Some Papamoa residents will be without piped water on Tuesday night when Tauranga City Council works to upgrade the Parton Road water main.
The shutdown will occur during the night from 9pm-5am and will affect all streets east of Parton Road from Simpson Road, including Papamoa Beach Road, right to the end of Gibson Place and Marjorie Lane.


This information from Tauranga City Council weekly bulletin for the week beginning Monday, March 1, published below.

Inflow Reduction Project
* A comparison analysis of stormwater infiltration in the Tye Park area of Welcome Bay, the first area to have gully traps checked by council, shows the positive impact of the project on reducing the amount of stormwater getting into our wastewater system and contributing to sewage overflows. Approximately Tye Park 800 homes had their gully traps inspected in late 2008. A comparison was made between water volumes entering the wastewater system on two separate days – on October 25 (before inspections and follow up action) and on October 3, 2009 (after all gully traps had been inspected and fixed). Both days had rainfall of around 12mm within a 24 hour period. The data shows that 37 per cent less stormwater entered the wastewater system from this area on October 3, 2009, compared to October 25, 2008. This is a big improvement and shows that gully traps kept at the right height are an important element in managing unnecessary treatment of stormwater entering the wastewater system, as well as reducing sewage spills.
* Council is currently carrying out gully trap inspections in the Beaumaris and Bethlehem Heights area, and is pleased to report that the majority of homes visited so far have, 'good' gully traps.

Water Supply:
* The watermain replacement in Hillcrest Road and Cameron Street between Elizabeth and Spring Street is progressing. Apollo Street and Pamela Place are in progress and due to be completed in March.
* The replacement of a pressure reducing valve and installation of a bulk meter is currently underway on Poike Road and this work is due for completion early March.
* The new Ohauiti High Level water supply reservoir is under test. The reservoir is due to be into service in March.
* Otumoetai Watermain Upgrade - Connecting up in Pillans Road and installation in Ruston Avenue
* Fire hydrant marking and servicing continues in the Papamoa Beach Road area. The fire hydrant marking throughout the City is almost complete.

Drainage:
* Work continues on spraying or clearing of open drains in the city. Mangatawa Drain has been sprayed with Sutherland Rd and Brook St drains cleared by excavator.
* Some minor concrete work to improve the walk access track between Rutherford Reserve and Pillans Road is being done.
* Work to repair the stormwater outlet off Chapel Street (near Mobil Service station ) is almost complete.
* Work continues at Bakels Edible Oils Ltd on replacement and upsizing of a small section of the sewer main within their yard off Hutton Place.
* Repair to the reclaimed water transfer main pipeline coating is required in two locations as identified in a recent survey of the cathodically protected pipeline following recent harbour link bridge work. Scheduled to be completed. A section of newly established garden below the cemetery is one location. Plants and mulching etc will be temporarily moved to allow this work. The other location is in boat ramp car park below the Aerodrome Bridge.
* A sewer overflow at 10th Ave resulted in contamination to the estuary at Memorial Park via the stormwater outlet at the end of 7th Ave. Test results were all clear by Thursday and health warning signs removed. The cause of overflow is being investigated.
* Sewer manholes in the Hynds Rd, Coopers Rd, Wylie St, Sherson St and Manson St gully are being located, marked and checked for condition.
* A count of the muscovy ducks this week at Royal Palm Beach Estate stormwater reserve shows the number at approximately 40 including 10 ducklings. The majority are in the reserve area from Palm Beach Boulevard towards Kokomo Key.
* A report of eel trapping in the waterways at Papamoa has been received and followed up on. Fishing including eeling (especially traps) is not permitted on the stormwater reserves at Papamoa and residents are asked to report such activity to Council and especially if vehicle registrations can be reported.

Stormwater Pollution:
* One pollution issue this week involving the discharge of food waste to the stormwater system from a supermarket loading dock. The discharge required a clean-up using a vacuum truck. Ongoing improvement in housekeeping will be needed at the site. It is important to remember most loading dock areas have stormwater drains that lead directly to streams, or the sea. Food wastes and spills will be washed by rain into the nearest drain and this can cause serious environmental harm. Food waste does not "feed" fish but can poison aquatic life and reduce oxygen levels in waterways which can suffocate fish. Care should be taken to ensure loading dock areas are kept tidy and spills are cleaned up and not hosed into the nearest drain.
* Stormwater Pollution Prevention Bylaw update: An issues and options report was presented to the Strategy and Policy Committee this week to consider the issues to be covered in the draft Stormwater Pollution Prevention Bylaw. The direction given by the Committee will be used to develop the draft bylaw.

Waiari Water Supply Project:
* Three appeals have been received against the resource consents for the construction and operation of a new water intake and treatment plant to serve the Papamoa urban growth area. Tauranga City Council is in discussions with the appellants and parties and was due to report progress to the Environment Court by 26 February 2010.

Bulk Water Meter Installation Project:
* The bulk meter renewal project is under way and will continue until the end of March. The first renewal was undertaken for Mangatawa reservoir meter which is now complete.

Water Demand Management Project:
* A pressure management pilot project has been initiated in the Maungatapu Pressure Zone to reduce leakage. Progress going well and there have been no complaints of low pressures. More investigative work to do to see if we can further reduce nightflow leakage.

