Otapiri Gorge thunderstorm damage

A report to the Southland District Council services and assets committee, to be discussed on Wednesday, says the impact of the thunderstorm damage to the Otapiri Gorge caused significant damage that could cost $500,000. The heavy rain in November and December last year cause considerable damage to the shoulder of the road and the road surface. Water also washed over the tops of several bridges and slips occurred.