Six months on and still no parking sensors in sight
The disruption of the $15 million CBD revitalisation project is in the rear-view mirror but the project is not fully complete.
The overall project was completed in November except for the installation of the parking sensors.
Six months later they are still yet to even arrive in the country.
“International supply-chain issues have meant they are yet to be delivered,” infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann said.
“We checked with our supplier two weeks ago, and they indicated that they approximately three months from arriving in New Zealand.”
The in-ground parking sensors will electronically log when a vehicle parks in a space, then send an alert to a parking warden if the vehicle has overstayed the free time allowed.
The eventual installation of the sensors is expected to cause minimal disruption.
To install the 215-odd sensors, a hole the same size as the sensor is drilled into the road surface in which the sensor is placed, requiring no remediation of the road surface.
Aside from the sensors, and the snag list of minor repairs and outstanding items is being worked through, it has been delivered on time and on budget.
The total expenditure on the project to date is $17,494,993 and with about $97,000 outstanding for the parking sensors it will still come under the approved budget for the project of $17,639,620.
COST BREAKDOWN
Open Spaces $2,581,004
Parking $43,105
Roading:
- Drainage $416,827
- Footpaths $2,898,431
- Kerb and Channel $354,452
- Lighting $1,289,411
- Rain Gardens $1,059,842
- Rehabilitation $3,433,639
- Raised Intersections $441,955
- Roadmarking $108,676
- Street Furniture $102,585
- Signage $256,153
- Traffic Islands $50,821
- Traffic Signals $677,039
Sewer $846,857
Solid Waste $96,828
Stormwater $1,568,586
Water $1,147,972
Services $120,812
TOTAL: $17,494,993
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60.1% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.
With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?
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44.4% Yes - we like to be prepared
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38.9% Nah
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16.7% This is on my to-do list!
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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