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Thursday
4 June 2020
6:00pm
Online
Ruapehu
WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
A MEETING OF WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD WILL BE HELD ONLINE
ON THURSDAY 4 JUNE 2020, AT 6:00PM
Members
Chairperson: John (Luigi) Hotter
Board Members: Raewyn (Missy) Biddle
Allan Whale
Cynthia Dowsett
Councillors: Rabbit Nottage
Vivienne Hoeta
Councillors (non-voting): Elijah Pue
Ben Goddard
Mayor (non-voting): Don Cameron
Clive Manley
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Roles and Powers of Community Boards
The Community Board has already been delegated the task of co-ordinating rural reserves and hall
committees. It also has a major input into the development of Council’s Long Term Plan.
The Community Board’s prime objective is to be the interface between Council and the ratepayers
and public of the Ward.
Role of Community Boards
The role of a Community Board is to (Section 52 Local Government Act 2002 [LGA]):
(a) Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the community.
(b) Consider and report on all matters referred to it by the territorial authority, or any other
matter of interest or concern to the community board.
(c) Maintain an overview of services provided by the territorial authority within the community.
(d) Prepare an annual submission to the territorial authority for expenditure within the
community.
(e) Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the
community.
(f) Undertake any other responsibilities that are delegated to it by the territorial authority.
Powers of Community Boards
A Community Board shall perform such functions and duties and exercise such powers as are
delegated to it by Council from time to time.
Powers of Community Boards (Section 53 – LGA):
1 A community board has the powers that are:
(a) Delegated to it by the relevant territorial authority in accordance with Clause 43 of
Schedule 7 of the LGA.
(b) Prescribed by the Order in Council constituting its community.
2 The powers of a Community Board prescribed by Order in Council expire at the close of six
years after the Order comes into force.
3 Despite subsection (1), a community board may not:
(a) Acquire, hold or dispose of property.
(b) Appoint, suspend or remove staff.
Powers Delegated to the Community Board by Council
• The co-ordination of rural reserves and hall committees.
• To allocate the approved budget for the following activities in the area:
Footpaths programme;
Parks and Reserves discretionary spend;
Public information signage.
• To approve:
Temporary road closures for events (subject to administrative imperatives);
Street names;
Parades, collections and special uses of the roads;
Changes to speed restrictions on local roads (subject to NZTA rules);
Road closures.
WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD
ORDER PAPER
A MEETING OF WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD WILL BE HELD ONLINE
ON THURSDAY 4 JUNE 2020, AT 6.00PM
PUBLIC BUSINESS
Page
1 Apologies
2 Declarations of Interest:
Notification from Elected Members of:
2.1 Any interests that may create a conflict with their role as an
elected member relating to the items of business for this meeting;
and
2.2 Any interests in items in which they have a direct or indirect
pecuniary interest as provided for in the Local Authorities (Members’
Interests) Act 1968
3 Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement 5
of Standing Orders
4 Mardi Gras 2020 Update from Chief Executive (verbal)
5 Confirmation of Minutes: 7 May 2020 6 – 10
6 Ohakune to Raetihi Walk and Cycle Way Proposal 11 – 42
7 Capital Works and Members Request for Information 43 – 63
PUBLIC EXCLUDED BUSINESS
8 Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of 64
Board Business
Please Note: The Reports attached to this Order Paper set out suggested resolutions only. These suggested resolutions do not
represent Council policy until such time as they might be adopted by Council resolution. This Order Paper may be subject to
amendment either by addition or withdrawal of items contained therein.
Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 4 June 2020
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Report to: Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board
Meeting Date: 4 June 2020
Subject: Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and
Reinstatement of Standing Orders
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this Report is to enable the Board to temporarily suspend Standing Orders in
their entirety to allow Members and the Public to address the Board.
Significance and Engagement
2.1 There is nothing in this Report that triggers the Significance and Engagement Policy.
Public Forum Guidelines
3.1 The Community Board has adopted the following Public Forum Guidelines:
(a) Five minutes speaking time will apply to each speaker or group.
(b) Members of the public wishing to speak must advise the Community Board of the reasons
and subject he/she wishes to address the Board a minimum of two clear working days
prior to the meeting.
(c) The Chair may refuse applications which are repetitious or offensive and may terminate
a speaker in progress where the subject matter is disrespectful or offensive.
(d) There are not to be criticisms of individual Board members or individual staff members.
(e) The Public Forums are designed for people to speak about matters of interest to them to
the Community Board. It is not intended that people should be questioning Board
members on these occasions. However, Board members may ask questions of speakers
to clarify their statements.
Suggested Resolution(s)
1 That the Report on Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing Orders
be received.
2 That, pursuant to Section 27(4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Board
temporarily suspends Standing Orders in their entirety to allow Members and the public to address
the Board.
The Board received addresses as follows:
RESOLVED
That, pursuant to Section 27(4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Board
reinstates Standing Orders in their entirety for consideration of the agenda.
Liana Mua
GOVERNANCE OFFICER
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Unconfirmed Unconfirmed
WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD
MINUTES
A MEETING OF WAIMARINO-WAIOURU COMMUNITY BOARD HELD ONLINE
ON THURSDAY 7 MAY 2020, AT 6.00PM
PUBLIC BUSINESS
Present
Board Members: John (Luigi) Hotter
Raewyn (Missy) Biddle
Cynthia Dowsett
Allan Whale
Councillors: Vivienne Hoeta
Rabbit Nottage
Councillors: Ben Goddard
(non-voting)
Mayor: Don Cameron
(non-voting)
Staff: Clive Manley Chief Executive
Margaret Hawthorne Group Manager, Community Services
Pauline Welch Group Manager, Customer Services
Warren Furner Economic Development Manager
Stuart Watson Projects, Environmental Services
Paul Wheatcroft Communications Manager
Andrea Nicol Team Leader, Land Transport
Rebecca Van Orden Team Leader, Community Property
Liana Mua Governance Officer
1 Apologies
That the apology from Councillor Pue be accepted.
