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At Your Service - Footpaths, Berms and Walkways Including the Durie Hill Elevator We provide footpaths For safe and comfortable access for personal/social activities and recreation. How this service is provided Access is provided through 315km of hard surfaced footpaths. A few streets have interconnecting walkways. In addition, some 1220 pram crossings are provided. Where there are no adjacent dwellings, this service also maintains the grass berms. The Durie Hill Elevator provides convenient safe access for pedestrians and cyclists. Services provided Urban footpaths - 312km, walkways - 4km. Rural footpaths - 3km. Generally urban streets have a footpath on at least one side. A few streets have none at the residents' request. In busy areas two footpaths are provided. In high traffic areas, such as near shopping centres, the footpath is generally constructed from kerb to boundary i.e. more than 3m wide. Clear access for pedestrians by mowing and tree trimming to specified distances from the path. Berms are mown generally twice yearly where not maintained by residents. The grass is kept to 200mm or less. Other specified road berms are mowed to a higher standard e.g. Georgetti Road to 100mm and Burton Avenue centre island to 75mm. Steep banks are maintained for safety, visibility and tidiness. Autumn leaf removal is undertaken in streets with deciduous trees. Pram crossings are installed where wheeled traffic is common. Bumps, hollows and lips are repaired where these would cause distress to pedestrians, pushchairs, mobility scooters etc. Litter bins are placed in areas of demand, such as shopping centres, and are emptied regularly. The Durie Hill Elevator is open from 7.30am to 6pm weekdays, 9am to 5pm Saturdays, 10am to 5pm Sundays and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day. Monitoring the service Footpath condition rating every three years. Cost The average ratepayer pays $40 per year, plus $3 per year for the Durie Hill Elevator. Durie Hill Elevator charges are: Adults - $1 per trip; Children - 50 cents per trip; School age children travelling to/from school with bikes, down - free (school time only). Concession tickets (valid for three months from day of purchase): Adults (10 rides) - $8; Children (20 rides) - $8. Further information about footpaths, berms and walkways is available from Walter Middelberg at the Council office, phone 349 0001 or email walterm@wanganui.govt.nz. This information is part of the At Your Service booklet, which gives details on all of the Council's services. You can pick up a copy of the booklet from the Council's Help Desk, or ring the Help Desk on 349 0001 and we will post a copy to you, or email us at wdc@wanganui.govt.nz to request a copy. You can view information about each of the Council's services on our Services pages.
Soakpit search The quest is on for the perfect soakpit or alternative on-site stormwater disposal method. If you have a clever idea to dispose of your stormwater that would help other people then we would like to know. The Council is offering prizes to people who can come up with innovative ways of stormwater disposal, including different methods of installing soakpits. The competition is open to anyone who is not in the trade and will be judged on the following criteria: Cost savings for home owners Minimised disruption to property Low maintenance Innovation Ability to cope with rainstorms Compliance with all Council requirements (see Stormwater Separation Guide) The potential to be used by others Entries must include photographs and/or drawings as well as a description suitable for publication. The Council will be the sole judge of all entries. Entries should be addressed to: Stormwater Separation Co-ordinator Wanganui District Council PO Box 637 Wanganui And will be accepted up to 5pm on Monday, 12 November 2001. For a free copy of the Separation Guide, please phone the Hotline on 349 0548.
Road works at Bason Botanic Gardens Road works may cause some disruption to traffic at Bason Botanic Gardens during the next few weeks. Kerbing and sealing work is being done on the road from the entrance to the Gardens to the top of the hill. The road will remain open but there may be some minor inconvenience for traffic. The work is expected to take several weeks, weather permitting.
Outdoor Swimming Pools Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening of the Wanganui East Swimming Pool will be delayed until Saturday, 27 October 2001. The Gonville Swimming Pool will remain closed until further notice to allow a structural investigation to be completed. The Council and Sport Wanganui apologise for any inconvenience caused by the delay in opening the outdoor pools.
Municipal Services Labour Day - Monday, 22 October 2001 The following arrangements will be observed by the Council on Labour Day. Municipal Office Building Closed Recycling Recyclable items - plastic soft drink and milk bottles, aluminium cans, newspapers and cardboard should be placed at the kerbside no later than 8.00am on your normal collection day. Information Centre Open 10.00am to 3.00pm District Library Closed Sarjeant Gallery Open 1.00pm to 4.30pm Whanganui Regional Museum Open 1.00pm to 4.30pm After hours services are listed in the telephone directory under 'Wanganui District Council'.
Wanganui District Council Notice of Triennial Meeting Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Wanganui District Council, being the Triennial Meeting, will be convened in the Council Chambers, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui, at 3.00pm on Monday, 29 October 2001, for the purpose of transacting the following business: To receive from the Electoral Officer the results of the elections for the Mayor of the Wanganui District and 12 District Councillors. To invest the Mayor. To take statutory declarations from the Mayor and Councillors. To appoint a Deputy Mayor. To appoint Standing and Subcommittees, Sinking Fund Commissioners. To provide a general explanation of legislative matters which affect Councillors. To fix a date and time for the first Ordinary meeting of the Council.
Fortnightly Rural Bag Collection Contract November 2001 - April 2002 The Council's new contractor, Budget Waste, will take over the rural rubbish bag collection from Tuesday, November 6. Collection days remain the same, but bags will be collected fortnightly not weekly. Correctly packaged recyclables will be collected. The Papaiti bin site will be closed and a bag pick-up point will be established on Papaiti Road. Yellow stickers will not be valid after November 1. The Budget Waste system offers the options of pink stickers, or blue or yellow prepaid bags. Rural residents with excess yellow stickers are welcome to exchange these for pink stickers at the Wanganui District Council office, Treasury Services counter, 101 Guyton Street. This exchange offer is available until the end of November. During October rural residents will receive Budget Waste leaflets about the collection dates. The Budget Waste help telephone number is 344 4201. If you would like more information, please contact Larry Jones at the Council on 349 0001.
Creative Communities New Zealand Local Arts Funding Scheme Financial Assistance to Arts and Cultural Activities TE MAHI TAHA TOI ME TE MAHI WHAKANGAHAU MO TENEI WAHI MO NGA ROPU KEI TE PIRANGI MONI AWHINATIA MO TE MAHI TAHA TOI ME TE MAHI WHAKANGAHAU Applications for financial assistance under the Creative New Zealand Local Arts Funding Scheme are now being called for. Approximately $16,000 is available for distribution to arts and cultural activity groups, organisations and individuals, based in the Wanganui District Council area. (Applications from individuals must indicate community rather than exclusive benefit). Application Assistance To assist those wishing to apply, and who may need assistance, please contact either Keith Smith, at the District Council, or Barbara Vine at the Community Arts Centre. Application forms are available from: Wanganui District Council 101 Guyton Street PO Box 637 Wanganui and Wanganui Community Arts Centre 19 Taupo Quay Wanganui Further detailed information is available from: Mr Keith Smith Community Liaison Officer Wanganui District Council Applications close at 4.00pm on Monday, 5 November 2001
What's on at Whanganui Regional Museum in October OCTOBER Exhibitions: The Whanganui Story: Opening Up the Land & Business is Booming Kiwis, Curios & the Mummified Cat St Mary's Church 150th Anniversary display (opens October 20) Wanganui Technical College photo display (opens October 20) Events: Saturday, October 20: Anniversary displays for Labour Weekend visitors Sunday, October 30: Free Entry Day 1.00pm - 4.30pm

