Community organisations working within the Wanganui District are advised that applications for Community Contracts for the 2010/2011 financial year (1 July-30 June) are now invited.

The Community Contracts programme gives funding to community organisations who provide service initiatives that:

• Support the Long-term Council Community Plan
• Provide depth of value and benefit to the wider Wanganui community
• Increase community capacity in the Wanganui community

There is $150,000 of contestable funding available for the 2010/2011 year.

(Please note: the Community Contracts Fund is separate from the Impact Fund which supports initiatives that attract visitors and deliver a significant economic impact to Wanganui, and deliver sustainable programmes that raise the national profile of Wanganui).

Community organisations interested in Community Contract funding can obtain an application form, explanation notes, guidelines and criteria by clicking here or from:

• Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui
• Community House, 53A Ridgway Street, Wanganui
• Wanganui District Library, Queens Park
• Mobile Library

Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday, 26 July 2010.

Thinking of applying?

If you are thinking of applying and are not sure if you meet the criteria, contact Keith Smith, Wanganui District Council, phone (06) 349 0001, for further information.

Request for Proposals
Contract No. 1433

Keeping Wanganui Moving Forward
an Urban Wanganui Transportation Strategy

Professional services consultants are invited to submit proposals for this study and strategic plan commission that asks the question – What will a Wanganui urban transport system, which is integrated, well connected, sustainable and multi-modal, look like 30 years from now?

Proponents will be required to assess and identify well balanced solutions, including physical infrastructure and policy interventions, while understanding the needs/behaviours of the users.

Request for Proposal documents can be obtained from Monday, 12 July 2010, from the Customer Services Counter, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui, between 8:00am and 5:00pm weekdays.

Proposal submissions close at 4:00pm on Friday, 30 July 2010, with The Secretary, Tenders Board, Wanganui District Council, PO Box 637, Wanganui.

Enquiries should be directed to:
Rui Leitao, Senior Roading Engineer, Wanganui District Council; telephone (06) 349 0001, fax (06) 349 0538.

Consumers are advised that automatic garden sprinklers can be used by all residents (irrespective of whether their house number is an odd or even number) between the following times:

7pm to 9pm During the hours of daylight saving
6pm to 8pm Outside the hours of daylight saving

Hand-held hoses can be used at any time.

Lake Wiritoa will be closed on the following dates: