Multiple rabbit control operations have been underway in the Upper Clutha, including areas north of Albert Town and around Waterfall Creek.

However the planned treatment for reserve areas around Albert Town has been postponed until winter 2022, the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has advised.

Due to the timing of the alert level four and three lockdowns, the decision has been made to not undertake the rabbit control works in reserve areas around Albert Town, the council said in a statement.

QLDC also expressed concern that reserves targeted by rabbit control operations are high profile and, as people are encouraged to undertake exercise close to home, the tracks are likely to be busier than usual at this time.

The delay places the baiting period outside the seasonal period for achieving a successful result so the decision has been made to postpone the Albert Town rabbit control operation to winter 2022.

Rabbit control operations located north of Albert Town in the Albert Town Reserve and by Waterfall Creek in Wānaka are complete. Signage will remain in place until the areas are deemed safe for dogs to be allowed off lead.

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