At Your Service - Footpaths, Berms and Walkways
Including the Durie Hill Elevator

We provide footpaths

For safe and comfortable access for personal/social activities and recreation.

How this service is provided

Access is provided through 315km of hard surfaced footpaths. A few streets have interconnecting walkways. In addition, some 1220 pram crossings are provided. Where there are no adjacent dwellings, this service also maintains the grass berms.
The Durie Hill Elevator provides convenient safe access for pedestrians and cyclists.

Services provided

Urban footpaths - 312km, walkways - 4km.
Rural footpaths - 3km.
Generally urban streets have a footpath on at least one side. A few streets have none at the residents' request. In busy areas two footpaths are provided.
In high traffic areas, such as near shopping centres, the footpath is generally constructed from kerb to boundary i.e. more than 3m wide.
Clear access for pedestrians by mowing and tree trimming to specified distances from the path.
Berms are mown generally twice yearly where not maintained by residents. The grass is kept to 200mm or less. Other specified road berms are mowed to a higher standard e.g. Georgetti Road to 100mm and Burton Avenue centre island to 75mm. Steep banks are maintained for safety, visibility and tidiness.
Autumn leaf removal is undertaken in streets with deciduous trees.
Pram crossings are installed where wheeled traffic is common.
Bumps, hollows and lips are repaired where these would cause distress to pedestrians, pushchairs, mobility scooters etc.
Litter bins are placed in areas of demand, such as shopping centres, and are emptied regularly.
The Durie Hill Elevator is open from 7.30am to 6pm weekdays, 9am to 5pm Saturdays, 10am to 5pm Sundays and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day.

Monitoring the service

Footpath condition rating every three years.

Cost

The average ratepayer pays $40 per year, plus $3 per year for the Durie Hill Elevator.
Durie Hill Elevator charges are:
Adults - $1 per trip; Children - 50 cents per trip; School age children travelling to/from school with bikes, down - free (school time only).
Concession tickets (valid for three months from day of purchase): Adults (10 rides) - $8; Children (20 rides) - $8.

Further information about footpaths, berms and walkways is available from Walter Middelberg at the Council office, phone 349 0001 or email walterm@wanganui.govt.nz.

This information is part of the At Your Service booklet, which gives details on all of the Council's services. You can pick up a copy of the booklet from the Council's Help Desk, or ring the Help Desk on 349 0001 and we will post a copy to you, or email us at wdc@wanganui.govt.nz to request a copy. You can view information about each of the Council's services on our Services pages.

Soakpit search

The quest is on for the perfect soakpit or alternative on-site stormwater disposal method.

If you have a clever idea to dispose of your stormwater that would help other people then we would like to know.

