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It's been three years since a fire destroyed part of the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment plant, and while a significant milestone was reached last week, residents are looking down the line of three more years of fixes.
The fire destroyed two trickling filters which resulted in a nauseating stench for months.
Bromley residents endured headaches and sleepless nights, feeling suffocated by the smell.
An independent review carried out last year found the council was "too slow" to recognise that the smell was a major issue, resulting in a formal apology.
An $85 million insurance settlement reached last week means repairs can finally begin, but the council is still in the design phase.
Kathryn speaks to long-time Bromley resident Vickie Walker and Linwood Ward councillor Yani Johanson.