QLDC: pollution signs from "previous overflow"

The Queenstown Lakes District Council says that water pollution signs on the Frankton Arm of Lake Whakatipu are "likely from a pervious overflow" but there's no explanation for a sewage leak on the Frankton trail.

Hundreds of locals and tourists crowded onto Queenstown's Frankton beach yesterday (January 2) apparently unaware of the water pollution signs that were only a short distance further down the lakefront.

The warning signs have appeared below busy apartments on the Frankton Road.

There are signs, and very strong smells, of current sewage pipe work below one apartment complex but no workers were on site.

Sewage repair works currently in progress (with no workers) on the Frankton track. (January 2). The smell was disgusting.

There is also what appears to be a temporary pipe laid along a section of the crowded Frankton track.

Pipes along the Frankton track yesterday afternoon - January 2

The Queenstown Lakes District Council says it it not aware of any sewage overflows in the area in spite of Crux supplying a photo of a leaking sewer pipe that appears to be undergoing a repair job, but with no workers on site. The council says that the water pollution signs will be removed today (Jan 3).

There's been no response from the  ORC comms teams.

Signs have been erected along the Frankton Arm lakefront below what appear to be sewage repair works

The Otago Regional Council has recently notified Lake Hāwea residents of the need to avoid swimming there due to water pollution with no further testing due until monday.