13 May 2020 Community Link - Whanganui · 5/13/2020 · (some are more than 130 years old) and...
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Community Link Whanganui District Council 101 Guyton Street PO Box 637, Whanganui 4500 06 349 0001 [email protected] www.whanganui.govt.nz @whanganuidistrictcouncil @whanganuidc @WhanganuiDC Sarjeant Gallery extension underway Arts project funding closing Business support available Shopping with #arohalocal Call for Annual Plan input Council services under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 Whanganui District Council has re- established many of its services in response to the Government’s announcement to move to Alert Level Two from Thursday, 14 May 2020. Systems are being implemented to ensure the safety of our customers and staff in this alert level. For more information on Council services during the current COVID-19 situation, please visit: www.whanganui.govt.nz/Services-Amenities/ COVID-19-Response Infrastructure upgrades Wilson Street An infrastructure upgrade has begun in Wilson Street between Taupō Quay and Maria Place. The existing water mains, along with stormwater and wastewater pipes, are ageing (some are more than 130 years old) and require replacing. The existing road surface also needs upgrading. This work is the second stage of an infrastructure upgrade in Wilson Street. Work began this week at the Taupō Quay-Wilson Street intersection. Nearby parking along Taupō Quay will be temporarily unavailable as both traffic lanes are moved to one side of Taupō Quay. Only limited access to Wilson Street will be available from Taupō Quay. Please note that pedestrian access in Wilson Street will be available at all times. Gloucester Street Work on the Gloucester Street infrastructure upgrade has restarted. To allow contractors to work safely, a section of Somme Parade between Halswell and Glasgow streets will be closed until 6.00pm on Monday, 25 May 2020. Tree trimming Partial closure of Halswell Street Halswell Street between London and Peat streets will be closed for tree trimming from 9.00am-4.00pm on Tuesday, 19 May 2020. If the weather is unsuitable this work will be completed on the following day. Road users are requested to use an alternate route via Gloucester and Alexander streets during the work. Residental access will be in place. Removal of trees Several oak trees are due to be removed from the Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment site in Pukenamu Queen’s Park. Removal of the trees is required to enable safe access to the site. They will be replaced with new plantings in due course. Council meetings Meeting this month Council Meeting 1.00pm Tuesday 26 May via Zoom This meeting will be livestreamed online – for more information, please visit Whanganui District Council's website at: www.whanganui.govt.nz/live-council-meetings The meeting agenda is available at: www.whanganui.govt.nz/agendas The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Whanganui District Council and Creative New Zealand to support arts projects that benefit our local community. The current round of funding is for projects that will take place between 13 June 2020 and 13 June 2021. Applications close at 12 noon this Thursday, 14 May 2020. For an application form and more information, visit: www.whanganui.govt.nz/creative-communities-scheme W H A N G A N U I Check out our website www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz for a full list of businesses within the town centre, who are operating during Covid19, Level 2 Now is the time more than ever to #arohalocal businesses here in our community This is a challenging time for many of our local businesses. The livelihoods of people they employ here in the region are also at stake. These businesses & people are an integral part of our community so now, more than ever, we need to support them. It is time to #arohalocal business & in turn #arohawhanganui Construction has started on the extension to the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Making the announcement last week, Regional Economic Development Minister, Shane Jones, said, “With a number of local contractors employed to work on the new build this is good news for the region as it, along with the rest of New Zealand, recovers from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Around 800 people will work on the project over the course of construction, along with the refurbishment of the original building which includes seismic strengthening. “In the long term, 135 indirect jobs are expected as a result of this investment and the expanded gallery, already a jewel in Whanganui’s crown, will become even more attractive to visitors when we are again able to travel freely around the country. It’s essential that we invest in the right projects to make sure regions are well-placed to ride the wave of economic recovery,” Mr Jones said. The new wing of the Sarjeant Gallery will extend the exhibition space which showcases a nationally significant art collection and taonga held on behalf of iwi. The gallery’s refurbishment follows 10 years of fund-raising for the multimillion-dollar projects, including hundreds of individual donations from the local community. Whanganui District Council has also identified at least 12 projects, worth $260 million, that could be fast tracked with additional Government funding. These have been submitted to the Government’s Infrastructure Industry Reference Group, a taskforce seeking out “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects that can start quickly to stimulate the economy and reduce the economic impact of COVID-19. Mainstreet Whanganui has launched its #arohalocal campaign to support local businesses under current COVID-19 restrictions. Mainstreet’s website contains links that take you directly to local stores online, including food and beverage outlets, clothing and accessories stores, and other speciality stores. For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit: www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz/arohalocal Calling all Whanganui business owners and leaders – Whanganui & Partners, the economic development agency of Whanganui District Council, is here to help your business adapt, pivot and grow under COVID-19 restrictions. Through the Regional Business Partners (RBP) network, we’ve distributed tens of thousands of dollars to support small businesses in Whanganui. This nationally-funded scheme connects businesses to professional guidance in areas like business continuity planning, cashflow management and provides access to experienced business mentors. To sign up with RBP or to connect with Whanganui & Partners’ team of industry experts, please visit: www.whanganuiandpartners.nz/sme Whanganui District Council’s 2020/21 Annual Plan is open for consultation and we’re keen to hear your thoughts. The annual plan consultation document outlines the Council’s work programme, explains funding allocation, provides key project updates and sets property rates. You can either complete a submission form online or email your submission to: [email protected] For a submission form and to view the annual plan consultation document and supporting information, please visit: www.whanganui.govt.nz/annualplan If you’re unable to make a submission online, call (06) 349 0001 and ask to make your submission over the phone. Submissions close at 4.00pm this Friday, 15 May 2020. 13 May 2020
Transcript of 13 May 2020 Community Link - Whanganui · 5/13/2020 · (some are more than 130 years old) and...
