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Strength testing of Otara Bridge was completed on Monday and Tuesday. Rangitīkei District Council and Manawatū District Council are now awaiting a detailed report from the bridge engineers, which will help inform the next steps for the bridge. Read more here.

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Appeal to conserve water for Taihape residents

May 17, 2022

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Recent high rainfall has made the water treatment at the Taihape Water Treatment Plant process more challenging.

With the river turbidity levels changing frequently at the Plant, this is hampering the ability to consistently make sufficient water to meet daily demand and fill the reservoir. We are also expecting more heavy rain this afternoon and evening.

We ask Taihape residents to conserve water for the next 48 hours (from Tuesday, 17 May) to give the reservoir a chance to refill.

We will provide an update if the water conservation request needs to be extended.