>Community Update 29 April 2011
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Community Update 29 April 2011
Getting the information out there
Local residents are reporting that they find the information the Community Association is sending out very helpful. However only about 20% of households are receiving this information as we either do not have their email addresses or they do not own a computer. Letterbox drops are not able to be done very frequently at this time. To improve communication rates please help us with the following:
· Check your neighbours know about the Community email data base – please send any new addresses to chair@mpcc.org.nz
· Join the Mt Pleasant Community Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mt-Pleasant-community-Christchurch/118824294860099
· Let neighbours without computers know that they can collect a hard copy of the emailed information from the honey stand at the Farmers Market between 10.00am and 1.00pm on Saturdays
Mt Pleasant Sector Post Volunteers wanted
Anyone interested in becoming a Civil Defence volunteer for the Mt Pleasant Sector Post? At this stage the training would likely involve 4hrs, either done all on a Sat or broken into two nights of 2 hrs each. A more comprehensive course would follow later when things settle down. Please contact Anne Jaiswal
CDEM Area Advisor
Hagley/Ferrymead Ward
CCC City Environment Group Phone: (03) 337 9297 Mobile: (021) 041 6688
Email: henryandanne@kol.co.nz
Website: www.ccc.govt.nz
Redcliffs Library re-opens
Redcliffs Library will be reopening in its new home next to the Redcliffs Bowling club, in James St, Redcliffs, on Monday 2nd May. Our hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 12.30pm.
Are you still reeling from the quake? We’d like to help.
The Heart Foundation is offering free seminars on coping, staying positive, dealing with stress and heart health. All are welcome to come along and hear advice and information from four health experts.
Thursday 26 May: 5.30 – 7.30 pm – Copthorne Hotel Commodore, 449 Memorial Ave
Friday 27 May: 12 - 2 pm – Salvation Army Hall, 17 Southhampton Street, Sydenham
Saturday 28 May: 10.30 – 12.30 – The Woolston Club, 43 Hargood Street, Woolston
Speakers:
Professor Norman Sharpe – Medical Director of the Heart Foundation.Professor Grant Schofield – Director, Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, AUT University, to speak on Stress and Resilience.
Lucy Hone (MAPP) – Vitality Works, Christchurch local and Mum, to speak on Applied Positive Psychology and practical tools. Dr. James Blake – Local cardiologist, to speak on the impact of the earthquake on heart health.
It is easy to register: Online www.heartfoundation.org.nz (or follow this link):
http://www.heartfoundation.org.nz//index.asp?pageID=2145889124
Phone 03 366 2112 Email veronical@heartfoundation.org.nz
Red Cross Grant
This grant offers a $500 grant to recognise the disruption families are facing with schools and ECE centres. Some families have had their children moved from centre to centre, school to school and it is costly and destabilising. Some schools are operating on a system of split shifts where children come in for a morning shift and then another school uses the premises for an evening shift. This is going to become increasingly difficult in winter. Please contact Red Cross to find out more about this grant.
Minister calls for expressions of interest
Minister calls for expressions of interest
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is calling for expressions of interest for membership of the community forum to be formed under the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act.
“We are looking for representatives of community-based organisations to put forward their nomination for consideration to be appointed to the community forum,” Mr Brownlee said.
Under the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act, the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery must invite at least 20 people who are suitably qualified to participate in the community forum.
“The intention is to involve a range of grass roots community, business, social, and cultural interests in the forum.
“It will in the main be made up of non-elected persons who take a representative role in their communities.”
The purpose of the forum is to provide the Minister with information or advice in relation to the operation of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act.
Any community-based organisation in Canterbury with a nomination for the forum should email a brief curriculum vitae of their suggested representative(s) to communityforum@cera.govt.nz by 5pm on Wednesday 4 May 2011.
“We are looking to get this forum up and running as quickly as possible,” Mr Brownlee said.
