The Waimakariri District Council is to spend more than $2.5 million on an urgent flood prevention plan in Canterbury.
Heavy rain in June this year resulted in widespread flooding in five areas.
The council has agreed to spend $2.54 million this year on top of $1.65 million on drainage already under way.
As well, the council is to consider as part of its plan for the 10 years from next year another $17.3 million in drainage and flood protection works.
A team of engineers has been formed to tackle flood problems in the Waimakariri District after heavy rain caused havoc across the region last week.
Parts of North Canterbury are facing septic tank overflow problems after heavy flooding as residents try to drain their tanks at the same time. Portaloos have been installed.
The clean-up throughout a sodden North Canterbury is in full force, with council staff and contractors checking flood damage to assess what repairs are needed.
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