The Sun
Wednesday August 19, 2015
Seddon water project gets $1 million boost
By Jacob Page The $1 million subsidy from the Government to help finance clean drinking water for Seddon is being seen as a project defining cash injection. Marlborough District Council assets and services manager Mark Wheeler says the funding should ensure the project remains affordable. He says the budget that council has approved, and the Seddon community has bought into, would deliver drinkable water at an annual charge of no more than $240 per household or $4.62 a week. “We’re confident we can achieve that with the million dollar subsidy,” he says. Mark says work can now move to the next phase; finalising the land that will be required and the parameters for a design-and-build tender. “There are likely to be several design options put forward for water
treatment. “Some minimum standards and specifications will be stipulated but I’d expect the private sector to come up with some interesting and innovating designs. There’ve already been some general suggestions emerge from the community and from suppliers but the discussions can now get onto the specifics. “We had a relatively short timeframe to get this application in to the Ministry of Health earlier this year but that was managed thanks to local public health officials and the members of the Awatere Water Users Group working with council staff and ward councillors. The Seddon community provided plenty of debate along the way but also supported the approach eventually reached. It’s very exciting to see what a great result we’ve been able to achieve together.” Councillor for Renwick Cynthia Brooks was also instrumental in
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Correction On Friday the Sun printed that Crafar Crouch office manager Michelle Simpson placed third in 2015 Association of Administration Professionals New Zealand awards, but she was actually one of three finalists for the award, won by Rebeka Adamson from Palmerston North. The Sun apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Subdivision interest welcomed
Bottoms up: Councillors Graeme Basanti, Cynthia Brooks and Jamie Arbuckle enjoy a glass of water in anticipation of improvements to water supply in Renwick, Seddon and Havelock. File photo.
putting it together. Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith was delighted the health of Seddon residents was being made a priority. “This Government support means the community can afford
high-quality, safe drinking water. “This is great news for families living and working in Seddon. Good health is the foundation of a happy and productive life,” Smith says.
Upgrade coming for railway crossing The railway crossing on State Highway 1/Main Street is set to become safer for pedestrians, with work to begin shortly on a $30,000 upgrade. Marlborough Roads is set to begin upgrading the Main Street pedestrian rail crossing facilities on the southern and northern side of the roundabout to make it safer for pedestrians to cross the rail line. Work is expected to begin later this month. Marlborough Roads Manager Frank Porter says the work will include ‘Look for trains’ signage, improvements to the surface of the level crossing, and vegetation
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stalled to provide guidance across the rail tracks. “We’re conscious that this is a busy crossing and we’re taking this opportunity to make it safer for everyone,” Frank says. “Having better signage and infrastructure will help to reduce the risk of pedestrians coming into harm’s way, and we’re asking people to play their part by keeping their wits about them and not A $30,000 pedestrian safety upgrade to the railway line on Main Street taking any chances.” is set to begin by the end of the month. Together with KiwiRail and trimming to improve sight lines. paired pedestrians with visual and other partners, the Transport The upgrade will also see the sensory information underfoot as Agency supports the launch of a installation of surface indicators, to the approaching hazard. new ‘Expect a train’ campaign, which alert blind and vision-imHazard strips will also be in- as part of Rail Safety Week 2015.
Expressions of interest are being encouraged for the upcoming Omaka Landing subdivision. The subdivision will have 37 different sections and a reserve. A launch party for the subdivision is being held on Thursday, August 27. For more information, visit www. omakalanding.co.nz.
Cafés up for award 10 Marlborough Cafés have registered for the 2016 New Zealand Café of the Year award. They include seven from Blenheim – BV Gourmet, Café Velvet, Chantilly Café, Mega Café, Smoove, Terrace Café and The Depot Café. Two Picton establishments, Red Salt Café and Wave Café and Courtyard are also nominated, as is Cosy Corner Café in Seddon. Votes close on October 9. For more information, visit the NZ Café of the Year website.
Angus up for recognition Former Marlborough Boys’ College head boy Angus Pauley has been nominated for the Pride of New Zealand Award after he rescued a 12-year-old girl from the flooded Taylor River in Blenheim, in June last year. The national award ceremony is on September 16.
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