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Buller’s flood damaged roads to get an overhaul

Buller District Council will call for proposals from contractors over the coming months to address the more complex damage on Buller’s local roads caused by the July 2021 and February 2022 flood events.

Council reaches out to subcommittees

Buller District Council will continue discussions with its eleven reserve and hall subcommittees to progress the review of the Terms of Reference, following a council meeting last week.

Emergency water planning for Westport underway

Buller District Council has begun work on an emergency water plan in the event that Westport loses its water supply.

Recycling facility is coming for Maruia and Springs Junction

Buller District Council will make it easier for residents in Maruia and Springs Junction to recycle from this week onwards with a recycling container located at the Maruia Landfill and Recycling Facility.

Preparation for the chlorination of Reefton’s water supply about to start

Buller District Council’s project team is about to start work on preparing the Reefton water supply for the introduction of chlorine.

Council will make the call on future resilience of the Historic Reefton landfill

Council will decide at this week's Council meeting about the repair work that is planned for the damaged Historic Reefton landfill rock wall.

Road rationalisation under way at Omau Cape Foulwind

Buller District Council is undertaking a Road Rationalisation process for Lighthouse Road and Cape Foulwind Road at Omau. 

Bittersweet decision for council deputy chief executive

Buller District Council deputy chief executive Rachel Townrow has today announced her resignation. Ms Townrow, who is currently acting chief executive, says the decision was not one she has made lightly.

Buller District Council’s new library website all set to go live

Buller District Council’s new Library website will go live on Friday 10 March 2023. This will give the Buller District Libraries their own, long-needed online presence.

Recycling bin audit programme comes to an end

Council and Smart Environmental staff will do their last round over the coming three weeks checking people's recycling bins as part of council’s bin audit program.

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.

Rates review timeline confirmed

Councillors decided at last week’s Finance Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC) when the Buller District Council’s rating system will be reviewed.

Waimangaroa water supply upgrade begins