Motorists and pedestrians are urged to take special care
this morning due to the likelihood that more slips and trees
may have come down around the city during the
night.
Update
on the major slip on The Terrace:
The
Terrace between Ghuznee Street and Buller Street will remain
closed until further notice.
Contractors have capped
the gas main at either side of the slip as the ruptured gas
lateral is buried below the slip material. Approximately 10
properties do not have gas supply as a result.
The
slip has affected the stability of a house and a large
tree.
About 12 households have been evacuated as
they are in danger from either the slip or the tree if it
falls.
Welfare Services have arranged emergency
accommodation for some of the people affected.
A
geotech engineer will assess the stability of the slip face
and bank tomorrow.
Te Aro School will remain open
and can be accessed from The Terrace via Buller Street or
Abel Smith Street.
Contractors will be onsite 24/7
monitoring the closure until further
notice.
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