Southland District Council

Large water and waste projects under way

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Several large water and waste projects are under way in Southland District, with a value of about $3.5 million. Southland District Council project engineer Bevan McKenzie said work will begin on upgrading the Ohai-Nightcaps water supply system soon. Contracts have been let for the water main upgrade between Ohai and Nightcaps and some additional tank storage at the Nightcaps reservoir site, Mr McKenzie said...Read more.

Feedback still wanted on waste collection changes

Monday, 18 January 2010

Feedback is still wanted from Southland District residents about what wheelie bin system they would like. Southland District Council asset manager water and waste Ian Evans said Council is leaning towards the two-bin system - one for general rubbish and one for recycling, but nothing is set in stone yet. "We are really interested in feedback from users of the wheelie bin system. Council has been considering what number of wheelie bins should be provided and because of the cost had been thinking three bins would not be viable, but if people really want it, they need to let us know," Mr Evans said...Read more.

New online request for service

Monday, 18 January 2010

Southland District Council customers are now able to make a request for service online, thanks to an initiative launched in December. Customer services manager Janet Thomas said requests can be made on a diverse range of issues, from abandoned vehicles to potholes. "The online service now gives our customers another avenue to contact us."..Read more.

Bruce Halligan new Group Manager

Wednesday, 23 December 2009

Southland District Council's resource management manager Bruce Halligan has been appointed Council's new Group Manager Environment and Community. Mr Halligan will start the new role on 1 February 2010. The role encompasses the regulatory services group manager position, which Lindsay McKenzie has held until his retirement this week, chief executive David Adamson said. Mr Halligan will also be in charge of the libraries and area offices, and rural fire and civil defence...Read more.

Summary of submissions on proposed plan changes available

Thursday, 3 December 2009

A summary of submissions received on the four proposed plan changes to the Southland District Plan, all relating to the Te Anau area, is now available to the public. 89 submissions were received in total, with 19 on the proposed expansion of the industrial resource area, 30 on the proposed expansion of the urban resource area, 18 on the proposed creation of a lakeside creation area and 19 on the proposed private plan change...Read more.

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