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Queens Park Landscape Plan - we need comments from the public Public comment is invited on the proposal to redevelop the Queens Park landscape. The key points of the landscape plan are as follows: The eastern and western boundaries of the park are planted in totara trees grown from cuttings from the Wanganui area. Palm avenues are created at key points in the park, such as the Cameron Terrace entrance. Important views, such as those north to Mt Ruapehu, are preserved through planting of lower growing species such as kowhai and colourful native grasses found in our region. The plan reflects the importance of Maori and European history in the park. The plan is consistent with the objectives set out in the 1992 Queens Park Management Plan. The plan is in sympathy with the developments proposed by the Library and Sarjeant Gallery. The project would be staged and the investment of $1.5M spread over five or 10 years. This investment on average amounts to an extra $75-$100 total per ratepayer, or between $8 and $15 a year over the next five to 10 years. For more information please email Eric Sim or Marie Gorinski at the Council, or phone 349 0001. Public comments can also be posted to Eric Sim, Recreation and Culture Co-ordinator, PO Box 637, Wanganui. Comments should be clearly marked Submissions to Queens Park Landscape Plan and must be received by 21 May 2002.
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 Wanganui District Council is required to regularly inform the public of these potential risks. At present, the existing combined sewer and stormwater system overflows and discharges 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 all sewage must leave their property in a separate pipe that contains no stormwater by the following dates: Aramoho - 1 July 2002 Wanganui East/Bastia Hill - 1 July 2003 Central City - 1 July 2004 St John's, Durie Hill, Springvale and Putiki - 1 July 2005 Gonville East/Mosston - 1 July 2006 Gonville West and Castlecliff - 1 July 2007 For further information, please contact the Separation Hotline 349 0548.
What's on in and around Wanganui May 4: Wanganui Natural Therapy Network Open Day Venue: Wanganui Intermediate School hall. 10am-4pm. May 4: Gonville Cottage Industries Craft Market Venue: Gonville Town Hall. 10am-3pm. May 4: Rivercity Markets Venue: Wanganui Racecourse car park. 8am-1pm. May 5: Rugby - Wanganui vs Japan Venue: Spriggens Park. 2.30pm. May 10: Wanganui Careers Expo Venue: Wanganui Function Centre, Racecourse. 9am-3pm. Combined schools and Rotary Careers Expo. Throughout May: 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 Visitor Information Centre, 101 Guyton Street.
Have Your Say on the Urban Landscape Policy You are invited to make comment and have input to the Urban Landscape Policy that has been prepared for the Wanganui District. The Urban Landscape Policy includes: Design options to provide landscape improvements to Wanganui's streetscape. Recognition of suburban identity. Co-ordination with wastewater works. Continuation of appropriate tree planting to retain our street character. Loop road proposal/concept around Central City. Recognition of cycling opportunities. Change in roading hierarchies and cul-de-sac options. Copies of the Urban Landscape Policy and also copies of the report of the relevant Council meeting are available to the public at the Customer Services Desk, Municipal Building, 101 Guyton Street and at the Library, Queens Park, Wanganui. You are invited to put your comments in writing, to be received by 4.00pm on Friday, 31 May 2002, addressed to: Richard Munneke Environment Manager Wanganui District Council PO Box 637 Wanganui
Vacancy - Education Officer, Sarjeant Gallery Applications close on Friday, 10 May 2002.
Next Week's Council Meetings Emergency Management and Civil Defence Monday, May 6 Harbour (3pm) Monday, May 6 Works and Transport (1pm) Tuesday, May 7 Community Services Wednesday, May 8 Finance and Administration Thursday, May 9 Unless otherwise noted the meetings commence at 2.00pm in Committee Room 2, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui. Agendas are available at the Customer Services Desk, 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.

Queens Park Landscape Plan - we need comments from the public

Public comment is invited on the proposal to redevelop the Queens Park landscape. The key points of the landscape plan are as follows:

The eastern and western boundaries of the park are planted in totara trees grown from cuttings from the Wanganui area.
Palm avenues are created at key points in the park, such as the Cameron Terrace entrance.
Important views, such as those north to Mt Ruapehu, are preserved through planting of lower growing species such as kowhai and colourful native grasses found in our region.
The plan reflects the importance of Maori and European history in the park.
The plan is consistent with the objectives set out in the 1992 Queens Park Management Plan.
The plan is in sympathy with the developments proposed by the Library and Sarjeant Gallery.
The project would be staged and the investment of $1.5M spread over five or 10 years.
This investment on average amounts to an extra $75-$100 total per ratepayer, or between $8 and $15 a year over the next five to 10 years.

For more information please email Eric Sim or Marie Gorinski at the Council, or phone 349 0001.

Public comments can also be posted to Eric Sim, Recreation and Culture Co-ordinator, PO Box 637, Wanganui. Comments should be clearly marked Submissions to Queens Park Landscape Plan and must be received by 21 May 2002.

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 Wanganui District Council is required to regularly inform the public of these potential risks.

At present, the existing combined sewer and stormwater system overflows and discharges 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 all sewage must leave their property in a separate pipe that contains no stormwater by the following dates:

Aramoho - 1 July 2002
Wanganui East/Bastia Hill - 1 July 2003
Central City - 1 July 2004
St John's, Durie Hill, Springvale and Putiki - 1 July 2005
Gonville East/Mosston - 1 July 2006
Gonville West and Castlecliff - 1 July 2007

For further information, please contact the Separation Hotline 349 0548.

What's on in and around Wanganui

May 4: Wanganui Natural Therapy Network Open Day
Venue: Wanganui Intermediate School hall. 10am-4pm.

May 4: Gonville Cottage Industries Craft Market
Venue: Gonville Town Hall. 10am-3pm.

May 4: Rivercity Markets
Venue: Wanganui Racecourse car park. 8am-1pm.

May 5: Rugby - Wanganui vs Japan
Venue: Spriggens Park. 2.30pm.

May 10: Wanganui Careers Expo
Venue: Wanganui Function Centre, Racecourse. 9am-3pm. Combined schools and Rotary Careers Expo.

Throughout May:
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 Visitor Information Centre, 101 Guyton Street.

Have Your Say on the Urban Landscape Policy

You are invited to make comment and have input to the Urban Landscape Policy that has been prepared for the Wanganui District.

The Urban Landscape Policy includes:

Design options to provide landscape improvements to Wanganui's streetscape.
Recognition of suburban identity.
Co-ordination with wastewater works.
Continuation of appropriate tree planting to retain our street character.
Loop road proposal/concept around Central City.
Recognition of cycling opportunities.
Change in roading hierarchies and cul-de-sac options.

Copies of the Urban Landscape Policy and also copies of the report of the relevant Council meeting are available to the public at the Customer Services Desk, Municipal Building, 101 Guyton Street and at the Library, Queens Park, Wanganui.

You are invited to put your comments in writing, to be received by 4.00pm on Friday, 31 May 2002, addressed to:

Richard Munneke
Environment Manager
Wanganui District Council
PO Box 637
Wanganui

Vacancy - Education Officer, Sarjeant Gallery

Applications close on Friday, 10 May 2002.

Next Week's Council Meetings

Emergency Management and Civil Defence
Monday, May 6

Harbour (3pm)
Monday, May 6

Works and Transport (1pm)
Tuesday, May 7

Community Services
Wednesday, May 8

Finance and Administration
Thursday, May 9

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

Agendas are available at the Customer Services Desk, 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.