South Dunedin residents find out their homes could be up for acquisition during public briefing (opens original article in a new tab)

South Dunedin residents were surprised to learn their homes might be acquired for flood risk management during a public briefing, as councils presented three long-term options involving significant investment and property purchases.

• South Dunedin residents learned their homes might be acquired during a public briefing, causing distress.
• Three flood risk management options were presented, with costs ranging from $1.6b to $2.4b over 100 years.
• Property acquisition for public works like pump stations or canals could affect 1100-1700 homes, mostly in the next 25 years.