Community Link Whanganui District Council 101 Guyton Street
PO Box 637, Whanganui 4500 06 349 0001
[email protected] www.whanganui.govt.nz
@whanganuidistrictcouncil @whanganuidc
@WhanganuiDC
Sarjeant Gallery extension underway
Arts project funding closing
Business support available
Shopping with #arohalocal
Call for Annual Plan input
Council services under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 Whanganui District Council has re-established many of its services in response to the Government’s announcement to move to Alert Level Two from Thursday, 14 May 2020. Systems are being implemented to ensure the safety of our customers and staff in this alert level. For more information on Council services during the current COVID-19 situation, please visit: www.whanganui.govt.nz/Services-Amenities/COVID-19-Response
Infrastructure upgradesWilson StreetAn infrastructure upgrade has begun in Wilson Street between Taupō Quay and Maria Place. The existing water mains, along with stormwater and wastewater pipes, are ageing (some are more than 130 years old) and require replacing. The existing road surface also needs upgrading. This work is the second stage of an infrastructure upgrade in Wilson Street. Work began this week at the Taupō Quay-Wilson Street intersection. Nearby parking along Taupō Quay will be temporarily unavailable as both traffic lanes are moved to one side of Taupō Quay. Only limited access to Wilson Street will be available from Taupō Quay. Please note that pedestrian access in Wilson Street will be available at all times.
Gloucester StreetWork on the Gloucester Street infrastructure upgrade has restarted. To allow contractors to work safely, a section of Somme Parade between Halswell and Glasgow streets will be closed until 6.00pm on Monday, 25 May 2020.
Tree trimmingPartial closure of Halswell StreetHalswell Street between London and Peat streets will be closed for tree trimming from 9.00am-4.00pm on Tuesday, 19 May 2020. If the weather is unsuitable this work will be completed on the following day. Road users are requested to use an alternate route via Gloucester and Alexander streets during the work. Residental access will be in place.
Removal of treesSeveral oak trees are due to be removed from the Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment site in Pukenamu Queen’s Park. Removal of the trees is required to enable safe access to the site. They will be replaced with new plantings in due course.
Council meetingsMeeting this month
Council Meeting
1.00pm Tuesday 26 May
via Zoom
This meeting will be livestreamed online – for more information, please visit Whanganui District Council's website at: www.whanganui.govt.nz/live-council-meetings The meeting agenda is available at: www.whanganui.govt.nz/agendas
The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Whanganui District Council and Creative New Zealand to support arts projects that benefit our local community. The current round of funding is for projects that will take place between 13 June 2020 and 13 June 2021. Applications close at 12 noon this Thursday, 14 May 2020. For an application form and more information, visit: www.whanganui.govt.nz/creative-communities-scheme
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Check out our website www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz for a full list of businesses within the town centre, who are operating during Covid19, Level 2
Now is the time more than
ever to #arohalocal businesses here
in our community
This is a challenging time for many of our local businesses.
The livelihoods of people they employ here in the region
are also at stake.These businesses & people are an
integral part of our community so now, more than ever,
we need to support them.It is time to #arohalocal business
& in turn #arohawhanganui
Construction has started on the extension to the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui.
Making the announcement last week, Regional Economic Development Minister, Shane Jones, said, “With a number of local contractors employed to work on the new build this is good news for the region as it, along with the rest of New Zealand, recovers from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Around 800 people will work on the project over the course of construction, along with the refurbishment of the original building which includes seismic strengthening.
“In the long term, 135 indirect jobs are expected as a result of this investment and the expanded gallery, already a jewel in Whanganui’s crown, will become even more attractive to visitors when we are again able to travel freely around the country. It’s essential that we invest in the right projects to make sure regions are well-placed to ride the wave of economic recovery,” Mr Jones said.
The new wing of the Sarjeant Gallery will extend the exhibition space which showcases a nationally significant art collection and taonga held on behalf of iwi.
The gallery’s refurbishment follows 10 years of fund-raising for the multimillion-dollar projects, including hundreds of individual donations from the local community.
Whanganui District Council has also identified at least 12 projects, worth $260 million, that could be fast tracked with additional Government funding. These have been submitted to the Government’s Infrastructure Industry Reference Group, a taskforce seeking out “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects that can start quickly to stimulate the economy and reduce the economic impact of COVID-19.
Mainstreet Whanganui has launched its #arohalocal campaign to support local businesses under current COVID-19 restrictions.
Mainstreet’s website contains links that take you directly to local stores online, including food and beverage outlets, clothing and accessories stores, and other speciality stores. For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit: www.mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz/arohalocal
Calling all Whanganui business owners and leaders – Whanganui & Partners, the economic development agency of Whanganui District Council, is here to help your business adapt, pivot and grow under COVID-19 restrictions.
Through the Regional Business Partners (RBP) network, we’ve distributed tens of thousands of dollars to support small businesses in Whanganui. This nationally-funded scheme connects businesses to professional guidance in areas like business continuity planning, cashflow management and provides access to experienced business mentors. To sign up with RBP or to connect with Whanganui & Partners’ team of industry experts, please visit: www.whanganuiandpartners.nz/sme
Whanganui District Council’s 2020/21 Annual Plan is open for consultation and we’re keen to hear your thoughts. The annual plan consultation document outlines the Council’s work programme, explains funding allocation, provides key project updates and sets property rates.
You can either complete a submission form online or email your submission to: [email protected] For a submission form and to view the annual plan consultation document and supporting information, please visit: www.whanganui.govt.nz/annualplan If you’re unable to make a submission online, call (06) 349 0001 and ask to make your submission over the phone.
Submissions close at 4.00pm this Friday, 15 May 2020.
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