Chains must be fitted when traveling over the Crown Range tonight. Motorists are advised to use the alternative route via Kawarau Gorge as some cars are stuck on the Queenstown side. Less vehicles will make it easier for crews to safely clear the road and grit it for motorists. Further updates will be made available on our Facebook page and through e-texts.

Stormwater pollution

This page details how you can avoid stormwater pollution, where you can report it and tips for businesses in the hospitality, construction and automotive industries.


Avoiding stormwater pollution

Whatever goes into the drain outside your house or business - whether poured in intentionally or washed down with rainwater - will end up in our waterways untreated.  The only thing that should go down stormwater drains is rainwater.

The Otago Regional Council has some great tips on preventing stormwater pollution.    


How to report pollution

If you notice pollution, please contact the Otago Regional Council Pollution Hotline immediately.  


Tips for businesses

We've produced some posters for businesses in the hospitality, construction and automotive industry. These provide some simple tips to help keep our lakes, rivers and environment clean.