Precautionary work has been undertaken at the Rangitata River mouth and a close watch kept on the river as it rises due to heavy rain falls along the main divide. READ MORE:* Covid-recovery funding for Rangitata River restoration* Hopes of little damage after Rangitata River rises* All eyes on 'vulnerable' Rangitata River as flows increaseIn December 2019 the river’s banks broke flooding properties, cutting access across the river at SH1 and SH79. Work had been completed at breakout points which included upstream of the Arundel Route 72, adjacent to the South Rangitata Irrigation Ponds, the south branch of the river and upstream of the rail bridge. “Earlier this year we received funding from Kānoa - Rediu (Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit) through the climate resilience programme of flood protection projects that includes works on the Rangitata. “There is a substantial ongoing works programme underway on the Rangitata River with contractors working at several key sites.

Source: Stuff July 16, 2021 04:07 UTC