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· For advice on what to do during a flood and storm visit www.getprepared.org.nz...
• River levels on the Waiwhetu Stream have dropped considerably since their peak late this morning
· Sightseers have been observed at Riverbank Car Park. People must stay away from waterways and … View more· For advice on what to do during a flood and storm visit www.getprepared.org.nz...
• River levels on the Waiwhetu Stream have dropped considerably since their peak late this morning
· Sightseers have been observed at Riverbank Car Park. People must stay away from waterways and avoid sightseeing.
· State Highway 2 from Ngauranga north to Petone remains closed
· State Highway 2 south remains open
· The latest aftershocks between 2pm and 3pm have led to train services being suspended. Buses are still operating but there is still flooding and slips causing disruption.
· Taita and Pomare railway stations are closed. Buses can take passengers between stations. Commuters should check Metlink website
· Silverstream Landfill is closed
TSUNAMI WARNING CANCELLED
The Tsunami warning has been cancelled.
Aftershocks are likely to continue for the next few weeks or months, GNS has some information about what we might expect from the way aftershocks occur. They say it is normal after a quake this size to have aftershocks from the… View moreTSUNAMI WARNING CANCELLED
The Tsunami warning has been cancelled.
Aftershocks are likely to continue for the next few weeks or months, GNS has some information about what we might expect from the way aftershocks occur. They say it is normal after a quake this size to have aftershocks from the epicentre along the Kaikoura coastline to Cape Campbell.
Remember: If a siren sounds continuously (unlike the fire brigade siren), that is a signal there are instructions for people and they should seek credible sources for information such as the civil defence website, www.getprepared.org.nz... or Council's www.huttcity.govt.nz...
For people living in a tsunami zone any long earthquake (longer than one minute or strong enough that you cannot stand up) may be your only warning - don't wait for sirens or another signal to make the decision to evacuate to higher ground, preferably by foot.
WEATHER WARNING
Heavy rain and strong winds (north west) are forecast for this afternoon through to Tuesday morning. Some things may have been shaken loose so please check and secure anything you can and stay aware - keep an eye on MetService www.metservice.co.nz...
ROADS, TRAINS, BUSES
All our major roads and bridges and State Highways immediately around Lower Hutt are open.
Rail service will resume on Kapiti and Johnsonville lines from Tuesday 15 November. There will be bus replacements on Hutt Valley and Wairarapa lines, due to a damaged pedestrian overbridge at Ava.
Daly Street from Andrews Avenue to High Street is closed, due to risk of falling glass from a building.
The Riverbank Car Park and Block Road are closed from 7pm today Monday 14 November.
The East by West ferries are not running today. There is no replacement shuttle service.
Buses are now operating to timetable, though some delays may still occur.
See metlink.org.nz for the public transport status.
BUSINESS & BUILDINGS
If you are a tenant of a building that has suffered structural damage please notify the owner in the first instance and then inform Council of the address. We are working as quickly as possible to carry out rapid assessments of high risk buildings and those that have sustained structural damage.
Queensgate is still being assessed by engineers and will be closed Tuesday 15 November.
Some buildings in Lower Hutt CBD are closed due to damage. Central Lower Hutt is otherwise open.
Jackson Street is open for business.
Reconnaissance crews are out checking our main business areas for damage. Glass from buildings has fallen into a number of central-city streets which has been cleaned up.
WATER & POWER
Water is safe to drink including artesian water.
There are a couple of water main bursts. Please report any water problems to Hutt City Council on 04 570 6666 and we will log a job with Wellington Water.
Wellington Water says water treatment plants are functioning properly. There no reports of reservoir damage or bulk supply issues.
Discoloured water issues reported shortly after the quake should be clearing now.
Power has been restored to a number of areas in Lower Hutt. For the latest on outage status to -www.welectricity.co.nz/outages/
COUNCIL SERVICES
All Hutt City Council pools, libraries, Walter Nash Centre, Community Centres, The Dowse Art Museum and Petone Settlers Museum are closed all day Monday. We expect them to be open tomorrow 15th November, please check Council's website www.huttcity.govt.nz...
for updates.
