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Rubbish collection
Christchurch City Council wants to remind people that rubbish collection will take place in fire affected areas today from 12pm to 5pm. Wheelie bin collection will take place in:
· Worsleys Road
· Kennedys Bush Road
· Hoon Hay Valley Road
· … View moreRubbish collection
Christchurch City Council wants to remind people that rubbish collection will take place in fire affected areas today from 12pm to 5pm. Wheelie bin collection will take place in:
· Worsleys Road
· Kennedys Bush Road
· Hoon Hay Valley Road
· Early Valley Road
· Dyers Pass Road (on the Governors Bay side).
All waste will be treated as rubbish. There is no need to separate recycling and organics.
Additional rubbish skips will be placed in Worsleys Road, outside numbers 323, 338 (2 skips) 351 and 353.
Dyers Pass Rd
Residents of the Governors Bay area have inquired about the Dyers Pass Rd cordon.
Hazard assessment work is continuing on the slopes above this road, including for the risk that large rocks and trees could fall on the road.
There are still significant hotspots in the Marleys Hill area that are under active fire management.
The condition of the road is also being assessed.
We understand the frustration this road closure is causing and crews are working to open the road as soon as possible. Unfortunately, at this stage we are unable to give residents a timeframe for its reopening.
Livestock
There have been issues with wandering stock on some roads in and near the fire zone. Wandering stock is a significant hazard to road users. If you see wandering livestock please call the police on 111.
Aerial operations
As the fire becomes more manageable air operations are being reduced. Today there will be four aircraft operating. Drones are continuing to be used for thermal imaging to locate hotspots that still pose a risk of flare-up.
Please remember, the fire area is a no-fly zone. This rule applies to all aircraft not involved in the firefighting effort, including private drones.
Public Meetings
Civil Defence is holding street meetings for residents affected by the Port Hills fire at 6.30pm this evening. Meetings will be held at these locations:
· Kennedys Bush: 305 Kennedys Bush Road
· Hoon Hay Valley: 51 Hoon Hay Valley Road
· Worsleys Road:… View morePublic Meetings
Civil Defence is holding street meetings for residents affected by the Port Hills fire at 6.30pm this evening. Meetings will be held at these locations:
· Kennedys Bush: 305 Kennedys Bush Road
· Hoon Hay Valley: 51 Hoon Hay Valley Road
· Worsleys Road: 327 Worsleys Road
Civil Defence Controller Anne Columbus said the aim is to provide residents with the information. This will include the latest information on the status of and risk from the fire in their area and where to seek additional help if needed. People will also have opportunities to ask questions.
These meetings are for affected residents only.
Fire status
· The fire perimeter is around 30 kilometres and covers 2075 hectares
· Geotechnical assessments are continuing on the slopes above residential areas. While these slopes appear sound at present, there is concern this could change with heavy rain.
· The potential for fire flare-ups remains. Information collected after infrared imaging carried out this morning will be used to update fire-risk models later today.
· More detailed assessment has been carried out on properties directly affected by the fire.
Cordons
Three cordons, at Worsley Road, Kennedys Bush Rd and Hoon Hay Valley Rd, have been relaxed.
All non-residents who need access – such as tradespeople, insurance representatives and other professional services, and those who own land within a cordon area but live elsewhere – should report to the cordon sign-in area to gain an entry permit. Residents are no longer required to meet visitors before they proceed through the cordon.
There is no access for members of the public.
Fire progress
The Fire Service is pleased to announce that good progress has been made in controlling
the fire in the Worselys Road area.
Patrols will continue in the area, but crews will no longer be actively working in the area
unless called in for a flare up.
Residents are asked … View moreFire progress
The Fire Service is pleased to announce that good progress has been made in controlling
the fire in the Worselys Road area.
Patrols will continue in the area, but crews will no longer be actively working in the area
unless called in for a flare up.
Residents are asked to help by being vigilant and to DIAL 111 IMMEDIATELY IF THEY SEE
ANY SIGN OF THE FIRE REIGNITING.
“Our crews have made great progress and we’re pleased to be able to pull back from the
Worsleys area, but we really need people to keep a watch on things for us,’’ said Fire
Service Liaison Officer Bruce Irvine. “The more eyes we have out there looking the better.”
Fire services are continuing operations in other areas affected by the fire.
Rubbish collections
Christchurch City Council has organised rubbish collection of all Council waste bins in fire
affected areas tomorrow afternoon from 12pm to 5pm. Wheelie bin collection will take place
in:
- Worsleys Road
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Kennedys Bush Road
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Hoon Hay Valley Road
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Early Valley Road
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Dyers Pass Road on the Governors Bay side.
All waste will be treated as rubbish. There is no need to separate recycling and organics.
Additional rubbish skips will be placed in Worsleys Road, outside numbers 323, 338 (2
skips) 351 and 353.
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Worsleys Road non-resident landowner access
The Worlseys Road cordon was lifted for residents at 9am this morning (Wednesday). All non-residents, including those who own land within the cordon area but live elsewhere, need to obtain an access permit from the Princess Margaret Hospital car park,… View moreWorsleys Road non-resident landowner access
The Worlseys Road cordon was lifted for residents at 9am this morning (Wednesday). All non-residents, including those who own land within the cordon area but live elsewhere, need to obtain an access permit from the Princess Margaret Hospital car park, in Cashmere. The same applies to insurance representatives, tradespeople and other professional services needing access. Residents and landowners need to meet these visitors at the hospital. Access by the general public is restricted at this time until further notice.
