Matamata-Piako District Council is struggling with vandalised and removed road signs. The council said its contractors had a hard time keeping up with the rate of replacements needed which is not only expensive for ratepayers but also potentially dangerous for road users.
Walking track
Sections of the walking track along the Esplanade in Te Kūiti will be closed for two months due to the construction of a new walking track. Waitomo District Council contractors recently started work on the new track and upgrading the existing track that follows the Mangaokewa Stream. The track will link up to the Te Araroa Trail.
Carpark revamp
The Maniaiti/Benneydale Hall car park on Maniaiti Rd in the Waitomo District will soon receive a facelift. Construction works are due to start next week. The project will be fully funded by the local council using the Three Waters Better-Off Funding, meaning the work will come at no cost to ratepayers.
South Waikato roads
Road works are underway on Old Taupo Rd between Tokoroa and Arapuni until April 30. Stop-go traffic management will be in place from 6.30am and 7pm every day. Work includes pavement dig-outs, chip sealing and road shoulder maintenance.
Leamington toilets
Work on a toilet facility for visitors to Leamington Cemetery and the Wordsworth dog exercise park started this week. The work will take place outside of the fenced cemetery and is expected to take two weeks.
Composting workshops
Taupō District Council is running composting workshops at Taupo Community Gardens and Awhi Farm Centre for Sustainable Practice in Tūrangi on January 27, February 24, March 23n April 27 and May 25. Participants go in the draw to win a home composter or worm farm. Register at www.taupodc.govt.nz/composting.
