Emergency powers mulled to divert resort’s wastewater into river

More than 12,000 cubic metres of treated wastewater a day may be discharged into the Shotover River in Queenstown under emergency powers, without informing the water regulator; the council defends the plan, stating the treatment plant is effective and a long-term solution is being sought. A councillor raises concerns over the emergency situation, questioning the necessity of the discharge and lack of consideration for other options, as sewage from various areas enters the Shotover system.

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