Banks Peninsula State of Emergency lifted

The Local State of Emergency on Banks Peninsula has been lifted.

Mayor Phil Mauger lifted the Local State of Emergency for the Peninsula at 3pm today. 

“We installed monitoring equipment on Lighthouse Road which has given us several days’ worth of detailed information, showing no further significant land movement,” the Mayor said. 

“With that information, we’re now in a position to make a decision on the evacuation zone, begin work on the slip remediation options and lift the State of Emergency.

“The team has been working closely with property owners and businesses in Akaroa and will continue to do so. 

“It’s been a big two weeks for this community and for the team working on the response, and I’d like to thank everyone for their hard work and patience.”

The Mayor said the ground in Banks Peninsula is still saturated so Christchurch City Council will be keeping a close eye on the area. A designation has been made under the Building Act on the area, so we can react if needed. 

Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are now both in a recovery period and the focus will be on repairing damaged infrastructure around the district.