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Earthquake update 4.45 15/2/16
Monday, 15 February 2016
Earthquake update
All Council-owned facilities have been checked and are operating as normal, with the exception of the Linwood Service Centre and Library (at Eastgate Shopping Centre), which remains closed until repairs to light fittings can be carried out.
All other Council Service Centres are open as normal. A map of Service Centres is available on the Council's website: ccc.govt.nz/contact-us/service-desks
Both Horncastle Arena and the Hadlee Pavilion have been inspected by structural engineers today. Preparations are continuing for Cirque du Soleil at Horncastle, and for this weekend's New Zealand-versus-Australia test cricket match at Hadlee.
Geotechnical engineers are closely monitoring slope stability in affected areas of the Port Hills.
The Council is reminding residents and commercial property owners that they are responsible for carrying out safety checks to their own buildings and properties. However, people can contact the Council (03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169) if they are concerned that a particular building is dangerous.
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