But the council charged with monitoring the area says there is no imminent threat, despite it being potentially vulnerable to erosion. It also admitted it was "unsure" if the area in front of the dump has been measured for erosion in recent years. Deen McKay has spearheaded efforts to protect the dump from the ocean and believes the site has about two years before a major weather event washes it away. "The rate of erosion needs to be prioritised and actively calculated to assess the current level of risk." In 2021, the council made headlines for monitoring erosion on the crumbling coastal road with aerial photography but failing to include the area in front of the dumpsite.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 18, 2024 20:21 UTC