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Posted by Nelson City Council on 21 May 2013
Four new aerators are being installed tomorrow at Nelson’s
Wastewater Treatment Plant as a first step to reduce smells
from the oxidation ponds. They are designed to reduce the risk of problems with the
ponds, particularly during changes in seasons and will
increase oxygen levels in the ponds which assist the algae
in the ponds to break down sewerage. The next step to minimise odours will be to de-sludge the
ponds and this is scheduled to be completed next financial
year.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 20 May 2013
Founders Heritage Park is gearing up for its annual book
bonanza, helped by the confirmation of sponsorship for a
second year. Last year, Hunter Ralfe Lawyers became the first commercial
sponsors in the Book Fair’s 25-year history. This year the
association is with Knapps Lawyers, which is merging with
Hunter Ralfe on 1 June, which is also the opening day of the
fair.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 17 May 2013
Progress is being made on researching the options for
Natureland’s future. Council Officers are working with all
interested parties; some late expressions of interest have
come in and these are being evaluated alongside earlier
proposals and general suggestions.
A report on the options is due to be discussed at the
Council meeting on Tuesday 25 June.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 16 May 2013
Consultation opens today for public feedback on an amendment
to Nelson City Council’s Speed Limits Bylaw. The
consultation is open until 5pm Monday 17 June 2013. The amendment is to add variable speed zones at the
following Nelson schools; St Josephs School, Hampden Street
School, Nelson College, Nelson College for Girls, Nelson
Intermediate School, Victory School (extension of existing
zone) and Tahunanui School (extension of existing zone).…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 14 May 2013
After much debate Council today decided to hold off building
a pedestrian refuge on Rocks Road at the foot of Days Track
until it can be integrated into the upcoming project to
improve the whole of Rocks Road. It has asked Council
officers to pass on residents’ safety concerns to New
Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA - the road controlling
authority). Councillors are also keen to explore with NZTA
any temporary measures that could help improve pedestrian
safety in the meantime.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 14 May 2013
The Nelson City Council will continue its support of a raft
of community programmes. Changes to the Local Government Act 2002 meant Council had
to assess its work programme for consistency with the new
legislation. While Council projects had been considered in
a workshop in February, there was still a list of those
deemed as needing a second look.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 10 May 2013
Data from the first year of improved NBus services shows a
total of 360,196 trips were made across all the routes. The
number of trips on the Nelson to Richmond routes has
increased by 50% compared to when the service launched in
April 2012. Mayor Aldo Miccio is delighted that the figures bear out the
mainly positive feedback Council has had about the NBus
service.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 10 May 2013
Mediterranean fanworm has been found in Nelson harbour for
the first time, but according to scientists, is unlikely to
have established. The fanworm was spotted on Friday 3 May on the hull of the
vessel Manini as it was being prepared to be hauled on to
the Calwell slipway at Port Nelson.
The find was reported to NIWA who informed the Ministry for
Primary Industries (MPI).…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 9 May 2013
Changes to the Local Government Act means Council will be
looking at the funding of a raft of community programmes
next week. Mayor Aldo Miccio says Council will carefully review any
changes affecting the future of the programmes. “The legislation is clear that Council’s work programmes
must meet the revised purpose and any decisions will be made
after thoughtful consideration” he says.…
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Posted by Nelson City Council on 8 May 2013
At next Tuesday’s meeting Nelson City Council will revisit
the proposal to create a pedestrian refuge on Rocks Road at
the bottom of Days Track, in the context of other requests
for pedestrian refuges as well as the pending promenade
development. Mayor Miccio says “We know the community is split on this
issue. We’ll be considering whether we go ahead now or let
the outcome of the feasibility study on the Rocks Road
development determine a solution that might meet the needs
of traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, swimmers and fishers.…
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