A recent Tauranga City Council survey has found that repairs are needed in two places to the reclaimed water transfer main pipeline coating.
A section of newly established garden below the cemetery is one location. Plants and mulching will be temporarily moved to allow this work. The other location is in the boat ramp car park below the Aerodrome Bridge. Work is scheduled to commence mid March.

This information from Tauranga City Council weekly bulletin for the week beginning Monday, March 8.

City Waters
Inflow Reduction Project
* A comparison analysis of stormwater infiltration in the Tye Park area of Welcome Bay, the first area to have gully traps checked by council, shows the positive impact of the project on reducing the amount of stormwater getting into our wastewater system and contributing to sewage overflows.
* Approximately Tye Park 800 homes had their gully traps inspected in late 2008. A comparison was made between water volumes entering the wastewater system on two separate days – on 25 October 2008 (before inspections and follow up action) and on 3 October 2009 (after all gully traps had been inspected and fixed). Both days had rainfall of around 12mm within a 24 hour period.
* The data shows that 37 per cent less stormwater entered the wastewater system from this area on 3 October 2009 compared to 25 October 2008. This is a big improvement and shows that gully traps kept at the right height are an important element in managing unnecessary treatment of stormwater entering the wastewater system as well as reducing sewage spills.
* Council is currently carrying out gully trap inspections in the Beaumaris and Bethlehem Heights area, and is pleased to report that the majority of homes visited so far have 'good' gully traps. If you have special property access arrangements or have a dog, please contact us on (07) 577 7000.

Water Supply:
* Parton Road watermain upgrade is continuing. Further shut downs will occur and these will be notified in advance via newspaper, radio, electronic boards and website.
* The water main replacement in Hillcrest Road and Aplillis is complete. Pamela Place and Cameron Road is substantially complete.
* The replacement of a pressure reducing valve and installation of a bulk meter is currently underway on Poike Road and this work is due for completion end March.
* The new Ohauiti High Level water supply reservoir has been successfully tested. The reservoir is due to be into service mid March.
* Otumoetai Watermain Upgrade - Reinstated in Pillans Road and connecting in Ruston Avenue
* Fire hydrant marking and servicing continues in the Papamoa Beach Road area. The fire hydrant marking throughout the City is almost complete.
* Matua watermain upgrade – installing main in Columba Place.

Drainage:
* Work to reinstate some storm damage to the overland flow path and pond bank damage off Eagle Street has been scheduled. This will also include de-silting of the pond with the intention to utilise this material on site where practical.
* Some minor concrete work to improve the walk access track between Rutherford Reserve and Pillans Road is complete.
* Work to repair the stormwater outlet off Chapel Street (near Mobil Service station) is complete.
* Work is completed at Bakels Edible Oils Ltd on replacement and upsizing of a small section of the sewer main within their yard off Hutton Place.
* Work on some wastewater and stormwater manholes in the reserve area below Sapphire Drive was required following some recent clearing of the vegetation in this area
* Clearing of aquatic grass around the stormwater pond edge margins off Oriental Parade /Beachwaters/Domain Road area has been scheduled to commence within the next two weeks.
* The Chapel Street treatment plants wetland pond outlet ports are scheduled for cleaning. These require inspection and clearing from time to time of debris that gets dragged to these ports to maintain the ponds at the desired water level
* Smoke testing of the Fraser St to Burrows Street trunk sewer in the foreshore area is scheduled to commence on 22 March to suit harbour tidal movement. The purpose of this is to check the integrity of the pipeline i.e. possible leaks or damage.
* There were three sewer blockages reported this week that were attended by the maintenance contractor City Care Ltd. All were minor incidents and not causing any overflow to a water way.

