Tauranga City Council is advising people who live between 4^th Avenue and 7^th Avenue of proposed works to be conducted along Takitimu Drive and the disruption this may cause.

A letter is being sent to affected properties this week. It advises of enhancement work along the vegetation strip that runs along Takitimu Drive.

Takitimu Drive is to be the scene of a revegetation programme.

The enhancement works are aimed at improving the quality and longevity of the revegetation that is currently planted.

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

City Waters

Water Supply

• The annual Water Mains flushing programme is currently underway in Papamoa and Mount Maunganui areas.
• Inspections and maintenance are being carried out on the Cambridge Road and Kaitemako Road Reservoirs.
• City Waters staff are keeping a close eye on reservoir levels due to seasonal increases in water usage.

Drainage

• Contractors are on standby this month for weather conditions that will allow them to do pressure testing of the treated wastewater outfall pipeline at Omanu. Once work starts people may notice some activity on the beach and coast off Sunrise Avenue. Divers will be checking the condition of the pipeline and testing it by pumping greenish-yellow dye through the pipe. The dye is non-toxic but may be visible over a large area of water around 1km offshore.

Bulk Water Meter and Pressure Management Project

• A project to install additional bulk metering and pressure management will start this month in Birch Avenue and 12^th Avenue. This will regulate pressures in the area and also improve the water supply zoning in this area.

Southern Pipeline

• Maleme Street and Memorial Park Pipeline – Pot holing works to locate existing services have started. This is minor work.
• Pipe laying will start soon in Maleme Street, heading up Oropi Road towards Chadwick Road. Expected to take around three months to complete this, the first section of the pipeline.
• Construction of the Indoor Sports Centre is progressing well. There are three areas under construction: the central core, the three court area and the six court area. You can view the timelapse and webcam online at http://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council-projects/indoor-sports-exhibition-centre/webcam.aspx
  

Parks and Leisure

• Humpty Dumpty, sitting at Memorial Park for around 50 years, is due to be painted next week, Wednesday or Thursday weather depending.
• New concrete paths are being installed at Liston Park and Keame Reserve to provide better pedestrian access into the reserve.
• TCC Parks/CityCare are jointly funding a project at Waitaha Reserve (Welcome Bay) investigating whether removal of graffiti is more cost effective and sustainable than painting.
• Arborcare will be initiating crown reduction works on a large Moreton Bay Fig (Ficus macrophylla) in Wharepai Domain for the purpose of Hazard abatement.

Transportation

Bethlehem Township Improvements: Parking is no longer available on the north side of SH2. Traffic lanes have been realigned to allow work on the new central island. Some disruption to traffic can be expected.

Annual Resealing Programme: The annual resealing programme has started. Resealing work is currently underway in various streets in the Mount area.

Hull Road: Works continues on Hull Road/Totara Street roundabout, some work will be done at night to minimise disruption. Expect delays and use an alternative route if possible

Cameron Road/Munro Street: Work to upgrade this intersection is underway and is expected to take about six weeks to complete depending on weather. The work involves installing new traffic signals, cycle lanes, and improvements to the footpath and vehicle crossings as well as a new pedestrian crossing.

Pyes Pa Bypass: Work is underway to complete the 4.2km Pyes Pa Bypass which will connect the State Highway 29 roundabout near the tolled section of Takitimu Drive (Route K) to State Highway 36 (near the crematorium). There may be some disruption to traffic when work beings to construct a new roundabout on SH36 later this month.

Hairini Link Advanced Works: Work on NZTA's 15th Avenue and Fraser Street intersection improvements is underway. Expect some lane closures and minor alignment shifts. Please take care when travelling through the site or chose an alternative route.

SH2 Watermain Relocation: Work to relocate the watermain alongside SH2 is continuing between Mangatawa Lane and Domain Road. Work is currently at the Domain Road end. Shoulder closures and lane diversions are in place with intermittent stop/go control. Motorists are advised to take care when driving through the area

Gravatt Road/ Domain Road Intersection: Work to upgrade this intersection is continuing. Expect minor delays during peak traffic. Pedestrians are asked to follow the temporary signs around the work site.

Tauriko Slip Repairs: Essential slip repairs are continuing on SH29 at Tauriko. Most of the work is being done on the shoulder of the road. Traffic management and a temporary speed restriction are in place. Please take care when driving through the area.

Vale Street Stormwater Project: The last phase of the reconstruction of Vale Street, between Hinewa Road and Landscape Road, is continuing. Please pay attention to signs and take care when driving in the area.

Venues & Events

Baycourt Community and Arts Centre

· Tuesday 26 October - Port of Tauranga AGM.

· Wednesday 27 October (7:30pm) - Heath Franklins Chopper - presented by Laughing Stock Promotions at Baycourt Theatre

Democracy

Tuesday 26 October 1pm: Inaugural Meeting of Council

Swearing in of mayor and councillors

General explanation of legislation

First ordinary meeting of council

Election of deputy mayor

Nomination for zone representative on LGNZ national council