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WATER NOTICES – OMAKAU/OPHIR and the Māniatoto - Weds 9 October 2024

Boil Water Notice remains in place for Omakau/Ophir. Conserve Water notices remain in place for Ranfurly, Naseby and Ranfurly until further notice.

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Back Country Tracks

Central Otago Council maintains approximately 400km of back country tracks. These are typically dry weather roads that are formed in areas where winter weather conditions are harsh and challenging topography exists. These are generally used for farm and recreational access. These roads are not maintained during winter.

These roads require a suitable vehicle with the appropriate ground clearance. During extreme weather events, these roads may be difficult and require advanced driving skills. During winter a number of these roads are closed as use during the winter would result in damage to the road. Due to the low volume of traffic on these roads and the cost to all ratepayers to maintain them, these roads are not graded very often and generally have a rough surface.

Back Country Road Closures

Each winter Central Otago District Council closes a number of high-country roads from the Tuesday following King's Birthday weekend. This prevents damage that would occur to these roads if they were used by vehicles during the winter months.

The following roads are closed from 4 June 2024 to 30 September 2024

  • Lake Onslow Road from Paerau/Styx to the boundary gate at Lake Onslow
  • Old Dunstan Road from Paerau Road to Dunedin City Council boundary
  • Nevis Road from Commissioners Creek to the Southland District Council boundary
  • Bridge Huts Road from Bridge 185
  • Upper Manorburn Dam Road from the intersection with Aston Road

The following roads are closed from 4 June 2024 to Labour Weekend (29 October 2024):

  • Old Dunstan Road from Linnburn Road to Poolburn Dam
  • Poolburn Dam is accessible from Poolburn

The roads are legally closed under Section 342 (1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 and Clause 13 of the Tenth Schedule, which allow Council to temporarily close and prohibit ordinary vehicular traffic.

NOTE: These dates are indicative and could change depending on conditions.

We provide updates on the Temporary Road Closure page - Click HERE.

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