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February 2019 | www.cluthadc.govt.nz | 0800 801 350 | [email protected]

From the Mayor Summer’s here and You may have we’ve been out and already seen us out about canvassing and about with our your views on The caravan and classic Catlins. car? If you care about The feedback will be our community and used to help develop want to help shape the Our Place Catlins a brighter future Community Plan. for generations to I’ve enjoyed getting come, then please out and about and get involved in this there’s still time to tell consultation process. us your thoughts. Read More boil water notices Major flooding in November 2018 has daily samples are taken around the scheme meant many of the district’s rural water at Regional Council approved schemes have faced ongoing boil water sample locations. notices this summer. Until Council gets three clear days of zero Council realises that it can be quite an E.coli etc we are not permitted to lift the inconvenice but the notice is in place to boil water notice. keep you and your family safe. The Drinking Water Standards require Frequently Asked Questions routine monitoring of total coliforms and in How long will the boil order remain in effect? particular testing for E.coli. Each boil notice situation is different which It is not uncommon for bacteria to become makes it hard to predict how long the boil present after a flooding event. order will remain in effect. If E.coli or any other bugs are identified, Read More

Are you on a rural water scheme? Do you get our text alerts? this month Mayor continued These areas have already been climate change You can go online to Council’s identified as priorities for the • Our settlements and website www.cluthadc.govt.nz area. They are: their facilities: to the Consultation Page. • Landscape and the & Romahapa. , Or else just pop along to one environment , Newhaven the many locations the caravan • Opportunities and & Jack’s Bay. , will be at and have a chat. challenges for our Maclennan, , The Our Place Catlins communities Chaslands & Tautuku. Community Plan follows • Parks, reserves and Like many of you, I have on from Council’s Our Place playgrounds aspirations for how Balclutha, Our Place Milton, • Roading can be, both now and into the Our Place community • Responsible camping future, so I can’t stress enough plans that have already been practice the importance of what we’re developed and the outcomes • Managing the effects of trying to achieve here. are being actioned.

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It will be lifted when the water juices, cooking, making ice, Only use boiled or bottled provided Council with a tests show the water is safe to washing fruits and vegetables, water for brushing your teeth. brochure called “Household drink. or brushing teeth. And make You can shave as usual using Water Supplies Information” How do I keep up to date with sure any ice you make has tap water. about how to chlorinate your the latest boil water notices? been made with boiled water. I have a water filtration unit water tanks. This brochure The best and quickest way to How do I boil the water to ensure installed. Does this make the is available from Council’s keep informed is to phone it’s safe? water safe? website on the brochures Council’s Help Desk on 0800 Boiling will kill all disease- No. Filtered water should page. 801 350 and ask to be added causing organisms. Bring water also be boiled for one minute What about my pets? to the text messaging alert to a rolling boil for a minimum before using it. Pets can usually drink system for your rural water of one minute. Electric jugs Can I use my coffee machine, untreated water but to be safe scheme and you will receive with a cut-off switch can be soda machine or ice maker? use boiled water. notification to your cell phone used as long as they are full. These will not be safe if they What should I do after the boil directly. If you don’t have a Allow the water to come to the are connected directly to the water advisory is lifted? cell phone ask a close family boil and switch off. Once it’s water supply. Run all your cold taps for a member, friend or neighbour cooled store the water in clean I wash dishes by hand. How do I few minutes before using the to join on your behalf and they containers in your fridge. disinfect them? water. Flush any appliances can keep you updated. Can I use the water for Dishes washed with tap water that are connected to the How do I find out which water handwashing? and detergent should be water supply. Hot water scheme I’m on? Thorough handwashing using rinsed in a bleach solution cylinders and header tanks You can either phone Council’s tap water and soap followed by afterwards (1/2 teaspoon may need to be drained and Help Desk on 0800 801 350 thorough drying is sufficient. unscented household bleach refilled. You may notice a and ask or go to Council’s Other options include using an per 10 litres of water). Allow strong chlorine smell in the website and look up your alcohol-based hand sanitiser dishes to completely air dry. water as it runs through. The address on the GIS Property containing at least 60% Can I use the dishwasher? council will increase chlorine Mapping Page. alcohol. If your dishwasher has a hot/ levels for some time to Am I likely to get sick if I drink the Can I take a bath or shower? sanitizer setting, it can be disinfect the pipework. water? Adults, teens and older used to wash dishes. If your How do I keep up to date with Most people who happen children may shower or bathe dishwasher does not have the latest water notices? to drink this water will not with untreated water as long a hot setting, after finishing Join our text alerts system. get sick. However, babies, as no water is swallowed (avoid cycle, rinse the dishes in Or sign-up for email alerts young children, the elderly the face) and try not to stay in sterilised water afterwards via our website. and people who have the shower too long. Young (1/2 teaspoon unscented Regularly check our website compromised immune children should be sponge- household bleach per 10 litres www.cluthadc.govt.nz systems are more at risk of bathed instead of bathing in of water). Allow dishes to Follow Clutha District Council illness. If you or your family a tub because they often will completely air dry. on Facebook and share our become ill contact your doctor swallow the bath water. If you Should I change the way I am posts. immediately. have recent surgical wounds or doing my laundry? If you’re not online, just give What happens during a boil a chronic illness, you may want No, continue doing your us a ring on 0800 801 350. water notice? to use bottled or boiled water laundry the way you usually And listen to Hokonui Radio During boil water notices you for bathing until the advisory do. and More FM for updates. should boil all water used is lifted. How do I go about chlorinating for drinking, preparing food, What about teeth brushing and my own private water tanks? making up baby formula and shaving? Public Health South have clutha district council newsletter 2 spotight on / community hub group updates....

