We provide water supplies
To give consumers a continuous supply of water at reasonable volume, pressure and quality and to provide a fire fighting capacity to defined areas.

How this service is provided
Water comes from three artesian bores at Kai Iwi and one at Aramoho. It is pumped to the city via several large mains. Before storage in three 23,000 cubic metre reservoirs at Westmere, it is treated with chlorine gas. It is then distributed to the various parts of the city via water mains and connections to individual properties. A shut off valve (toby) is provided at each property boundary. Connections greater than 15mm are metered. Separate rural schemes are operated at Fordell, Mowhanau, Westmere (all potable) and Maxwell (non-potable). Each rural scheme has its own committee.

Services provided

1. Supply is available to all serviced properties 99% of the time.
2. Flow at point of supply generally exceeds 15 litres per minute.
3. Pressure at point of supply generally between 15m and 30m head.
4. Water is chlorinated and meets a Da grading. It is 100% coliform (bug) free, pH in range 7.4-8.5; hardness is less than 220 parts per million (calcium). Ozone is used to treat water from the Aramoho bore.
5. Unmetered residential connections are restricted to garden sprinkling between the hours of 6pm - 10pm on alternate days.
6. Service/toby locations on request within five working days.
7. Fire hydrants with 85% of flows to New Zealand Fire Service code of practice.
8. Rural services vary between each scheme to meet user requirements.

Customer service
Quality, quantity and pressure complaints/enquiries will be responded to within 24 hours. Urgent leaks will be responded to within one hour.
New domestic connections installed within eight working days of acceptance of quotation.

Monitoring the service
Monthly audit of operations.
Ministry of Health audit.

Cost
Water supply:
Residential consumers pay an average of $212 per year.
Commercial/industrial consumers pay 66 cents per cubic metre.
Rural consumers pay varying charges based on land use, volume and availability.

Fire fighting:
Urban ratepayers pay $5.63 per year for each $10,000 of capital value.

Further information is available from Wanganui Water Services, phone 349 0510, email Water Services.

April 19: Rivercity Markets
Venue: Wanganui Racecourse. 8am-1pm.

April 19-20: Fishing Competition
Wanganui East Club competition. Contact: Ken Bishop, phone 344 5144.

April 19-21: Croquet - Handicap and Doubles Tournament
Venue: Wanganui Croquet Club, Parsons Street.

April 19-21: Rowing - NZ University Easter Tournament
Venue: Whanganui River.

April 19-21: St John's Greenworld Autumn Flower Show
Venue: War Memorial Hall.

To April 21: 19th Annual NZ Kitefliers' Association Festival
Venue: Springvale Park. If the weather is bad, the kites will be on display in the Stadium.

To April 20: Bowling - North Island Fours Easter Tournament
Venue: All greens in the area.

Throughout April:
A wide range of exhibitions at the Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui Regional Museum and other galleries.

More information about things to do in the Wanganui District is available from the i-Site Wanganui Visitor Centre, 101 Guyton Street.

The conservatory and outdoor area at the Winter Gardens will be closed from April 22 for re-roofing and maintenance work.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause and anticipate that you will enjoy the new displays when we re-open.

We expect that the Winter Gardens will re-open in four to five weeks. We will keep you informed.

Wanganui District Library presents

You Won't Die Laughing

What is stress costing your business:
Mistakes
Sick days
Lost production
Low energy

…with international presenters Patricia Cameron-Hill and Shane Yates

A wonderful opportunity to reward your staff by sending them to this business seminar full of learning, fun and laughter.

The Maxwell Anzac Day Service will be held at the Maxwell Memorial on Friday, 25 April 2003, at 9.30am.

If wet, the service will be held in the Maxwell Hall. An invitation to attend the service is extended to residents and the public.

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 $15,500 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:

Further detailed information is available from:

Keith Smith
Community Liaison Officer
Wanganui District Council

Applications close at 4.00pm Friday, 30 May 2003

Pursuant to the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 and the District Council By-laws, notice is given that the prohibited fire season, for all the area in the Wanganui Fire District, is hereby lifted as from midnight on Saturday, 5 April 2003.

Fires in all the above areas will require permits until further notice.

Applications for permits should be made to the New Zealand Fire Service during normal business hours on phone 348 0103.

One week's advance notice for small fires and three weeks' advance notice for larger burns (two hectares or more in size), which will require a fire plan, is required for permits in the rural area to allow for an inspection to be made.

Fire permits will be issued on Thursdays and Fridays.

The Department of Conservation issues permits for its areas.

Water Services thanks the people of Wanganui for the conservation effort made to date that has ensured sufficient water supplies for all water users.

Everyone is reminded that sprinklers can only be used on even numbered days for even numbered houses and odd numbered days for odd numbered houses, between the hours of 6pm and 10pm. Hand held hoses can be used at any time.

The best water results for the garden are achieved from watering in the early evening.

Wanganui Rural Community Board
Thursday, April 24

Economic Development
Tuesday, April 29

Environment
Thursday, May 1

Harbour
Monday, May 5

Emergency Management and Civil Defence
Monday, May 5

Works and Transport (1pm)
Tuesday, May 6

Community Services
Wednesday, May 7

Finance and Administration
Thursday, May 8

Council - Ordinary (Council Chamber)
Monday, May 19

Unless otherwise noted, the meetings commence at 2.00pm in Committee Room 2, 1st Floor, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

Agendas are available at the Customer Services Counter, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui and the Wanganui District Library two working days prior to the meeting.

The Council welcomes members of the public to attend its meetings.

Meeting Cancellations

As there is no business to transact, the following Committee meetings have been cancelled.

Hearings
Wednesday, April 23

Community Development
Wednesday, April 30

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