Road closure
Dyers Pass Road is closed from the Sign of the Takahe to Governors Bay due to a slip.
Stormwater basins
Our stormwater basins have been operating well but are now at or near full capacity.
With a number of basins reaching capacity, overflow is occurring and may increase flood levels around the upper Heathcote River. Some properties may already be affected.
Please be aware that with high tide around 7.40pm, areas in the lower Heathcote may also see impacts.
We’re actively monitoring the water levels in the Heathcote River and will do our best to limit any impacts on residents overnight. Over the coming days you’ll continue to see changing water levels as we manage the release of water from the basins.
Travel carefully
Avoid travel unless it is urgent.
If you must drive, drive slowly, and with care and attention to avoid pushing ponded water onto people’s property.
If in doubt don’t drive through flooded areas. You don’t know what is under the water, there could be significant potholes or damage you can't see.
Take care when travelling in hilly areas in case there are slips, and watch out for any fallen trees.
If you can’t make it home this evening or can’t stay with friends or family, please get in touch with the Contact Centre on 03 941 8999 or 0800 200 169.
South road update
South Christchurch road update
New road closures:
- Cashmere Road to Hendersons Road to Sutherlands Road
- Hendersons Road closed from Sparks Road to Cashmere Road
Remain closed:
- Ernlea Terrace closed at Colombo Street
- Hunter Terrace
- Riverlaw Terrace
- Clarendon Terrace
- Richardson Terrace
- Eastern Terrace from Bowenvale Avenue to Birdwood Avenue
- Palatine Terrace from Burnbrae Street to Buxton Terrace
- Ford Road
- Summit Road - Sign of the Kiwi to Gebbies Pass Road
- Garlands Road to Aynsley Terrace
- Aynsley Terrace to Centaurus Road
- Cashmere Road to Leistrella Road
- Provincial Road to Kennedys Bush Road
- Waimea Terrace
- Birdwood Avenue to Riverview Street
State of Emergency for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
A Local State of Emergency has been declared for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
Mayor Phil Mauger made the declaration at 4pm due to the impact of the wet weather such as flooding, slips, landslide and falling trees, particularly on Banks Peninsula.
“We need to make sure we’re able to keep people safe by putting all of our resources into responding to any problems that arise and one of the best ways we can do this is by declaring a Local State of Emergency.”
“We expected the weather would ease, which hasn’t happened so declaring will mean we are prepared for anything that may happen overnight,” the Mayor said.
“The decision to include Christchurch was made as precautionary measure. High tide is expected at 7.41pm so declaring means we would have access to powers under the State of Emergency if they’re required.”
Banks Peninsula road update
New closures:
- Gebbies Pass Road from Millers Road to Charteris Bay Road
- 43 Lighthouse Road
- Te Oka
- Onuku Road 1.4km from the end of the road due to a fallen tree
- Cemetery Road in Wainui
A number of southern bays are closed due to flooding and slips.
Remain closed
- Peraki from Bossu Road to end
- Le Bons Bay Road from #592
- Dalglish's Road from Lebons Bay Road to end
- Millers Road from Gebbies Pass Road to SH75
- SH75 from Tai Tapu to Akaroa
- Gebbies Pass Road from SH75 to Charteris Bay Road
- Kinloch Road from Okuiti Valley Road to Bossu Road
- Reynolds Valley Road from Okuiti Valley Road to Bossu Road
- Bossu Road from #220 to Lands End Road
- Port Levy Pigeon Bay Road from Pa Road to Little Pigeon Road
- Stony Bay Rd is closed from the first cattle stop
South Christchurch road update
New road closures:
- Waimea Terrace
- Birdwood Avenue to Riverview Street
Remain closed:
- Ernlea Terrace closed at Colombo Street
- Hunter Terrace
- Riverlaw Terrace
- Clarendon Terrace
- Richardson Terrace
- Eastern Terrace from Bowenvale Avenue to Birdwood Avenue
- Palatine Terrace from Burnbrae Street to Buxton Terrace
- Ford Road
- Summit Road - Sign of the Kiwi to Gebbies Pass Road
- Garlands Road to Aynsley Terrace
- Aynsley Terrace to Centaurus Road
- Cashmere Road to Leistrella Road
- Provincial Road to Kennedys Bush Road
Christchurch northern area road update
New road closures:
- Avondale Road from New Brighton Road to Mervyn Drive
- Fitzgerald Avenue is down to one land between Heywood Terrace and River Road
Remain closed:
- Fitzgerald Avenue between Kilmore Street and Cambridge Terrace
- Cambridge Terrace from Barbadoes Street to Churchill Street
- New Brighton Road between Rawson Street and Pages Road
- Avonside Drive between Wainoni Road and Kerrs Road
- Avonside Drive/Swanns Road between Retreat Road and Woodham Road
- Empire Road from Main North Road
- River Road
- #278 Gardiners Road
Little River Library and Customer Service Hub
The Little River Library and Customer Service Hub has closed due to flooding. It expected to reopen tomorrow (Friday 2 May).
