High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. A notice will be issued when it is reopened. The Police will be increasing their presence in the area to help us ensure the pumps arent tampered with overnight. To be held on Saturday 21 March 2015. The Mid Canterbury 4x4 park south of the forest will be closed to the public for a short period during the harvest. 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 While Waka Kotahi carried information on state highways and their bridges, local councils would have information on the state of smaller routes. The Hurunui area and bridges over the Hurunui River were also being watched given the ongoing rain in North Canterbury and the current reliance upon SH7 the Lewis Pass. Hundreds of north Canterbury residents have been evacuated from their homes - and further south, hundreds more Ashburton residents are on standby - as rivers rage across the region, fuelled by a one-in-100-year deluge. One lane on Fitzgerald Avenue, between Kilmore Street and Cambridge Terrace, has been closed due to flooding. "We want to give police the powers to force evacuation because we have some people not wanting to move on from specific areas. Several roads and state highways across Canterbury are closed as widespread flooding and wild weather lash the region. Transport in Christchurch Flooding is likely to ease over the coming hours as the tide recedes but the next high tide will bring fresh flooding in parts of Christchurch. Halifax Bound light volumes. "With traffic moving over to the middle of the bridge and merging back, movements will be much slower than usual. Brown said if residents were feeling unsafe in their homes they should call 111 or leave if it's safe to do so. Leader Rd Rockfall signed up and will be cleared first thing Monday. Wash skin that has come into contact with flood waters, and wash your hands as soon as you reasonably can - or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Crews were watching the Ashburton, Hinds, Orari and Opihi Rivers closely as all were at high levels around bridges. Richardson Terrace, from Opawa Road to Mackenzie Avenue. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SH77 from Darfield to Methven and Ashburton because there is flooding near Hawkins Bridge. This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. Police strongly advise residents in flood-hit zones to stay at home after rescue crews performed multiple rescues in the area. It comes as a region-wide state of emergency has been declared as rain continues to pound Canterbury - amid fears thousands of homes may need to be evacuated. SH73 Springfield to Castle Hill next update due by midday. 55pm yesterday. Mount Thomas Rd/Oxford Rd/Swannanoa Rd intersection. Timaru, Ashburton, and Selwyn have declared a state of emergency and have evacuated two communities. This is causing traffic to back up to Lineside Rd on SH 1. 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. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists there will be "significant delays" during the morning peak hours from Monday, August 31, until late September. Other cameras Rangiora looking North and Rangiora looking South. With flooding easing across the city, roads that were closed are gradually being re-opened. Motorists in Canterbury are being urged to take care as heavy rain batters the region, causing widespread flooding. "That includes people with water coming into their homes and people needing to be rescued from floodwater, as well as things like power lines brought down by trees.". * MetService says more bad weather forecast to hit the already drenched Canterbury region - next 24 hours critical. Two Civil Defence welfare centres have been set up in Geraldine at St Andrew's Hall and the Geraldine High School library. The flooding appears to be caused by blocked pipes. 3) NANAKULI . The entire Canterbury region is now under a state of emergency and around 75 schools and pre-schools are closed on Monday as residents prepare for more upheaval. Marine Parade, between Fleming Street and Leaver Terrace, is closed due to flooding. On the Northern motorway all that is left of the car park by the Waimakariri bridge is a rush of dirty water flowing. Emergency services had been bracing for the extreme weather, with forecasters predicting "red alert" rain conditions since Friday. 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. 2:30pm - The Waimakariri River Bridge is now open. Road resurfacing on the Waimakariri Bridge's southbound lanes will start on the afternoon of Saturday 29 August requiring the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp during the morning peak hours on working days, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Many local roads are also under water, so your local councils Facebook pages and emergency management pages are the best places to check, she said. The closures are tentative. Photo: Getty Images. Copyright Star Media Network 2019. The MetService has officially extended the rare Red Warning for heavy rain for Canterbury. 