Flood relief

Work has begun to remove wads of overgrown weed from the flooded Taylor River. Council staff yesterday started the long process of cutting up the weed which has contributed to high water levels and flooding, especially near Blenheim’s town centre.

The weed cutting boat took to the river by the Boathouse Theatre on Sunday, making a start on the backlog.

Marlborough District Council staff had to delay the work until the end of whitebait spawning season and because the machinery needed a fix. Moves to reduce silt levels caused by heavy rain is set to start later this month.

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