Parks and Leisure
* Fergusson Park – staff are preparing a report to review the decision made to construct an additional public toilet on Fergusson Park. Council will consider the matter on 16 March 2010.
* Kopurererua Valley – contractors will be undertaking various soil tests on the route of the Northern Arterial over the next 12 months. Machinery and equipment will be on the site during those occasions.
* City Care's partnership project of the outdoor classroom at the Gordon Carmichael Reserve is progressing well.
Sport BOP
* Sport BOP are now accepting applications for investment from the Kiwisport RPF for both Major Projects and Kickstart Fund applications. For further information on applying for investment through the fund and to get the application forms please visit their website www.sportbop.co.nz or contact Megan Cleverley, Sport Development Team Leader on 07 578 0016, ex 837 or email meganc@sportbop.co.nz. Applications for the first round close 16 March 2010.
* The second UCAN2 Triathlon event is taking place on Sunday 7 March down at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui. Enter online at http://www.enteronline.co.nz/
* Catch a Wave Day - Mt Maunganui. Volunteers Wanted to support Disabled Surfers Association of New Zealand - Saturday 6 March, Omanu Beach, Mt. Maunganui. Volunteer sign-in from 8.30am, participant sign in from 9.30am-12.30pm. Welcome and start time around 10am. To register your interest please contact Pete on 021 994 551 or Annie 021 054 1771 email annie.farnworth@xtra.co.nz

City Projects
* New McLaren Falls visitor info building. Registrations of Interest (ROI) are being sought from contractors interested in designing and building the new visitor services building at McLaren Falls Park. Registrations of interest will be evaluated on relevant experience, track record, technical skills and management skills to short list contractors to subsequently be invited to tender for the design/build contract.

Transportation
* Kairua Road Reconstruction: Major road works are under way on Kairua Road between number R194 and the intersection with Welcome Bay Road. The work will involve some earthworks to improve bends, reconstructing and resurfacing the road, installing new kerb and channeling, and upgrading stormwater and a watermain. Some disruption to traffic can be expected at times and there will be speed restrictions in place. The work is expected to take about 10 weeks to complete.
* Takitimu Drive: Preparatory work is being done on Takitimu Drive prior to resurfacing starting.
* Wharf /Willow Streets: Major road works are due to start on Wharf Street this week. While these road works are underway, Wharf Street will be reduced to one lane for traffic coming from Cameron Road towards the Strand. The work involves reconstructing and resurfacing the road and installing new kerb and channelling. Additional work includes upgrading the sewer, stormwater, watermains, and some parts of the footpath.
* Coopers Road / Farm Street: Work to remove existing speed humps and replace them with speed cushions is continuing. There is traffic management in place so please take care when driving through the area.
* Hynds Road: Work to replace the speed humps with speed cushions is continuing. There is traffic management in place so please take care when driving through the area.
* Bethlehem Roundabout: Construction of the new roundabout on SH2 at Bethlehem west is continuing. Work is expected to be completed by the end of June. Traffic management and site screens are in place but only minimal delays are expected in the early stages of construction. Motorists are advised to take care when driving through the work site.
* Parton Road: Work is continuing with footpath construction, kerb and channeling, installation of street lighting and construction of the road surface underway. Work is expected to be completed by late May. There will be unsealed sections and temporary speed restrictions will be in place.
* Local Road Resealing: The local road resealing programme is underway and will continue until late March. Generally this work will involve minimal disruption to traffic.
* Andrew Place/Shelley Street: Work to install new storm water pipes is continuing. Some minor disruption to traffic is possible.
* Vale Street: Work to reshape Vale Street between Baden Street and Landscape Road to form an overland stormwater flow path during severe storms is underway. Currently kerb and channel is being laid in Vale Street between Baden Street and Hinewa Road. Disruption to traffic is expected to be minimal. The footpath will be closed on one side of the road from time to time. Please pay attention to signs and take care when driving in the area. Work is scheduled for completion by October 2010.
* Temporary Changes to Bus Stops: All Bay Hopper Tauranga buses will stop at, and depart from, Durham Street near Baycourt while road works are underway on Wharf and Willow Streets.
Democracy

Projects & Services Committee - Tuesday, March 2
* Public Forum - The Community Relations Programme Manager from the Department of Conservation will provide a presentation to update The Kaimai Catchments Project
* Petition - a petition regarding the proposed four-laning of State Highway 2 at Bethlehem.
* Petition – Timing of Traffic Lights on Cameron Road and 15th Ave
* Procurement - Risk/Cost Trade-Off – Follow-Up - To report back on the Committee's discussion of 8 December 2009 regarding the risk/cost trade-off in procurement matters.
* Selection of Contractors for Small Works - This report details the current approach to selection of contractors for small works and proposes a review of procurement of small works for City Services and City Transportation.
* Southern Pipeline Procurement Review - Report back on the recommendations from the Tilby Review on the Procurement Strategy adopted for the Southern Pipeline.
* Mount Greens Sports Facility & Cosmopolitan Club Project - Project update.
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Tauranga Indoor Sport & Exhibition Centre - Project update.
* Progress Report on Key Transportation Projects - Project update.

Joint Governance Committee – Wednesday, March 3
* Waste Management and Minimisation Plan – Update - To update the Committee on progress to date on the proposed joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.
* Priority One Key Performance Report Against Agreement for Delivery of Economic Development Outcomes - To present the performance of Priority One for the six months to December 2009 in terms of the joint service delivery contract.
* SmartEconomy Monitoring Report - To present the progress on the implementation of the SmartEconomy strategy for the period 1 July – 31 December 2009.
* Tourism Bay of Plenty Performance Delivery Report - To present the performance of Tourism Bay of Plenty against the key performance indicators in the Statement of Intent.
* Tourism Bay of Plenty Draft Statement of Intent 2010/2011 -To consider the draft Statement of Intent of Tourism Bay of Plenty

Hearings Panel – Friday, March 5 at 9.00 am
* To hear an application made by Eleven Maunganui Road ltd for variation to resource consent conditions: 7, 9A-E, 11A-E and 13A-B Maunganui Road and 6 Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui.