Notice of weed spraying in Lake Rotoehu

Property owners and users of Lake Rotoehu, including for recreation, are advised that the herbicide diquat will be used in gel form to control lake weed at Otautu Bay.

The work is scheduled to begin from Wednesday 14 December and may continue intermittently until Tuesday 20 December 2011, as weather and water conditions permit. Treatment will not take place during weekends or on public holidays.

As a precautionary measure only, Land Information New Zealand advises users not to take water from Lake Rotoehu to consume or for irrigation purposes from the vicinity of the treatment area, until 24 hours after treatment.

Radio announcements will be made in advance of the programme commencing and notices will be placed at www.linz.govt.nz 24 hours prior to the planned spray dates. Warning signage will be placed at the Otautu Bay boat launching ramp before the herbicide is applied and will be removed 24 hours after treatment.

A copy of Land Information New Zealand’s full annual control works programme is available at www.linz.govt.nz, under “Crown Property”.  Further information is available from Boffa Miskell Ltd during office hours on 0800 638 943, by writing to PO Box 110, Christchurch 8053, or emailing marcus.girvan@boffamiskell.co.nz