A view of St Clair, St Kilda, South Dunedin from Hillhead Rd. Photo: Linda RobertsonA pioneering study suggests that South Dunedin’s groundwater is less prone than feared to tidal movements and future sea- level rise. GNS Science principal scientist Dr Simon Cox said the just-released study painted a more positive picture than expected. There was also a risk of storm-related surface flooding in parts of South Dunedin, as had happened in 2015. South Dunedin Future is a collaborative project between the Otago Regional Council and the Dunedin City Council.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 28, 2020 16:30 UTC