A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.
THE council has confirmed this morning that the emergency sewer valves were closed yesterday and the discharge of raw sewage into the city rivers has stopped.
The valves were opened last Monday night when Gabrielle arrived.
“For the next five days we advise no swimming, fishing, or gathering shellfish in
rivers and beaches from the time valves were closed, and warning signs are removed,” the council said in a statement this morning.
“The discharge was to prevent sewage from overflowing back into people’s homes and properties in the city, and onto roads, causing a significant health risk.
“Unfortunately, this results in health risks in the rivers, beaches and nearby coastal areas, which is why we advise against swimming, fishing or gathering shellfish in rivers and beaches over this time,” the council said.
