Today Wednesday, 1 st of March of 2023, the sun rose in Waimakariri River at 7:05:55 am and sunset will be at 8:15:58 pm. There are no contamination issues with the drinking water and boiling is not currently required. He said if residents were feeling unsafe they should call 111 or leave if it was safe to do so. Check our traffic and travel map and South Island Facebook page before you head out if you have to do so. SH8 Fairlie to Tekapo via Burkes Pass, closed due to flooding. Avondale Road, from New Brighton Rd/Bassett Street to Breezes Road. If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know as soon as you can by calling the number on your appointment letter. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. READ MORE: * Canterbury floods: What you need to know about road closures * Canterbury floods: State of emergency in Ashburton and Timaru, thousands of homes at risk. Halifax Bound light volumes. "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," Brown said. Main details Thu 1 Dec 2022 1:44 PM Location Waimakariri River @ Bealey Bridge lookout View with Google Maps Region Selwyn District County Canterbury New Zealand Additional details People Owner Becky Turley Other participating eBirders Jane Stavert Checklist version by Jane Stavert Merryl Edelstein Checklist version by Merryl Edelstein Contacts Residents living in the following streets are affected: When these roads reopen, please put your bins out again and our contractor will return to empty them. If you have to drive through flood waters, drive slowly to avoid pushing water onto nearby properties. Waimakariri District, Selwyn District Region Canterbury Region Legal description Legal Road and Crown Land (under action), Canterbury Land District Links open/close Former use Transport - Bridge/ Viaduct Additional information open/close Construction Dates Original Construction 1877 - Other Information Waimakariri Civil Defence is urging residents to take extreme care on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning. Several roads and state highways across Canterbury are closed as widespread flooding and wild weather lash the region. "If you're being asked to move, please do so. Those in low-lying areas are being told to leave immediately, and go to higher grounds. Closure points are at Claytons Road (Fairlie end) and Earl Road (Geraldine end). The damaged Old Waimakariri Bridge will remain closed to southbound traffic as repairs get started this week. The New Zealand Transport Agency, Christchurch City Council, Fulton Hogan, Jacobs and Aurecon form the alliance which hopes to have the 16-months Waimakariri Bridges widening job completed by the end of this year. Woolley Street, from Avondale Road to Waratah Street. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. It also means all of the regions resources are available, and we dont have to worry about territorial boundaries, she said. Resident Robby Hyde, who lives in the Upper Huts, said the river was expected to rise up the huts yesterday afternoon. High tide on Monday morning is due at 8.30am. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. Kellands Hill Rd from Pages Rd to Washdyke Flat Rd due to flooding and a vehicle crash. Award-winning author and writer Steve Braunias brings you the best literary coverage in NZ with reviews, essays, and yarns to entertain and inform you every Saturday. Lowerdowns Rd, between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs roads. SH1 Dunsandel: Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring the Selwyn River/ Waikirikiri where it crosses SH1 at Dunsandel so please keep an eye on the highways page for changes. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. The roads, footpaths, bus shelters and seats, street lighting, cycleways, signage and bridges are all key components of the road and transport system. Photo: Waimakariri District Council. "The new timber is currently being cut to . Other parts of the city can expect 25 to 40mm of rain. Rollesby Valley Road C49 ford is deep, caution required. Mayor Dalziel said that the group felt that it was important that they declare an emergency for the entire Canterbury region, which will give local authorities the ability to take any action required as the situation unfolds. The Harewood Rd Bridge where it crosses the Eyre River. Anyone along the river from Wolffs Rd and north of the river to North Eyre Rd must evacuate immediately. This route will stay closed overnight and Monday morning at least. Please exercise caution and drive to the conditions. The worst of the flooding is around the recreation ground. A man was charged with murder and a woman with manslaughter after Arapera Fia died. There may be some . Aynsley Terrace, from Centaurus Road to Opawa Road. Canterbury floods: What you need to know about road closures, Canterbury floods: State of emergency in Ashburton and Timaru, thousands of homes at risk. Schools would also remain closed until further notice. But, if you are in position to clear any blockages near your property, we would really appreciate your assistance because we wont be able to get everywhere.. The Selwyn River/Waikirikiri has breached its banks at Glentunnel and is flowing across SH77 to the south. All other bridges across the district will be inspected for potential damage. Try to keep an idea of where everyone is on your property and have a conversation now about which route youll take to get out to safety. Most of the flooding that weve had so far has been related to the king tides, says Christchurch City Council Acting Head of Three Waters and Waste Tim Drennan. At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Brown said up to 4000 residents will need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks break. Faafoi added that the next 24 hours would be critical. If you have an appointment either today or tomorrow (or while the weather disruption lasts), please assume it will go ahead unless you are contacted individually to say otherwise. There is also a danger of injury from floating objects and hazards hidden below the surface. Fifty-two schools and kura and 24 early learning services in Canterbury have confirmed to the Ministry of Education that they will be closed today. On the Northern motorway all that is left of the car park by the Waimakariri bridge is a rush of