Christchurch Earthquake – 6am, 14 June 2011

Latest update on the 13 June aftershocks.

Liquefaction

Liquefaction has occurred throughout the city, mainly in the eastern suburbs.

Several sink holes have appeared. Please drive carefully.

Rock falls

Several rock falls have occurred mainly in eastern hills of Sumner, Taylors Mistake, Redcliffs, Morgan Valley.

Water

90% of people on the flat have water back on. Hills suburbs have low water pressure. Teams worked overnight to repair water pipes across the city.

There is no water east of Ferrymead bridge and repairs are expected to take several days.

There are drinking water tankers in two locations in the Sumner area and 7 more will be operational this morning..

There is a City wide boil water notice in place.

Wastewater

The Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant is operational. There is limited additional damage to wastewater pipes in the eastern suburbs.

Repair teams are working to fix two additional wastewater pump stations in the eastern suburbs.  

We ask anyone who has a chemical toilet to please use it and if you have a port-a-loo close to you please use it also.  

Roads
The following roads are closed:

In addition there are a number of roads that are affected by liquefaction, flooding, damaged retaining walls and rockfall. The public are reminded to drive to the conditions.

Contractors have begun to clear roads and this is expected to continue for a number of days.

Bridges
The following bridges are closed:
Gayhurst Rd

Old Waimakariri Bridge
All other bridges are open. Bridge St, South Brighton is open to light traffic only.

Schools
All Schools and early childhood centres closed today.

General messaging
Look after your friends neighbours and family.
Please minimise travel where possible to help emergency vehicle and repair teams move around the city.
If you are out please be careful of road damage.