The Durie Hill Elevator will be closed on Tuesday, 19 May 2009, from 9.00am to 3.00pm to carry out general maintenance.

Wanganui District Council Property Group intends to remove street trees during May/June in the following two locations:

Willow Place
As a result of small berms and large trees, the footpath is continually being repaired. It is proposed to replant this street with appropriate species.

Hakeke Street
From Anzac Parade to Poutini Street trees located under overhead services will be removed. Hakeke Street is part of a designated route for over dimension loads and the trees are making it difficult for large loads to navigate without causing damage to the trees. It is proposed to replant this route with smaller compact shrubs.

For further information contact Richard Terrey, phone (06) 349 0001, during normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 8.00am–5.00pm). Timing of the work will depend on the weather and the availability of contractors.

Lake Wiritoa will be partially closed from Monday, May 4, until the end of the gamebird hunting season on Sunday, June 28.

During this period, the lake will be closed from 4.00pm until noon the following day to allow hunters to shoot in the mornings and evenings. The lake will be open to the public from noon until 4.00pm on these days.

The Council has resolved to carry out consultation on the Draft Heads Road Cemetery Management Plan and the Plaques and Memorials discussion paper.

The Council invites the public to provide feedback on the two documents.

The objective of the Draft Heads Road Cemetery Management Plan is:

• To guide the appropriate management of the Heads Road Cemetery, allowing for a variety of functions.

The objective of the Plaques and Memorials Policy discussion paper is:

• To develop appropriate policy to guide the placement of plaques and memorials in public places within the District.

Consultation
Copies of the documents are available for public inspection, during normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm) at the Customer Service Desk, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, the District Library, Queens Park, Wanganui, and on this page.

The consultation period is 30 April 2009 to 30 June 2009.

Submissions are welcomed and should be addressed to:

Clive Aim
Wanganui District Council
PO Box 637
Wanganui 4540

Other methods of delivering your submission:

• Deliver to the Customer Service Desk, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street
• Fax to (06) 349 0000
• E-mail us

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

Opus, on behalf of the Wanganui District Council, gives notice of its requirement for a designation for a public work.

The site to which the requirement applies is as follows:
The Notice of Requirement is for a designation for Water Supply Purposes on Great North Road, Wanganui. The site is described as follows:

The nature of the proposed work is:
To designate part of a site as "Water Supply Purposes" to be used to provide a source of soft water for the public.

The effects that the public work will have on the environment, and the ways in which any adverse effects will be mitigated, are:

Visual: The only indicator that this site will be used for water supply purposes would be the small concrete block building and the bore head and meter above ground. This will not be visible from Great North Road (State Highway 3) as it is approximately 222 metres from the front boundary to the building and is located behind an existing house.

Natural Environment: The area has been extensively modified and there are no natural features or values of significance in the area. The adverse effects on the natural environment will be minor.

Traffic: After construction the bore will only be accessed during normal maintenance activities. Access to the designation will be via a Right Of Way on a neighbouring property.

Cultural, Archaeological and Scientific Values: No archaeological or scientific sites have been identified within the project area. The construction of the building to house the transformer will not require significant earthworks. The standard conditions relating to the accidental discovery of artefacts and koiwi will apply.

Alternative sites, routes and methods that have been considered to the following extent:
Alternative sites were investigated and the bores at these sites were unable to produce water of sufficient quality and quantity to provide a public supply to Wanganui.

The public work and designation are reasonably necessary for achieving the objectives of the territorial authority because:
The Notice of Requirement for the designation is required to provide for the on-going supply of water to Wanganui residents. The designation is required to apply to the water supply areas so that the water can be taken and used in an integrated manner on an ongoing basis, with an appropriate legal status under the Resource Management Act.

The following consultation has been undertaken with parties that are likely to be affected:
The Wanganui District Council is currently negotiating with the owners of the property and the right of way and has entered into entry agreements and agreement of intention.

The Notice of Requirement may be inspected at the Wanganui District Council offices during normal office hours. Please contact Rachael Pull on (06) 349 0001 ext 8131 if you have any questions about the requirement.

Any person may make a submission on the requirement. You may do so by sending a written submission to the Chief Executive, Wanganui District Council, PO Box 637, Wanganui. The submission must be in Form 21. Copies of this form are available from the Customer Services Desk, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

Submissions close at 4.00pm on Wednesday, 20 May 2009.

Wanganui District Council offers for sale an area of 1123m2 of freehold fee simple land being Lot 3 D.P.49146, being all the land in Certificate of Title WN21A/476 previously known as Kotuku Street Reserve. The land is situated at 3 Kotuku Street, Wanganui, comprising a flat grassed section at the rear of residential housing.

Expressions of interest are invited. Please contact Graeme Paulger, Senior Property Officer, on (06) 349 0543 ext. 8182 for further information.

Expressions of interest close Tuesday, 30 June 2009.

Contract No. 1411: Replacement of Archers Bridge

Tenders are sought from suitably qualified contractors for the construction of a 20m pedestrian foot bridge at Mowhanau Beach, Kai Iwi.

The work includes the removal of the remains of the original Archers Bridge which was washed away during the storm of July 2006.

Tender documents are available from the Customer Services Desk at the Wanganui District Council. Tenders should be marked "Contract 1411 Archers Bridge Replacement" and submitted to:

The Tenders Box
Wanganui District Council
101 Guyton Street
Wanganui

Tenders close at 4.00pm on Tuesday, 19 May 2009.

Wanganui Wastewater Separation Project
(Contractor Wanganui Drainage Contractors Ltd)

Kings Avenue between Balgownie Avenue and the Whanganui River will be closed from 7.00am, Tuesday, 19 May 2009, until 5.00pm, Friday, 17 July 2009, for the purpose of constructing new stormwater drains.

Vehicle access to residential properties on the closed section, and also from Bedford Avenue requiring access via Kings Avenue, will be available at all times except when advised by the contractor.

A signposted detour will not be provided.

Wanganui Wastewater Separation Project
(Contractor I D Loader Ltd)

Bedford Avenue between property numbers 47 and 71 will be closed until 6.00pm Friday, 19 June 2009, for the purpose of constructing new sewer drains.

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

A signposted detour will not be provided.

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

Gonville Avenue from Heads Road to Tawa Street will be closed until 7.00pm Thursday, 18 June 2009, for the purpose of pipelaying.

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 closure is in operation.

The income threshold for rates rebate is $21,180 and the maximum allowable rebate is $530.

Eligibility for a rates rebate is determined by:

• the ratepayer's income for the previous tax year (year ended 31 March 2008)
• 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 2008 (this includes income from interest)
• your Wanganui District Council rates assessment for 2008/09
• your Horizons Regional Council rates assessment for 2008/09

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.