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.

Contract 1395: Putiki Wastewater Upgrade

The Council is installing new wastewater services for existing residences on Putiki Drive in Wanganui. Tenders are invited from suitably qualified contractors for the following contract.

Contract 1395 includes: 600m of 150mm sewer main, 15 sewer manholes and some roading improvements.

Tender documents are available from Thursday, 17 December 2009, from the Customer Services Desk at the Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui, phone (06) 349 0001, fax (06) 349 0000.

Tenders should be submitted to:

The Tenders Box
Wanganui District Council
101 Guyton Street
Wanganui

Tenders close at 4.00pm on Friday, 22 January 2010.

Somme Parade between Dublin Street and Gloucester Street

Road works are due to commence in Somme Parade between Dublin Street and Gloucester Street from 18 January 2010 for an estimated period of three months.

The road works are necessary to address deficiencies in the existing road pavement, enable widening of the carriageway and alterations to intersection layouts for safety purposes. The completed works will make provision for cyclists. Motorists will notice significant improvements to road surface smoothness.

At times during the work, the public will experience unavoidable delays. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes around the perimeter of the road works.

Residents within the work zone will be informed of impending work via a letter drop and updated on progress during the project period.

Wanganui Wastewater Separation Project
(Wanganui Drainage Contractors Ltd)

Manuka Street will be closed from 12 Manuka Street to 26 Manuka Street from Monday, 11 January 2010, to Friday, 12 February 2010, for the purpose of pipelaying.

The work will be done in two stages commencing at 12 Manuka Street.

Vehicle access to residential properties on the closed section will be available at all times unless advised by the contractor.

Chorus Telecom
(Contractor B Bullock (2009) Ltd)

Roads that intersect with Anzac Parade between Jones Street and Eastown Road will be closed (one at a time) from Monday, 26 October 2009, until Tuesday, 19 January 2010, for the purpose of laying duct, water pipe and gas mains.

Vehicle access to residential properties on the closed section will be available at all times unless advised by the contractor.

Road users are requested to follow the sign-posted detours whilst the closures are in operation.

During the 2009/10 season, the ski lane area at Lake Wiritoa will be closed at the following times for the Wanganui Water Ski Club (from Saturday, 31 October 2009, through to Sunday, 25 April 2010):

• Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5.00pm to dusk
• Sunday mornings from dawn to 12.00pm

The ski lane area will also be closed every Wednesday night from dusk to dawn for jet skiers.

Lake Wiritoa will not be closed over the Christmas period December 25 to January 4.

The passive area will be open to the public throughout the season.

The lake will also be closed on the following dates from dawn to dusk.

The income threshold for rates rebate is $21,910 and the maximum allowable rebate is $550.

However, if your income exceeds $21,910 you could still be entitled to a rebate depending on the total cost of your rates and the number of dependents.

Eligibility for a rates rebate is determined by:

• the ratepayer's income for the previous tax year (year ended 31 March 2009)
• the amount of rates (both Wanganui District Council & Horizons Regional Council)
• the number of dependents

To assist you with your application, please bring in the following:

• evidence of all gross income for the tax year ended 31 March 2009 (this includes income from interest)
• your Wanganui District Council rates assessment for 2009/10
• your Horizons Regional Council rates assessment for 2009/10

Ratepayers need to apply to the Wanganui District Council for a rates rebate. Those who are eligible will then either have their rates reduced by the amount of the rebate, or receive a refund if the rates have been paid in full for the year. The Department of Internal Affairs reimburses the Council from Crown funds.