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Emergency services were prepared for the bad weather due to forecasting since Friday. "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. The overpass is located at I-25 and County Line Road. Waka Kotahi spokeswoman Tresca Forrester said engineers were out assessing damage. Of the households already evacuated, 243 are in Waimakariri. Tramway Rd, from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd. If you do come into contact with flood waters, change out of any wet clothes and shoes and put them aside to be washed later. "We encourage anyone who has the time and capacity to support the clean up efforts to join us - everyone is welcome to lend a helping hand.. Eastern Terrace, from Malcolm Street to Tennyson Avenue. Until the streams can be used again, residents are asked to use water sparingly. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. There is also suface flooding on SH1 Ashburton. The Ashburton River Bridge is scheduled to close Wednesday 16 June from 11pm to Thursday 17 June at approximately 1am for survey works. Due to the amount of rain that has fallen, we do expect to see potholes appearing in some of our roads over the coming days. Keep up with the play with LockerRooms weekly newsletter dedicated to shining a light on NZ women in sport, curated by Suzanne McFadden. If you need to report a problem in your area please call our Contact Centre on 941-8999, or it if is an emergency, call 111. Those needing help or support should let the SVA know; either by calling 0800 005 902 or emailing hello@sva.org.nz. The Little River Service Hub and Library will open as normal today. 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. 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. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. Plan your trip. Rising waters have been breaking banks and flooding large swathes of land throughout Canterbury toady. Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of failing or expected to give way. ^Ash. What follows is a list of projects taking place that will require full or lane closures for the summer and fall 2021. This is due to the increased demand on the system from the stormwater. If you come across a pothole, the best way to report it is through using our Snap Send Solve app. High tide in Sumner is predicted to be 10.57 mRL this morning. Residents are reminded by the council not to drive around to see the flooding as it will hamper crews working to fix any problems. There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. "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. A local Civil Defence emergency was also declared by Selwyn District Council at 2pm. Comment: Were hearing a new kind of climate denial, arguing that its now too late to act on climate change, now we just have to get on with adapting to it. It is required to give at least an hour's notice prior to the requested opening time. Motorists are advised not to drive through flood waters, due to possible debris and road hole and potential contamination. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism, The flooded Greendale Golf Club in Greendale. Photo: 2021 Getty Images. Always stay alert and proceed cautiously through an intersection. Hall Stream (Nixons Road restricted to one lane) work ongoing to contain/divert flows. Unfortunately weve had a couple of instances where the pumps have been deliberately stopped and the discharge pipes decoupled and dragged back into the streets. This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. Other parts of the city can expect 25 to 40mm of rain. My Journeys Journey Planner; Traffic and travel information . We are asking residents in Duvauchelle only to use water required for essential purposes. "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. Those in low-lying areas were told to leave immediately, and go to higher ground. This article first appeared on RNZ and is republished with permission. SH1 Temuka remains closed with the closure now from Donald St to Lynnford Rd in Hinds. It gets under way on Saturday, and will cause the closure of the Tram Rd on-ramp during morning peak hours. If the signal is on the state highway, you can call ODOT at1 (888) 275-6368. Traffic and travel. Rangiora looking East. 