Moutere Hills Residents Association
A Critical View of the Waimea Dam
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- Category: Water Supply
- 12 March 2018
- by MHRA
Water Information Network (WIN), a group who was also present at our recent consultation meeting, has created a website with collected information critical of the proposed dam project.
We forward a link to this website as a means to propagate differing views and opinions, and would like to emphasise that the contents of the site is the responsibility of the respective authors.
Waimea Information Network Inc is an incorporated society, formed with the goal to "provide accurate information regarding the Waimea catchment water".
Click here to go to www.waimeawaterinfo.net
Thoughts about Road Safety at Prices Corner
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- Category: Roads & Speed Limits
- 01 March 2018
- by MHRA
Prompted by a recent vehicle accident at Prices Corner (intersection of Neudorf Road and the Moutere Highway) one of our association members has inquired whether the 'Give Way' sign (coming from Neudorf Road) should not perhaps be changed to a 'Stop' sign to make the intersection safer overall.
We have followed this up with TDC Transportation Manager Jamie McPherson, who explained to us the rules governing intersections:
TDC Long Term Plan 2018-2028 - Public Consultation
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- Category: TDC Policy
- 27 February 2018
- by MHRA
Tasman District Council announces
- Rates Affordability and Managing Debt
- Growth and Infrastructure
- Review of Development and Financial Contributions Policy
- Safe and Secure Drinking Water
as just some of the key issues of the upcoming Long Term Plan consultation.
Be sure to note down the next public meeting 20 March 2018 - 7pm (at the Moutere Hills Community Centre), for your local community consultation.
Dovedale Scheme Public Meeting 22 Feb 2018
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- Category: Water Supply
- 23 February 2018
- by James/MHRA
There was a large and active turnout at the public meeting on 22 February 2018 at the Moutere Hills Community Centre. This meeting was organised by Tasman District Council to discuss the situation of the Dovedale Rural Water Scheme.
Present were councillors Tim King and Dean McNamara, council staff for Water Engineering, and representatives for Civil Defence/Recovery.
An update was given on the current damage to the scheme and future upgrade options.
The Future of the Dovedale Water Scheme
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- Category: Water Supply
- 12 February 2018
- by MHRA
TDC will hold a community meeting to discuss the future of the Dovedale Rural Water Scheme on 22 February.
All users of the water scheme will be invited directly by Council.
"The purpose of this community meeting is to provide early notice of the rural water treatment plant upgrade provisions in the Long Term Plan 2018-2028 (LTP) and to provide information on a range of possible upgrade options, cost estimates and the impact on water charges. [...] "
"The proposed 2018-2028 LTP includes funding for the Dovedale Valley scheme to be upgraded to the New Zealand Drinking Water Standard (NZDWS), which is a minimum requirement of the recommendations from the Havelock North Stage 2 Enquiry." (from the meeting description)
If you are on the Dovedale scheme, but have not yet received an email invitation yourself, contact us and we will help you to get your email address added to the list of Dovedale scheme users.
Given the history of and ongoing issues with the water scheme, this could well prove a very important meeting, so all users of the scheme should be sure to attend.