John Bisset/Stuff The cleanup of the Rangitata River is still ongoing more than a year after the event. READ MORE:* Flood recovery funds for Rangitata River* Climate change resilience projects get $100 million from Government* Authorities still counting the cost of the Rangitata River floods* Repair job needed for salmon hatchery after Rangitata River floodThe floods were so severe the Timaru District Council declared a State of Emergency that lasted almost a week. Funding of these works was split between Environment Canterbury (through the Rangitata River Rating District), Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Kiwirail, Rangitata South Irrigation Ltd, Ashburton District Council and Transpower. John Bisset/Stuff Several farms bore the brunt of the Rangitata River flood. John Bisset/Stuff The Rangitata River floods effectively cut the South Island in half.

Source: Stuff December 04, 2020 18:00 UTC