Parts Of Blenheim Sewer Network Overloaded
Marlborough District Council advises some parts of the Blenheim sewer network are overloaded. Currently affected areas are Dillon Street, Leefield Street, Houldsworth Street, Muller Road and Stuart Street.
Residents should note the following:
Do not flush toilets unless necessary
Limit water use
Be aware there is raw sewerage present
Stay out of flood water which may be contaminated
Please practice good hygiene.
For advice go to: Floodwater and Sewerage
Further updates will be provided, primarily through Marlborough District Council's Facebook page and the Antenno alerting app.
Keep an eye on MetService for watch and warning updates at www.metservice.com/warnings/home
You can track Council's Floodwatch here: http://hydro.marlborough.govt.nz/floodwatch
NZ Transport Agency are urging drivers to plan for bad weather driving conditions on the region's roads including considerable surface flooding around the region. Read the latest update at: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic-bulletins/wet-and-windy-weather-on-the-way-for-top-of-the-south-drivers
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