dirty water flowing with debris. State Highway 79 Fairlie to Geraldine is closed due to surface flooding. * MetService says more bad weather forecast to hit the already drenched Canterbury region - next 24 hours critical. All events end in Kaiapoi. . State Highway 1 at Dunsandel between Christchurch and Ashburton, the road to Akaroa (State Highway 75), and Porters Pass (State Highway 73) were among those still closed. The Mid Canterbury 4x4 park south of the forest will be closed to the public for a short period during the harvest. "Please avoid travelling through south and mid-Canterbury and postpone your trips wherever possible on all these routes," says Tresca Forrester, journey manager for Waka Kotahi. Follow latest updates here: Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox, Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism. was pulled from the river, near the old Waimakariri bridge, by a police dive team at 12. Those in the low lying areas of Pines Beach, particularly around Dunns Ave were told toleave their homes now. Engineers are assessing the two Kowai River bridges and Porter River bridge approaches on SH73 today, and there is a lot of river shingle covering this highway which needs to be shifted before it can reopen, Forrester said. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism, The flooded Greendale Golf Club in Greendale. Here's what we know so far about road closures. Hulverston Drive, from Avondale Road to Orrick Crescent. The Council has a number of policies relating to roads, streets and footpaths. Timaru, Ashburton, and Selwyn have declared a state of emergency and have evacuated two communities. Sparks Road is now one way at its intersection with Henderson Road. He said the current detour will remain while the bridge is being repaired. Police warned rubberneckers venturing out yesterday to see the flooding to stay home for their own safety and that of emergency workers. 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Find travel times, incident and roadworks information, and regional traffic updates on the Journey Planner. A local Civil Defence emergency was also declared by Selwyn District Council at 2pm. The Ashley River bridge on SH1 is also open, however there are temporary traffic lights in place to manage the traffic flow. Evacuating residents were asked to secure their homes, turn off power, water and gas, and take enough medicines and personal items for two to three nights. The Plan promotes the sustainable and integrated management of the Waimakariri catchment's rivers, lakes, hydraulically-connected groundwater and river and lake beds. All regions. While Waka Kotahi carried information on state highways and their bridges, local councils would have information on the state of smaller routes. Those incidents included reports of water leaking through house roofs and water entering properties. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. Exercise caution when travelling through flood water on roads this may be deeper and faster flowing than it looks and the terrain may have changed underwater. The Waimakariri Gorge Bridge is, as the crow flies, located 46 kilometres (29 mi) downstream from the Mount White bridge. SH79 Fairlie to Geraldine, and back to Rangitata, is closed due to flooding across the highway and at key culverts/bridges. Heavy rain flooded the region yesterday, closing roads, sparking dramatic helicopter rescues and sending Civil Defence scrambling to set up emergency welfare shelters. Check they have supplies, including their medications, and share with them the advice on water and food safety. All rights reserved. Video published May 31, 2021. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The inland route Darfield to Methven and Ashburton: Flooding near the Hawkins Bridge. It is required to give at least an hour's notice prior to the requested opening time. More details. We are currently having some issues with the waste water system in St Heliers Crescent in Aranui, and on the following streets in Shirley: The Council currently has sucker trucks out in Shirley to help with the situation, but for the next 24 hours residents in the area are asked to avoid doing washing, and to flush toilets only when absolutely necessary. SEND US YOUR VIDEOS AND PICTURES - PLEASE EMAIL US, Weekend weather: Canterbury bracing for rain deluge, rare red warning issued - NZ Herald. The Little River Service Hub and Library will open as normal today. Also, try to avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) preparing to step in to help with the inevitable clean-up that will be required after the flooding in Canterbury. The warning - which affects Canterbury south of Amberley - was initially due to lift at 11am today. To recap, the following the roads are closed due to flooding and are likely to remain closed overnight. As of Sunday afternoon, the Ashburton River remained a major concern, and Faafoi said the next 24 hours would be critical. Due to surface flooding, only emergency travel should be undertaken. Eight households near Kairaki Beach are also being evacuated. Rainfall rates are currently 6 to 10mm/hour over much of Banks Peninsula and western parts of the Port Hills (including the Heathcote River catchment), and 3 to 6mm/hour in other areas. Footer. Environment Canterbury recommends all residents to: To be updated as more information comes to hand. Raincliff Road is closed due to a fallen tree. High tide is due to 8.30am this morning, slightly later for some parts of the Heathcote River. Heavy rain is set to continue overnight and into Monday, so water levels are likely to rise, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi said. SH8 at Cricklewood Stream has one lane flooded, caution required. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said last night their southern communication centre had dealt with around 100 flood-related callouts in the past 12 hours. But they should stay home if possible and "be cautious when out and about". NZTA was monitoring roads and bridges, and a number of state highways in the South Island had been affected by floodwaters. "We want to give police the powers to force evacuation because we have some people not wanting to move on from specific areas. DESIGNED AND POWERED BY PAGEMASTERS PUBLISH. Other cameras Rangiora looking North and Rangiora looking South. Ashburton Gorge Rd, from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd. The Waimakariri Gorge is a spectacular fishing venue that offers top class salmon and trout fishing with the best months being from late February to late April. Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. "With a declaration in place we will be better placed to manage road closures which are expected across the district throughout today, especially if the state highway network is affected," Selwyn Civil Defence controller Douglas Marshall said. NZTA Journey Planner. Bridge closed. If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, please self-evacuate. The discharges from these basins will be timed to coincide with the outgoing tide in order to avoid putting any further pressure on the Heathcote. SH1 closed several places through mid to south Canterbury Hinds to Temuka, water 600mm deep north of the Hinds River bridge. Step Two You can still turn west towards Halswell. Water 1m deep over the road at this point and not dropping currently. SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:45 PM UPDATE A closure has been put in place on the Ohoka Rd off-ramp. "Especially during the morning peak, Tram Road users should also expect delays at the Tram Road and Main North Road intersection as we will be using Stop/Go controls, he says. The council has also published a live version of these maps with street names included. After these floods, we're going to be focused on returning the favour,'' says SVA founder and chief executive Sam Johnson. Eglington Street, from Breezes Road to Woolley Street. What follows is a list of projects taking place that will require full or lane closures for the summer and fall 2021. Emergency services were prepared for the bad weather due to forecasting since Friday. If your street is closed due to flooding and you have a kerbside collection scheduled for Monday, please do not put your bins out until your street has re-opened. These policies can be viewed in our Policy Manual. Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. New Brighton Road, from Bower Avenue to Hawke Street. The bridge over the Waimakariri River still carries the road, performing half of its original function as a road/rail bridge. See the latest updates from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. A weekly digest of the latest news and insights on climate change and sustainability. The flooding we have seen in other areas of the city has been caused by leaves blocking grates. Evacuees can go to friends or family or to the Temuka Civil Defence Centre - Alpine Energy Stadium situated in the Temuka Domain or the Geraldine Civil Defence Centre situated at Geraldine High School. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is lifting the state of emergency for the region except for the Ashburton, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts, where it will be extended for seven days. Owles Terrace, from Hardy Street to Collingwood Road. Published on 15 Feb 2023 Avonside Road, from Retreat Road to Woodham Road. Tolls, roads and rail. This is to reduce the traffic flow on SH1 southbound before the bridge. Remember, always call l 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. A notice will be issued when it is reopened. "The new timber is currently being cut to size to match the existing posts and replace the damaged railing on the bridge," said council's city streets maintenance manager Steve Guy. High tide in Sumner is predicted to be 10.57 mRL this morning. If the signal is on the state highway, you can call ODOT at1 (888) 275-6368. This is our last update for today, Monday 31 May, unless the situation changes significantly overnight. SH77 Methven to Windwhistle and Darfield - the inland scenic route closed due to flooding several places. Affected residents have been told stay away from the rivers and surrounding areas until further notice. Cashmere Valley and Curletts Basins still have significant storage volume available. State Highway 73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury between Springfield/Porter's Pass and Castle Hill is closed due to slips and surface flooding. Powers Rd Closed closed by Waitohi Peaks Rd. St John Canterbury district operations manager Curt Ward said staff had established an emergency operations centre in Christchurch and sent additional resources and specialist team members to the area to assist. For a complete run-down of local road closures check out our online map. There is major surface flooding around Thompson's Track in Ashburton, where a farmer had to be rescued. There have been no reports of any properties in Christchurch being flooded above floor level but there is widespread surface flooding in low-lying riverside areas, Mr Drennan says. Last sample (NZD std time) Stage m Flow m3/s Change mm/h 7 Day peak stage 7 Day peak flow 7 Day peak date Temp Celsius; 01-Mar 18:00: 1.475: 45.61-4: 1.84: We are still having some issues with the wastewater system in St Heliers Crescent in Aranui and in Warden Street, Cargill Place, North Parade, Hope Street and Hercules Street in Shirley. Cumnor Terrace, from Chapmans Road to Garlands Road. This is due to weather conditions and to avoid bins blowing over with potential high winds overnight. Motorists are warned to expect "significant delays" when crossing the Waimakariri Bridge. RM WAR4GH - Die 9. Due to the closure of State Highway 75 between Birdlings Flat and Barry's Bay and rising flood waters on the main road through Little River, the Little River Service Hub and Library is closed until further notice. Video / Supplied / Hamish Clark / MetService. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. While youre here would you like to sign up to any of our other email newsletters? About 60 people had self-evacuated overnight, he told Newstalk ZB's Kate Hawkesby just before 6am today. There are $6,000 worth of prizes to be won. The flooding appears to be caused by blocked pipes. Roger Harper captured this photo showing the damage to a bridge over the Waihi River at Winchester. On about Wednesday 1 March, workers will start work on the south . Motorists in Canterbury are being urged to take care as heavy rain batters the region, causing widespread flooding. 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