WORK OR SCHOOLS
Check directly with your employer, school and/or day care to see if they will be open.
Check for updates on
www.getprepared.govt.nz...
www.metservice.co.nz...
Due to the extreme rainfall on Tuesday 15 November 2016, sewage from the Hinemoa Street and Malone Road sewage pumping station overflowed into the Waiwhetu Stream at Hinemoa Street and Malone Road (a consented discharge).
Warning signs have been erected advising against swimming or fishing from … View moreDue to the extreme rainfall on Tuesday 15 November 2016, sewage from the Hinemoa Street and Malone Road sewage pumping station overflowed into the Waiwhetu Stream at Hinemoa Street and Malone Road (a consented discharge).
Warning signs have been erected advising against swimming or fishing from the stream. For further information, contact Dean Bentley on 04 570 6946
The Lower Hutt Riverbank Car Park is closed due to flooding.
Good morning, we hope you had a more restful evening last night.
8:00am UPDATE
WORK OR SCHOOLS:
Central Wellington and Lower Hutt are open for business today but do check in with your employers or landlords on the status of your workplace.
Check directly with your employer, school … View moreGood morning, we hope you had a more restful evening last night.
8:00am UPDATE
WORK OR SCHOOLS:
Central Wellington and Lower Hutt are open for business today but do check in with your employers or landlords on the status of your workplace.
Check directly with your employer, school and/or day care to see if they will be open.
Keep yourselves safe: do not go sightseeing, and watch for uneven surfaces or debris and glass underfoot. Avoid areas that have been cordoned off. It is also advised to stay out of the water today.
TRANSPORT
ROADS: Are all open, but please drive to the conditions, we have a high wind and heavy rain warning across the region today
TRAINS: All services on the Wellington network have been given clearance to return to normal, except the Wairarapa line which will run at a reduced capacity.
The Capital Connection will be replaced by buses.
BUSES: Bus diversions will be in place through central Wellington today as inspections continue on CBD buildings following the recent earthquakes and high winds overnight. All stops in Manners Street, Lower Willis Street and Lambton Quay are closed. Check the Metlink site for further details.
PARKING: Some parking buildings are still being assessed and it is likely that some will be closed today. Queensgate is closed today.
The Lower Hutt Riverbank Car Park is closing at 8:10am.
FERRIES: East By West ferry is not running. Interislander is running with vehicle passengers only. Bluebridge is running but with disruptions.
Wellington airport is fully operational.
COUNCIL FACILITIES
All community halls are open for those that have made bookings. The Hutt CIty i-SITE will also open today.
A call on The Dowse Art Musuem, the six pools, the Walter Nash Centre, and eight libraries around the city will be made later this morning.
BUSINESS & BUILDINGS
If you are a tenant of a building that has suffered structural damage please notify the owner in the first instance and then inform Council of the address. We are working as quickly as possible to carry out rapid assessments of high risk buildings and those that have sustained structural damage.
Queensgate is being assessed by engineers and will be closed Tuesday 15 November.
WATER & POWER
Water is safe to drink including artesian water.
Please report any water problems to Hutt City Council on 04 570 6666 and we will log a job with Wellington Water.
With heavy rain forecast for our region. If safe to do so please clear the sumps and drains around your house and if you see any flooding contact Council on 04 570 6666.
Wellington Water says water treatment plants are functioning properly. There are no reports of reservoir damage or bulk supply issues.
ELECTRICITY
There are currently no known outages, visit the Wellington Electricity website to check any outages.
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Metlink is changing bus services in the Hutt Valley to improve reliability, to add more buses to some routes, and removing low used services in others. Changes are being made to timetables and some minor route adjustments are happening as well. The bus routes affected are 110, 120, 130, 145, 154, … View moreMetlink is changing bus services in the Hutt Valley to improve reliability, to add more buses to some routes, and removing low used services in others. Changes are being made to timetables and some minor route adjustments are happening as well. The bus routes affected are 110, 120, 130, 145, 154, 160 and 170.
Changes are live from Sunday 20 November 2016. Please let us know if you have any questions, or if you would like more information visit metlink.org.nz or contact Metlink on 0800 801 700.
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