A slip on a Southland riverbank is threatening a high voltage power cable, and two councils responsible for the area appear to have different opinions on how serious the slip is. The Makarewa River has caused a slip on the bank alongside Largs Street, Wallacetown, a 10 minute drive north-west of Invercargill. READ MORE:* Environment Southland independent planners supports consent be granted for proposed Gore bridge* Southland infrastructure costs growing as assets reach end of life“This is a shared issue between Environment Southland, Southland District Council and the Wallacetown community. Environment Southland is taking the lead on the looking at potential solutions at this stage,’’ he said. Environment Southland estimates it is twice that height and will undertake a detailed site survey and geotechnical investigation.

Source: Stuff October 04, 2021 02:48 UTC