Wellington CBD road: landslide block part of the road - 12 homes evacuated

Twelve households have been evacuated after a landslide blocked part of The Terrace in central Wellington on Monday 8/8/2022 afternoon. The slip occurred towards the southern end of the road, which is closed between Buller St and Ghuznee St.

Fire and Emergency crews responded to the landslide at 3.42 pm. Wellington City Council has evacuated 12 homes at risk of being damaged by the landslide. As many of the evacuated households are flats, around 20 people have had to leave their homes.

Alternate accommodation has been made available to those affected, but most are staying with friends and family. At this stage, the council understands nobody has been injured. Motorists and pedestrians are being asked to stay away.

There were concerns about a broken gas main in the area, however the problem was resolved at 8pm by crews onsite. There have been 11 landslips in the Wellington area.

Wellington City Council has said that slips in the steeper parts of the city are becoming more frequent and have asked people to take care on their commutes.