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Part of Crown Road is closed today following some subsidence that caused the road to open up, cutting water and wastewater to about 30 properties.
The road was closed immediately following the incident being reported just after 1am. The occupants of two houses closest to the damage chose to self-evacuate as a precaution. Power was also cut but has since been restored.
Chief executive Gareth Green said water tankers had been brought on site for residents to access and portaloos were also available until urgent repairs were completed. Those affected had been spoken to by council staff and had also been offered free access to AC Baths to shower.
“The cause of the subsidence and the extent of the damage is being assessed now that it is daylight,” said Mr Green.
Crown Road between Miro Street and Ashwood Ave, and Invergarry Road between Arthur Crescent and Crown Road, will remain closed until further notice. Detours are in place. Access to Tauhara College is not affected and the school is open as usual today.
Updates will be available on the council’s website taupo.govt.nz and Facebook page.