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Native species holding up Timaru water fixes

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A hole was found in the pipe connecting Waitohi to Timaru's new Downlands Water scheme in 2021, but work was still yet to begin on its replacement. More than 150 Canterbury households have been forced to boil their water for the last 18 months. The current water source was coming from the old water treatment plant, which was supposed to be decommissioned last year.

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Native species holding up Canterbury water fixes

Council staff clearing the site of the broken pipe on the Ōpihi River in preparation for its replacement. Photo: Timaru District Council The presence of a number of threatened species has held up vital water infrastructure, forcing more than 150 Canterbury households to boil their water for the last 18 months.

3 years ago·Otago, New Zealand

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