RESOLVED
Moved: Whale
Seconded: Cr Hoeta
2 Declarations of Interest
No conflicts of interest were received.
Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 7 May 2020
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Unconfirmed Unconfirmed
3 Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing Orders
Note: Missy Biddle entered the meeting at 6:11pm.
The Board Temporarily suspended Standing Orders in their entirety to allow Members
and the public to address the Board.
RESOLVED
Moved: Whale
Seconded: Dowsett
1 That the Report on Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement
of Standing Orders be received.
2 That pursuant to section 21(4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002,
the Board temporarily suspends Standing Orders in their entirety to allow
Members and the public to address the Community Board.
Board members commended the efforts of those continuing to work during lockdown,
and congratulated New World and Ngati Rangi with their combined effort in food
deliveries. Members of the public were encouraged to continue adhering to Level three
restrictions and to support local businesses.
RESOLVED
Moved: Whale
Seconded: Dowsett
That, pursuant to Section 27 (4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the
Board reinstates Standing Orders in their entirety for consideration of the Agenda.
4 COVID-19 Briefing from Chief Executive
The Chief Executive updated the Board on COVID-19 and mentioned that we need to
continue with the travel restrictions and hygiene measures, as there is no guarantee
we are moving to Level two next week. The Chief Executive urged businesses and
individuals who require assistance to contact the Council.
RESOLVED
Moved: Whale
Seconded: Cr Hoeta
That the COVID-19 Briefing from the Chief Executive be received.
Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 7 May 2020
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Unconfirmed Unconfirmed
5 Confirmation of Minutes: 2 April 2020
RESOLVED
Moved: Dowsett
Seconded: Whale
That the minutes dated 2 April 2020 be confirmed as a true and correct record.
6 Capital Works and Members’ Requests for Information
Members considered a Report on Capital Works and Members’ Requests for
Information. Relevant staff spoke to the report and answered members’ questions.
Items discussed:
R2: Pavement Rehabilitation
R3: Wilding vegetation
R9: Crossing on Clyde Street outside Utopia Café
R10: Coach Café Pavers
E6 Ohakune Water Intake
C0: COVID-19 Nationwide Response
C2: Raetihi Revitalization Project
C3: Ohakune Swimming Pool Ablutions Block
C7: Raetihi Holiday Park Ablution Block
C9: Accessible Walkway
C10: Ohakune Cemetery Extension
C11: Pipiriki Playground
C14: Waiouru Playground
Members’ requests:
Follow up on request for Waiouru speed limit change/pedestrian crossing
Follow up on sightline issues raised at February meeting
Raetihi Hub to be added to this report
More information on R9 requested. (What works are underway? What works
have been completed? Can a coloured crossing or visual speed display be
provided by NTZA?)
Follow up on Coach Café Pavers request from April Meeting.
Item C3: Ohakune Swimming Pool Ablutions Block be separated into two items.
More information on C7 requested. What has been completed and what is yet
to be completed?
Information on the Gum trees at Christie Park and their potential removal has
been requested.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Hoeta
Seconded: Dowsett
That the Report on Capital Works and Members Requests for Information be received.
Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 7 May 2020
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Unconfirmed Unconfirmed
7 Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of Committee Business
Section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 gives
the Committee the right by resolution to exclude the public from the whole or any part
of the proceedings of any meeting only on one or more of the grounds contained within
that Section.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Hoeta
Seconded: Whale
1 That the Report on Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of
Committee Business is received.
2 That the public is excluded from the following part of the proceedings of the
meeting.
3 That the general subject of each matter to be discussed while the public is
excluded, the reason for passing the resolution in relation to each matter and
the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as
follows:
Ground(s)
General
under
Subject of
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each S48(1) for
each matter
matter passing
to be
this
considered
resolution
C1: The reason(s) for excluding the public is/are recorded in the
Confirmation Public Business Minutes of the meeting.
of Public
Excluded
Minutes: 2
April 2020
C2: Enable any local authority holding the information to carry on,
Confidential without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including
Briefing commercial and industrial negotiations). To maintain the
effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank
expressions of opinions by, or between, or to members of or
officers or employees of any local authority, or any persons to
whom Section 2(5) of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act 1987 applies, in the course of
their duty. To protect the privacy of natural persons.
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government
Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or
interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act or Section 6 or Section
7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982 as the case may require are
listed above.
Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 7 May 2020
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Unconfirmed Unconfirmed
There being no further business, the meeting concluded at 8:00PM.
Dated at Ohakune this 4th day of June 2020.
John Hotter
CHAIRPERSON
Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board – Public Business – 7 May 2020
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Report to: Waimarino-Waiouru Community Baord
Meeting Date: 4 June 2020
Subject: Ohakune to Raetihi Walk and Cycle Way Proposal
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this report is seek the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board’s
endorsement of the Ohakune 2000 proposed Walk & Cycle Way Ohakune-Raetihi, to
enable it to be submitted to Council as a part of the Ruapehu District Long Term Plan 2021-
2031.
Significance and Engagement, Social Impact
2.1 This report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy.
2.2 This report does not trigger the Social Policy.
Background
3.1 For many years, Ohakune 2000 have embarked upon many community-based projects and
have a track record of delivering projects such as the Junction Après Ski Zone, Ohakune
Old Coach Road walk/cycle trail and Hāpuawhenua Viaduct restoration and more recently,
working as partners with Council, Iwi and Department of Conservation on the proposed Te
Ara Mangawhero Cycle trail and Carrot Park development.
3.2 This new initiative follows on these successes and looks towards connection of Raetihi and
Ohakune by a new recreational walking and cycling route.
Discussion
4.1 The Detailed Concept Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi is attached to and forms
a part of this report. Members of Ohakune 2000 will attend to present the plan and will seek
inclusion of $506,000 to support the implementation of the project in Council’s draft LTP for
public consultation.
Suggested Resolution(s)
1 That the report on Ohakune to Raetihi Walk and Cycle Way Proposal be received.
2 That the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board recommends/does not recommend the
inclusion of the plan in the draft LTP 2021-2031.
Warren Furner
RUAPEHU TOURISM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Email address for point of contact: warren.furner@ruapehudc.govt.nz
Attachments: Ohakune 2000 - Detailed Concept Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to RaetihiAttachment 12
DETAIL CONCEPT
Walk & Cycle Way
from Ohakune to Raetihi
Date 05.05.2020 / V1.8
Introduction
With this new Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi, the existing Walk & Cycle Way in Ohakune gets con-
nected. The visitors are then able to walk from the Mangawhero River Walk & Cycle Way and from the Jubilee Walk
& Cycle Way into the extension towards Raetihi with some viewpoints and points of interest on the way.
Our idea is to split the project into phases to make at least a part of it available as soon as possible and add on the
next stages in steps.
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
Detail Concept as part of the Masterplan Bike Ohakune – Region
This detail concept is part of the Masterplan Bike Ohakune – Region. In there you find the big picture of our idea
and our goals for biking in the Region of Ohakune.
Management Summary
We propose to subdivide the project Walk & Cycle Way Ohakune-Raetihi into different subprojects. Some sections
will be implemented relatively quickly, others may be more challenging. Alternatively, the main road can be used as
a temporary alternative route virtually throughout the route (for sections of the project not yet completed).
Project Stage 1: Mangawhero River Walk & Cycle Way extension to connect to Jubilee Walk & Cycle Way
Project Stage 2: Extension of the Ohakune Walk & Cycle Ways to end of Burn street to connect to picnic area
Project Stage 3: Creating a picnic area with view to the mountain in beautiful surrounding in the river bend
Project Stage 4: Mangawhero River Road reopening with a single lane bridge for bikers, walkers and people
who life at the Mangawhero River Road
Project Stage 5: Using the existing Mangawhero River Road as connector to Raetihi
Tourist aspect for this project
From our point of view, the connection between Ohakune and Raetihi for cyclists has a particular sense for the lo-
cal population. Students and cyclists can cycle to school more safely. However, there is also a tourist component.
Because on the way we will have some stops for which it is worth stopping and enjoying:
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
Table of contents of the detail concept
1 Project Stage 1: Mangawhero River - and Jubilee Walk & Cycle Way Connector ... 4
2 Project Stage 2: Along the Burn Street to picnic area .............................................. 6
3 Project Stage 3: Mangawhero peninsula with rest- and viewpoint .......................... 8
4 Project Stage 4: Mangawhero River Bridge & Mangawhero River Road ............... 10
4.1 Mangawhero River Bridge ............................................................................................11
4.2 Mangawhero River Road ............................................................................................. 14
5 Project Stage 5: Connection from Mangawhero River Road to Raetihi ................. 15
5.1 Details to consider on the way from Ohakune to Raetihi .............................................. 16
5.1.1 Accurate fence line: ..................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Challenges along the road to Raetihi ........................................................................... 16
6 The Financing ............................................................................................................ 30
7 The Schedule ............................................................................................................. 31
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
1 Project Stage 1:
Mangawhero River - and Jubilee Walk & Cycle Way Connector
Starting at the parking where the Mangawhero River Walk now ends. In a first step, the walkway should underpass
the main street (HW 49) and then continue along the river, where he meets later on the Jubilee Park Walk & Cycle
Way back to town. Where the two streams come together, it is planned to build a view point. We can explain here
about the history of this rivers and Maori history in this region.
Challenges:
• Path under the bridge must be leveled with a digger and protected from flooding with heavy stones.
• A little wooden bridge is needed over a ditch
• Further along the river, landowners own land right to the river. Will they support our idea?
Specials in this phase:
• Old carrot cleaning place could be “restored” and showed to the public
• Junction from Mangateitei-Stream and Mangawhero River could be a viewpoint (one way)
• When this Connection to Jubilee Park Walk & Cycle Way is finished, there is a nice Walk- & Cycle Way
around half of Ohakune
Involved persons/authorities:
• Landowners along Burn Street must be asked for permission (Mr. Nash and Mr. Sue)
• NZ Transport and/or Ministry of Justice are in charge of the street
• Council is in charge of some crownland along the river
• Horizons Regional Council (River Access)
Building costs for:
• Leveling the way under the bridge (State Highway 49, Bridge Nr. 000)
• Wooden Bridge over a little stream (bridge 6m wide)
• Building the path (in total 650m)
• maintaining in subsequent years (yearly costs)
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
Involved persons: John King / joking_ohakune@windowslive.com / 021 117 3903
Robert Milne / ed@ruapehubulletin.co.nz / 027 231 1844
Daniel Schlumpf / daniel.schlumpf@outlook.com / 021 292 2883
Current works to be carried out:
Who What Till when Status
John King Talk to Joe Sue & Garry Nash (land owners) 31. Nov. 2018 In progress
Robert Milne Talk to Warren Furner (Council) 31. Nov. 2018 In progress
Daniel Schlumpf Update project plan and send it to involved people 18. Nov. 2018 Done
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
2 Project Stage 2:
Along the Burn Street to picnic area
Because the land was transferred to the landlords along the river, it makes no sense in our view to ask them all to
plan the Walk & Cycle Way along the river. After all, if only one homeowner of the idea does not want our Walk &
Cycle Way, this section cannot be implemented. Our recommendation is therefore is, to follow Burn street and create
a clearly marked bike path next to the car lane (maybe even color-coded).
The street could be marked as Walk & Cycle Way and with a
color at the road everyone would know, that this is not for
cars. Please note that we are applying for this road marking
for a section that is currently used exclusively for residents.
Although it is public, it is practically unused.
Challenges:
• Negotiations with the owner of the street (Council, Government?)
• Several rules and regulations may apply for this section along the Burn street
• Which side of the street Is better to use?
