The Dunedin City Council is taking precautionary steps ahead of heavy rain forecast for the city.<\/p>\n
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Dunedin, Clutha and North Otago from 6pm on\u00a0Wednesday until 3pm on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Buller, a heavy rain watch was\u00a0in place until 10pm on Wednesday, with 60 to 90mm of rain in addition to what has already fallen, mainly about the ranges.<\/p>\n
DCC general manager city services Scott MacLean\u00a0said the amount of rain forecast was between 30mm and 50mm, which was well within acceptable limits for the city\u2019s infrastructure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, there is also a moderate chance of MetService upgrading the heavy rain watch to a warning,\u201d Mr MacLean said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFor that reason, we\u2019re taking our usual precautionary steps now to ensure the city is well placed to cope with the rain, which is expected to be at its heaviest early tomorrow morning.\u201d<\/p>\n
A DCC spokesman said\u00a0staff and contractors were preparing the city\u2019s stormwater and wastewater systems, including sweeping gutters and checking mud tanks in low-lying and high-risk areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are also asking any residents who notice a blocked mud tank near their home to clear debris on to the footpath, where it will be picked up by contractors when the weather clears,\u201d Mr MacLean said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOut of an abundance of caution, we will also be opening self-serve sandbagging stations in South Dunedin and Mosgiel for anyone who is concerned and wants to prepare.\u201d<\/p>\n
The stations will also be open from 3pm on Wednesday at these locations:<\/p>\n
Dunedin Ice Stadium carpark<\/p>\n
101 Victoria Rd
Saint Kilda<\/p>\n
Mosgiel Memorial Park gym carpark<\/p>\n
187D Gordon Rd
Mosgiel<\/p>\n
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CLUTHA COUNCIL MONITORING SITUATION<\/p>\n
In South Otago, the Clutha District Council said it would monitor the situation overnight.<\/p>\n
A spokeswoman said there were\u00a0precautions people could take to get ready in case the heavy rain watch\u00a0was\u00a0upgraded to a warning.<\/p>\n
They are:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure gutters, spouting and downpipes are clear around your home to stop water from backing up.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Tie down or move loose objects like outdoor furniture, wheelie bins, and trampolines under cover where possible.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If your basement or low-lying area is prone to flooding, move items that could get damaged off the floor.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Avoid driving through floodwaters.<\/p>\n
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