No baths and quick showers only in parts of Waimakariri this weekend
Residents in parts of Waimakariri have been told not to wash their cars or take baths this weekend, as work continues at a water treatment plant.
The request, from the district council, has been made to people living in Pegasus, Woodend, Ravenswood and Tuahiwi.
Householders have been advised to delay using washing machines and dishwashers and watering their gardens, because UV installation works at the Woodend-Pegasus treatment plant will reduce the amount of water available in reservoirs.
Residents are also being asked to take shorter showers.
UV light treatment is used to kill water contaminants, including viruses and bacteria.
A social media post by the council states: “Conserving water during this weekend will ensure that there is enough wai [water] in the reservoirs to cover all homes and to prevent outages.
“By delaying high water-use activities we can ensure that there aren’t any water outages to any of our community.
“Thank you for your understanding and your efforts.”
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‘Healthy’ response to Waimakariri’s Long Term Plan
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri residents have had their say on the long-term plan (LTP) and given councillors plenty to consider.
A council spokesperson said ‘‘a healthy’’ 336 submissions have been received to the 2024-34 LTP, making 1670 submission points.
The council is due to hold hearings on the submissions on May 8, from 9.30am, in the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre and then in the Oxford Town Hall from 3pm.
A second day of hearings will be held in the council chambers in Rangiora the following day from 1pm.
The council has signalled a rates hike of 8.94% this year, which is thought to be the lowest proposed rates rise in Canterbury.
Mayor Dan Gordon said the council was feeling the effects of the cost of living crisis, while continuing to pay off its earthquake recovery and Mainpower Stadium loans.
The district’s population is projected to grow from about 70,000 to 82,075 by 2034, based on Stats NZ’s high growth scenario.
To support that growth, the council is proposing to spend around $693 million over the next 10 years.
Managing the natural environment, flood resilience, community facilities and transport infrastructure were being consulted on.
Key projects include the proposed Rangiora eastern link road, a draft natural environment strategy, the Rangiora Library extension and expansion plans for Mainpower Oval.
Once the hearings have concluded, the council will resume its LLT deliberations on May 21 and 22, before the final adoption in June.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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