It has been an incredibly busy few months for this council appointed community group who have been working behind the scenes on the Balclutha War Memorial Town Hall project. The group’s vision is to provide an inspiring, inviting, multi-functional hub that puts Balclutha on the map. Hub Trust Chairperson Dale Anderson said it will cater to the needs of the wider Clutha Community now and into the future, while honouring its foundations as a War Memorial Hall. “We have had a number of engagements with community groups, corporate businesses and general users The group is made up of the following local residents;​ back row Gwyn Stevenson, of the existing facility. Rachel Jenkinson, Dale Anderson (Chairperson of the Hub Trust). Middle row Russell Carr, “Which aside from Alison Ludemann, Maureen Renton, Carol Sutherland, Lisa Watt, Sarah Van Asperen. solidifying requirements Front row Jean Proctor, Natasha Munro, Michaela Groenewegen and Ken Payne has added significant (Chairperson of the steering committee) and absent; Rodd Pearson. excitement to the project around the facilities potential.” • Creation of a facebook a Feasibility Study for the are now working towards “It has been a very page and website. Balclutha War Memorial delivering what they believe productive year and as a • Formation of the Community Hub. will be a compelling vision for group we have achieved ‘working group’ which “Submissions far exceeded the hall’s future. a number of milestones.” will focus on the overall available funds this round “It is our goal to provide a These include: running of the project. and I believe it’s a great sustainable multipurpose • Consultation with • Obtained quotes for a reflection of the work put in facility that will adapt with community groups and feasibility study from a by the committee.” the ongoing needs of the local business. number of consultants As a result of this funding community group, a place • Establishment of a ‘The within New Zealand. the group have engaged people of all ages want to Hub Trust’ which will A big milestone that we have OCTA to provide a feasibility come back to.” focus on the funding, recently achieved, is receiving study with the results The group welcomes and collation of the funding from The Lotteries expected in March 2019. additional feedback and overall project. Grants Board / Community The group have been thoughts on what people • Received Charitable Facilities fund for $50,000. receiving great support from want in their new community Status with The NZ “We are very fortunate to advisors, consultants, funders hub. Email media@ Charities commission. receive this funding towards and local government and cluthacommunityhub.info Catlins Reserve Management Plan Water Restrictions