For more information about the Canterbury earthquake recovery and the new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) v
>Community Update 22 April 2011
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Happy Easter Wishes from the Mt Pleasant Community Association – MPMCCRAI Massive Chocolate Sale on the Hill Imogen of 189 Mt Pleasant Road is having a MASSIVE PRE- EASTER CHOCOLATE SALE on Saturday 23rd Hours: 10.30 till 3pm. There will be 40% off her chocolate range. There will also be fresh good quality herbs and spices also available (for those uninterested in chocolate). The HOT CHOCOLATE machine will be going so people can buy a hot rich and spicy beverage to warm themselves. House Sitting in Mt Pleasant Available Anyone need temporary respite from wherever they are living currently? A Mt Pleasant couple are offering their home on Rockview Place for house sitting from mid-May to mid-June in return for looking after a cat and some well-behaved fish! Please contact Wendy 384 0454, 027 352 7504 Children’s’ Earthquake Stories Wanted As previously mentioned the local resident Susan Kornfeld is writing a record how the February 22 earthquake affected our lives and how we coped or responded as a community. She would still like to have more adult stories but equally she would like to hear from the perspective of our children. If you have a child with a story to tell please contact Susan on susan@perspective.com or phone 376-5413 Ferrymead Bridge Civil Defence has lifted the heavy vehicle restriction on Ferrymead Bridge. Ferry Road sewer works are continuing throughout the weekend and one northbound and one southbound lane will remain open both sides for traffic during the Easter break. Speed Limit With rain expected this Easter, Civil Defence requests drivers take extra precautions around potholes and uneven road surfaces. Drivers are reminded to comply with road rules over the Easter break, including the 30 km/hr speed limit in the Central City and some suburbs, as many roads remain damaged. Library Hours over Easter Christchurch City Council Libraries will be closed on Friday 22 April, Good Friday and Monday 25 April, Easter Monday but will be open normal hours on Saturday 23 April and Sunday 24 April. To check whether your local library is open, view the full list of library opening hours at http:// Ferry Road sewer Works to repair the Ferry Road sewer which collapsed after ground subsidence caused by the 22 February earthquake will continue over the Easter weekend. It could take several weeks to put a temporary fix in place. A permanent repair will be part of a programme of work planned as part of the whole city’s response to the quake. Drivers are asked to be patient while works are underway. One northbound and one southbound lane will remain open both sides for traffic during the Easter break. Cycle Initiatives Civil Defence has approved a number of cycle initiatives aimed at improving conditions for cyclists and encouraging cycle movement across the city. Cycle initiatives have been approved for routes to key destinations or linking existing cycle routes across the city and include: 1. Clearway along both sides of Bealey Avenue during peak traffic flow times. 2. Shared cycle/pedestrian path on the north side of St Asaph Street between Durham and Madras streets. 3. Cycle lane extension on both sides of Blenheim Road between Curletts and Main South roads. 4. Repairs to earthquake damaged shared cycle/pedestrian paths through Hagley Park. Further information including a map can be found at: http://canterburyearthquake. Treatment Plant update We are seeing improvements to the operation of the Christchurch Treatment Plant. As of Friday 15 April we had six oxidation tanks in operation, compared to the previous Friday when we had 2 ½ tanks in operation. The quality of the final effluent has improved. All flow arriving at the plant is now going through the treatment process before going to the ponds. Kerbside Collection during Easter. Kerbside collection is back to normal in all zones other than the Red Zone. If your regular weekly collection is on a Friday, your waste bins will be collected on Friday 22 April (Good Friday). If your regular weekly collection is on a Monday, your waste bins will be collected on Monday 25 April (Easter Monday). Geotech Update From: PortHillsGeotech Sent: Wed 13/04/2011 11:44 a.m. Subject: Update for McCormacks Bay/Mt Pleasant Dear residents Update for McCormacks Bay/Mt Pleasant Geotechnical engineers from URS Ltd have been mapping the landslide area at Maffeys Road and La Costa Lane. This landslide will need to be monitored over the winter for movement. Measures to reduce the amount of water going into the landslide, such as filling in cracks with swelling clay, are being assessed and may be implemented before winter. Fill failures on Soleares Ave and Santa Maria will be addressed by EQC and Christchurch City Council. Timeframes for residents whose homes have been red