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In Conversation with the Mayor Gary Tong 1 IN CONVERSATION WITH THE MAYOR GARY TONG through new technology (such as through our roading team’s use of drones). On a personal note, two things have stood have out this year; one of great sadness, the other a highlight. Sadly, we farewelled former Mayor Frana Cardno in April. She was a great role model and the reason I got into politics; a wonderful woman who will be sadly missed. Rest in peace, Frana. At the other end of the spectrum, in May I helped host His Mayor Gary Tong Royal Highness Prince Harry’s visit to Stewart Island. He’s a top bloke whose visit generated fantastic publicity for the Much like before crossing the road, island and Southland District. I’m sure our tourism industry at the end of each year I like to will see the benefi ts for some while yet. pause and look both ways. Just a few months ago the Southland Regional Development Strategy was launched. It gives direction for development of the region as a whole, with the primary focus on increasing our population. It tells us focusing on population growth will There’s a lot to look back on in 2015, and mean not only more people, it will provide economic growth, there’s plenty to come in 2016. Refl ecting on skilled workers, a better lifestyle, and improved health, the year that’s been, I realise just how much education and social services. We need to work together has happened in Southland District over the to achieve this; not just councils, but business, community, past year. everyone. We’ll continue working on this in 2016. Around the district we’ve seen so many We’ll be working on ‘the basics’ as well – core services like things happening in 2015. There’s something water and wastewater work, playground upgrades and going on in every community. Two projects beautifi cation work. that have seen good progression this year are the visitor centre complex at Curio Bay, 2016 will present challenges too – a big one will be managing and the purchase of Blackmount School the Around the Mountains Cycle Trail as we go forward. to become a community centre. There are Roading will continue to be a challenge in 2016 – As always smaller projects too, and these are no less there’s more work needed than money in the pot. It’s hoped important – be it a public toilet upgrade or our new 80/20 principle will help with this but we need roadworks, these are the things that make a to accept our lesser used roads won’t be kept at the same difference to us in our communities. quality as those with high traffi c numbers. We just can’t It was great to see the fruits of our labours afford it. paying off this year. The Stewart Island/ In the coming year nationally we’ll see the unemployment Rakiura Visitor Levy is an example of this – rate stay around the same, something I think Southland in 2015 we gave out $117,000 in levy funding could take advantage of. to community projects on Stewart Island. We’ll continue working on the Southland Regional We’ve been working on some big projects this Development Strategy, seeking ways to drive our region and year, including how best to move forward economy forward. with the Te Anau Manapouri Wastewater Treatment project, regional development, I’m looking forward to continuing to working for a better progressing sustainable economic energy Southand in 2016, building on the work that’s been done and on Stewart Island and seeking innovation seeking improvements for our District. 2 LOOKING TO THE FUTURE STEVE RURU Southland District Council Chief Executive It can be easy to get bogged down in the busyness of our day-to-day tasks and forget about looking at the bigger picture and what the future might hold. At this time of year in particular, it is easy to end up feeling our daily ‘to do’ list is growing by the hour. However, we must not lose sight of the future despite the daily must dos. Council will not be able to provide the leadership that our communities deserve unless we do create Further up the road, the Milford Opportunities Project the space to stand back, think about the challenges will take a holistic look at how we can build on and we might face in the future and then put in place create greater local advantage from the icon that is plans to help create the future that we collectively Milford Sound. Last year, close to 500,000 people desire. The building of a stronger Southland will visited Milford. This number is projected to increase in not simply happen by itself. the future. Here at Council we are currently working with the Department of Conservation and other If Southland is to prosper in the future we must stakeholders to scope a project to look more closely at harness the skills and strengths that exist in our the opportunities that might exist for our communities communities. By pooling our skills and resources and NZ as a whole to increase the benefi ts gained from we can leverage the strengths that we each have to having Milford Sound and the Fiordland National Park build an even stronger and brighter future. in our district. A review of the approaches we use to work with Similarly, the Southland Regional Development our communities is underway. Through our Strategy (now entering its second phase) will look community governance review we are looking at at our region holistically; it is all about creating a how we can build on what has worked well in the dynamic Southland which takes advantage of its past, with our community board and community opportunities and can weather the economic storms development area subcommittee structures, when they arrive. to create an even stronger model for working with our communities in the future. In Northern The view to make greater use of a collaborative Southland, for example, we are piloting a new approach is important because Council is not only a Leadership Cluster approach through which partner in, but a partner with, many other entities. It is we are asking our CDA chairs to look beyond in everyone’s interests that the multiple agencies which traditional Council business at issues, such as exist in Southland, whether they be from the public education, affecting their communities and how or private sector work together to make Southland a they can provide the support and leadership better place. needed in these areas. Our communities quite literally depend on it. As part of a new Community Futures Project we are looking at what population aging and a decline Before I sign off, back to the present. in the number of people living in some of our The holiday season is fast approaching and I know communities might mean for the future of those each of us is looking forward to some time to unwind. communities. Using Ohai and Nightcaps as case I want to take this opportunity to wish each of you studies we are looking at how the issues created a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. by demographic change have been managed in I hope you spend the holiday season with plenty of other communities. From this work we want to family and friends surrounding you and – fi ngers develop a list of practical measures that can be crossed – those soaring temperatures leave you used to keep these communities strong while recharged and ready for 2016. also acknowledging the practical realities that the future will bring. Have a good one. 3 CHASLANDS SLIP A CHALLENGE Repairs to the major slip on the Chaslands Highway “The geographical location of the slip itself poses quite a on the Southern Scenic Route have been delayed challenge. In terms of a repair, the site is diffi cult due to a and are likely to begin in the next few months. lack of available land nearby, along with the geology of the area. Based on test results and modelling work, indications are that the repair solution will be complex and a further A section of the road collapsed due to a massive detailed investigation will be required to determine what slip in June. Southland District Council Roading repair method is most suitable for this site.” Engineer James McCallum said it was originally hoped work would begin before Christmas but One option was to reinstate the roadway in its current the initial geotechnical assessments have shown location by creating a retaining wall structure; the other repairs won’t be easy. option is to move the affected section of road away from the slip area. “A repair to this damaged section of road has no easy or cheap solution. We want to get this right While there has been a delay, it is still expected that site and undertake the most appropriate repair, with repairs will be started and hopefully completed in the two options being investigated further. Major upcoming construction season (December-April). considerations are the cost and what is the best A temporary repair saw a 75 metre section of road moved solution,” he said. away from the edge of the slip to create a temporary single Finding a permanent solution won’t be easy. lane piece of road. 4 aircraft, usually undertaken every few COUNCIL TAKES TO THE SKY AS years. The drone unit was inexpensive PART OF ROADING WORK in comparison. Southland District Council is taking an innovative approach to Council Roading Manager Joe Bourque assessing impacts on the roading network, by getting a high said the ability to send digital footage to an offsite geotechnical engineer was faster resolution aerial view through the use of a drone.
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