Along with ​the Our Place Catlins Community Plan consultation Summer water restrictions are in place across the process Council is beginning​ to prepare the Catlins Reserves Clutha District. Management Plan. For details about what stage of restrictions we are You are invited to send us your written comments​ on the proposal in, visit www.cluthadc.govt.nz to prepare a combined reserves management plan for the Clutha Council asks that we all do our bit to conserve District Council reserves in the Catlins area. water and report water leaks in council pipes and Visit Council’s website www.cluthadc.govt.nz to send us your fittings. Phone 0800 801 350. written comments. clutha district council newsletter 2 clutha district council newsletter 3 farewell/hello Sadly we farewell David Campbell who was process, Steve Clarke has been appointed Council’s Group Manager, Planning and to the new role of Contracts Officer. Regulatory. This new job helps manage contracts Council acknowledges his significant related to water activities, solid waste, contribution in the past five years to this roading, greenspace, signage and organisation through his work, his knowledge facilities maintenance. and technical skills, particularly in the field of • We welcome Aileen Clarke of Owaka to planning. the role of Project Manager (Community • We also said goodbye to our IT Plan Implementation). Application Data Analyst Ed Nolan who This vacancy in Service Delivery’s has headed home to California. Infrastructure Strategy Team arose when • Melissa Waters our bubbly Customer Eion Mills resigned. Service Officer has headed off on Aileen has a variety of experience in Pictured: Aileen Clarke is Council’s new Project Parental Leave. project management and administration, Manager (Community Plan Implementation). • Rachel Harrison has come on board both as a business owner and previous as our Customer Service Officer at the work experience, as well as strong Rosebank Office front desk to cover community involvement. her lifeguard stint there last year, and Melissa’s role. • Angela Ferguson is our new Finance new staff members Breane Horler • Steve Hill, Clutha District Council’s Support Officer. and Zamira de Montgomery. Cassidy current Chief Executive has been • Christina Johnston joins us as our new Robertson has joined the Balclutha reappointed to the role for a five year Risk Management Support Officer. pool team and may also work at times term. • Grant Bullin has come on board as our at Milton as a relief to cover shifts as Steve, who was appointed in 2014 for new Senior Project Engineer, a move required. a term of five years, opted to not take from his current Project Engineer role in • In our fixed Term appointments, Paige the “right of extension” for a further two Service Delivery’s Capital Delivery team. Win has joined us for the next few years by council approval, in favour of • In the swimming pool appointments: months as a summer student. Paige is reapplying for the role for a five year Perennial staff at the Milton pool, Lynne studying a Bachelor of Applied Science term. Copland and Rachal Fegan have been in Environmental Management at Otago • Following an internal recruitment joined by Alicia Gillies, returning from University.

spotight on / creative communities... Service Requests If you need to report any problems with Council services, funding for example road damage or water leaks, it’s easy to get in touch, just ring 0800 801 350 and lodge a service request or visit the Contact Us section on our website: “ www.cluthadc.govt.nz

Public Health Notice Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water left Do you have a project in mind? standing in the fittings for several hours. Although the risk is small, the Ministry Clutha District Creative Communities hold • Be completed within 12 months of of Health recommends flushing a cup two funding rounds for the 2018/19 year. funding approval of water from your drinking tap each The next round closes on 1 March 2019. • Not have started or finished before morning to remove any metals that may The application guide can be found on the the funding is approved. have dissolved from the fitting. This simple precaution is recommended for Funding Schemes page of our website. Please contact our Corporate Administrator Karen Piercy with any all households, including public and Council’s website: www.cluthadc.govt.nz private supplies. To qualify, projects must: questions on 03 419 0261. It’s great to • Take place within the Clutha District have local groups take full advantage of this funding opportunity.

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