placarded for geotechnical reasons in the Maffeys Road/Soleares Ave area to return to their houses are still unclear at this stage, although it is still likely to be at least 2-3 months. Most of the landslide and ground cracking issues in the McCormacks Bay and Mt Pleasant areas will be addressed through the normal EQC land damage assessment process. EQC land damage assessments are about to start – there is more information on this in the updated factsheet (link below). Geotechnical engineers working for Civil Defence/CCC will be available to answer questions following the community briefing at Sumner School on Sunday 17 April at 12 noon. If you are unable to make this briefing there will also be geotechnical engineers at Lyttelton Main School at 2.30pm or Woolston Park at 5pm that day, or Sydenham Park at 5pm on Monday 18 April. Please note: Time frames are indicative only – they are the best estimate that geotechnical engineers can give at present. This is because the remedial work depends on a number of factors, including liaison with the Earthquake Commission, weather and geological conditions over the coming months. Updated landslide and rock fall factsheet Please read our updated landslide and rockfall factsheet at www.canterburyearthquake.org. Letters for insurance purposes If you require a letter from Christchurch City Council or Civil Defence because your house has been red placarded for geotechnical reasons please contact us at PortHillsGeotech@ccc.govt.nz. We can send a letter to your home address or an alternative postal address, for you to give to your insurance company. Security We have not placed landslide and rock fall information for specific areas on thewww.canterburyearthquake.org. A list of areas with vacant houses due to landslide or rock fall risk has been provided to the Police so they can include them in their reassurance patrols around the city. However, if you do see suspicious activity please contact the Police on 111 – they will respond. Spreading the word Please share this information with neighbours who may also be affected with geotechnical issues, particularly if they do not have access to email. If you know of people that would also like to receive these emails please ask them to email PortHillsGeotech@ccc.govt.nz with their name and preferred email address. Regards Geotechnical Team Emergency Operations Centre Hard copies of Community Update Can you please let your neighbours without internet access know that they can pick up a copy of the Mt Pleasant Community Update at the honey stall at the Farmers Market on Saturdays between 10am and 1pm starting after Easter. Did you know we had our own Community Facebook Page Here is the link to the Mt Pleasant Community Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/ END
>Community Update 17 April 2011
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Community Update 17 April 2011
Saturday’s aftershock
A 5.3 magnitude aftershock struck Mt Pleasant, Saturday April 16 2011 5:49 pm. The shock was centred 10 kilometres north-east of Diamond Harbour, at a depth of 10 kilometres and was strongly felt by Mt Pleasant Residents breaking water pipes and causing further incidents of liquefaction at the bottom of the hill. There are reports of rock falls in the Sumner-Redcliffs area. Water repair teams are in the process of repairing the water main at Monks Spur. If residents don’t have water there is a free-standing water tank at the BP station, Main Road, Redcliffs.
The Strategy Building in Victoria Street is now leaning. Roads in the vicinity, including Montreal have been closed.
Facebook
The Mt Pleasant Community now has its own Facebook page to allow residents to share knowledge about all things earthquake and community related – just search under Mt Pleasant community, Christchurch.
Portaloos
At the Association’s recent AGM the community was advised to be a little more pro-active about ensuring the portaloos are distributed where they most need to be. To this end it appears three portaloos at the very start of Mt Pleasant Road on the left as you come up the hill by the track are not being used. Can people please confirm to chair@mpcc.org.nz if they are being used, if so are all three needed? Similarly if there are no portaloos in your street or within a reasonable distance could you also email chair@mpcc.org.nz
Chemical Toilets
Don’t call the CCC call centre to ask for a chemical toilet if you live east of the Ferrymead Bridge. Chemical toilets are not intended for our area – we are asked to use portaloos or if you don’t have access to a portaloo use your own providing it flushes but please flush only once a day.
Local Fletchers Hub
EQR is setting up Hub offices in communities affected by the earthquake. In addition to EQR project management personnel, Hubs house Community Liaison Officers to provide assistance to homeowners and provide a place for council officers, consultants and community and government service groups to work from.
