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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Sounds News Record rainfall in July leaves lasting impact Blenheim has broken two new weather records during July but not those we were necessarily aiming for. Not only did the downpours result in the highest July rainfall total on record for Blenheim with 220.6mm recorded, last month's rainfall was also the highest total for any month since records began back in 1930 The previous highest July total for Blenheim was 174 mm, recorded in 1998. The previous highest rainfall month was in September 1943, when 191.5mm was recorded July 2022 is the first time Blenheim's monthly rainfall has topped 200mm All of this rain has affected State Highway 1 as well as our local roads with slips, surface flooding and road closures causing traffic disruptions and delays. Waka Kotahi Top of the South Systems Manager, Andrew James, said the record amount of rain received in such a short period of time means many roads have been damaged and will take some time to repair "Our crews are working hard across the region to restore access to currently closed roads as soon as possible. While roads are being cleared, we ask drivers to please adhere to signage to keep themselves and our workers safe," Mr James said. Clean-up works on State Highway 1, south of Blenheim, will be ongoing for the next few weeks. Other areas that will require repair work include Queen Charlotte Drive, Kenepuru Road, Waihopal Valley Road, Port Underwood Road, Northbank Road and the Awatere Valley Road 11 1020- The sip at Cowshed Bay on Kenepunu Rood after the rain on Tuesday 12 July State Highway on Tuesday 26 July Trees block Port Underwood Rood on Sunday 31 July He krero n te Kaunihera o Wairau Environment grants open now The Working for Nature/Mahi m te Taiao grant scheme is open for online applications. This year $10,000 will be available across Marborough for a variety of projects from pest control to restoring wetland areas on public, private or Maori owned ... There are two categories-Habitat Marlborough thwhich focuses on restoring native habitats, improving biodiversity and freshwater quality, and Protecting Marlborough which is aimed at projects that control animal and plant pests threatening native wildlife and habitats Working for Nature Mahimote Taiao Oma The maximum cap on Habitat Marlborough projects is $10,000 while Protecting Marborough is $15,000 Environmental Science and Monitoring Manager, Alan Johnson, says the scheme follows on from the successful Tuito Town and Greening Marlborough programmes with expanded funding for projects that protect and restore native habitats Rive "We are delighted with the innovative approach and high level of support generated from the community working collaboratively to protect our native ecosystems," he said. Applications can be made via Council's website: www.mar communitygrants-and-awards working for natureman-mo-te-tai Please note paper applications will not be accepted in More information on what can and can't be funded, as well as terms and conditions can be found on Council's website Applications close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 31 August. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by October 2022. A success story from last year's funding round-740 natives planted at Deto Loke Heights to provide a comidor for birds and help stable steep banks to prevention Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy. Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours. 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS@MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ | 03 520 7400 | 15 SEYMOUR STREET, BLENHEIM, 7201 NEW ZEALAND MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Sounds News Record rainfall in July leaves lasting impact Blenheim has broken two new weather records during July but not those we were necessarily aiming for . Not only did the downpours result in the highest July rainfall total on record for Blenheim with 220.6mm recorded , last month's rainfall was also the highest total for any month since records began back in 1930 The previous highest July total for Blenheim was 174 mm , recorded in 1998. The previous highest rainfall month was in September 1943 , when 191.5mm was recorded July 2022 is the first time Blenheim's monthly rainfall has topped 200mm All of this rain has affected State Highway 1 as well as our local roads with slips , surface flooding and road closures causing traffic disruptions and delays . Waka Kotahi Top of the South Systems Manager , Andrew James , said the record amount of rain received in such a short period of time means many roads have been damaged and will take some time to repair " Our crews are working hard across the region to restore access to currently closed roads as soon as possible . While roads are being cleared , we ask drivers to please adhere to signage to keep themselves and our workers safe , " Mr James said . Clean - up works on State Highway 1 , south of Blenheim , will be ongoing for the next few weeks . Other areas that will require repair work include Queen Charlotte Drive , Kenepuru Road , Waihopal Valley Road , Port Underwood Road , Northbank Road and the Awatere Valley Road 11 1020 The sip at Cowshed Bay on Kenepunu Rood after the rain on Tuesday 12 July State Highway on Tuesday 26 July Trees block Port Underwood Rood on Sunday 31 July He krero n te Kaunihera o Wairau Environment grants open now The Working for Nature / Mahi m te Taiao grant scheme is open for online applications . This year $ 10,000 will be available across Marborough for a variety of projects from pest control to restoring wetland areas on public , private or Maori owned ... There are two categories - Habitat Marlborough thwhich focuses on restoring native habitats , improving biodiversity and freshwater quality , and Protecting Marlborough which is aimed at projects that control animal and plant pests threatening native wildlife and habitats Working for Nature Mahimote Taiao Oma The maximum cap on Habitat Marlborough projects is $ 10,000 while Protecting Marborough is $ 15,000 Environmental Science and Monitoring Manager , Alan Johnson , says the scheme follows on from the successful Tuito Town and Greening Marlborough programmes with expanded funding for projects that protect and restore native habitats Rive " We are delighted with the innovative approach and high level of support generated from the community working collaboratively to protect our native ecosystems , " he said . Applications can be made via Council's website : www.mar communitygrants - and - awards working for natureman - mo - te - tai Please note paper applications will not be accepted in More information on what can and can't be funded , as well as terms and conditions can be found on Council's website Applications close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 31 August . Applicants will be notified of the outcome by October 2022 . A success story from last year's funding round - 740 natives planted at Deto Loke Heights to provide a comidor for birds and help stable steep banks to prevention Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy . Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours . 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS@MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ | 03 520 7400 | 15 SEYMOUR STREET , BLENHEIM , 7201 NEW ZEALAND