Lakeweed spray notice, Lake Benmore

1 May 2007

Recreational and other users of Lake Benmore are advised that the herbicide diquat, in gel form, will be used to control lakeweed in the Ahuriri Neck from 2 May if weather and water conditions permit.

As a precautionary measure, users are advised not to take drinking or irrigation water from the vicinity of the treatment sites until 24 hours after treatment.

Warning signs will be placed at each treatment area before the herbicide is applied. These signs will be removed 24 hours after treatment.

More information:

Landward Management Ltd
P.O. Box 5627
Dunedin
Phone: 0508 244-746 (office hours)
email: graeme@landward.co.nz

Media inquiries:

Dave Chowdhury
Senior Communications Advisor
Land Information New Zealand
Ph 04 496 5402
027 222 9566