Town Maintenance, Public Toilets, Car Parks & Amenity Lighting
Council provides public toilets and car parks that are strategically located to meet the needs of visitors and the travelling public. Council undertakes town maintenance and provides amenity lighting to ensure town centres are tidy, safe and attractive to visitors.
Town Maintenance, Public Toilets, Car Parks and Amenity Lighting contributes by ensuring
- Public buildings and car parks are safe, maintained and accessible by all.
KEY PROJECT1
– development so far –
Focus Paihia
What we said we would do in 2013/14
Continue to work with Focus Paihia to implement their Town Centre Plan.
What we did in 2013/14
Worked collaboratively with Focus Paihia and provided technical advice as required.
What we plan to do in 2014/15
Continue to work with Focus Paihia to implement their Town Centre Plan.
COMPLETED
– what we have achieved in 2013/14 –
- Up-graded public toilets at Whangaroa and Rangiputa.
- Installation of cycle racks in Kaikohe to support the cycleway.
CHALLENGES AND DISAPPOINTMENTS
– where are we now? –
- Greater involvement of the community in the development and design of these facilities has increased the timeframes prior to works commencing. The positive being, the community has greater input into the future of amenities and facilities for the district.
- Reviewing the Community Services and Town maintenance contract to ensure it delivers the appropriate service during the tourist and cruise ship peak season.
1 Please refer to the Town Maintenance, Public Toilets, Car Parks and Amenity Lighting section of the Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2012/13 and the Annual Plans 2013/14 and 2014/15 for further information on priorities