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Ongoing Caution Urged in Flooded Areas

Ongoing Caution Urged in Flooded Areas

Dunedin (Wednesday, 3 June 2015) – Even if the rain has eased tomorrow, people need to be careful travelling around the city.

Dunedin City Council Roading Maintenance Engineer Peter Standring says severe flooding like this will take time to recede and when it does, damage to roads and other property is likely.

“There could be mud tanks with covers gone or lying on the road and scouring and rocks could also pose a hazard until our contractors can clean things up.

“Motorists need to drive carefully and should expect delays getting to school and work.”

Key messages for the public are:
• Where possible, avoid driving or walking through flooded areas
• If you do have to drive, please drive carefully and be prepared for damaged roads
• There have been some sewage overflows. To keep safe please avoid coming into contact with surface water as it may be contaminated with sewage. If you do come into contact with floodwaters, make sure you wash and dry your hands thoroughly
• All DCC water supplies are safe to drink. However, users of privately owned water bores should check their security for surface water intrusion and if concerned shut down the bore head and use stored water
• Always treat all electricity lines and equipment as live at all times and keep well clear.

DCC staff and contractors, and emergency services have been working hard to deal with a wide variety of issues around the wider Dunedin area.

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For the most up-to-date road conditions visit www.dunedin.govt.nz/road-conditions. This includes any state highway closures that affect traffic around the wider DCC area.

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MetService for Dunedin
NZ Get Thru

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