No-fly zone over fire area
Christchurch City Council’s Principal Rural Fire Officer Darrin Woods strongly emphasises that a strict no-fly zone remains in place for the area bound by Princess Margaret Hospital, Sugarloaf, Teddington and Tai Tapu until midday Friday 24 February. Fire services are currently operating drones in the area to gather important thermal and infrared hotspot information. Members of the public are not allowed to operate drones or other remotely piloted aircraft systems at any time in the no-fly zone, and police will be notified about any breaches of this rule. Flying drones in this area illegally will be taken very seriously, as it compromises critical aerial firefighting operations and safety.
Accessing properties with burnt trees
Civil Defence strongly recommends that people who have regained access to their properties with burnt trees do not go near the trees until they have been inspected by an experienced arborist. This is for their own safety.
Damage to septic tanks
Residents whose properties were directly affected by the fire should engage a qualified plumber to check the condition of their septic tanks.
Worsleys Road cordon to be lifted at 9am
At 9am today, the Worsleys Road cordon will be lifted up to 353 Worsleys Road, where Worsleys Track begins. The cordon will open for residents only, allowing them to return home.
There remains a small number of properties located on Dyers Pass and … View moreWorsleys Road cordon to be lifted at 9am
At 9am today, the Worsleys Road cordon will be lifted up to 353 Worsleys Road, where Worsleys Track begins. The cordon will open for residents only, allowing them to return home.
There remains a small number of properties located on Dyers Pass and Summit roads that are cordoned off due to ongoing fire risk and other safety concerns. Civil Defence Welfare staff will be contacting these residents directly.
Worsleys Road residents will be checked into the cordon by police and must present a photo ID, such as a driver’s licence or passport.
Registration for non-residents (e.g. insurance representatives, electricians and/or trades people) wishing to access the Worsleys Road cordon is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm each day, until further notice, in the Princess Margaret Hospital car park, Cashmere. All cordoned residents, including Worsleys Road residents, are required to meet these visitors there. Access to cordoned areas by the general public is restricted at this time until further notice.
Fire damage to trees
Residents whose properties were directly affected by the fire should engage a qualified arborist to check all mature trees. The Council’s arborists have been checking trees on roadsides and many are being felled because of fire damage.
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OPEN FROM 9am to 3pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
30 Charles Upham ave Hillmorton
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FOOD BANKS WE ARE DONATING TO
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Delta Community Support Trust
Catholic Social Services.
Salvation Army in Christchurch.
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Worsleys Road cordon to open
Based on the latest fire assessment information, Civil Defence Controller Gary Foster is pleased to confirm that the Worsleys Road cordon will be lifted tomorrow (Wednesday) up to 353 Worsleys Road, where Worsleys Track begins. The cordon will open for residents … View moreWorsleys Road cordon to open
Based on the latest fire assessment information, Civil Defence Controller Gary Foster is pleased to confirm that the Worsleys Road cordon will be lifted tomorrow (Wednesday) up to 353 Worsleys Road, where Worsleys Track begins. The cordon will open for residents only from 9am, allowing them to return home.
There remains a small number of properties located on Dyers Pass and Summit roads that are cordoned off due to ongoing fire risk and other safety concerns.
Worsleys Road residents will be checked into the cordon by police and must present a photo ID, such as a driver’s licence or passport.
Registration for non-residents (e.g. insurance representatives, electricians and/or tradespeople) wishing to access the Worsleys Road cordon is open until 6.30pm in the Princess Margaret Hospital car park, in Cashmere. Worsleys Road residents are required to meet these visitors there. Access by the general public is restricted at this time until further notice.
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Fire overview
Fire crews continued patrolling the fire scene last night, focusing on dampening down hotspots at Christchurch Adventure Park. Crew are also focusing on hotspots in the Early Valley Road, Hoon Hay Valley Road and Worsleys Spur area with a 40-50% reduction in fire activity from … View moreFire overview
Fire crews continued patrolling the fire scene last night, focusing on dampening down hotspots at Christchurch Adventure Park. Crew are also focusing on hotspots in the Early Valley Road, Hoon Hay Valley Road and Worsleys Spur area with a 40-50% reduction in fire activity from yesterday. Work to target hotspots will continue today across the entire fire ground.
Aerial drones may be trialled this evening by emergency services over the fire ground areas around the Worsleys Road area and other locations as needed. The drones will not be overhead inhabited properties (for safety reasons). The drones are being trialled to gather thermal and infrared hotspot imaging information.
A reminder to the public that the no fly zone introduced previously remains in place for the area bound by Princess Margaret Hospital, Sugarloaf, Teddington, and Tai Tapu until midday Friday 24 February.
Around 20 crews are continuing to work to install control lines using heavy machinery with support by helicopters.
Cordon locations continue to be reviewed based on updated fire risk information and ground assessments.
Work also continues to remove dangerous trees at risk of falling due to fire damage, to improve safety for access and operations.
There remains a risk that changing weather conditions could cause hot spots to flare up and fire to spread so residents who have been able to return to their properties should be prepared to evacuate immediately.
Smoke
Cantabrians should be aware smoke may cover many parts of the region for the next 48-72 hours. Thickness of the smoke will depend on the number of hot spots within the fire-zone.
Smoke modelling indicates that on Wednesday wind conditions may direct smoke over much of the Christchurch CDB and Christchurch Airport in the evening and may remain over these locations on Wednesday night and Thursday. Fire suppression work may generate smoke and dust at times.
Canterbury DHB is reminding people to phone their GP team first if they experience any respiratory issues or concerns.
State of Emergency extended
The State of Emergency covering Christchurch City and Selwyn District has been extended, Mayor Lianne Dalziel announced today. Mayor Dalziel and Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton took advice from Rural Fire, Fire, Police and Civil Defence in making the decision. Read the full announcement here
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