Otago Regional Councillor Gary Kelliher shows a firehose fitting that has been added to the Dairy Creek irrigation scheme pipe near Golden Rd. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSONWater access for firefighters will be easier on the outskirts of Alexandra with the addition of a firehose fitting at the Dairy Creek irrigation scheme pipe near Golden Rd. About four months ago Mr Kelliher noticed a fire break out at the top of Watson Rd near Nelson Ridge Rd. Mr Kelliher approached Pioneer Energy as the primary funder of the Dairy Creek irrigation scheme. Knowing in advance where water could be obtained and having access to get a large truck able to quickly refill with water could "save lives", he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 29, 2019 14:26 UTC