Severe winds damaged one of the two new reservoirs under construction for the Methven water supply upgrade last week.

Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said the damaged reservoir will result in a two-month project delay, as replacement parts have to be imported from the United Kingdom.

“The other reservoir was fortunately not affected because the roof had already been installed. Water supply to Methven will not be affected as we continue to use the existing concrete reservoir.”

The construction of the new reservoirs are the first stage of the upgrade of Methven’s water supply, and the next stage involves the construction of a new treatment plant which will provide effective treatment even during flooding events.