The local State of Emergency on Banks Peninsula has been lifted after monitoring of a slip in Akaroa showed no further significant land movement.
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger lifted the State of Emergency at 3pm today, saying monitoring equipment at a slip in Akaroa had revealed there had been “no further significant land movement”.
“With that information, we’re now in a position to make a decision on the evacuation zone, begin work on the slip remediation options and lift the State of Emergency.”
Emergency services were called to Lighthouse Rd on May 1 due to a large crack in the road, with four homes evacuated as a precaution due to risk of slips.
The team had been working with property owners and businesses in Akaroa and would continue to do so, said Mauger.
“It’s been a big two weeks for this community and for the team working on the response, and I’d like to thank everyone for their hard work and patience.”
Christchurch City Council would keep a close eye on the area as the ground in the area was “still saturated”, he added.
“A designation has been made under the Building Act on the area, so we can react if needed.”
Three States of Emergency were declared after the April 30 weather event — in the Selwyn district and Christchurch City and one local declaration in Banks Peninsula. All were now lifted.
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula were now both in a recovery period and the focus would be on repairing damaged infrastructure.
