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Rain causes surface flooding on Taieri Plain
Rain causes surface flooding on Taieri Plain
Dunedin (Monday, 18 September 2017) – Steady rain has caused surface flooding on areas of the Taieri Plain.
There are no major issues at this stage, but Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council staff and contractors continue to monitor the situation and respond as required.
Otago Regional Council figures show that from 1am until 2pm today, 46mm of rain had fallen at Mosgiel, 76.5mm at Swampy Summit and 57mm at Sullivans Dam.
The MetService is forecasting another 15 to 20mm of rain until 8pm tonight, but conditions are expected to ease.
There has been localised flooding in some areas of Mosgiel and East Taieri and several roads have been closed. Motorists are asked to drive carefully.
Small waterways such as the Owhiro Stream and Quarry Creek have been high at times and East Taieri School closed today due to the risk of flooding. Water is also ponding on some farmland.
There have been reports of minor surface flooding on some city sportsfields and reserves.
DCC Chief Executive Officer Sue Bidrose says, “Both the DCC and the ORC have had staff in the field during the day to make sure issues are responded to as quickly as possible. Most of the issues relate to localised flooding.
“Key stormwater screens around Dunedin and Mosgiel are being proactively checked. Overall, infrastructure is coping well, apart from a small number of localised issues where capacity has been reached.”
Sandbags
For Mosgiel
residents wanting to divert running water, sandbags and sand
will be available from about 4pm from the Memorial Park car
park beside the stadium/Mosgiel Memorial Gymnasium.
Where possible, people should bring a shovel to fill the bags, although contractors are available on site to assist with filling and loading.
Dr Bidrose says staff will continue to monitor the situation and respond as necessary. To report issues with mud tanks or other DCC infrastructure, please call 03 477 4000.
Visit www.dunedin.govt.nz/road-conditions for current road closures.
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