• A bit boring to walk for pedestrians
Specials in this phase:
• Easy cycling along the street with no traffic
Involved persons/authorities:
• Landowners along Burn street (just to inform)
• NZ Transport ‘?? (Road owner)
• Council
Building costs for:
• Building a cycling stripe along the main street
• Building the path in the section with gravel road (in total 500m)
• maintaining in subsequent years (yearly costs)
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
Involved persons: Daniel Schlumpf / daniel.schlumpf@outlook.com / 021 292 2883
Dave Scott / davescott@xtra.co.nz / 027 485 76 93
Current works to be carried out:
Who What Till when Status
Neville & Dani Walk along the river to find possible obstacles 12. April 2018 Done
David Scott Talk to council about restrictions footpath along main 31. Nov. 2018 In progress
street
Daniel Schlumpf Update project plan and send it to involved people 18. Nov. 2018 Done
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
3 Project Stage 3:
Mangawhero peninsula with rest- and viewpoint
From the asphalt surface it goes back to gravel road. Currently we are not sure if it needs an additional track for the
Walk & Cycle Way, or if the gravel road itself can be used as the Walk & Cycle Way. At the far end, we would like to
design the Mangawhero Peninsula as a picnic area (as the landowner allows). The place has a great view to the
mountain and is beautifully situated between trees and the river. The access to the river allows the people to swim
or at least play at the water.
Challenges:
• Negotiations with the owner of the land piece and Horizon Regional Council
• Creating a nice picnic area with all the necessary things that people visit it and enjoy the place
Specials in this phase:
• Great place at the river with stunning view to the mountain. Ideal to rest at the river and enjoy water and view
Involved persons/authorities:
• Landowner from this little peninsula (G. A. Whale, M. E. Christensen)
• Council is probably the gravel road owner
Building costs for:
• Picnic installations
• Signs
• maintaining in subsequent years (yearly costs) for rubbish removal, landscaping and damaged goods
Involved persons: Neville Partridge / neville@partridgepools.co.nz / 021 728 150
Daniel Schlumpf / daniel.schlumpf@outlook.com / 021 292 2883
Dave Scott / davescott@xtra.co.nz / 027 485 76 93
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
Current works to be carried out:
Who What Till when Status
Neville & Dani Walk along the river to find possible obstacles 12. April 2018 Done
David Scott Talk to Mr. Whale 31. Nov. 2018 In progress
Daniel Schlumpf Update project plan and send it to involved people 18. Nov. 2018 Done
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
4 Project Stage 4:
Mangawhero River Bridge & Mangawhero River Road
At this point has been a fort, but the farmer has closed it because of flooding in the past. We would like to build a
bridge which is wide enough that cars can drive over it (locals, delivery, guests and emergency only!!). So, the bridge
should be strong enough to hold cars, but most of the use will be walkers and bikers. We recommend a wooden
bridge which match the nature in the area.
Challenges:
• Negotiations with the owner of the street (Government or council?)
• Several rules and regulations may apply for this section along the Burn street
• How can we make sure, that only the aloud people use the bridge?
Specials in this phase:
Challenges:
• Building a bridge (costs) and sort out who is allowed to drive over the bridge
• Safe of Water flooding for the future, so build high enough to be safe
Specials in this phase:
• Already existing gravel road (Mangawhero River Road) can be used. Needs only another 600m more main-
taining
Involved persons/authorities:
• Council is probably the gravel road owner
Building costs for:
• Bridge (wooden or concrete prefabricated). Base could be built from local builders or volunteers
• maintaining in subsequent years (yearly costs)
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
4.1 Mangawhero River Bridge
In the early days, the Mangawhero River Road was the main street from Ohakune to Raetihi. But it was never sealed
and it never had a bridge over the Mangawhero River at that place. Here was a fort before. But some years ago, the
river floated the farmland. To avoid that for the future, the local farmer closed the fort and builded a bridge to his own
costs. So far, we can see on the maps, the bridge is NOT on private land, but it’s definitely paid by a local farmer.
The idea is now, to build a proper bridge which is high enough above the river, so that the farmer must not worry
about floating river.
Purpose/size of the new bridge:
The bridge should be strong enough, that cars and light trucks can drive over it (2.5m wide) too, but restricted to 5t
max. weight at the bridge. Length of the bridge needs to be approx. 15m. It probably makes sense to build up bases
for the bridge on both sides out of concrete to be strong enough, when the river gets high.
Access from direction Raetihi and from Ohakune:
Overview from the existing bridge:
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
Bridge Building and delivery Information:
At this stage of the project (05. May 2020), we are waiting for quotes for a bridge. We have asked for a 15m long
wood or concrete bridge which gets prebuilt and delivered to the place.
A big truck and a heavy crane can access to the place and can also turn around in grassland (as long as the
ground is hard and dry, we recommend winter delivery). At the picture in green.
Bridge Styles:
Emmets Bridges:
Humes Bridges:
Bridge it NZ:
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
Restriction of use:
If it is possible somehow, we would like to restrict the access of the bridge
to locals, guests and delivery partners and of course bikers and hikers. We
have to avoid, that the Mangawhero Road becomes a highly used shortcut
or speed junkie’s road. This for safety-, maintenance- and noise/dust rea-
sons.
In Europe, we use signs like this:
Maybe with 1m2 Blocks we can slow down traffic.
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Detail Concept
Walk & Cycle Way from Ohakune to Raetihi
4.2 Mangawhero River Road
The Mangawhero River Road is gravel road at the moment and we recommend to leave it this way. Alt-
hough we have big dust problems! Maybe there is a solution between loosen gravel and fully paved road
to reduce the costs.
The two main corners (see circles), are a problem, if we have a higher speed at this street. We highly
recommend to reduce the speed at the Mangawhero River Road to 50km/h!
700m of the Mangawhero Road is actually not in a good condition and needs to be updated.
