Compromised stopbanks pose ongoing risk for Spring Creek residents

Flooding at Spring Creek on 12 April 2024. After the Wairau River peaked, the Marlborough Civil Defence withdrew an evacuation notice for around 70 households. The Wairau River from the Ferry Road Bridge.

Spring Creek residents were told to be prepared to evacuate on Friday morning if the Wairau River reached a certain level. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee

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