Stormwater Pollution:
* No pollution incidents reported to Council this week
* Re-visits to all automotive dismantler and scrap metal recycling sites were undertaken this week. These follow up visits were undertaken to check the progress of sites in carrying out Council requirements and recommendations following industry wide audits at the end of last year. All sites that had been required to make changes to their sites or work practices and processes had made good progress. The Pollution Prevention team will continue to work with EBOP and the various sites to ensure progress continues.
* An HSTLC meeting was held (incorporating TCC, EBOP, NZFS, NZ Police among others). The potential for pollution of waterways from commercial and industrial fires and also chemical spills was discussed. Response in terms of pollution prevention was reviewed and better communication between various agencies is now being promoted to ensure the stormwater system and waterways are best protected in the event of a fire or spill.

Waiari Water Supply Project:
* Two appeals and two interested parties to appeals remain against the resource consents for the construction and operation of a new water intake and treatment plant to serve the Papamoa urban growth area. The appeal against the land designation has been withdrawn and the designation confirmed. Tauranga City Council is due to attend an Environment Court mediation on 16 March 2010.

Bulk Water Meter Installation Project:
* The bulk meter renewal project is under way and will continue until the end of March. The first renewal was undertaken for Mangatawa reservoir meter which is now complete.

Water Demand Management Project:
* A pressure management pilot project has been initiated in the Mangatapu Pressure Zone to reduce leakage. Progress going well and there have been no complaints of low pressures. More investigative work to do to see if we can further reduce nightflow leakage.

Parks and Leisure
* Mauao track numbers: February's visitor numbers for the base track 106,568 and the summit 21,266.

City Projects
* Gordon Carmichael Outdoor Classroom is nearing completion, some minor finishing on the paths and grass establishment to go.
* Kopurererua Valley - the vegetation clearance work is progressing well.
* Arataki Community Centre - Geotechnical works have been undertaken on Grenada Park.
* Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED) audit is underway this week, looking at how Grenada Park is used by the public and if it can be improved to provide a better safer environment.
* Work to connect the new 100mm waterline servicing Cambridge Park will start on Monday 8 March. Involves connection to existing 100mm main, metering and backflow prevention (RPZ).
* Draft proofs have been received for the interpretation signage for Gate Pa Reserve. It is proposed to have the new signs installed before the end of April 2010.
* Tauranga Indoor Sport & Exhibition Centre: Foundation construction is continuing. 111 cement/soil mixed columns have now been installed. Drainage work is in progress around the exterior of the building. Levelling and compaction of the building platform is underway.

