Water
Notices
15 January 2018 - Water Restrictions Update
Due to the recent hot weather and increased use of water, we are upping the water restrictions for most supplies.
There has been more pressure on water schemes and we'd like to remind everyone that restrictions are in place and need to be followed.
See the table below for the latest restrictions.
It is important to follow these restrictions - it could be a dry summer and we want to avoid further restrictions such as Stage 4, which is a complete hosing, sprinkler and irrigation ban and minimised water use indoors.
Please help spread the word by telling your neighbours, friends and family about the restrictions.
Remember you can sign up to receive emails about water notices via Council's website: www.cluthadc.govt.nz/onlinenewsletters
Please fix leaks on your own property. You can report public leaks and and people not following the restrictions by ringing 0800 801 350.
| Stage 1 Restrictions for: | Watering only between 8pm and 8am, systems not to be left unattended or on overnight. |
| None currently. |
| Stage 2 Restrictions for: | Hand-held hose watering between 8pm and 8am only, sprinkler and irrigation ban, systems not to be left unattended or on overnight |
| Balclutha |
| Clinton |
| Clydevale/Pomahaka |
| Glenkenich |
| Kaitangata/Wangaloa |
| Kaka Point |
| Lawrence |
| Milton |
| Moa Flat |
| Owaka |
| Richardson North |
| Richardson South |
| South Bruce |
| Stirling |
| Tapanui |
| North Bruce (includes Tokoiti and Waihola) |
| Stage 3 Restrictions for: | A hosing ban apart from ONE day a week between 8pm and 8am, sprinkler and
irrigation ban, systems not to be left unattended or on overnight, please avoid
washing cars or boats etc |
| Balmoral 1 |
| Balmoral 2 |
| Tuapeka East |
| Tuapeka West |
| Stage 4 Restrictions for | A complete hosing,
sprinkler and irrigation ban and minimised water use indoors |
Weather-Related Notices
For updates about the July 2017 flooding event please see this page.
Road Notices
State Highways: Check the NZ Transport Agency website for the latest information on State Highways.
Road Closures
PURSUANT to the Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10 (clause 11), notice is given that the Clutha District Council, to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder:
| Road | Date/Times | Event/Organiser | Objection Period/Other Info | Detour |
| Morris Saddle Road, OWAKA | Saturday, 27 January 2018
9am to 6pm
| Eastern Southland Car Club Inc
Gravel Hill Climb 2018 | Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of his/her objection and grounds thereof in writing before 20 December 2017, to the office of the Clutha District Council, PO Box 25, Balclutha 9240. | |
| Cross Street (Railway Crossing) | Sunday 28 Jan - 7am to 7pm AND Friday 9 Feb - 7am to 7pm | Railway maintenance | It
will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than
under authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular
traffic during the period of closure | Via Union St, Waihola Highway, North Branch Rd and Bruce Rd |
Bridge Closures
PURSUANT to the Local Government Act 1974, Schedule 10 (clause 11), Notice is given that the Clutha District Council proposes to close the following to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated:
| Bridge | Date/Times | Event/Organiser | Objection Period/Other Info | Detour |
| Ratanui Bridge (Bridge 309) | Council is aware the new guard rails mean it's harder for approaching drivers to see vehicles on the bridge. We've had to bring the guard rails up to current standards for safety reasons. However, we are looking at what we can do to improve visibility, for example advanced warning signs that will only be activated when there is a car on the bridge. In the meantime, drivers need to slow down and take extra care when approaching this bridge from sides. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. | | | |
Bridge Restrictions
Notification of weight and speed limits on bridges. (Heavy Vehicle Regulations 1974 - Regulation 11)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Regulation 11 (3) of the Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974, the Clutha District Council has fixed the following maximum weight (and/or speed) limits for heavy motor vehicles and combinations including a heavy motor vehicle on the bridges described hereunder:
Bridges and restrictions (PDF, 209KB)