Southern network road update
Here are the latest road closures in the south of Christchurch:
- Ernlea Terrace closed at Colombo Street
- Hunter Terrace
- Riverlaw Terrace
- Clarendon Terrace
- Richardson Terrace
- Eastern Terrace
- Palatine Terrace from Burnbrae Street to Buxton Terrace
- Ford Road
- Summit Road - slip
- Garlands Road to Aynsley Terrace
- Aynsley Terrace to Centaurus Road
- Cashmere Road to Leistrella Road
- Provincial Road to Kennedys Bush Road
Stay out of floodwater
Do not try to walk, swim or drive through floodwaters – the water does not have to be very deep or moving very fast before it can carry you or your car away.
Always assume that floodwater is potentially contaminated with animal or human sewage. Ensure hands, clothes and property are thoroughly cleaned after contact with floodwaters.
Banks Peninsula road closure update
Here are the latest road updates in Banks Peninsula:
- Governors Bay Teddington Road from Gebbies Pass Road to Bamfords Road is open to one lane
New closures:
- Peraki from Bossu Road to end
- Le Bons Bay Road from #592
- Dalglish's Road from Lebons Bay Road to end
- Millers Road from Gebbies Pass Road to SH75
Remain closed:
- SH75 from Tai Tapu to Akaroa
- Gebbies Pass Road from SH75 to Charteris Bay Road
- Kinloch Road from Okuiti Valley Road to Bossu Road
- Reynolds Valley Road from Okuiti Valley Road to Bossu Roa
- Bossu Road from #220 to Lands End Road
- Port Levy Pigeon Bay Road from Pa Road to Little Pigeon Road
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Stony Bay Rd is closed from the first cattle stop
Banks Peninsula water supplies
As part of our work to monitor and respond to wet weather our teams are keeping a close eye on Banks Peninsula water supplies.
We’re currently in a good position and all our reservoirs are full. While the situation is stable, heavy rain events are unpredictable and we encourage residents to be mindful of water use and conserve where possible – particularly in Akaroa, Takamatua and Duvauchelle, where our ability to produce water is most likely to be impacted by rain.
We want to reassure residents that we have staff and contractors available round the clock to respond to issues. If any issues arise that put pressure on the water supply we’ll provide updates via our Facebook page and Newsline live-blog.
Wastewater information
We are monitoring our wastewater network as heavy rainfall can cause it to become inundated with rain and flood water. This can affect the mains, meaning that in some areas people may be experiencing “slow” or “no” service. Toilets, showers and sinks may empty slowly or in the worst cases not at all. If this was to happen the Council will arrange any clean up to property or the environment following being notified of overflows.
South Christchurch road closures
Here are the latest road closures in the south of Christchurch:
- Ernlea Terrace closed at Colombo Street
- Hunter Terrace
- Riverlaw Terrace
- Clarendon Terrace
- Richardson Terrace
- Eastern Terrace
Banks Peninsula road closures
The following roads are closed in Banks Peninsula:
- SH75 from Tai Tapu to Akaroa
- Gebbies Pass Road from SH75 to Charteris Bay Road
- Kinloch Road from Okuiti Valley Road to Bossu Road
- Reynolds Valley Road from Okuiti Valley Road to Bossu Road
- Governors Bay Teddington Road from Gebbies Pass Road to Bamfords Road
- Bossu Road from #220 to Lands End Road
- Port Levy Pigeon Bay Road from Pa Road to Little Pigeon Road
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Stony Bay Rd is closed from the first cattle stop
Kerbside collection
Lyttelton organics kerbside collection will be impacted today due to the weather.
Road closure update
The following roads in Christchurch's northern area are closed:
- Fitzgerald Avenue between Kilmore Street and Cambridge Terrace
- Cambridge Terrace from Barbadoes Street to Churchill Street
- New Brighton Road between Rawson Street and Pages Road
- Avonside Drive between Wainoni Road and Kerrs Road
- Avonside Drive/Swanns Road between Retreat Road and Woodham Road
- Empire Road from Main North Road
- River Road
- #278 Gardiners Road
Weather update
The wet weather in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula has settled in and high tides are also predicted.
To prepare, our contractors have been out clearing gutters, sumps, stormwater grates and beach outfalls as well as making checks of the stormwater network ahead of the rain.
We’re also managing water levels in the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River. Residents along the upper and mid-reaches of the river can expect fluctuations of water levels at any time before, during and after the rainfall event, even during periods of dry weather. This is to reduce peak flood levels during the rainfall event by maximising the use of the storage volume in the basins.
Our stormwater network is designed to cope with heavy rain and our road network is also part of our stormwater network playing an important role during wet weather events. In most parts of the city our roads have been designed as secondary flow paths for stormwater so in heavy rain its normal to see some flooding on our roads.
Staff and contractors are ready to respond to any issues.
More information about wet weather and flooding on our website here.
Road closures
The following roads are closed due to flooding with high tides affecting roads around the river:
- New Brighton Road between Rawson Street and Pages Road
- Avonside Drive between Wainoni Road and Kerrs Road