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With a specially designed paved area from Thames Street, the proposed entrance to the new cultural facility has been designed to capture the imagination of the public and lead them into the new facility that will showcase Waitaki’s heritage and artefacts. Architect John McKenzie has created the concept drawings showing Continue Reading
Indoor Recreation Centre Feasibility Report In September 2016, Council commissioned Sport Otago to prepare a report to identify future district-wide sports and recreational needs and prepare a feasibility study for a possible indoor recreation centre. In preparing the report, Sport Otago have engaged with sporting codes and stakeholders in Waitaki, Continue Reading
The shortage of care beds in Oamaru could be lessened if Council approves a request made by the Observatory Retirement Village Trust, responsible for the construction of the retirement village, to loan an additional $3.5 million so that the Trust can make an immediate start to Stage Two of the Continue Reading
$600,000 for Waitaki Cultural FacilityThe Otago Community Trust is pleased to announce that Trustees approved a $600,000 donation last week to support the Waitaki District Council with the development of the new Waitaki Cultural Facility. The multimillion-dollar project for the new cultural facility in Oamaru will see the amalgamation of Continue Reading
Additional funding sought for Observatory Retirement Village The shortage of care beds in Oamaru could be lessened if Council approves a request made by the Observatory Retirement Village Trust, responsible for the construction of the retirement village, to loan an additional $3.5 million so that the Trust can make an Continue Reading
A new three-bin recycling unit has been installed near the bike skills park at Friendly Bay in Oamaru. The new bins follows a request from the Whitestone Civic Trust for more rubbish bins in the historic precinct and requests from overseas visitors for recycling facilities in the town. Waitaki Resource Continue Reading
A new set of rules governing everything from the keeping of bees in urban areas to responsible cat ownership is now open for public discussion. Known as the General Bylaw, the rules are put in place to protect the public from noise, odour, and other hazards and minimise the potential Continue Reading
A gem of Oamaru, the Oamaru harbour area development is set to continue with expressions of interest being sought to construct visitor accommodation. The popular area has seen considerable development over recent years, including the creation of a Steampunk-themed children’s playground, a café, and more recently, the opening of a Continue Reading
Following a four month process searching for a new Chief Executive Officer for the Waitaki District Council, a decision was made today to formally appoint the successful candidate to the role. From an initial pool of 72 applicants, Mayor Gary Kircher has announced that Councillors have unanimously endorsed the appointment Continue Reading
Otago residential property investors at risk of fines Otago Mum and Dad property investors are being urged to understand the new rules in dealing with asbestos or risk a costly fine. Under new WorkSafe legislation, the updated Management and Removal of Asbestos Act, rental property owners are now responsible for Continue Reading