - from Ashburton Staveley Rd to Mayfield Valetta Rd, Thompsons Track - from Jamiesons Rd to Winchmore Lauriston Rd, Tramway Rd - from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd, Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd - from Intersection of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Rd to Pudding Hill Rd, Ashburton Staveley Rd - between SH77 and Thompsons Track, Blackford Rd & Double Hill Run Rd - from SH77, Ashburton Gorge Rd - from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd, Barkers Rd - between Holmes and Back Track Rd, Lyndhurst Rd - between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd, Methven Chertsey Rd - between Lyndhurst Rd and Highbank Cairnbrae Rd, Forks Rd - between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Thompsons Track, Mt Hutt Station Rd - between SH77 and SH77, Lowerdowns Rd - between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, Anama Settlement Rd - Between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, River Rd - From Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd, Hackthorne Rd - between Barford Rd and Lismore Mayfield Rd, Winslow Rd - between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd, Boundary Rd - between Isleworth and Lynnford Rd, Avonside Rd - from Retreat Rd to Woodham Rd, One lane on Fitzgerald Ave - between Kilmore St and Cambridge Terrace, Aynsley Terrace - from Centaurus Rd to Opawa Rd, Clarendon Terrace - from Sheldon St to Opawa Rd, Richardson Terrace - from Opawa Rd to Mackenzie Ave, Cumnor Terrace - from Chapmans Road to Garlands Rd, Eastern Terrace - from Malcolm St to Tennyson Ave, Eglington St - from Breezes Rd to Woolley St, Woolley St - from Avondale Rd to Waratah St, Avondale Rd - from New Brighton Rd/Bassett St to Breezes Rd, Owles Terrace - from Hardy St to Collingwood Rd. 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Bealey Bridge, Upper Waimakariri, repairs start mid-April, overnight closure 16 April, a Saturday night One of the longest single lane bridges on the West Coast to Canterbury highway (State. There are currently ten state highway closures in place throughout Canterbury, Waka Kotahi said. Bridge closed. Rue Lavaud, the road into Akaroa township, is currently open but access is limited due to severe flooding. Washdyke Flat Rd is flooded but open, drive with caution. "Resurfacing work will start on the existing southbound lanes, affecting the morning flows, followed by the northbound lanes," MacKay said. High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. 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. 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. Today Wednesday, 1 st of March of 2023, the sun rose in Waimakariri River at 7:05:55 am and sunset will be at 8:15:58 pm. Police warned rubberneckers venturing out yesterday to see the flooding to stay home for their own safety and that of emergency workers. Lyndhurst Rd, Between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd. Video. Avonside Road, from Retreat Road to Woodham Road, has been closed due to severe flooding. He said the current detour will remain while the bridge is being repaired. Roads in Christchurch City that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am tomorrow morning. Generally, south of Timaru there were fewer issues. 4y Author Transport for Christchurch SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:50 PM UPDATE Need help? Description: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. 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. Stuff.co.nz - Stuff "I think it's pretty obvious if four people have . If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, they should self-evacuate. Step Two Parts of Banks Peninsula have received close to 100mm. If you come into contact with any floodwater, you should treat it as potentially contaminated. Rue Brittan is closed on Brittan Terrace. Vehicles. 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. The stormwater storage basins in the Upper Heathcote catchment worked as intended over the past couple of days. Traffic info. Weather conditions are starting to improve, with the rain easing. We are aware there are some wastewater overflows. Heavy rain is set to continue overnight and into Monday, so water levels are likely to rise, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi said. People are advised to check this traffic map for changes later this afternoon and overnight. The Department of Public Works announced today that the Roberto Clemente (Sixth Street) Bridge in the City of Pittsburgh will close to vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022. SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:45 PM UPDATE A closure has been put in place on the Ohoka Rd off-ramp. The return of the late, great Robin Morrison. Latest News and Media Releases show sub menu. Of the 70 permanent residents he suspected some would choose to stay behind in spite of the evacuation notice. If you lose power at any stage, avoid opening your fridge and freezers unnecessarily. Every morning, get a snapshot of Newsrooms top 10 stories delivered to your inbox. Fifty-two schools and kura and 24 early learning services in Canterbury have confirmed to the Ministry of Education that they will be closed today. Deep flooding at Selwyn River/Waikirikiri meant State Highway 1 at Dunsandel was unlikely to open today, she said. Many factors will affect the tide tables at Waimakariri including local winds and pressure systems. Tidal port for Waimakariri is Lyttelton, New Zealand - 14.54km away. Visit our offices. Ashburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the Ashburton River rises and heavy rain continues to fall. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. Of the households already evacuated, 243 are in Waimakariri. It gets under way on Saturday, and will cause the closure of the Tram Rd on-ramp during morning peak hours. Traffic dashboards. State Highway 73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury between Springfield/Porter's Pass and Castle Hill is closed due to slips and surface flooding. Others would decide this morning. Slips and floodwaters around Canterbury are likely to disrupt travel, making some roads impassable and possibly isolating communities. Forks Rd, between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Ashburton Staveley Rd. Roger Harper captured this photo showing the damage to a bridge over the Waihi River at Winchester. Award-winning author and writer Steve Braunias brings you the best literary coverage in NZ with reviews, essays, and yarns to entertain and inform you every Saturday. Until the streams can be used again, residents are asked to use water sparingly. Affected residents have been told stay away from the rivers and surrounding areas until further notice. SH73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury between Springfield/ Porters Pass and Castle Hill is closed due to a bridge approach washout and surface flooding. While Waka Kotahi carried information on state highways and their bridges, local councils would have information on the state of smaller routes. Blogger News Network. Live Canterbury flooding updates: Some residents told to evacuate in Waimakariri District 12:02 am on 31 May 2021 There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. They are: New forecasts suggests the rain band over the Canterbury region is likely to continue to bring steady rain until about 7pm tonight, with showers then likely overnight. 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Travel is likely to be disrupted for some time, and we do not want to see travellers becoming trapped.". Check the latest radar imagery on https://t.co/1rQfBmVPzQ ^TA pic.twitter.com/WGfRSjWrch. * MetService says more bad weather forecast to hit the already drenched Canterbury region - next 24 hours critical. Army personnel from Burnham Camp have been deployed to Ashburton to assist with potential evacuations caused by the flooding in the region. Tramway Rd, from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd. 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. Today. Do not refreeze high risk items such as meat, fish and poultry. If you have to drive through flood waters, drive slowly to avoid pushing water onto nearby properties. Please, if you are travelling today, take extreme care on the roads. For volunteers wanting to assist, the best place to receive updates is via the SVA App, which is downloadable via all of the usual channels (register your ability to assist by joining the Flooding Support Activity). Video published May 31, 2021. If you do come into contact with flood waters, change out of any wet clothes and shoes and put them aside to be washed later. Ashburton, Selwyn and Timaru all declared states of emergency yesterday before a region-wide state of emergency was declared by Canterbury Civil Defence just before 5pm. Gordon said anyone who did not have to go out should not. If you think these high risk items may have been at room temperature for two or more hours, do not eat them . "I think a lot of people will go, and a lot will stay, because it's their home," he said. 79 Fairlie to Tekapo via Burkes Pass, closed due to severe flooding by a dive. Smaller routes not dropping currently Ministry of Education that they will be closed after the evacuation.! 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