Dannevirke: Flooding worry for residents

Drainage issues will be addressed by the Tararua District Council.

Drainage issues were at the heart of two submissions to the Tararua District Council's long-term plan last week.

Woodville District Vision (WDV) chairwoman Robin Winter told councillors heavy rain had left land on the edge of town under water. "You could lose a small child and a bicycle along the southern side of Weber St," she said.

"It's very, very dangerous and when we had a huge body of water flooding the lowest part by the possum factory it was a huge worry."

Ms Winter said WDV were seeking a commitment from the council the flooding issues would be resolved quickly.

"We need new kerbing, channelling and stormwater pipe upgrades between Weber St and Ross and Ormond streets, as well as new kerbing and channelling on the Pollen and Ormond St sides of Fountaine Square," she said.

Dannevirke's Alan MacDonald made a similar request for the extension of kerbs and channelling along the western side of Ruahine St. "The existing kerb and channelling coming from Smith St stops just short of the recently installed sump, but in recent heavy rain water, instead of going into the sump, was coming into our section and then rushing past the Chorus cabinet," he said. "I'd like to see it be continued to adjacent to Scanpower's ground transformer box."

The council received 18 submissions on stormwater, roading and footpaths, including a request for a stormwater drain on the corner of McPhee and Waterloo streets in Dannevirke to overcome flooding problems. The recommendation to councillors is that the requests will be noted for future consideration.

The council will adopt its long-term plan on June 24 when the rates will be set.