Transportation
* Wharf /Willow Streets: Major road works are now underway on Wharf Street. While the work is being done, Wharf Street is reduced to one lane for traffic coming from Cameron Road towards the Strand. The work involves reconstructing and resurfacing the road and installing new kerb and channelling. Additional work includes upgrading the sewer, stormwater, watermains, and some parts of the footpath.
* Kairua Road Reconstruction: Major road works are under way on Kairua Road between number R194 and the intersection with Welcome Bay Road. The work will involve some earthworks to improve bends, reconstructing and resurfacing the road, installing new kerb and channelling, and upgrading stormwater and a watermain. Some disruption to traffic can be expected at times and there will be speed restrictions in place. The work is expected to take about 10 weeks to complete.
* Beaumaris Boulevard/Sterling Gate Drive/Waihi Road Link: Work on the final stage of construction is due to start this month. Construction vehicles will access the site from Waihi Road. The pedestrian access to the storm water reserve at Beaumaris Boulevard will be closed and pedestrian access between Sterling Gate Drive and Waihi Road will be closed during working hours. The new road is expected to be opened in July 2010.
* Takitimu Drive: Preparatory work is complete. Resurfacing work is expected to start this week between the Elizabeth Street roundabout and the Waihi Road off ramp. The work is expected to take about four weeks to complete, depending on weather. There will be a temporary speed limit in place and motorists should expect delays, particularly at peak times.
* Maunganui Road: Work to reconstruct Maunganui Road between the Hewlett's Road Flyover and Concord Avenue will be starting in late March at the Concord Avenue intersection. The main reconstruction work will start after Easter. The project is expected to take about 8-10 weeks to complete. Minimal traffic delays are expected during most of the work but at times delays and or partial closures of the Flyover are possible.
* Coopers Road / Farm Street: Work to remove existing speed humps and replace them with speed cushions is continuing. There is traffic management in place so please take care when driving through the area.
* Watling Street / Tom Muir Drive: Work to remove existing speed humps and replace them with speed cushions is underway. There is traffic management in place so please take care when driving through the area.
* Bethlehem Roundabout: Construction of the new roundabout on SH2 at Bethlehem west is continuing. Work is expected to be completed by the end of June. Traffic management and site screens are in place but only minimal delays are expected. Motorists are advised to take care when driving through the work site.
* Parton Road: Work is continuing with footpath construction, kerb and channelling, installation of street lighting and construction of the road surface underway. Work is expected to be completed by late May. There will be unsealed sections and temporary speed restrictions will be in place.
* Local Road Resealing: The local road resealing programme is underway and will continue until late March. Generally this work will involve minimal disruption to traffic.
* Andrew Place/Shelley Street: Work to install new storm water pipes is continuing. Some minor disruption to traffic is possible.
* Vale Street: Work to reshape Vale Street between Baden Street and Landscape Road to form an overland stormwater flow path during severe storms is continuing. Currently kerb and channel is being laid in Vale Street between Baden Street and Hinewa Road. Disruption to traffic is expected to be minimal. The footpath will be closed on one side of the road from time to time. Please pay attention to signs and take care when driving in the area. Work is scheduled for completion by October 2010.
* Temporary Changes to Bus Stops: All Bay Hopper Tauranga buses will stop at, and depart from, Durham Street near Baycourt while road works are underway on Wharf and Willow Streets.

Democracy
Wastewater Management Review Committee - Monday 8 March 2010
* Monitoring, Upgrade and Technology Review Report Progress - A presentation on the progress of the first, Five Yearly Monitoring, Upgrade and Technology Review Report.

Council - Tuesday 9 March at 10.00 am
* Adoption of the Draft 2010-11 Annual Plan - To adopt the draft 2010-11 Annual Plan and draft amendments to the 2009/19 Long Term Council Community Plan for the purposes of public consultation.
* Annual Estimate Concerning Route K Tolls 2010/11 Financial Year - To adopt a draft report for estimates in relation to Route K. A separate report is required by the Tauranga City Council (Route K Toll) Empowering Act 2000 'Route K Act” to be released for public consultation
* Council Representation on the Joint Road Safety Committee - Council is asked to consider its representation on the Joint Road Safety Committee

Strategy & Policy Committee - Tuesday, 9 March

Public Forum
* Brigid Ryan, Family & Community Services (Ministry of Social Development) will speak regarding the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga City Settling In report (due to be launched on 16 April 2010), which discusses issues affecting migrants in the sub-region (10 mins).

Business
* Western Bay of Plenty District Plan Review – Decisions - The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has released decisions on submissions to its District Plan review. The report briefly outlines the decisions on council submissions and recommends any actions on these.
* Gambling Venues Policy – Review - To formally review Council's Gambling Venues Policy as required by the Gambling Act 2003.
* Management and Minimisation Plan - Issues & Options - To provide strategic direction on the Committee's proposed focus for the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.
* Development Contributions Policy: Shared Projects - To seek direction from Elected Members on issues associated with SIF funded projects that are shared across two or more urban growth areas. (CONFIDENTIAL)

Hearings Panel - Thursday 11 March 2010
* Notified Application for Resource Consent for a non-complying land use activity under the Resource Management Act 1991(RMA) made by Mr G Lynam - To hear and determine a publicly notified application pursuant to Section 88 of the RMA. The report considers and makes a concluding recommendation to decline resource consent seeking to establish and operate a health centre on the site at 344 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga.