News: tagged with "water"
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- The Waimakariri District Council have been working closely with the developers of Pegasus to explore options to help manage seasonal algal bloom in the lake
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 8th June 2022
The Little River water supply will be temporarily chlorinated after regular testing has revealed the ongoing presence of a small number of total coliforms, an indicator of bacterial contamination
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 5th May 2022
The first work on a series of stormwater basins in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (ŌARC) has begun, with construction of a nine-hectare flood management area under way beside Anzac Drive and Pages Road
- A postgraduate research team from the University of Canterbury ׀ Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha is aiming to find out about what the local residents and visitors to Abberley Park know and think about the park and local creek
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th April 2022
Christchurch City Council will tell the Ministry of Health that ensuring the safety of its water supply network is its priority and it has no funding for fluoridation
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 30th March 2022
Adding fluoride to Christchurch’s drinking water supply would be complex and costly, with initial estimates putting the capital outlay required at more than $60 million
- Waimakariri District Council media release: 7th March 2022
The Kaiapoi Stormwater and Flooding Improvements project continues to progress, with the first major stage of construction well underway on Otaki Street, Porters Place, Chapman Place and Ashley Pl
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 31st January 2022
Options for speeding up work to improve the health of Christchurch’s rivers, streams and creeks are being investigated
- Sewlyn District Council media release: 25th January 2022
With the hotter, dryer weather we’re encouraging people to get smart with your water use to save money and ensure we can all keep enjoying a reliable water supply
- Environment Canterbury media release: 15th December 2021
As the weather warms up and more people head to our lakes, people are being reminded to use the public toilets provided – including boaties and kayakers
- Environment Canterbury media release: 15th December 2021
Surfers are being reminded to wear a board leash when out on the water this summer, after a small number have been observed surfing without leashes on very busy days in Sumner
- Environment Canterbury media release: 14th December 2021
When you’re heading to the beach, local river or lake to swim this summer, don’t forget to look out for water quality information signs or visit the ‘Can I Swim Here?’ section of the Land and Water
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 30th November 2021
With the promise of warm summer weather on its way, Christchurch City Council is reminding people that portable or temporary swimming pools are not immune to fencing requirements
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 15th November 2021
New legislation means Christchurch City Council will be able to apply for an exemption from water chlorination from March next year
- Environment Canterbury media release: 2nd November 2021
A new swimming and paddle craft area has been established and is now open in Rāpaki Bay, Lyttelton Harbour for a ten-month trial period
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 26th October 2021
Eleven new water quality monitoring sites are giving Christchurch City Council a better understanding of the state of the district’s rivers and streams
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 14th October 2021
Property owners who share a private drinking water or wastewater system are being encouraged to get in touch with Christchurch City Council
- Environment Canterbury media release: 6th October 2021
Boaties are being urged to check and clean their hulls to help stop the spread of marine pests in our harbours before hitting the water this summer
- Environment Canterbury media release: 4th October 2021
The pattern of dry winters Canterbury has experienced in recent years ended this year, with the region seeing a return to normal or even above normal rainfall levels in most areas
- Christchurch City Council Newsline: 27th September 2021
Extra funding has been approved for a major project to upgrade wastewater services for the communities around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour
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