The Mall, in Mount Maunganui, is currently closed to motorists following severe flooding in the area.
A SunLive photographer at the scene says the water is sweeping into people's backyards.
'It is extremely bad near the Westhaven Motel.
'One person's car is nearly flooded completely. The water has passed the tyres.
'The road is down to one lane, and it looks like the road is damaged.”
He says it seems to be the cause of a water main bursting.
'The road is lifting up and a sinkhole is forming.”
He says in some parts the water is around 60cm in depth.
'It's higher than the curb.”
Police and Council are currently in attendance. Traffic management is in place.
2 comments
No stormwater outlet?
Posted on 17-11-2019 16:05 | By Murray.Guy
Meters away from the harbour and properties are at risk from flooding. What happens in a heavy rain event?
ME TINKS
Posted on 07-07-2020 16:14 | By old trucker
Agree with Murray i would say the drains grates have not been cleaned,as they are above sea level,TCC dont care,AND they want to spend $7,000,000 on a one way road just so bikes can move,look what this does,TCC are going to open a can of you know what when they start on that, mr MARE was going to STOP ALL XTRA spending eh,he has NO CONTROL over his BROWN NOSES,My thoughts only on this, Thankyou Sunlive being No1 in News is AWESOME,THANKYOU 10-4 OUT. PHEW.
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