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West News a newsletter from the Community Board

Sept/Oct 2017 | www.cluthadc.govt.nz | 0800 801 350 | [email protected]

Flooding Pattersons Creek Signs At the August meeting of the The contract has been The Community Board is looking West Otago Community Board completed satisfactorily but to change the placement of the issues with the flooding in July the Community Board is aware 50km sign at the south entrance were brought to the table by there are still issues regarding to . In addition, the members of the public voicing flooding in the lower part of Community Board along with their concerns about the event Tapanui and these will be TWO Promotions have placed and suggesting how we could addressed in the future. two new directional signs at do things better. It was resolved either end of Tapanui. Feedback to form a small group to work from the public about these has alongside the contractors in the been very positive. event of a similar emergency to alleviate future problems.

In other news...

Waste Management Workshop Volunteers Needed Steve Clarke from the Council gave a Thank you to the TWO Promotions Group which voluntarily presentation at the West Otago Community Centre on continues to look after the gardens in the Tapanui township. Thursday, 14 September about waste management. If you can spare some time to help this group, then please Although attendance numbers weren’t huge, his contact the Tapanui Service Centre and they will pass your presentation was well-received by those present. Remember, name on to TWO Promotions. the Tapanui transfer station is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons for your recycling and household rubbish. Dog Walkers A reminder to dog owners to please carry a plastic bag War Memorial with you at all times when walking your four-legged friend, A public meeting has been held to look at the future of the you know what the bag is for! Please also note that dogs are Waikoikoi War Memorial, including a possible upgrade. not permitted in the park in Tapanui.

A reminder about Service Requests - if you have any Council issues that need fixing, contact the Tapanui Service Centre on 204 8306 or 0800 801 350. If there is no action, please ring again.