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. Were working closely with Civil Defence and the MetService to monitor the situation and will be posting rainfall and riverflow updates on our website as the situation develops. (Josh Grant/CBC) The le-aux-Tourtes bridge, which connects Montreal's West Island to . The Ashburton River is the one major concern, Brown said. Blackford Rd and Double Hill Run Rd, from SH77. Ford Road, from Opawa Road to Newbery Road. Ashburton, Selwyn and Timaru all declared states of emergency yesterday before a region-wide state of emergency was declared by Canterbury Civil Defence just before 5pm. Check the latest radar imagery on https://t.co/1rQfBmVPzQ ^TA pic.twitter.com/WGfRSjWrch. If you need to be on the roads, please drive slowly, particularly through any surface flooding, so that you dont push water onto peoples properties. Published on 15 Feb 2023 Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. Keep Reading A Day in Waimakariri With so much to explore in the Waimakariri District, why not make a day of it! River Road, from Banks Avenue to Medway Street. Those people had stayed with friends of family, while others had hunkered down at Hakatere Marae. News & events; Youth engagement and education; Living Here newsletter; Document library. While youre here would you like to sign up to any of our other email newsletters? However, there is still flooding and slips in other parts of Banks Peninsula so anyone travelling in that area should exercise extreme care. Harbour Road, from Lower Styx Road to the end of the street. Also, try and avoid walking or biking through surface flooding as there is a chance it could be contaminated with wastewater. Fitzgerald Avenue, between Tuam and Lichfield Streets, has been reduced to one lane because of a sinkhole. "Although we will carry out a more detailed review in conjunction with C4LD . All rights reserved. The Hinds Township has been cut-off from flooding in the Hinds River. Rain is expected to continue falling throughout today and tomorrow. Early on Sunday afternoon around 70 residents of Selwyn Huts were asked to "evacuate now" as the rising Selwyn River was expected to cut off access to the settlement. This particular one was close to a stopbank and we just need people to be really sensible in their decision making today.". River Road, between Banks Avenue and North Avon Road. If there are power outages in your area, be wary of power lines that might be down and be even more hazardous in wet conditions. 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. 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. All events end in Kaiapoi. RF 2A9JTWW - Hesse, Germany - The Church of St. Elisabeth in university town of Marburg an der Lahn is Marburg's most famous building. Photo: Waimakariri District Council. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. There is also a danger of injury from floating objects and hazards hidden below the surface. [14] SH1 Waimakariri Bridges Woolley Street, from Avondale Road to Waratah Street. High tide is due to 8.30am this morning, slightly later for some parts of the Heathcote River. Again, locals were warned that such conditions could result in more roads being impassable and communities being isolated. The state of emergency for the Ashburton District has been declared for seven days. Sunday Red Rain Warning UpdateHere is the latest video update from Angus on the ongoing Red Rain Warning for Canterburyhttps://t.co/aN3mC8dnQ9Please follow the advice from your local authorities and stay safe. Methven Chertsey Rd, between Lyndhurst Road and Line Rd. 4y Author Transport for Christchurch SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:50 PM UPDATE Expect delays southbound. There are 9 known permanent live traffic, weather and surf cameras situated within 10km of this traffic camera. Waimakariri Civil Defence is urging residents to take extreme care on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has declared a state of local emergency in Canterbury, extending emergency powers across the entire region, as heavy rain continues to cause flooding. They will be going door-to-door in the worst affected areas, seeing if people need any assistance. Like its neighbour, the Rakaia River, the Waimakariri runs through wide shingle beds for much of its length, but is forced through a narrow canyon as it approaches the Canterbury Plains . If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know as soon as you can by calling the number on your appointment letter. Avoid contact with flood waters if you can and assume they will be contaminated by sewage. In conjunction with the work above, repairs are also being undertaken on the SH1 Waimakariri River bridges, which will require the closure of the Tram Road on-ramp overnight between 8pm and 5am, from the 29 th Jan to 10 th Feb. Further works will be done next week at Bellgrove subdivision, with stop/go in place along Kippenberger Ave as needed. Eight households at Kairaki are also being evacuated. Menu Menu Share page. Peak hourly rainfall rates of 10mm to 15mm per hour are on the cards about the High Country and foothills. A retirement village in Geraldine had to be evacuated due to flood waters, with a spokesperson confirming eight residents had been evacuated. If you can help us, please click the button to ensure we can continue to provide quality independent journalism you can trust. Tolls, roads and rail. 