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Tauranga council says enough water for winter despite ongoing restrictions
14 May, 2021 09:00 PM
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Dry rural land in the Bay of Plenty. Photo / Andrew Warner
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There is enough water to sustain the city s normal winter use despite water restrictions remaining in place in Tauranga for longer than normal, according to the Tauranga City Council. Stephen Burton, council director of city waters, said yesterday that due to unprecedented dry conditions, stream flow rates that supplied the city s drinking water were down. Stream flows are at an all-time low, which we attribute to the very low rainfall over the past two years, estimated to be more than 30 per cent below the average rainfall.
Tourism Bay of Plenty big winner of community funding plans
14 May, 2021 11:00 PM
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Bay of Plenty Regional Council chief executive Fiona McTavish. Photo / NZME
A council-controlled organisation that receives millions of dollars in local government funding has secured a large chunk of a community initiatives fund. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council met on Wednesday to discuss its Long-term Plan deliberations, which included the allocation of $200,000 through a Community Initiatives Fund. Another $200,000 was considered for enhanced community engagement and participation plus $500,000 to better support local volunteers.
Tourism Bay of Plenty Low Carbon Economy will receive $60,000 and Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital will receive $40,000 per annum from the Community Initiatives Fund. A total of 28 groups applied for funding.
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Ōmokoroa Town Centre development gets backing of commissioners and community members
11 May, 2021 06:00 PM
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An artist s impression of what the future Ōmokoroa Town Centre could look like. Photo / File
An artist s impression of what the future Ōmokoroa Town Centre could look like. Photo / File
A new $75 million commercial town centre development for Ōmokoroa just given the green light is vital for the suburb s growing population, community leaders say. Independent commissioners have granted resource consent for Jace Investments Limited s privately-funded project.
The proposal would see a mixed-use retail and commercial precinct with medium density residential units and visitor accommodation established at 404 Ōmokoroa Rd.