Motorists can expect delays on Parton Road this week as construction activity for the Tauranga Eastern Link continues there.

A temporary 30km/h speed restriction is in place Monday-Saturday from 6am to 6pm.

A manual stop/go control will be used when large trucks need to cross Parton Road. Motorists are advised to expect minor delays and are asked to take care when driving in the area.

This information from Tauranga City Council weekly bulletin for the week beginning Monday, July 25, published below.

City Waters

Water Supply:

• Final connecting up for the water main upgrade in the Matua area in Levers Road and Tilby Drive.
• Pipe testing is currently being carried out in Chapel Street and Vale Street. Pipe laying about to start at Seaview Road and Windsor Road
• Water main renewal contract on Maunganui Road between Nikau and Rata Street is almost complete with some minor reinstatement left to do.
• The access bridge at the Oropi water supply intake requires maintenance, currently obtaining quotes for this work.

Drainage

• Three reported sewer blockages were attend to this week. These were all local property incidents in Hynds Road, Maunganui Road and Harvey Street with no overflows to any waterways.
• Repairs to the damaged stormwater pipe in Aranui Drive is complete.
• Johnson Reserve sewer track drainage works are continuing.
• Adjustment to existing stormwater manholes in Papamoa Beach Road are being scheduled to help drain the surface water off Papamoa Beach Road.
• Wastewater main replacement work alongside the golf course in Vale Street continues with partial road closure and a speed restriction of 30km/h in place. Residents will have access to their properties.

Stormwater Pollution:

• Several pollution incidents were reported to council this week. Three involving sediment run-off, one diesel spill and one involving washing out of wheelie bins to stormwater. These were all fairly minor.
• Work continues with the Port of Tauranga to assist with preparation of the Ports Stormwater Management Plan. This management plan will identify and address any potential stormwater pollution issues.

Parks and Leisure

• Construction on the new car park for the McLaren Falls Park visitor service centre has started. The magnolias have started flowering, the cherry trees are flowering and tuis are here in numbers feeding on them and, like the Mount, we have our first lamb. Winter must be over already.
• Following delays due to the wet weather, remedial works were completed at Aspen Reserve this week to reinstate the area where the Aspen tree was removed.
• Vegetation clearance work has been programmed for safety reasons along the walkway that runs from the bottom of Hamilton Street through to West Street. Work will be undertaken in August.
• Repairs to various sections of wet walkway throughout the Matua salt marsh are programmed for repair over the next few weeks.
• Work on the drainage issues along the Kingswood Road walkway have been postponed until the weather improves.

Transportation

• Domain Road/Tara Road Intersection: Construction activity for the Tauranga Eastern Link continues in this area. A permanent 50km/hr speed restriction is in place. Motorists are advised to take care when driving through the area.
• Fraser Street: Southern Pipeline pipe laying is progressing past Fraser Cove, heading towards Merivale. Lane restrictions are in place. Please take care when driving through this area.
• Hamilton Street: Work to construct new a footpath on Hamilton Street between Durham Street and Willow Street is due to start this week. The new footpath will be built on the same side of the road as the Kingsview Apartments. Disruption to traffic is expected to be minimal.
• Parton Road: Construction activity for the Tauranga Eastern Link continues. A temporary 30km/h speed restriction is in place Monday-Saturday from 6am to 6pm. A manual stop/go control will be used when large trucks need to cross Parton Road. Expect minor delays and please take care when driving in the area.
• SH 2A: Work to reconstruct the section of highway from under the Route K over bridge to the Takitimu Drive over bridge near 15th Avenue continues. Expect delays at peak times.
• Tara Road: Work to build a new roundabout is underway at the intersection of Tara Road and Parton Road. Please take care and expect delays.

Note: Cable laying for the ultrafast broadband project is currently underway in the Norris Street, 8th, 9th, and 10^th Avenue and St John Street areas. The work is off the road so the effect on traffic should be minimal. This is the start of a citywide, five year ‘roll out' by central government to provide ultrafast broadband to all households.

Venues & Events

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

• Saturday 30 July (8pm-10.15pm) – 'Nine Mile Stone”. Made up of two Irish songwriters and a kiwi rhythm section, Nine Mile Stone are currently putting the finishing touches to their debut album "All Roads Lead Home". Previously know as The Mellow Drops, they performed at the last Tauranga Arts Festival.

Democracy

Projects & Monitoring Committee - Monday, 25 July 2011 at 1pm

• NZ Police Presentation - Mike Clement, Inspector Area Commander – Western Bay of Plenty will attend the meeting to provide an update on current crime statistics (30 mins).
• Treasury Activity Report to 30 June 2011 - The purpose of this report is to provide an update of Treasury activities for the period ending 30th June 2011.
• Open Space Contract Savings - To provide Elected Members with information on the outcome of tendering for Tauranga Reserves Maintenance Contract (TC 20/10) and Sports Field Maintenance Contract savings (TC 23/10).
• Southern Pipeline Progress Update - This report is to update Council on the progress of the Southern Pipeline Project.
• Mount Maunganui Industrial Land Zoning History - This report provides a brief comment on the planning history of the development of Mount industrial area in response to queries from Elected Members on stormwater issues in the area.
• Tauranga Moana Tangata Whenua Collective Monitoring Report (DC 221) - To provide a report on the performance of the Tauranga Moana Tangata Whenua Collective for the 2010/2011 financial year.

Wastewater Management Review Committee - Wednesday, 27 July 2011 at 9am

• Te Maunga Oxidation Ponds - The Infrastructure Planning Manager: Wastewater will provide an update on the future and alternatives for the Te Maunga Oxidation Ponds. (45 mins)
• Wikitoria Street Pump Station Environmental Risk Monitoring Report July 2011 - As part of the Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) for Resource Consent 66342 (to temporarily dewater while building the Wikitoria Street Pump Station storage tank) Tauranga City Council were asked to present a report to this Committee on the monthly pump station run hours, any pump breakdowns and the water quality of the stormwater discharged from the Wikitoria Street stormwater outlet. (15 mins)
• 2011 Environmental Mitigation and Enhancement Fund Applications - This report provides a brief overview of the four applications for funds from the Environmental Mitigation and Enhancement Fund. Representatives will attend the meeting and speak to their applications.

Hearings Panel – Friday, 29 July 2011 at 9am

• Notified Application for Resource Consent for a Restricted Discretionary Land Use Activity Under the RMA 1991 at 10 Columba Place, Tauranga (RC15585) - To hear and determine a limited notified land use application pursuant to Section 88 of the RMA 1991 made by Theresa Anne Trust.

Councillors Workshops

Date: Thursday, 28 July

Time: 9am

Venue: Council Chambers

Meeting: Open

Purpose: Alternate Growth Funding Approaches not currently available to council