Roads
Most roads around the city had now re-opened, although some closures are still in place including a number of fords in the rural network.
Ruskin Tce and Edwin St were closed due to sewage contamination. Contractors were cleaning the streets to re-open them as soon as possible.
Closures are also in place around Hoopers Inlet and Papanui Inlet due to surface flooding.
The seawall on Aramoana Rd has been damaged by the high tides.
Staff are out assessing the damage and it was likely that the road would be open to residents only for a few days and may continue to experience surface flooding, particularly around high tides.
As well as Aramoana, other coast or harbour edge roads including Marne St, Portsmouth Dr and Portobello Rd may continue to experience surface flooding, particularly around high tides.
There had been no major problems with slips, but contractors had cleared some small slips as they work around the roads.
Assessments of existing slip sites from the July floods would be done by geotechnical engineers from Friday morning.
Wastewater discharges
As a result of the heavy rain, there were some minor wastewater overflows to waterways and the harbour. These are emergency overflows to prevent wastewater backing up and running on to private property or roads.
A large wastewater pipe in Malvern St which crosses Water of the Leith was damaged by the flood. Due to a blockage of the pipe, it is unlikely that any wastewater was discharged into the river. DCC contractors are working on the pipe as a priority.
The emergency outfall at Lawyers Head was opened last night, and there was an overflow to the Silverstream in Mosgiel. Both have now stopped. The wastewater pump station near St Leonards has been repaired.
It is recommended people stay out of the water and do not collect shellfish from the Otago Harbour and coastal beaches (Sandfly Bay to Westwood) until at least Monday.
Sandbags
There was high demand for sandbags yesterday. Sandbags are being collected today and on Monday if needed – people should place sandbags on the roadside for collection.
Rubbish collection
Most collections went ahead as normal yesterday, but rubbish and recycling could not be collected from some streets in Mosgiel due to flooding issues.
Collections will be done on the following streets on Saturday. Bags and bins should be out by 7am. DCC rubbish bags – Murray St, between Nairn and Lorne Sts, Stirling Cres, Walnut Pl.
Yellow-lidded recycling bins – Lanark St, Glasgow St, Hartstonge Ave.
Sportsgrounds
People are arriving in town for the Masters Games which begins tomorrow. All grounds have been assessed and most are unaffected. Cricket on grass wickets at Tonga Park and the Oval will be played on alternative pitches. Any changes will be advised by organisers.
Freedom Camping
Freedom camping sites have been assessed. Warrington Domain is re-opening this afternoon.
Swimming pools
The St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool will be closed until Monday.
