Issue No. 374 - 31 July 2008
Wastewater discharge to the Whanganui River

Recreational users are advised of potential health risks arising from the discharge of wastewater to the Whanganui River.

Under the coastal permits issued for the wastewater project, the Council is required to regularly inform the public of these potential risks.

At present, the existing combined sewer and stormwater system may overflow and discharge wastewater into the Whanganui River during periods of rain. However, this overflow will be eliminated progressively as sewage is removed from stormwater systems on both private and public property throughout urban Wanganui.

Property owners are reminded that the deadline to comply was 1 July 2007. All sewage must leave their property in a separate pipe that contains no stormwater.

For further information, please contact the Separation Hotline, phone 349 0001.

Tender - Contract No. 1378:
Sexton Services, Cemetery Operation and Grounds Maintenance

Tenders are invited from suitably experienced contractors to manage the Aramoho Cemetery and crematorium operations and to provide interment services at all other Council-run cemeteries in the Wanganui District.

Tender documents may be picked up at the Customer Services Counter, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui between 8.00am and 5.00pm; phone (06) 349 0001, fax (06) 349 0000.

Tenders close with the Secretary of the Tenders Board, Wanganui District Council, PO Box 637, Wanganui, at 4.00pm on Tuesday, 26 August 2008, and are to be submitted in accordance with the Conditions of Tendering

Tenders shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked clearly with the Contract No. and Title, and endorsed with the Tenderer's name and address.

Wanganui District Plan
Summary of submissions available and call for further submissions to
Private Plan Change 13 - Wanganui District Plan Rezoning Windsor Park

Public notice is hereby given in accordance with clause 7 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 (The Act) that the Wanganui District Council has prepared a summary of submissions made to:

Proposed Plan Change 13: Wanganui District Plan Rezoning Windsor Park
Rezone Windsor Park North and South (i.e. excluding the Durie Hill Bowling Club green and clubhouse) from Reserves and Open Spaces to Residential.

Copies of all the submissions received and a summary of the decisions requested by submitters to the proposed Plan Change are available for public inspection, during normal working hours, at the Customer Service Desk at the Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, and at the District Library, Queens Park, Wanganui.

The Wanganui District Council now invites further written submissions in support of, or in opposition to, those submissions already made.

Further submissions may only be in support of, or in opposition to, submissions already made to the proposed Plan Change 13. Further submissions must be in writing, and be in the prescribed form, which is available from the Wanganui District Council, and addressed to:

Wanganui District Council
PO Box 637
Wanganui

or faxed to (06) 349 0000

The last day for further submissions in support of, or opposition to, those submissions already made is 4.00pm Friday, 15 August 2008.

Note:
You must send a copy of your further submission to the person or organisation whose submission you are supporting or opposing, within five working days of sending your submission to the Wanganui District Council.

Following the close of further submissions, if required, the Wanganui District Council will then hold a Hearing of the submissions. All persons who make a submission or further submission and who requested to be heard will be advised of the date, time and place of the Hearing. The Council(s) will then make decisions on the submissions and further submissions. Any submitter or further submitter may refer the decision on their submission to the Environment Court.

If you have any queries or require further information, please contact Clive Aim at the District Council, phone (06) 349 0001 extension 8102.

Dog Registration Fees 2008–2009

The Wanganui District Council gives notice, as required by the Dog Control Act 1996, Section 37(b) of the Dog Registration Fees set by resolution of Council on 19 May 2008.

The Dog Registration Fees are for the 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009 year.

Non Working Dogs
Full fee Per dog for first three non working dogs
$100.00
Prompt payment rebate Registration paid on or before 31 July 2008
-$10.00
Neutered/spayed rebate Vet certificate or receipt required as proof
-$25.00
Good dog rebate (includes the fencing rebate) No justified complaints received over the last registration year and registration is paid on or before 31 August 2008
-$20.00
  Possible minimum fee per dog
$45.00
These fees apply to the first three non working dogs.
For the 4th and subsequent dogs registered by the same owner, the fee is $10.00 (per dog).

Working Dogs
Full fee Per dog for first three working dogs
$35.00
Prompt payment rebate Registration paid on or before 31 July 2008
-$10.00
  Possible minimum fee per dog
$25.00
These fees apply to the first three working dogs.
For the 4th and subsequent working dog registered by the same owner, the fee is $10.00 (per dog).

Impounding Fees
First impounding Registered dog
$40.00
  Unregistered dog
$100.00

Second and subsequent impoundings
(each registration year)

Registered or unregistered dog
$100.00

The fee for dogs classified as 'dangerous' is 150% of the level that would apply if the dog were not classified as a dangerous dog (Section 32, 1(e) of the Dog Control Act 1996).

Microchipping of dogs
From 1 July 2006 the following are required to be microchipped:

  • All dogs registered in New Zealand for the first time (excluding working dogs that are exempt).
  • All dogs that have been classified as dangerous or menacing on or after 1 December 2003 (including working dogs).
  • All unregistered dogs that are impounded.
  • All registered dogs that are impounded twice from 1 July 2006.
Wastewater separation update

Wastewater separationSmithfield Road, from London Street to Burns Street, will be closed for approximately another three weeks. Access for residents will still be available.

Kawatiri Avenue, between Carlton Avenue and Dustin Street, will remain closed for approximately two weeks for the installation of a stormwater line.

Work continues in Rawhiti Place and traffic restrictions are in place.

Works continue in Upper Webb Road and traffic restrictions will be in place until August 4. The road will then be closed for one week from August 4 and there will be limited access available during that time.

Work has commenced in Alma Road, beginning at the Carlton Avenue intersection, and will continue along Alma Road for approximately 11 weeks. The road will remain open but traffic restrictions will be in place.

Temporary road closure
Kawatiri Avenue – Dustin Street and Gorran Avenue

Wanganui Wastewater Separation Project
(Contractor Wanganui Drainage Contractors Ltd)

Kawatiri AvenueKawatiri Avenue, between Dustin Street and Gorran Avenue, will be closed from 7.00am Monday, 11 August 2008, to 5.00pm Saturday, 20 September 2008, for the purpose of installing a stormwater drain.

Access to properties along the closed section will be available at all times.

A signposted detour will not be provided.

Temporary road closure
Webb Road

Wanganui Wastewater Separation Project
(Contractor I D Loader Ltd)

Webb RoadWebb Road will be closed outside house No.38 from 7.00am Monday, 4 August 2008, until 6.00pm Thursday, 7 August 2008, for the purpose of installing a stormwater drain. The road (circled on map) will also be closed between house numbers 20 and 38 between 9.00am and 4.00pm on one of the days mentioned above.

Vehicle access to properties will be available at all times except when the closure is in place between No. 20 and No. 38 Webb Road. While this closure is in place, vehicle access to the properties within this section will not be available.

A signposted detour will not be provided.

Temporary road closure
Smithfield Road - London Street to Burns Street

Wanganui Wastewater Separation Project
(Contractor B Bullock & Co Ltd)

Smithfield RoadSmithfield Road between London Street and Burns Street will be closed until 5.00pm Thursday, 7 August 2008, for the purpose of installing new sewer drains.

Vehicle access to properties along the closed section will be available at all times.

Road users are requested to follow the signposted detours whilst the closure is in operation.

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