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Wellington Beaches Closed After Sewage Spill
Several Wellington south coast beaches are closed to the public after a important sewage spill on January 31, 2024. The spill occurred following heavy rainfall and a failure at the Moa Point pumping station.
Public health signage has been erected at Lyall Bay and along the south coast beaches to warn of the health risk, with a rāhui placed on affected areas. Daily environmental testing is underway.
Wellington Water chief executive Pat Dougherty described the incident as “unacceptable” and issued an apology to the public, local community, and iwi partners for the public health and environmental impact.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau (not Andrew Little as originally stated) said the event was “hugely significant” and “incredibly disappointing,” particularly during the peak summer season.
“this could not have come at a worse time,” she said. “This is the time of year when people go to the beach, both for swimming, but also for just getting down to the beach, walking their dogs on the beach. People won’t be able to do that for the next few days at least.”
Greater Wellington Regional council issued warnings on the Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA) website for Ōwhiro
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