Weather update #3

Mosgiel residents are being asked not to shower or flush their toilets for the next few hours while a malfunctioning valve at the wastewater pumping system is repaired.

The issue was reported to the Dunedin City Council Emergency Operations Centre just after 7pm and staff were on site quickly.

DCC Controller Sandy Graham says the teams will work as quickly as possible to resolve the issue. Mosgiel residents are asked to monitor news and social media sites for updates.

Mayor Sophie says “This is a significant weather event across our city and we’re now seeing localised incidents of surface flooding and minor land instability.

“As a result, we’re asking people to stay home if possible, avoid any unnecessary travel and keep up to date with all the latest information.

“Our roading and pipe networks are coping well so far, but there’s more rain to come tonight. If anyone feels unsafe, they should self-evacuate to friends or family if possible in the first instance.

“Anyone in danger should call 111 and seek help from emergency services, and anyone with nowhere else to go can contact the DCC for support on 03 477 4000.”

Civil Defence Controller Sandy Graham says the heavy rainfall forecast for this evening arrived earlier than expected but is forecast to continue overnight.

“We also know the situation can change quickly, so the Civil Defence bunker will continue to operate overnight and we’ll have a team of staff and contractors responding to issues as they emerge.”

“We’re actively monitoring inland areas and rivers too – alongside our colleagues at the Otago Regional Council and Metservice – and we’ll continue to work closely and collaboratively.”

Flood protection barriers are in place in Surrey Street, and sandbag stations in South Dunedin and Mosgiel will also remain open overnight and sand is being replenished as needed.

The sandbag stations are at:

• Dunedin Ice Stadium carpark, 101 Victoria Road, Saint Kilda

• Mosgiel Memorial Park gym carpark, 187D Gordon Road, Mosgiel

There are currently two road closures affecting Dunedin, on SH88 between Station Rd and Borlases Rd, due to flooding, and SH87 Kyeburn via Middlemarch to Outram.

The latest details on road closures are available via the following sites:

• Dunedin City Council road closures
• NZTA road closures

We will provide further updates as needed this evening and tomorrow. Please also continue to monitor the DCC website and DCC social media channels for updates.

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