Each Hub oversees Satellite Street Sheds located in the zones where work is being carried out. These accommodate EQR-nominated supervisors who are the primary contacts for affected homeowners and the contractors appointed to undertake the work.
The first Hubs have been set up in areas where we have the most claims information and where there are no land damage issues that prevent work from starting on houses.
Woolston Hub
596 Ferry Road, Woolston
Tel: 03 341 9954
Servicing: Avonside, Bromley, Christchurch City, Clifton, Ferrymead, Heathcote Valley, Linwood, Moncks Bay, Mt Pleasant, Phillipstown, Redcliffs, Richmond, Richmond Hill, Sumner, Waltham, Woolston.
Beware of Burglars in Mt Pleasant
Unfortunately there are burglars are around the area. Menlo Terrace (lower St Andrews Hill) had three burglaries Sunday 10th April). These happened around 2:30am in the morning as a neighbour noted the time they heard a car down this very secluded Terrace. All three houses were unoccupied, but still had things in them that were worth taking for a quick sale. The police do not follow up on burglaries at this time of emergency – resident ex St Andrews Hill.
Odds and Sods from today’s Community Briefing
· Land reports for the whole city should be available by the end of May. A land report is required for all home earthquake claims prior to settlement.
· Temporary housing will be available at Linwood Park from about mid-May.
· Our sewer system is very badly damaged and will take 3-4 months to repair.
· The Ferry Road sewer fault will take several weeks to repair.
· Drinking water will continue to be chlorinated for another few months.
· If your house is threatened by rock fall resulting in you having to evacuate your home you are entitled to lodge a claim even if you have not suffered actual damage.
>Community Update 13 April 2011
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Community Update 13 April 2011
Local School Holiday Guide
Please see under Events on Web site
Library Update:
Mobile Library in Ferrymead
Friday — Beginning April 15: 9:30am-4:30pm
In the car park outside Ferrymead Mitre 10 Mega, 1005 Ferry Rd, Ferrymead
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Ferrymead Bridge
The Ferrymead Bridge did suffer damage in the 22 February earthquake, as did the new construction works and the temporary staging
Since the earthquake there have been a number of actions undertaken:
1. The bridge has been inspected and tested to ensure it has adequate strength before being opened to light vehicles.
2. The bridge is monitored to check for any further movement or damage.
3. A 24 hour security presence has been in place to prevent heavy vehicles (>3500kg) using the bridge.
4. A bracing system has been designed and installed to prevent movement of the pier columns.
5. The bridge must be jacked back to close to its original profile before heavy traffic can use the bridge – this work is expected to be complete by early May.
In parallel to the above work to secure the bridge, the project team (CCC staff, Opus Consultants and the contractor HEB Structures) has been investigating the best way to continue the work to strengthen and widen the bridge. The damage to the existing bridge and new works means that redesign/rework is required. Options for this will need approval from the insurer and may require additional or changed consents. As a result a timeline for completion is not yet known.
It is our priority to continue the strengthen and widening project as quickly as we can to improve and secure access across the bridge for local residents and visitors.
Peter Rivers
Team Leader – Facilities and Planning
Project Management Unit Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch
PO Box 73011, Christchurch, 8154
Media Advisory 1700 hrs Tuesday 12 March 2011
Public Information Update
Water Chlorination
Water chlorination continues across the city, including Lyttelton to
safeguard drinking water. Chlorine has been introduced on pump stations
feeding the east side of the city to provide extra protection to the
public water supply given the extensive damage that occurred to both the
water supply and wastewater pipe networks after the February 22
earthquake.
Chlorine is a highly effective disinfectant and helps kill harmful
bacteria that could potentially exist in the water or in the water
supply pipes given the damage to the underground pipe network.
To reduce the smell and taste of chlorine in drinking water, boil
chlorinated water or store it an open vessel in the refrigerator.
Water chlorination will continue until further notice. Extensive work is
underway in designing and starting construction of new water mains and
sewer pressure mains to reduce the risks to the public water supply.
Once this work is completed, chlorine will be removed from the water
supply.
Accommodation
We would like to advise again, that we hardly sustained any damage to the motels, and have been open since water was restored some weeks ago.
