A state of local emergency was declared at 12.20pm today
by Marlborough’s Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor.
“This
declaration will ensure our emergency response team has all
the resources it needs to effectively conduct
evacuations,” Nadine Taylor said.
Residents of the
Lower Terrace in Renwick have been asked to evacuate their
properties and stay with family or friends for the next 24
hours. The stop bank at Conders Bend has
overtopped.
221 properties are affected in Alma Street
North, Gee Street, Blicks Road, Brook Street North, Inkerman
Street North, Oudenarde Street and Terrace Road.
An
information centre at Renwick Hall, 27 High Street has been