Health warning signs are in place along the Wairakei stream bank in the vicinity of Gibson Place to Emerald Shores because of poor water quality.

Tauranga City Council suspects this is due to a low oxygen level in the water, but water testing has not confirmed this.

This information from Tauranga City Council weekly bulletin for the week beginning Monday, February 14, published below.

A large number of grass carp fish introduced to the water way to manage aquatic weed have died.

Further water quality monitoring will be carried out over the next few weeks.

City Waters

Water Supply

• The water main upgrade on Marine Parade has been completed and works on the Grove Avenue watermain upgrade are expected to be completed next week.
• The water main upgrade in the Matua area has started with works currently underway in Woods Ave, Maxine Place and Strathmore Street.
• Works on the water main upgrade on 11th Ave/Cameron Road commenced on 17^th January and works are expected to be completed within the next six weeks. These works are associated with a roading project.
• A watermain break on Seventeenth Ave resulted in a number of residents losing water supply. Repair is now complete.

Drainage

• The construction activity on Maxwells Road Reserve is a six month project to construct and install the city's first stormwater pump station. The pump station will service the lower end of Ngatai Road. It will be four meters deep and needs to be built above ground first before being lowered underground.
• Vehicle access to Tye Park will be closed from 14 February until 1 April to allow wastewater and stormwater improvement work. The boat ramp will also be closed.
• Water quality test results from recent sewer overflows and storm events have now shown the quality to be back to normal levels for swimming etc.for most areas. Areas still not completely clear are Turret Road, Burrow Street and Waihi Road at the outlet of the Kopurererua Stream.
• There were three sewer blockages attended to this week on which one caused an overflow to the harbor. This was on Dive Crescent (Sebel Trinity hotel) where a fat blockage was the reported cause, The other two were local house connection in Golf Road and Dickson Road
• A contractor carrying out thrusting works of installing cable ducting off Marshall Avenue pierced one of the two sewer pump rising main pipes (375mm diameter) servicing the Lakes development. Repairs are now almost complete but required approx 20m of pipe to be replaced.
• A damaged wastewater pipeline has been identified in Norton road following repeat blockage incidents. Repairs are now scheduled to commence next week.

Stormwater Pollution:

• One pollution incident this week was reported which involved the discharge of milk processing waste into the open drain at Maleme Street. Follow up is being undertaken by both TCC and BOPRC Pollution Prevention Officers.
• A second, more minor incident was reported concerning the ongoing discharges from a local waste disposal company during transport of waste. Pollution prevention officers will follow this up.
• Pollution Prevention Audits of 400 food premises to check the condition and maintenance of grease traps and waste food oil storage are almost complete.

Southern Pipeline:

• Works in Devonport Road between 12th & 15th Ave continue with some road closures as necessary.
• Pipe laying in Oropi Road is progressing away from the Maleme Street junction.
• Reinstatement of the carriageway from Maleme Street up Oropi Road as far as practicable is planned to be completed in the next week subject to weather.

Parks and Leisure

McLaren Falls Park

• A large poplar tree has been removed from in front of the café and the tulip tree pruned to make way for the construction of the new Customer Services Centre.
• The PD have nearly completed the clean up of the lakeside track after the lake flooded.
• The Mount sheep said they were happy to stay here a bit longer while the Mount is closed.

Mauao

• Storm repairs are continuing. Base track partially open and Waikorire track to the summit is open. Working on getting the 4WD track open.

City Projects

Arataki Community Centre, Grenada Park

• A blessing and ground breaking (sod turning) will be undertaken on Monday 14th February 9.30am prior to commencing earthworks for the new community centre.

Baypark Arena

• Work continues to progress at Baypark Arena. Exterior wall cladding nearly completed for both the 3 and 6 court areas. See http://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council-projects/indoor-sports-exhibition-centre/webcam.aspx for timelapse and up to date web cam.

Cemetery Tidy Up

• To ensure Pyes Pa Cemetery remains a beautiful, serene and safe place to visit and remember loved ones, we will be tidying the graves and gardens from 15 - 17 February. As part of the tidy up, staff will be removing any spent flower arrangements, broken glass vases and jars, and ornaments which are broken or in a state of disrepair. Any items that obviously have sentimental value will be held at the Cemetery Office for a month.