We have had couples/families staying with us on long term basis at reduced rates, covered by their insurance companies.
We have a couple of apartments becoming available from next week, if any of your residents require long term accommodation, while their houses are being repaired, we would be pleased to help out if we can.
Brent Marriott,Sumner Bay Motel, 26 Marriner Street,Sumner
phone: ++64 3 326 5969 email: stay@sumnermotel.co.nz
Housing New Zealand
Housing New Zealand is no longer running the temporary accommodation service for Canterbury people affected by the earthquakes.
The 0800 HELP 00 number has been replaced by 0800 673 227.
The Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service (CETAS) has been set-up and is available to help those people affected by the quakes who may be having difficulty accessing alternative accommodation. This service is being run by the Ministry of Social Development and Department of Housing and Building.
Can you please update your files/alerts so you now direct any inquiries to 0800 673 227 or the visit the website www.quakeaccommodation.govt.nz
On behalf of Housing New Zealand, I thank you for your assistance in helping to get information out on the temporary accommodation service.
Jan McCarthy
Communications Adviser
Ph: 375 0322
Community briefings start this weekend
Briefings will provide an update essential services and other important
information about personal and community welfare as well as a general
city-wide update and information about the areas surrounding each
meeting location.
The Briefing for Mt Pleasant will be held at Sumner School on 17 April 12.00 noon.
>Community Update 9 April 2011
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Community Update April 9 2011
Mt Pleasant Association AGM & Community Earthquake Forum
This Monday at Redcliffs Bowling Club 11 James Street. 7.00pm – drinks and nibbles to meet neighbours, 7.30pm Association AGM, 8.00pm – open forum to discuss the impacts/concerns of residents and identify any opportunities for our community.
Boil Water Notice Lifted Across City
Temporary Accommodation
Christchurch householders in need of temporary accommodation following the earthquakes can now register with the Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service.
The service will assist those people affected by the quakes who may be having difficulty accessing alternative accommodation. It will help them to work out what suits them best and will match and place people in appropriate temporary accommodation.
Call: 0800 673227 Online:www.quakeaccommodation.govt.nz
Visit: Work and Income service centres. All service centres will be open from 8.30am to 5.00pm weekdays.
DBH, 10 Nelson Street, Riccarton; Waimakariri Earthquake Hub, 23 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi; Hornby Heartlands, 25 Shands Road, Hornby; Linwood Community Link, 154 Aldwins Road, Linwood ;Nga Hau e Wha Marae, 250 Pages Road, Aranui; Wainoni/Aranui Recreation Centre; Parklands Baptist Church 180 Queenspark Drive, Parklands; St Faiths Hall, 46 Hawke Street, New Brighton; Delta Community Support Trust, 105 North Avon Road, Richmond; Sydenham Community Centre, 23 Hutcheson Street, Sydenham; Lyttleton Recreation Centre, 25 Winchester Street, Lyttleton.
We have been operating on limited services from the branch for the past weeks and this has been much appreciated by our customers. The fantastic news is that we are re-opening our branches at Eastgate Mall and New Brighton , with full banking services available , as from Monday 11th April.
Westpac Ferrymead
We will no longer have the temporary banking facilities available at Ferrymead branch as from 11th April due to these branches being re-opened and available to our customers. Full ATM services will be remain for our customers at Ferrymead branch.
This provides us with the opportunity to complete a full renovation of our branch at Ferrymead and we are planning to re-open by mid May. The renovated Ferrymead branch will have a totally new look / new feel with some exciting new customer service innovations on what we will be providing to our loyal customers in the Ferrymead / Redcliffs / Sumner / Lyttelton district . Watch this space !
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Community Law
Community Law is now located at 35 Riccarton Rd. Their legal information phone lines are operational between 9am and 7pm Monday to Friday. They are also running a Drop-in Clinic from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 2pm at this location.
In addition a free lawyer will be available at various locations throughout the Eastern Suburbs. For a free lawyer near you, phone 366 6870.
