Synlait Dunsandel update on Canterbury flooding
It said normal operations at the site in Canterbury would resume from midday New Zealand time, subject to no further deterioration in site access.
Non-operational staff members are continuing to work from home as the region recovers, and health and safety and risk management plans remain in place should there be a further deterioration in the weather.
Synlait said the event will not have a material impact on its FY21 production plans or guidance outlook.
The company said flooding has caused significant damage to several farms in the Synlait network, with the immediate focus on supporting impacted farmer suppliers to get through this situation safely.
After this, Synlait said it will look at ways to assist with the clean up on farms badly affected.
Milk collection in the region has been challenging due to road closures, however, Synlait said at this point, no milk has been lost.
Synlait CEO John Penno said, “I want to acknowledge the strong focus our team has had on keeping everyone safe and helping our farmers over the past 36 hours. This has been a rapidly changing situation which has required careful safety and operational planning.
“Our thoughts are with our farmer suppliers, many of whom have been badly affected by the flooding. Our focus will be on supporting them as best as we can, as soon as the weather clears.”
