Two months after the flood, 45 Napier families still in temporary accommodation
14 Jan, 2021 08:17 PM
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Only four flood-displaced families have returned to their homes after the November deluge, while 45 households still remain in housing provided by Temporary Accommodation Service. Photo / File
Only four flood-displaced families have returned to their homes after the November deluge, while 45 households still remain in housing provided by Temporary Accommodation Service. Photo / File
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Gianina Schwanecke
About 45 families forced out of their homes after November flooding in Napier have started the new year in temporary accommodation.
The November 9 flooding which saw 237mm of rain fall over about 12 hours saw 115 properties across the city deemed not habitable due to flood damage or large slips.
New bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities are now open at Napier’s Council-owned, award-winning Kennedy Park Resort.
The construction project, which kicked off during the Alert Level 3 portion of the lockdown, was completed on time, ready for the current high season.
Hayden Henderson, Manager of Kennedy Park Resort says Although we only have a domestic tourist market at present, it’s vital that we look to the future to ensure we can meet demand when international visitors return. As a major accommodation provider in a tourist city, we must strongly maintain our brand’s position as a high quality, 5-star Qualmark-rated resort.
Kennedy Park Holiday Park cancels 900 reservations to house Napier flood victims through Christmas
10 Dec, 2020 09:47 PM
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More than 900 reservations have been cancelled since the Napier flooding as it is needed to continue accommodation for flood affected residents. Photo / File
More than 900 reservations have been cancelled since the Napier flooding as it is needed to continue accommodation for flood affected residents. Photo / File
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Shannon Johnstone
More than 900 reservations at Kennedy Park Holiday Park have been cancelled since the Napier flooding to temporarily house those who had to evacuate their homes. Other holiday parks in the region are also straining