Subject: Light Relief for People from Christchurch from Chris Brittenden
Hi
This is what I’ve been working on for the past couple of weeks. It’s a website that gives Christchurch residents access to huge discounts from tourist attractions and the odd free entry. It is support of a different kind, a sort of light relief. I noticed what a difference a holiday away made to friends of mine from Christchurch. Operation Smiles supports this and aims to give people from Christchurch better holidays so they will feel recharged and ready to face life post earthquake upon their return home.
It is in Northland and Auckland so far and I’m working on expanding it nationwide. It will be a long term project.
The link is:-
http://www.operationsmiles.org.nz
To kick start it I have found sponsors to donate an entire competition. The winners will be up to 2 adults and 2 children – but it can be a couple or individual and friend anyone from Christchurch can be nominated to win Five Days of Fun in Auckland and Northland.
I need your help to spread the word as we are just starting to publicize this and need the word to spread so people in Christchurch can make use of this project and one lot of them win the holiday. An article was supposed to be in the Christchurch Press today or tomorrow about it and it was on ZB Christchurch with Mike Yardley. Lots more promotion to go!
Please email this onto anyone/everyone that would be relevant to, especially family and friends in Christchurch who can use it and anyone throughout New Zealand that may want their tourism attraction to participate.
And nominate any Christchurch people you know that should be our winner. They are nominated via the Win Five Days of Fun link on the website.
And all the people in Christchurch that receive this can you please forward this email onto mates and family and get nominating. Frankly some people have nominated themselves and that is completely fine as well.
The prize is for a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children, and includes:
• Return flights from Christchurch to Auckland, compliments of Air New Zealand.
• Two nights luxury accommodation, donated by SKY CITY grand hotel, Auckland.
• One family pass to the Sky Tower, donated by SKY CITY, Auckland.
• Two nights seaside accommodation at Seabreeze Studios, Mangawhai Heads donated by Bede Brittenden (thanks Dad!)
• One complimentary family pass to MOTAT donated by MOTAT.
• One complimentary family pass for a harbour cruise and / or / both Waiheke Island, donated by Fullers.
• One complimentary family pass on Whale & Dolphin Safari donated by Explore NZ.
• One complimentary family pass to the Auckland Zoo donated by The Auckland Zoo.
• One complimentary family pass to Hot Pools donated by Aquatic Park, Parakai Springs.
• One surfing lesson for up to 2 adults and 2 children donated by Muriwai Surf School.
• One complimentary family pass to Wood Hill Forests tree adventures donated by Tree Adventures.
• 5 days of complimentary rental car donated by Hertz.
• Plus additional access to all other Operation Smiles attractions, at discounted rates
The more people that know about it and use it the bigger I can grow it so thank you for passing this on and for any nominations that you put forward. Feel free to email any comments and if you want to add a link to any appropriate website that would be great.
Cheers
Chris Brittenden, (Chrissy, Christine and so on!!)
P: 022-698 6605
PS: Apologies as I’ve sent this as a mass email if this is not relevant to you.
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>Community Update 3 March 2011
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Mt Pleasant Community Forum to discuss effects of earthquake
Please see the attached notice advising you of the Community Assn. AGM and Forum which will be held on April 11 to discuss the impacts of the quake on Mt Pleasant and its residents. This will be an open forum to find out how we have fared as a community and to establish if there are any on-going needs that should be dealt with. Your elected members have been invited to hear your concerns.
Mt Pleasant Recovery Assistance Centre
Mt Pleasant Recovery Assistance Centre at Mt Pleasant Yacht Club is now closed.
Mt Pleasant Pop Up Farmers Market
One of the good things to come out of the earthquake has been the establishment of the Pop Up Farmers Market at the Centre car park. There is an opportunity each week for a community based, not-for-profit group to run a fundraising sausage sizzle. There is a catch – only good quality sausages must be sold. If your group would like to run a sausage sizzle contact Tom Davies 384 4390 or 027 600 7779.
Water Contamination Information
For weekly updated information on water contamination and water quality monitoring in Christchurch (and parts of Banks Peninsula and Pegasus Bay etc) go to:
Interesting Web link on CBD
If you haven’t already seen this you might find it interesting. Put in an address then zoom in then drag mouse and follow around.
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