Hello Everyone
Council is watching closely the progress of the ‘Super City’ in Auckland. It is important that we understand the ramifications of this structure, and be in a position to make good decisions on future local government boundaries in the Waikato.
Good progress has been made on our roading contracts, and we have received very competitive tenders for major upgrade works. Having such a large network means we have to be very vigilant to maintain service levels and enhance them. We hope to have half of our major construction works programme out for tender by mid spring.
Alongside this, Council is working hard with the New Zealand Transport Agency to progress the Waikato expressway. This is a vital opportunity for the new Government, and it is paramount that we embrace it.
The Raglan museum is now at crunch time decision wise. Council is seeking confirmation from two remaining bodies that funding is still available and if so, we will then move to complete the detailed design stage for the project.
Consultation has taken place with Raglan residents on the replacement of the Kopua footbridge. We hope to progress this project quickly as any delay will cause additional costs to the building of the bridge, and an extra $120,000 will have to be spent on maintaining the current bridge.
Council plans to notify the Te Kauwhata Structure Plan shortly, and an Issues and Options Paper is being consulted on for Raglan to provide direction for the development of a Structure Plan for the area. Later on in the financial year, Council will involve the Tamahere community in the review of the Tamahere structure plan.
Mayor Peter Harris