About 12-15 months ago Tauranga City Council advised the moving of the croquet area at the May Street Reserve to the new Greens complex at Totara Street. At the time, homeowners – ratepayers received written confirmation from Tauranga City Council that this Reserve would not be sold. Also, at the time, residents in the area surrounding the Reserve received coloured drawings/plans, outlining three slightly different, but proposed developments of the Reserve to enhance its use by the general public.
These included plantings of shrubs, establishment of walkways etc. We were also asked to indicate our preference, which at least I did. Now, in Faulkner's Corner, (The Weekend Sun 4 February 2011) I see the statement that Tauranga City Council intends to revisit the possible disposal of the May Street Reserve, as it could be worth $5 million. I reiterate, Council has already stated in writing to home owners here that the Reserve will not be sold.
How can we expect this City to be properly managed by a Council which has no integrity.
Barry Walker, Mt Maunganui.