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Water Shutdown - Lawrence Street, Te Kūiti 4.30pm

Sometimes accidents happen... 
The water supply to Lawrence Street will need to be shutdown for a few hours while contractors repair a broken watermain. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Urgent water shutdown for leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale
We have discovered that there is a large leak in the water network in Maniaiti/Benneydale that we need to find and fix, as we are losing a lot of water.
Waitomo District Council contractor McIndoe Group will be shutting down the water in Maniaiti/Benneydale today in order to try locate the leak.
Leak detection helps identify where there could be faults in the network and can also help determine where water loss is occurring.
There will only be a temporary interruption to water supply, and it should not overly disrupt or interfere with normal usage.
Work will include turning off a valve at each street for a few minutes to check for changes in water pressure.
A leak detection device will also be used to listen for leaks on the water mains.
If the leak is detected in the Council-owned network, repairs will be undertaken.
If you experience unclean water flow afterwards, please wait 10 minutes and then run an outside tap for at least five minutes or until water runs clear. This is to avoid any unclean water entering your household system.
We also ask that you please conserve water as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2014 June Regional council flood team monitoring waterways closely

Regional council flood team monitoring waterways closely

12 Jun 2014, 2:54 PM

MEDIA RELEASE

Waikato Regional Council’s flood team is monitoring the level of the region’s waterways closely as more rain due today and tomorrow will place extra strain on already swollen rivers and streams.

The Waihou River near Te Aroha, in particular, is currently the highest it has been for a number of years and with more rain on the way, it is predicted to continue to rise.

Thames Valley Civil Defence reports there is now a flood risk for some Te Aroha properties on the southern end of Rewi St, Honi St  Herries St, and the southern end of Whitaker St.

The regional council’s flood team is providing advice to the Thames valley authorities on what is happening with Waihou river levels as they manage the situation, said regional council flood response manager Adam Munro.

Elsewhere in the region, tributaries feeding the lower Waikato River are also particularly swollen and regional council staff are out working with landowners on any actions they need to take to protect their properties.

“We’re also checking the regional council’s flood protection stopbanks and pumps around the region to ensure they are all working smoothly,” said Mr Munro.

“We have also activated our flood response room in Hamilton to help co-ordinate any further  response that may be required as the situation develops.

“Luckily the forecast for the weekend is for much improved conditions and we are hopeful this spate of bad weather will pass without causing further issues.

“However, regional council staff and other agencies are ready to respond if required.”