Traffic restrictions at the intersection of 15^th Avenue and Devonport Road are continuing, enabling Southern Pipeline pipe laying.

The pipeline project is slowed by a diminished supply of pipes, an instance caused by the Christchurch earthquake.

Tauranga City Council is reporting work will also start on 18th Avenue between Devonport Road and Fraser Street.

Tauranga City Council is advising lane restrictions will be in place and drivers should use an alternative route if possible.

This information from Tauranga City Council weekly bulletin for the week beginning, Monday, May 16, published below.

City Waters

Water Supply:

• The water main upgrades in the Matua and Bureta areas continue in Levers Road, Clivedene Street. Ngatai Road, Bureta Road and Acklam Avenue, with works also starting in Vale Street.
• Water main construction has started in Papamoa Beach Road from Parton Road to Palm Springs Boulevard. The public is cautioned that there is a speed restriction of 30km per hour in place at the construction site.
• Cleaning, inspection and any required maintenance work on the Waikite #1 Reservoir is now underway.
• TCC has a presence at the Tauranga Home show this weekend. The theme is Sustainable Living with interactive models covering water efficiency, solid waste, eco energy and pollution prevention.

Drainage

• A number of blocked sump grates caused localised flooding in the recent rain event. At this time of year leaf fall can be an issue and it always helps if residents clear or report leaf blockages around their property. No major issues were reported in recent rain storms.
• Three reported sewer blockages, no overflows to any water way. One blockage was a private internal problem, one was suspected tree roots and the third was a ‘test plug' had been left in the newly built pipeline.
• Water quality for the 3rd Avenue West sewer overflow is all clear and signs have been removed.
• Six tomos around stormwater manholes, sumps or outlets occurred in the last week. Likely caused by high water tables after recent rains. Repair work continues.
• A section of Mangatawa open drain near Kairua Road has been cleaning of silt build up.
• The Topaz Reserve between Domain Road and Opal Drive is still requiring clean up areas near the drain. However, the saturated ground is hindering progress.
• Smoke testing of wastewater systems in the Topaz Drive area of Papamoa has been delayed until a few fine days are forecast.

Stormwater Pollution:

• TCC and WBOPDC have been working together to upgrade the look of the temporary health warning signs that are used for pollution and water quality incidents. The new signs are vibrant yellow and red, designed to be more visible. Both councils will use the same standard design for notifying water pollution incidents across the region. TCC will also be trialling some inflatable buoys, printed up as temporary warning notices that can be anchored offshore in high profile areas like Pilot Bay.

Parks and City Projects

• A section of the Mount Main Beach boardwalk will be renewed next week. Work starts on Monday, weather permitting.
• The Beach Road walkway repairs should be completed by the end of next week. (Weather hampered progress last week.)

Transportation

• Devonport Road: Southern Pipeline pipe laying is continuing. Vehicle access to Devonport Road at the intersection of 15th Avenue remains restricted - reinstatement work will resume as soon as specialised pipe is available from Christchurch. Work is progressing on Devonport Road between 15th and 17th Avenues. Work will also start on 18th Avenue between Devonport Road and Fraser Street. Lane restrictions will be in place. Drivers should use an alternative route if possible.
• 11th Avenue: Minor changes have been made to lane markings and signal phasing at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Cameron Road. Please take extra care at the intersection and watch for the changes to road markings and traffic signal phasing.
• Howell Place: Work on a new road access link from Howell Place into 16th Avenue is expected to start this week.
• Maunganui Road: Work to install a new pedestrian crossing on Maunganui Road outside the Mount Library continues. Please take care when driving through the area.
• Oropi Road/Fraser Street: Southern Pipeline pipe laying is continuing. Drilling is underway on Oropi Road between Chadwick Road and Glenlyon Avenue and also on Fraser Street between Esk Street and Baycroft Avenue. Weather permitting, reinstatement will be done on Fraser Street near Yatton Park. Lane restrictions and some diversions will be in place. Please use caution and reduce speed when driving in these areas.
• Pyes Pa Bypass: Work on the new roundabout on SH36 near the Crematorium is nearing completion. Please take care and allow extra time for your travel.
• Tara Road: Work on Tara Road adjacent to Gordon Spratt Reserve continues. Temporary traffic signals may be operating from time to time. Please take care and expect delays.
• Domain Road/Tara Road intersection: Construction activity in this area continues for the Tauranga Eastern Link. Motorists are advised to take care when driving through the area and to follow directions.
• Waikite Road: Work to install a new Armco safety guardrail continues. The footpath will be closed from time to time and an alternative pedestrian walkway provided. Please take care when driving or walking through the area.

Democracy

Council - Monday 16 May 2011 at 1.00 pm

Public Forum

• Mr J Byrnes – Release of Information (10 mins).
• Mr F Textor – Stormwater Damage Repairs, Nature Way (10 mins).

Decisions

• Release of Information - A Council determination is sought with regard to the release of a confidential report (DC427) and minute (M10/85.6) from the Council meeting of 20 December 2010.
• 25 Nature Place - Stormwater Damage & Repair - The storm event of 29 January 2011 has caused further damage to 25 Nature Place and a longer term solution is sought.
• Tauranga Art Gallery Trust - Statement of Intent 2011/14 - To consider the Statement of Intent and associated Business Plan of the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust, a Council Controlled Organisation.
• Edgecumbe Road - Sale of Land to Adjoining Owner - The owner of 93 Edgecumbe Road would like to purchase a narrow elongated parcel of land that adjoins their north eastern side boundary, which is owned by Tauranga City Council.
• Repeal of Mount Maunganui Borough Reclamation and Empowering Act 1975 - Condition 21 of Tauranga's comprehensive wastewater discharge consent requires that Tauranga City Council secure the repeal of the Mount Maunganui Reclamation and Empowering Act 1975. This report seeks resolution to commence repeal proceedings.
• Contract for Election Services and Appointment of Electoral Officer - Council is asked to provide direction on the appointment of its Electoral Officer prior to a new elections services agreement being signed.

Monitoring

• Schedule of Documents Executed Under Seal - This report provides information to Council on the documents that have been executed in the period 31 March 2011 to 28 April 2011.