Transportation

• Annual Resealing Programme: Resealing work is continuing on various streets around the city.
• Cameron Road Resurfacing: Depending on weather, Cameron Road between Elizabeth Street and Hamilton Street will be resealed this week. The work will mainly be done at night so delays should be minimal but motorists are advised to take care when driving through the area and to take an alternative route if possible.
• Devonport Road: Southern Pipeline pipe laying work on Devonport Road between 12th and 15th Avenues continues. There will be some road closures in place and significant activity as reinstatement begins. Expect delays and please use an alternative route if possible.
• Hairini Link Advanced Works: Work continues on the shared footpath at Burrows Street, 15th Avenue, Mayfield Street and Turret Road. Earthwork for the new shared foot and cycle path around the Waimapu Estuary begins. Construction of the pedestrian crossing at Burrows Street/15th Avenue also continues. Shoulder closures maybe in place.
• Hollister Lane: Work to install speed cushions and a new pedestrian refuge island is underway on Hollister Lane. Please take care when driving through the area.
• Inner City Bus Stops: Work on the new bus stop facilities on both sides of Willow Street is continuing. Please take particular care when walking or driving through the work area.
• Kairua Road: Work on the next stage of the reconstruction of Kairua Road is underway. Minor delays are possible.
• Maleme Street / Oropi Road: Southern Pipeline pipe laying work continues from the intersection of Maleme Street along Oropi Road. Expect lane closures and delays. Please take extra care when driving through this area and use an alternative route if possible.
• Pyes Pa Bypass: Traffic will soon be diverted onto one arm of the new roundabout on State Highway 36 while the existing highway is excavated to join the new road. This work is expected to take eight weeks and the roundabout should be fully functional by April. The NZTA thanks road users for their patience and cooperation during the works.
• Tara Road: Work to build the new roundabout at the intersection of Doncaster Drive and Tara Road continues. Please take care and expect delays.
• Tilby Drive: Work to alter the existing pedestrian refuge beside the shopping centre and install new speed cushions is almost complete. Motorists are advised to take care when driving through the area.
• Tilby Drive / Ferguson Park Entrance: Work to create more formal road parking and install speed cushions at the entrance to the park is almost complete. Take care when approaching this area.
• Welcome Bay Road: Work to create a new inset bus bay on the northern side of Welcome Bay Road opposite Greenwood Park Village will start soon. Please take care when driving through this area.
• Wharf Street Resealing: Weather depending, Wharf Street between Willow Street and Durham Street will be closed for the day on Sunday 13 February to allow for repair work to the top 40mm of the road surface. This is necessary because the existing material has failed. The contractor is replacing the surfacing at their own expense (i.e. at no cost to ratepayers and Council). Buses that normally depart from Wharf Street will leave from Willow Street for the day on Sunday.

Democracy

Projects & Monitoring Committee - Monday, 14 February at 1pm

• Public Forum – Andrew Baillie – Going Digital – TV Transmission Changes
• Waiari Water Trunk Main Route Selection - This report details the process used in selecting the preferred route for the Waiari Water Supply Trunk Main which runs from the planned water treatment plant in No. 1 Road to Poplar Lane and recommends a preferred route.
• Export NZ BOP Six monthly Monitoring Report to 31 December 2010 - Export NZ BOP presents their six monthly report from 1 July to 31 December 2010 on contracted Sister Cities Economic Outcomes.

Education Tauranga Sister Cities Six Monthly Monitoring Report - Education Tauranga presents their six monthly report from 1 July to 31 December 2010 on contracted Sister Cities Economic outcomes.

Chamber of Commerce Smart Economy Six Monthly Monitoring Report to 31 December 2010 - Tauranga Chamber of Commerce presents a six monthly progress report on the Smart Economy contract.

Progress Report on Key Transportation Projects - To provide a project update to the Projects and Monitoring Committee.

Hearings Panel Subcommittee - Friday, 17 February (9am and 12pm) – Te Awanui Harbour Room

· Ramon Dobson - Objection Against Disqualification as Dog Owner (9am) - To provide information and recommendations on an objection by Raymon Dobson against disqualification as a dog owner for committing three infringement offences within a 24 month period pursuant to Section 25(1)(a) of the Dog Control Act 1996.

· Vanessa Woodmass - Objection Against Requirement to Permanently Remove Barking Dog (12pm) - To provide information and recommendations on an objection by Vanessa Woodmass against a requirement to permanently remove her dog, namely a Cocker Spaniel named Lucas, for persistent and loud barking pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Dog Control Act 1996.

Airport Committee - Friday 18 February at 9am - Classic Flyers Ltd, Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui

· Airport Status Report to 31 January 2011