Involved persons: Neville Partridge / neville@partridgepools.co.nz / 021 728 150
Daniel Schlumpf / daniel.schlumpf@outlook.com / 021 292 2883
Dave Scott / davescott@xtra.co.nz / 027 485 76 93
Current works to be carried out:
Who What Till when Status
Neville & Dani Walk along the river to find possible obstacles 12. April 2018 Done
Dave Scott Quotes for landscaping 15. April 2020 In progress
Dani Schlumpf Quotes for a bridge are out to this companies: 01. May 2020 In progress
Emmetts Bridges, Humes Bridges, Palmerston
North, Bridge it NZ, Tauranga
Daniel Schlumpf Talk to Murray Fredricksen 18. Nov. 2018 tbd
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5 Project Stage 5:
Connection from Mangawhero River Road to Raetihi
The land ownership towards Raetihi is complicated and the area of the former railway is no longer in public hands.
We therefore recommend a direct connection to Raetihi along the main road. This would then also been used by
cyclist who go to work. They now ride on the main street.
We suggest that the north side of the road be expanded so that the road does not have to be crossed from Man-
gawhero River Road. Additionally, after consultation, we recommend to use this side of the road also because we
expect less earth works.
A hiking and biking trail should be more or less 1.5-2 m wide and one meter from the main street. On this meter we
imagine using bushes and other plants to have a "pretty" street and a clear separation from traffic.
Sample how this could look like (filled with scoria metal):
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5.1 Details to consider on the way from Ohakune to Raetihi
5.1.1 Accurate fence line:
During our investigations we found out, that not all fences are at the original border of the land. Checking the available
maps online made the picture even more unclear. The Council need to check for us the accuracy of the fence line.
Here an example of an area where the boundaries do not match the road layout:
5.2 Challenges along the road to Raetihi
We walked all along the Street (exact 5’100m) and checked of the challenges which may cause some problems or
would make our project maybe almost impossible. Lucky wise, we have not seen big problems which cannot be
solved. But following, we will point some sections, which cause additional effort to the normal (see below) and will
take more effort than only clearing, flattening and building the cycle path:
Normal roadside with entrances some hundred meters from landowners.
We measured 4’500m (decisive for quotes)
Road to ditch mostly 1m to 1.5m (grass)
Ditch mostly 0.5 m to 1.5m (dirt, swamp, grass)
Grass area for cycle path 1 - 1.5m (grass, rocks)
Fence all along over the 5.1km
All other areas/sections we have named and measured, which should give a base for quotes to build this cycle
path.
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Obstacle 1 (at house 505):
This ditch goes 2m lower than street level and has an overgrown culvert with probably a of max. 1m. Additional
soil needed.
Length: 25m / Height difference: 2m
Additional costs for: maybe a new culvert, additional digging, additional soil
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Obstacle 2 (at Banjo’s place, after house 501):
Bank which probably cannot be removed, because of not wide enough. We recommend to find a way with the land-
owner to use the already existing cow path.
Length: 200m / Height difference: 15m
Additional costs for: cutting trees/bushes, additional digging, additional soil, new fence line
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Obstacle 3 (after the bank near house 469):
After the bank (obstacle 2), it goes down lower than the street level. Actually, there is no culvert, so the rainwater
goes into the soil. Here we definitely need additional soil to flatten the path.
Length: 30m / Height difference: 4m
Additional costs for: additional digging, additional soil
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Obstacle 4 (before house 391):
Culvert needed because floating water
Length: 30m Height difference: 4m
Additional costs for: new culvert, additional digging, additional soil
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Obstacle 5 (after house 391):
Power pole is very close to the street. Is the fence line right? Can the power pole be moved two meters?
Length: 30m / Height difference: 3m
Additional costs for: additional digging, additional soil, maybe for moving power pole
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Obstacle 6 (cross section to Pakihi Road):
Here we have a tunnel which needs a bridge or tunnel extension.
Length: 10m Height difference: 2m
Additional costs for: cutting trees/bushes, extension of tunnel or for building a bridge, additional digging,
additional soil
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Obstacle 7 (after the Old Vegetable Road junction):
Colvert 1m needed and additional soil
Length: 20m / Height difference: 2m
Additional costs for: cutting trees/bushes, new culvert, additional digging, additional soil
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Obstacle 8 (at Dr. Cobitts old house/house 231):
Colvert 1m needed
Length: 20m / Height difference: 4m
Additional costs for: cutting trees/bushes, new culvert, additional digging, additional soil
Obstacle 9 (at Dr. Cobitts old house/house 231):
Remove of bank needed. We recommend to dig down the bank to a level of two meters above street level and
have the cycle path then up there.
Length: 40m / Height difference: 8-10m
Additional costs for: cutting trees/bushes, additional digging, additional soil
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Obstacle 10 (before house 207):
Colvert 1m needed
Length: 30m / Height difference: 3m
Additional costs for: cutting trees/bushes, new culvert, additional digging, additional soil
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Obstacle 11 (at Ngapahiri road junction):
Trees under the power lines
Length: 150m / Height difference: 3m
Additional costs for: cutting trees/bushes, additional digging, additional soil
Obstacle 12 (at opposite house no. 154):
Colvert 1m needed
Length: 50m / Height difference: 2m
Additional costs for: cutting trees/bushes, new culvert, additional digging, additional soil
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Obstacle 13 (at opposite house no. 82):
Colvert 1m needed
Length: 10m / Height difference: 3m
Additional costs for: new culvert, additional digging, additional soil
Obstacle 14 (at Raetihi town sign):
Bank needs to be lowered and flattened
Length: 10m / Height difference: 5m
Additional costs for: additional digging, additional soil, maybe move the power pole
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Obstacle 15 (at Raetihi town/speed50 sign):
Culvert 1m needed
Length: 15m / Height difference 1m
Additional costs for: new culvert, additional digging, additional soil
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Obstacle 12 (at Maori Marae entry, after town sign Raetihi/speed sign):
Where the entry is to the Maori place, we plan to cross the street and connect to the already
existing concrete foot path coming from Raetihi. We have chosen this place, because from
here, the cyclist/hiker can overlook the road in both directions many hundred meters. So, a
crossing of the road should be safe. Maybe additional signs warn the cars to be careful and
watch out for cyclists.
