Christchurch Earthquake - General Update

11 am Friday 10 September, 2010

CBD Cordon The CBD cordon remains in place this morning. Police, engineers and Civil Defence staff are assessing the area. The Cordon will be lifted progressively and updates will be available during the day.

Libraries and Recreation Centres The Central City and Akaroa libraries have opened today, with normal hours today and over the weekend. All other libraries are closed until further assessments have been completed

All Council recreation and sport centres and swimming pools remain closed until further notice.

Public transport The Bus Exchange is not operating today, but buses are running. Visit www.metroinfo.co.nz for more information and times.

The tram is fully operational.

Water and waste It is still expected that city water supply will be completely restored by the end the weekend. An impressive 280 pipes have been fixed in less than six days - the equivalent of a year's worth of repairs.

Mayor Bob Parker says "it is an extraordinary response to be able to achieve this in such a short time, and it is a credit to our people."

Roads For updated information on road closures visit http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/2010090890.aspx

Cemeteries All Banks Peninsula cemeteries are closed, as are the Bromley and Linwood cemeteries, as headstones and monuments are being assessed for safety. Some burials are continuing, but people are advised to check with their funeral directors.

Health It is now safe to drink tap water in Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula and the boil-water notice has been lifted.

For further information, please refer to the Christchurch City Council website www.ccc.govt.nz, email info@ccc.govt.nz or contact the Christchurch City Council call centre on Ph 941 8999.

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