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Next steps outlined for progressing Westport flood protection

Work continues behind the scenes following Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, announcement in May of a $22.9m package to support initiatives to improve Westport’s flood resilience.

Westport Water Trunk Main project stage 1b coming to an end

The final stage of council’s Westport Water Trunk Main Replacement Project stage 1b will kick off from Monday 24 July 2023. This will include the replacement of the pipe connections at McKenna Road and the west side of Scotts Bridge.

The Westport Transfer Station receives new weighbridge

The weighbridge at the Westport Transfer Station and Recycling Centre has reached the end of its working life and will be replaced next week.

New Westport Harbour website gone live

Buller District Council’s new Westport Harbour website has gone live this week. The new port website replaces the old, outdated website and is now available to users.

Bringing cabinet art to life in Buller

The Chorus Cabinet Art Programme, in partnership with Buller District Council is back to give local artists the opportunity to showcase their artwork in the district.

Westport Harbour issues safety notice for the Westport bar

Westport Harbour’s latest bar sounding taken on Friday 7 July indicates that the Westport Bar currently has a depth of less than 1 metre.

Buller District Council appoints interim chief executive

The Buller District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Gibling as interim chief executive officer. 

Keeping of Animals Bylaw out for public consultation

How many cats is too many cats in urban areas? This is one of two significant changes to the Proposed Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2022 that Buller’s residents can make a submission on in the coming four weeks.

Council adopts 2023 – 2024 Annual Plan

Buller District Councillors have adopted the 2023 – 2024 Annual Plan at their ordinary council meeting on Wednesday 28 June 2023.

 

Westport Flood Resilience Programme kicks off

In May Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced a $22.9m package to support initiatives that will improve Westport’s flood resilience.

Survey results show room for improvement for Buller District Council

The results of Buller District Council’s 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey show a decrease in residents’ satisfaction with council’s customer service.

Waimangaroa water supply upgrade nearing the finish line

The upgrade of Waimangaroa’s water infrastructure has made steady progress and the remainder of the works are due to be wrapped up by July.

Westport Water Trunk Main Replacement project on track

An important phase of Council’s Westport Water Trunk Main Replacement project commences this week with the directional drilling along Stephen Rd ready to start.

Restoring and Protecting Flora in Karamea and surrounds

Karamea locals may see the team from MBC Environmental busy with weed control at various sites in the area in 2023.

Westport and Carters Beach water supply trunk main changeover

Buller District Council shut down the Westport and Carters Beach water supply today to change over the water trunk main to town.