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: Residents on the higher sections of The Pines Beach could stay if they wish, but couldbe isolated for some time if Beach Road floods. Resident Robby Hyde, who lives in the Upper Huts, said the river was expected to rise up the huts yesterday afternoon. Next update midday Monday. Electric vehicle charging stations. This is due to weather conditions and to avoid bins blowing over with potential high winds overnight. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. ^EH pic.twitter.com/RwgaTYG4Sv. Eight residents were evacuated last night from Geraldine retirement village, and six people tending stock were airlifted to safety yesterday afternoon after being trapped by rising floodwaters at Okuku in North Canterbury. A man walks though floodwaters in Christchurch during a regional emergency caused by two days of heavy rain. Dont walk or bike through floodwaters as they could be contaminated with wastewater. For more information view River flow data or Rainfall data. The Old Waimakariri Bridge was closed on Wednesday afternoon due to high river levels. The return of the late, great Robin Morrison. * The Ashburton river is 1m away from bursting its banks, Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi says. Anyone along the river from Wolffs Rd and north of the river to North Eyre Rd must evacuate immediately. Travel is likely to be disrupted for some time, and we do not want to see travellers becoming trapped.". There are $6,000 worth of prizes to be won. Reader donations are critical to what we do. 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. To do this safely, both southbound lanes going towards Christchurch will be closed at night on Sunday 6 September, Monday 7 September and Tuesday 8 September. 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. 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. If you lose power at any stage, avoid opening your fridge and freezers unnecessarily. A local state of emergency remains in place across Canterbury but conditions are starting to improve in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Forrester said the changing situation meant it was best to avoid travel in Canterbury on Monday. SH1 Ashburton at Saunders Road, Netherby, near the Racecourse, has surface flooding, please expect delays through this area. This year the main sponsors are the Hunting & Fishing stores at Tower Junction, Colombo Street and Rangiora. This is our last update for today, Monday 31 May, unless the situation changes significantly overnight. Rollesby Valley Road C49 ford is deep, caution required. Waimakariri District The Diversion Bridge on South Eyre Rd, Harewood Rd Bridge and Poyntzs Rd Bridge will be inspected by bridge engineers at first light on Monday to determine if they. "Everything is holding reasonably well but we just can't afford to take chances. Packs to help South Canty winter driving safety; Matariki Holiday Arrangements 2022; Group launched to make city centre fit for future; Government funding supports campsite developments; Updated visitor strategy to drive growth of multi-million dollar sector; Upgrade of Emergency . 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. The Old Waimakariri Bridge. SH1 closed several places through mid to south Canterbury Hinds to Temuka, water 600mm deep north of the Hinds River bridge. SH1 south of Temuka: Due to flooding the highway is closed at Arowhenua Road/ the Opihi River. Motorists were advised not to drive through flood waters, due to possible debris and road hole and potential contamination. SH75 the Akaroa highway closed from Barrys Bay to Birdlings Flat. The wastewater overflows are likely to stop as the flood waters recede. Otherwise call the Police Non-Emergency Line at (503) 325-4411. If you require emergency care, do as you normally would the 111 service and ambulances are operating as normal, subject to changing road conditions. The section of the Ashburton/Hakatere River Trail between Milton Road South and Cochranes Road will be closed to the public until approximately Wednesday 8 March. Canterbury floods: What you need to know about road closures, Canterbury floods: State of emergency in Ashburton and Timaru, thousands of homes at risk. State Highway 75 is now closed from Barry's Bay to Birdlings Flat. Bridge closed. Canterbury road users are being urged to check routes if they cannot avoid travel, as some state highways and bridges look likely to remain closed. Lowerdowns Rd, between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs roads. Watch: Cantabrians on Saturday were preparing for the red alert-level deluge. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. RM WAR4GH - Die 9. Check our traffic and travel map and South Island Facebook page before you head out if you have to do so. Southbound traffic will be diverted via the old Main North Road Bridge over the Waimakariri River," says Mr MacKay. 