Ian HadlandThe Otago Fish & Game Council is calling for "urgent action" to fix the stormwater system in the Alpha Series subdivision at the head of Wanaka's Bullock Creek. Fish & Game owns land along Bullock Creek just downstream from the new Alpha Series subdivision being developed by Willowridge, and is concerned about flooding and contamination from stormwater runoff during heavy rain. Mr Hadland said it was positive that the QLDC and the developer acknowledged the subdivision's stormwater system was "largely inadequate". Friends of Bullock Creek chairman Roger Gardiner said despite "wide-ranging discussion" at the meeting "we are really no further ahead with hearing about plans or proposals to protect the creek". Mr Dippie said consultant engineers were working with council engineers on an overall stormwater design for the entire catchment, and they were due to meet next week.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 04, 2019 15:33 UTC