Wanaka resident Anna Simmonds observes sediment left behind by stormwater run-off in Rockabilly Gully in Wanaka’s Hikuwai Reserve, on Thursday. Photo: Mark PriceThe Otago Regional Council is taking court action over alleged stormwater contamination of the Clutha River in Wanaka. Several residents near the Northlake subdivision have raised concerns about alleged stormwater run-off into the Clutha River. During steady rain on Thursday another plume of brown sediment spreading into the Clutha River was captured on video by nearby resident Anna Simmonds. She was concerned regulatory authorities appeared not to be acting and had complained to the ORC and the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC).

Source: Otago Daily Times November 09, 2018 15:45 UTC