Construction: only street paint and maybe signs to warn cars
Additional costs for: street signs, road painting
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6 The Financing
FINANCE PLANNING Bike - Walkway annual
Construction maintenance
actualized:16.04.2020
Ohakune-Raetihi Costs costs
Total Costs NZ $ 506'000 NZ $ 20'000
Administration, Planning, Coordination, various (Initialization costs) NZ $ 20'000 NZ $ 5'000
Costs for map development and map printing (Cheal Ohakune) NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
Costs for concept planning (Cheal Ohakune) NZ $ 10'000 NZ $ 0
base work and clarifications (Daniel Schlumpf) NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
yearly fees for websites & other marketing costs NZ $ 0 NZ $ 5'000
Project Stage 1: Connection from Mangawhero River Road to Burn Street NZ $ 225'000 NZ $ 2'000
Project Costs, Permits and Planning Costs (Cheal, Council, NZTA and like) NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
Bridge (HW 49) underpass (Digging, Concrete blocks, gravel, labour) NZ $ 10'000 NZ $ 0
Footbridge over little stream near Clyde Street/HW49 NZ $ 0 NZ $ 0
Building of the pad ca 1000m $ 200 per m2 950 NZ $ 190'000 NZ $ 0
Signposting of the route section NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
Viewpoint where the two rivers meet NZ $ 15'000 NZ $ 0
maintaining in the next years (yearly costs) NZ $ 0 NZ $ 2'000
Project Stage 2: Along the Burn Street to Pick nic Area NZ $ 23'000 NZ $ 2'000
Project Costs, Permits and Planning Costs (Cheal, Council, NZTA and like) NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
red scoria gravel for along the mainstreet & paint $ 10 per m2 800 NZ $ 8'000 NZ $ 0
Earth works (Labour and Hiring machinery) NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
Signposting of the route section NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
maintaining in the next years (yearly costs) NZ $ 0 NZ $ 2'000
Project Stage 3: Pick nic Area at the Mangawhero River Bend NZ $ 32'000 NZ $ 4'000
Project Costs, Permits and Planning Costs (Cheal, Council, NZTA and like) NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
red scoria gravel for along the mainstreet & paint $ 10 per m2 200 NZ $ 2'000 NZ $ 0
Earth works (Labour and Hiring machinery) for prep of the pick nic place NZ $ 10'000 NZ $ 0
Metal, wood and other building material for the pick nic place NZ $ 10'000 NZ $ 0
Signposting of the route section NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
maintaining in the next years (yearly costs) NZ $ 0 NZ $ 4'000
Project Stage 4: Mangawhero River Bridge & Mangawhero River Road NZ $ 83'000 NZ $ 2'000
Project Costs, Permits and Planning Costs (Cheal, Council, NZTA and like) NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
planing, building and installing of the wooden bridge NZ $ 50'000 NZ $ 0
Earth works (Labour and Hiring machinery) for prep of the riverbed for bridge NZ $ 20'000 NZ $ 0
Signposting of the route section (incl. Signage for who uses the bridge) NZ $ 8'000 NZ $ 0
maintaining in the next years (yearly costs) NZ $ 0 NZ $ 2'000
Project Stage 5: Connection along the Main street to Raetihi NZ $ 123'000 NZ $ 5'000
Project Costs, Permits and Planning Costs (Cheal, Council, NZTA and like) NZ $ 5'000 NZ $ 0
red scoria gravel for along the mainstreet & paint $ 10 per m2 10'000 NZ $ 100'000 NZ $ 0
Earth works (Labour and Hiring machinery) NZ $ 10'000 NZ $ 0
Signposting of the route section (incl. Signage for who uses the bridge) NZ $ 8'000 NZ $ 0
maintaining in the next years (yearly costs) NZ $ 0 NZ $ 5'000
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7 The Schedule
Not up to date, sorry
2020 2021
Project Bike- & Walkway Ohakune to Raetihi
Done
AUG
AUG
MRZ
MRZ
NOV
NOV
OKT
OKT
APR
APR
DEZ
DEZ
JUN
JAN
FEB
JUN
JAN
FEB
SEP
SEP
MAI
MAI
JUL
JUL
Estimated time in days / and costs in NZ $ 0 / 0
Idea & Concept 0 NZ $ 0
Creation of the concept NZ $ 0 X
…. NZ $ 0 X
Stage 1: Mangawhero River- & Jubilee Walkway Connector
0 NZ $ 0
Planning the size and interior of the building NZ $ 0 X X
Final drawing of the building and submitting the
NZ $ 0 X X
Resource consent documents
Building of fundament and plumbing NZ $ 0 X
Building of the chalet NZ $ 0 X X
Installalation of electrical work and final plumbing NZ $ 0 X
Final inspection and approval NZ $ 0 X
Open for guests NZ $ 0 X X X
Stage 2: Along the Burn Street to Pick nick area 0 NZ $ 0
Planning the expansion and first talks to builder NZ $ 0 X X
Final drawing of the building and submitting the
NZ $ 0 X
Resource consent documents
Start physical work of builder NZ $ 0 X
work completed NZ $ 0 X
Installalation of electrical work and final plumbing NZ $ 0 X
Final inspection and approval NZ $ 0 X
Open for guests NZ $ 0 X X X X ->
Stage 3: Pick nic Area at the Mangawhero River Bend 0 NZ $ 0
Quote from a plumber NZ $ 0
Decision what can be done by me and what the plumber NZ $ 0
Plumber work done NZ $ 0
Stage 4: Mangawhero River Bridge & Walkway 0 NZ $ 0
Quote from a plumber NZ $ 0
Decision what can be done by me and what the plumber NZ $ 0
Plumber work done NZ $ 0
Stage 5: Connection to Raetihi 0 NZ $ 0
Quote from a plumber NZ $ 0
Decision what can be done by me and what the plumber NZ $ 0
Plumber work done NZ $ 0
Status of the data: 16.04.2020
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Report to: Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board
Meeting Date: 4 June 2020
Subject: Capital Works and Members Request for Information
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this Report is to provide an update on the planned capital works and other
items of interest in the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board area in 2019/20.
