The proposed Waimakariri Flood Protection Project is designed to provide additional protection to the residents of Christchurch city, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts from the effects of a significant flood in the Waimakariri River.

On the north side of the river this will be achieved by upgrading the existing stopbanks where necessary, constructing continuous rock armouring from the Eyre Diversion to State Highway 1, and installing seepage protection to the toe of the north stopbank in the area of the old North Branch (known as Baynons).

On the south side of the river this will be achieved by linking together the sections of existing secondary stopbank between Halkett and State Highway 1 to contain overflows. The work will include upgrading rock protection at the bridges, South Branch/Otukaikino confluence, and Engelbrechts.

A flood warning and evacuation plan will be prepared and implemented for the floodplain area between the primary and secondary stopbanks on the southern side of the river in the Halkett, McLeans Island, and Coutts Island areas.

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