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.. Due to the torrential rain and heavy flooding over the weekend there were streets that were in accessible due to road closure for kerbside collection on Monday and Tuesday.We will return to collect the bins tomorrow, Wednesday 2 June, for those properties on the following streets that did not have their bins emptied:Clarendon Tce,Sheldon St,Richardson Tce, Tavender St, Hunter Tce, Riverlaw Terrace, and Eastern Terrace. Here's what we know so far about road closures. Ashburton Gorge Rd, from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd. Lower Styx Road, from Spencerville to Harbour Road. "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. If you are living on a road that is currently closed, still put your bins out for collection, if possible, as our contractors will empty them when the roads are re-opened. Inland Scenic Route 72 - Geraldine to Arundel, Winchester Hanging Rock Rd (Brenton to Rapawai), Thompsons Track - from Ashburton Staveley Rd to Mayfield Valetta Rd, Thompsons Track - from Jamiesons Rd to Winchmore Lauriston Rd, Tramway Rd - from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd, Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd - from Intersection of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Rd to Pudding Hill Rd, Ashburton Staveley Rd - between SH77 and Thompsons Track, Blackford Rd & Double Hill Run Rd - from SH77, Ashburton Gorge Rd - from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd, Barkers Rd - between Holmes and Back Track Rd, Lyndhurst Rd - between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd, Methven Chertsey Rd - between Lyndhurst Rd and Highbank Cairnbrae Rd, Forks Rd - between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Thompsons Track, Mt Hutt Station Rd - between SH77 and SH77, Lowerdowns Rd - between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, Anama Settlement Rd - Between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, River Rd - From Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd, Hackthorne Rd - between Barford Rd and Lismore Mayfield Rd, Winslow Rd - between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd, Boundary Rd - between Isleworth and Lynnford Rd, Avonside Rd - from Retreat Rd to Woodham Rd, One lane on Fitzgerald Ave - between Kilmore St and Cambridge Terrace, Aynsley Terrace - from Centaurus Rd to Opawa Rd, Clarendon Terrace - from Sheldon St to Opawa Rd, Richardson Terrace - from Opawa Rd to Mackenzie Ave, Cumnor Terrace - from Chapmans Road to Garlands Rd, Eastern Terrace - from Malcolm St to Tennyson Ave, Eglington St - from Breezes Rd to Woolley St, Woolley St - from Avondale Rd to Waratah St, Avondale Rd - from New Brighton Rd/Bassett St to Breezes Rd, Owles Terrace - from Hardy St to Collingwood Rd. 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Elsewhere, a crash in Mngere blocked the left lane near the on-ramp to State Highway 20A. This gauge should be a maximum of 1.8m and DROPPING; Old Highway Bridge: This gauge is next to the State Highway 1 Bridge (near the coast) and gives the cumecs (m/s) reading in town and the progress of water down the river. Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of. Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital, ambulances and Urgent Care Clinics (24hr Surgery,Moorhouse Medical CentreandRiccarton Clinic ) are all open. Requesting an unneeded draw span opening is a reportable offense to the United States Coast Guard. Lane closure and lane shift on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the westbound direction between Upena Street and Kili Drive on Monday, Feb. 27, through Friday, March 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for Makaha Bridge work. The height of the Waimak gorge bridge is 30m. All Christchurch roads affected by flooding have now re-opened. Lewis Pass via Waipara, State Highway 7, remained open, linking Canterbury and the West Coast. Environment Canterbury recommends all residents to: To be updated as more information comes to hand. The roads, footpaths, bus shelters and seats, street lighting, cycleways, signage and bridges are all key components of the road and transport system. Canterbury residents can text RV then short code (river) to 3730 to receive river flow information from Environment Canterbury. River Road, from Banks Avenue to Medway Street, is now closed due to flooding. "We really do urge people to stay off the roads. Updated March 1, 2023 at 12:41 am. Officials have been meeting this morning in response to the flooding disaster that has hit Canterbury since the weekend due to heavy rainfall. "The technology had changed over time along with design requirements," CNC manager James Harrison tells Contractor. 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