Stop Flooding From The Heathcote River

Residents and businesses on and around the Heathcote River should not have to feel fear and anxiety that they will loose their homes and property or that they will not be able to get to work, loose business or keep themselves and their children safe. With the recent increased risk of flooding due to earthquake damage and ongoing poor river and drainage maintenance along with intensive residential development in the lower Port Hills, residents and businesses have now reached crisis point. It is imperative that the Christchurch City Council takes immediate steps to remove silt build up from the river and start an effective river maintenance and dredging programme, including fixing and maintaining the stop banks and installing one way check valves.