State of Emergency Declared for Clutha

MEDIA RELEASE

4 October 2024

State of Emergency declared for Clutha

Clutha District Council has declared a State of Emergency.

The declaration is due to the closure of State Highway, North of Milton, which has caused an overwhelming of services in the Clutha District.

We expect more surface flooding and there will be more road closures. We advise people not to travel. If you do need to travel, drive to the conditions and do not drive through road closures.

You can call us on 0800 801 350. If it is an emergency, call 111.

A Community-led centre has been set up at Mt Zion Church on the main street in Milton (next door to the Milton Community Library).

The list of road closures which is being updated as and when required is on Council’s website.