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Section of Manawatu Gorge closed to river users
25 November, 2011
Section of Gorge closed to river users
Horizons Regional Council has advised that the stretch of Manawatu River 200 metres either side of the Manawatu Gorge slip will be closed from Monday 28 November until the land above is stable.
The closure follows discussions with the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) and has been put in place to ensure the safety of all river users.
Habourmaster Evan Lloyd said “there is potential for debris dislodged by the earthworks to fall, putting commercial and recreational river users at risk.
“NZTA will take precautions to warn users and stop work if anyone does enter the danger zone, but it is important that people remain vigilant and stay away from the area until further notice,” he said.
The slip occurred approximately 2km upstream of the Pohangina River confluence and work is ongoing to clear this fall under the Emergency Works Provision of the Resource Management Act.
Horizons will continue to work closely with NZTA to ensure land stabilisation is carried out safely and will advise when the section of the river is reopened.
Other parts of the catchment remain suitable for recreational and commercial use. For more information visit the safe swim spots section of www.horizons.govt.nz.
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