Significance and Engagement
2.1 This report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy.
Discussion
3.1 WORKS
3.1.1 The list is a combination of contracted items and other items that Members have displayed
an interest in. Other items can be added to the list on request.
3.2 ROADING
Subject Action taken Target
Completion
R1 Mangateitei Design underway, Kiwi Rail approval in principle has June 2022
Railway Over been received. Land owner agreement achieved for
Bridge proposed alignment.
We applied to do this work under the Low cost low risk
category in the 2018/21 Block. NZ Transport Agency
advised in late June 2018 that the project did not
receive funding in the Block, but that we have the
option to reallocate our existing LCLR budget for it.
We re-inspected the bridge and found it is suitable for
work to be deferred until 21/22.
Any opportunity to advance the project using unspent
funding elsewhere in our NZTA region will be pursued,
but this has a low likelihood of success.
In the meantime, Kiwirail permission to work around
the lines is being sought through a Grant of Right
application. This was submitted in October 2019 and
we are actively chasing it up.
This has been included in the Crown Infrastructure
Fund shovel ready application.
R2 Pavement Rimu Street seal extension: Earthworks for Rimu June 2021
Rehabilitation Street seal extension will be carried out in this financial
year, neighbouring land owner discussions underway.
5 March 2020 – earthworks have been deferred to
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Subject Action taken Target
Completion
Ohakune Mountain Road RP 13km: The hairpin February 2021
grade realignment on Ohakune Mountain Road has
been completed with a temporary seal, due to Covid-
Level 4. This will be completed permanently when the
weather allows between December 2020 and
February 2021.
Work on the car park is complete. RAL and iwi have
been kept informed.
R3 Wilding Plant pest and trees budget ($50k) is being applied to June 2021
Vegetation good neighbour policy requirements of Regional
Councils Plant Pest Policy.
Council has had funding approved from the Provincial
Development Unit to carry out this work on rural roads
for a year. Locations and schedules are in
development.
R4 Ruapehu Designs and economic evaluation underway. A June 2022
Road Rail decision to fund this will be made following evaluation
Overbridge as a regional improvement project. Deferred one year
to fund Mangateitei RoB.
May 19 – still awaiting NZ Transport Agency funding
decision.
July 19 – NZ Transport Agency advised in late June
that the project has not been funded in 19/20 Financial
year. The bridge has been inspected again and is
suitable for work to be deferred until 21/22. Additional
funding may be available for that if other nationwide
projects are deferred. If this is not suitable, RDC will
have to either use our entire Low cost low risk budget
in 20/21 for the work or defer work until the new
funding block in 2021 – 24, if the bridge condition
allows.
This has been included in the Crown Infrastructure
Fund shovel ready application.
R5 Raetihi Bus shelter installed on the corner of Ward and Complete
Community Seddon Street.
Bus Shelter
R6 Crotons Road Failure of bridge foundation supporting abutments, June 2020
Bridge temporary bridge is in place, replacement bridge
Damage design complete and NZTA funding approved.
Work was programmed to take place in April 2020.
This was delayed due to Covid-19 Alert level 4
constraints.
Contractors will be on site in June.
R7 Matahiwi 16 T GVM suspension requires upgrading for Atihau On Hold
Bridge forest harvest. Investigation beginning to secure
advanced funding for the project as a regional
improvement project. Awaiting funding approval from
NZ Transport Agency. Funding not approved by NZ
Transport Agency in late June 2019. Project on hold
while alternative funding sources are sought.
Negotiation between NZTA and Atihau now
progressed as part of SH 4 realignment options. This
project has been included in the Crown Infrastructure
Fund shovel ready project application.
R8 Minor Clyde’s Access and Makino Road intersection and June 2021
Improvements bridge approach to be sealed.
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Subject Action taken Target
Completion
R9 Pedestrian Crossing on Clyde St fixed after damage earlier in
Crossings – financial year.
Waimarino
NZ Transport Agency Safety Manager, Dan Tate,
spoke to the Board in February 2020 and listened to
concerns on speed and safety in the area. Pedestrian
crossings were requested in Ohakune and Raetihi but
are not able to be installed due to the low vehicle and
pedestrian numbers.
The township area of State Highway 1, Waiouru would
be a suitable place to consider installing a pedestrian
crossing, in conjunction with a lower speed limit. A
meeting will be set up with locals to identify a safe and
desirable crossing place. It is likely that any speed limit
change would be part of the third tranche of the
Agency’s (if it goes ahead). The Agency is currently in
Tranche 1.
R10 Seddon Coach Café wooden pavers replaced with concrete.
Street
footpath Northern slippery pavers raised by Board and
issues treatments are being investigated.
R11 SH4 Matahiwi NZ Transport Agency released preferred option in On going
slip site May 2020.
R12 Speed limits NZ Transport Agency indicated in February at this
meeting that the extension of the 50km/hr speed limit
on SH49 east of Ohakune to the Carrot Park will be
included in the second tranche of speed limit changes
the Agency is considering.
Waiouru speed limit on State Highway 1 throught the
town area may be considered in the third tranche.
R14 Ohakune Safety for walkers exiting Mangawhero Walkway onto
Junction Old Station Road is an issue, along with vehicle
speeds heading towards the Junction – site visit held
on 26 May 2020. Item to be spoken to at the meeting.
