Lakeweed Control on Lake Wanaka Proceeding Today

18 June 2009

Lakeweed control at Lake Wanaka is proceeding today. As a precautionary measure only, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) advises users not to take irrigation or drinking water from the treatment areas until 24 hours after treatment.

LINZ also advises that for the safety of users, and for contractors undertaking the work, that Paddock Bay, Bishops Bay, Glendhu Bay and Stevensons Island not be used while the herbicide is being applied.

Further information is available from:

Aquateq Ltd
373 Paewhenua Road
RD2
Otorohanga
Phone: 027 291 1838
Email: stuart.mcnaughton@xtra.co.nz

Weed control on Lake Wanaka is overseen by the Wanaka Lagarosiphon Managers’ Committee, which has representatives from Queenstown Lakes District Council, the Guardians of Lake Wanaka, Otago Regional Council, LINZ and Department of Conservation.

The committee thanks you for your cooperation.

Media enquiries: Dave Chowdhury, Land Information New Zealand, phone +64 4 496 5402, mobile +64 27 222 9566, email media@linz.govt.nz