Congratulations to Tauranga City Council for approving the upgrading of the much-needed fundamental facilities at the internationally famous Omanawa Falls.

Neighbours have been frustrated for a long time with the lack of car parking, so cars park all over the road. Now, with a dedicated car parking area, better access to the falls and with viewing platforms and toilets, this wonderful place will take on a whole new charm.

No longer will the young people who come from all over the world have to use illegal dodgy accesses - no more crapping in the falls, no more anti-social behaviour.

Thank you TCC. We look forward to the work being completed in 2019 – sooner, rather than later.

M Murray-Benge, Bethlehem.