Sightlines at Railway Row – as above
3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL
Subject Action taken Target
Completion
E2 Raetihi Water Raetihi Water Supply Consent was lodged with Regional Ongoing
Supply Council. The application is a roll over resource consent for
Resource the next 10 years while decisions are made around a new
Consent water source and its appropriate infrastructure. It has
approval in principal from affected parties, Department of
Conservation, Fish and Game and Iwi. Horizons have
requested more information around a small number of
points, data was collated and added to the lodgement in
October 2015. Additional information requested by
Horizons was also sent to support the application.
Horizons have asked RDC to reconsider the 10-year term
sought for the consent. This will require rationale for a
longer term and re-lodging a revised application. This does
not preclude us from investigating a long term water source
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Subject Action taken Target
Completion
for the supply of Raetihi at a time when the community can
afford it. Initial indications from the Wai Group are that they
support a longer term of 24 years. A revised application
was lodged with Horizons in September. The Wai Group
provided a letter of support for the Raetihi water term
sought to be extended to 24 years. A revised application
seeking a term of 24 years was lodged 17 October 2016,
received notification from Horizons on 1 November 2016
that the Raetihi consent will be processed on a fully notified
non-complying basis. Reconsideration of terminology used
in the One Plan by Horizons has meant that the Raetihi
consent was required to be reframed and resubmitted. A
revised application was submitted to Horizons on 23 June
2017. Further consultation was required after the HRC
consultant identified that Water Abstractions are not
permitted but non-complying activities. Council have been
informed the consent will be notified and the reason for
notification was drafted by a consultant. Raetihi Water
Supply Consent has been advertised by Horizons Regional
Council. Two submissions where received in support of the
application and none opposed. The next phase will be a
discussion around if RDC proposed conditions are
accepted to Regional Council or will there be changes to
conditions and others proposed. This position remains
unchanged. A Section 92 request for further information
has been made. Council are now calculating the water loss
against the World Bank bands as proposed by Water New
Zealand. This was also asked of Horowhenua District
Council when they applied for a new abstraction consent.
A water loss study was completed against the World Bank
Guidelines and will be submitted as part of a section 92
request. The draft water loss report suggests a significant
loss of water is occurring and needs further work to validate
the method is correct. The water loss Zone analysis is
planned for April in Raetihi. The centre of the town will be
done as a second stage latter in the month. Staff resourcing
has delayed the second stage. Draft conditions have been
received from Horizons Regional Council. A meeting was
held between parties. It was agreed that some of the
conditions will be redrafted after the intent of the condition
was clarified between parties. Horizons have come back
with a query around the methodology of flow measurement
in the consent. This methodology is being assessed. There
have been suggestions made around the methodology to
collect data but RDC needs to validate these are technically
achievable before agreeing. Hydronet has been contracted
to provide the advice around the advice around the consent
specifications. Hydronet have resolved the issues with the
methodology provided to Horizons. Traverse
Environmental are drawing up the resource consent based
on the methodology and engaging with Horizons. The
resource consent for Raetihi WTP is ready for lodging with
Horizons Regional Council. Awaiting outcome New
Resource Consent for Raetihi Water has been recently
approved.
E3 Flood Modelling Horizons Regional Council have commenced their meeting June 2020
River Works with key stakeholders. Council and Horizons have agreed
to have a regular meeting around drainage issues to look
at opportunities to collate our responses. Two such
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Subject Action taken Target
Completion
meetings have been held between Council. Awaiting
response from Horizons.
E4 Government RDC has submitted an application to the new Government Ongoing
Freshwater Freshwater Improvement Fund for the upgrade of Ohakune
Improvement and Raetihi Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), and
Fund for support of the Whangaehu Catchment Accord (a group
established to protect and enhance the Whangaehu water
catchment). RDC is one of many applicants from around
the country. A response to the application is anticipated in
late June/July. Council was not successful in securing
funding for the WWTPs as these were not discharges to
land. The catchment was successful at getting some
funding through the Regional Council. The Nga Wai Ora O
Te Whangaehu Freshwater Improvement project will cost
$1.68 million, with $590,000 secured Freshwater
Improvement Funding from MFE over three years: for 60
km fencing to prevent stock access, riparian planting of
12,000 native plants, five fish pass repairs and 10
community-led restoration projects. Horizons are
negotiating contracts with the Government before works
can commence. No contracts have been signed between
the parties to my knowledge. Horizons Chief Executive
was in Wellington to sign the Contract with ministers on the
21 June 2018. Horizons have signed with the government
to uplift the money and spend it over the next three years.
The Government agreement requires a governance group
and Mayor Don Cameron is council’s representative on this
group. HRC provided a one day drop in to help community
members complete their funding applications on 4 October
2018, which had direct contact with six groups. The quality
of the project was very high and they had some ambitious
goals. The governance group met and allocated funding to
community groups against their criteria. The first
governance report has been submitted to MFE and
expected targets have been met. Ruapehu continues to
co-ordinate the wider Whangaehu Catchment group and
are gathering information around works being undertaken
in the catchment. A Governance meeting was held April
2019, which covered the actions against targets for
Riparian fencing, planting, fish pass improvements and
community projects. Projects goal appear to be on track.
The work programmed has been split across three years
so there remain opportunities for more work across all the
categories so please spread the word to those who might
wish to participate. The community grant fund for this year
has been allocated. This will leave one year of funding to
remain opening. In general the works programme is being
delivered to budget.
E5 Visitor There is a new Visitor Infrastructure Fund available and Ongoing
Infrastructure RDC are applying for the Ohakune Water Supply and some
Funding Wastewater Funding Feasibility around land passage. Two
projects were proposed for this funding round, which
targeted visitor growth demand. The plant covered
filtration, clarification, reservoir and a wastewater disposal
system, Total of 5 million dollars. The second application
covered the feasibility of land disposal, affordability model,
and wetland contact for one million dollars across Ohakune
and Raetihi townships. The second stage would be
informed by the first stage and would look at land disposal
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