Canterbury earthquake update, September 6, 2.30 #eqnz pm

UPDATE ACROSS CITY, WAIMAKARIRI AND SELWYN - 2.30PM.

RIVERS: Waimakariri River no concerns with river peaking
Although there has been heavy alpine rain overnight, flow levels near the coast are predicted to be relatively low and there is no danger to the damaged stopbanks on the Waimakariri between state highway one and the coast, now or in the immediate future.
Bridges update Waimakariri: The old bridge across the Waimakariri has now reopened. The Ashley River/|Rakahuri bridge at Cones Rd is open. The Williams St bridge over the Kaiapoi River remains closed.

Media conference Canterbury earthquake, Christchurch Art Gallery 4 pm Monday, September 6
For further information, please refer to the Christchurch City Council website www.ccc.govt.nz or contact Christchurch City Council call centre on 941 8999.
Christchurch City media inquiries 941 7373 or 027 241 0244.

USEFUL WEBSITE: www.canterburyearthquake.org.nz will aim to display key information from local and central government or link to useful websites.

Christchurch International Airport: Is fully operational.

METRO: Bus services resume tomorrow Tuesday September 7, some exceptions
The Metro bus network in Christchurch will resume services tomorrow, including services to both the Waimakariri and Selwyn districts.

All Metro services will run to normal weekday timetables, with the exception of routes 51 Tower Junction - New Brighton and 480 Kainga. These services will not operate until further notice.

Passengers should note the following important information:
Services to the central city will be re-routed in accordance with road closures. Pick-up and drop off locations in the CBD will be limited to Colombo St near Victoria Square and South City for north/south routes. East/west routes will pick-up and drop off at Christchurch Hospital and in St Asaph and Lichfield Streets at stops near the intersection of Madras St.
NO BUSES WILL USE BUS EXCHANGE PLATFORMS.
Some services will be required to deviate from their normal routes in outer suburbs due to road and infrastructure damage.

Passengers are asked to be patient as delays can be expected throughout the day. For more information on specific routes or services to your area please contact Metroinfo 366 88 55.

VOLUNTEERS/ Welfare centres – Christchurch City:
Customer Services line 941 8999. Welfare centres in the city are at Addington Raceway, Linwood College and Burnside High. www.ccc.govt.nz
Selwyn District: http://www.selwyn.govt.nz/emergency-updates/welfare-centres-open Welfare centre open at the Rolleston Community Centre, Rolleston Drive
Any concerns: please phone the Selwyn Council on 347-2800.
Waimakariri District: http://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/services/civil_defence/index.htm Water and toilet facilities will be available at the Kaiapoi North School on Williams Street and at the Pinces Beach Hall.

Canterbury earthquake – Christchurch City water supplies update
Filling stations have been set up to supply water to residents who do not have tap supply at home. Bring your own containers (20 litres-plus) to:

• Locksley Ave / McBratneys Road, Dallington 2 – 3pm
• Anzac Drive / Birch Street, Bexley 2 – 3pm
• Palmers Road (Avon River end), New Brighton 4 – 8pm
• Central New Brighton School, Hawke Street 4 – 8pm
• Rocking Horse Road (north end), South New Brighton 4 – 8pm

All Christchurch residents are advised to continue to:

• Conserve water
• Boil all drinking water for three minutes
• Be aware that rivers are contaminated
• If you have water supply it is OK to flush the toilet
• If you do not have water supply, you may have to set up a latrine by using a bucket lined with a bin liner of a plastic bag for solids. This can be buried or flushed at a later time.