A pipe upgrade project at Porirua’s Elsdon Park
A pipe upgrade project that will alleviate flooding, improve harbour health and create a wetland on Porirua’s Elsdon Park is continuing
smoothly.
The project, given funding approval in 2017, has the double purpose of improving drainage and preventing flooding in the area, by improving the pipes that carry stormwater into Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour, along with creating a wetland adjacent to the hockey turf on Elsdon Park.
The wetland will capture excess water and filter stormwater before it runs into the harbour.
The two-year project, being carried out by Wellington Water, also includes upgrades to stormwater infrastructure at Porirua School and flood protection for residential properties on Ngāti Toa St in Takapūwāhia.
As part of the work, a number of Norfolk pines alongside Titahi Bay Rd will be removed in November, to clear the way for a large stormwater pipe. The branches from the pines, which are non-native, will be mulched and used around the city’s gardens, while replanting will take place at the site.
Parks Manager Julian Emeny says the wetland is a win-win for the city. “This project is primarily about water quality into our harbour and mitigating flooding, but what we’re also going to have is a place for people to recreate and enjoy,” he says. “It’s going to provide natural habitat that will support birds and will be a place of education for schools.”
Porirua Mayor Anita Baker is excited to see the project gathering momentum. “We’re creating a solution above and below ground that will not only improve things for our people in this part of the city, who’ve seen plenty of flooding over the years, but will also protect our harbour."
“The wetland is a bonus and I, for one, can’t wait to see that happen.”
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Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.
Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.
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