The Council is offering prizes to people who can come up with innovative ways of stormwater disposal, including different methods of installing soakpits. The competition is open to anyone who is not in the trade and will be judged on the following criteria:

Cost savings for home owners
Minimised disruption to property
Low maintenance
Innovation
Ability to cope with rainstorms
Compliance with all Council requirements (see Stormwater Separation Guide)
The potential to be used by others

Entries must include photographs and/or drawings as well as a description suitable for publication.

The Council will be the sole judge of all entries.

Entries should be addressed to:

Stormwater Separation Co-ordinator
Wanganui District Council
PO Box 637
Wanganui

And will be accepted up to 5pm on Monday, 12 November 2001.

For a free copy of the Separation Guide, please phone the Hotline on 349 0548.

Road works at Bason Botanic Gardens

Road works may cause some disruption to traffic at Bason Botanic Gardens during the next few weeks.

Kerbing and sealing work is being done on the road from the entrance to the Gardens to the top of the hill. The road will remain open but there may be some minor inconvenience for traffic.

The work is expected to take several weeks, weather permitting.

Outdoor Swimming Pools

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening of the Wanganui East Swimming Pool will be delayed until Saturday, 27 October 2001.

The Gonville Swimming Pool will remain closed until further notice to allow a structural investigation to be completed.

The Council and Sport Wanganui apologise for any inconvenience caused by the delay in opening the outdoor pools.

Municipal Services
Labour Day - Monday, 22 October 2001

The following arrangements will be observed by the Council on Labour Day.

Municipal Office Building
Closed

Recycling
Recyclable items - plastic soft drink and milk bottles, aluminium cans, newspapers and cardboard should be placed at the kerbside no later than 8.00am on your normal collection day.

Information Centre
Open 10.00am to 3.00pm

District Library
Closed

Sarjeant Gallery
Open 1.00pm to 4.30pm

Whanganui Regional Museum
Open 1.00pm to 4.30pm

After hours services are listed in the telephone directory under 'Wanganui District Council'.

Wanganui District Council
Notice of Triennial Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Wanganui District Council, being the Triennial Meeting, will be convened in the Council Chambers, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui, at 3.00pm on Monday, 29 October 2001, for the purpose of transacting the following business:

To receive from the Electoral Officer the results of the elections for the Mayor of the Wanganui District and 12 District Councillors.
To invest the Mayor.
To take statutory declarations from the Mayor and Councillors.
To appoint a Deputy Mayor.
To appoint Standing and Subcommittees, Sinking Fund Commissioners.
To provide a general explanation of legislative matters which affect Councillors.
To fix a date and time for the first Ordinary meeting of the Council.

Fortnightly Rural Bag Collection Contract
November 2001 - April 2002

The Council's new contractor, Budget Waste, will take over the rural rubbish bag collection from Tuesday, November 6.

Collection days remain the same, but bags will be collected fortnightly not weekly. Correctly packaged recyclables will be collected.

The Papaiti bin site will be closed and a bag pick-up point will be established on Papaiti Road.

Yellow stickers will not be valid after November 1.

The Budget Waste system offers the options of pink stickers, or blue or yellow prepaid bags.

Rural residents with excess yellow stickers are welcome to exchange these for pink stickers at the Wanganui District Council office, Treasury Services counter, 101 Guyton Street. This exchange offer is available until the end of November.

During October rural residents will receive Budget Waste leaflets about the collection dates. The Budget Waste help telephone number is 344 4201.

If you would like more information, please contact Larry Jones at the Council on 349 0001.

Creative Communities New Zealand

Local Arts Funding Scheme

Financial Assistance to Arts and Cultural Activities

TE MAHI TAHA TOI ME TE MAHI WHAKANGAHAU MO TENEI WAHI

MO NGA ROPU KEI TE PIRANGI MONI AWHINATIA MO TE MAHI
TAHA TOI ME TE MAHI WHAKANGAHAU

Applications for financial assistance under the Creative New Zealand Local Arts Funding Scheme are now being called for.

Approximately $16,000 is available for distribution to arts and cultural activity groups, organisations and individuals, based in the Wanganui District Council area. (Applications from individuals must indicate community rather than exclusive benefit).

Application Assistance

To assist those wishing to apply, and who may need assistance, please contact either Keith Smith, at the District Council, or Barbara Vine at the Community Arts Centre.

Application forms are available from:

Wanganui District Council
101 Guyton Street
PO Box 637
Wanganui

and

Wanganui Community Arts Centre
19 Taupo Quay
Wanganui

Further detailed information is available from:

Mr Keith Smith
Community Liaison Officer
Wanganui District Council

Applications close at 4.00pm on Monday, 5 November 2001

What's on at Whanganui Regional Museum in October

OCTOBER

Exhibitions:
The Whanganui Story: Opening Up the Land & Business is Booming
Kiwis, Curios & the Mummified Cat
St Mary's Church 150th Anniversary display (opens October 20)
Wanganui Technical College photo display (opens October 20)

Events:
Saturday, October 20: Anniversary displays for Labour Weekend visitors
Sunday, October 30: Free Entry Day 1.00pm - 4.30pm