View current environmental incidents
We respond to a variety of environmental incidents in the region that affect our air, water and land. Here you can find the latest serious environmental incident alerts.
This page covers alerts for unexpected or urgent incidents involving discharges to land, air, and water, where we need the public to avoid a particular area.
Diesel spill clean up - Alport Place, Woolston
Christchurch City Council is continuing clean-up work at the diesel spill site at the Alport Place pump station in Woolston, and has prepared a remediation plan for the next stage of the response. The spill came from Christchurch City Council’s pump station, and appears to have resulted from an overnight theft of diesel from the facility.
Environment Canterbury staff will keep monitoring the remediation work and conditions in and around Steam Wharf Stream. While the clean-up continues, please avoid the affected area, keep pets away, and do not touch the water or gather food from it.
Warning signs will stay in place until the site has been cleared and monitoring shows restrictions can be lifted safely.
Christchurch City Council is also investigating the alleged theft of diesel from the facility. If you saw suspicious activity in the area earlier this month, or have information that could help, please contact the Christchurch City Council Contact Centre on 03 941 8999.
Environment Canterbury is continuing to investigate the incident.