Archaeological find pauses Dee St work

Work on Dee St has been paused after contractors discovered a possible archaeological feature while digging in for a new stormwater main. Invercargill City Council contractors have been working to replace the ageing and undersized stormwater network along Dee St for the past two weeks. Council Group Manager Infrastructure Erin Moogan said during the course […]

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Consultation on changes to fees and charges to commence

Invercargill City Council will commence consultation on changes to fees and charges from Monday 6 March. Fees and charges are set by Council for services, including animal services, housing care, hiring fees, solid waste, water and roading. Council Acting Group Manager Finance and Assurance Patricia Christie said fees and charges were one way for Council […]

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Stormwater works to close north part of Dee St

  The northern end of Dee St will see significant traffic impacts during work on the stormwater main pipe network along Dee and Herbert St starting next week. Various stormwater, sewerage and water pipes throughout the city have been upgraded over the past year as part of Invercargill City Council’s ongoing three waters renewal projects. […]

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Tenant-focused Council housing planned

The revitalisation of Invercargill City Council’s housing is under way. Four energy-efficient, warm and healthy homes are to be built on Council-owned land as a first step towards renovating and revitalising Council housing in the city. Mayor Nobby Clark said the project aimed to provide Council housing tenants with units that are warm, economical and […]

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Invercargill City Council appoints new Chief Executive

Invercargill City Council Mayor Nobby Clark has announced that Councillors have appointed its Group Manager Finance and Assurance, Michael Day, as the new chief executive. Michael Day will replace current Chief Executive Clare Hadley, who has been in the role since 2018 and whose contract was due to end in March. “This was a tough […]

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Council Long-Term Plan workshops set to begin as Council discusses its plan for the next 10 years

Invercargill City Council will soon commence workshops for Councillors to help decide what Council should focus on to achieve its vision Our City With Heart – He Ngākau Aroha. Starting Tuesday 21 February and running until November, Councillors will come together to discuss Council-based initiatives such as community wellbeing, housing, financial and infrastructure strategies, and […]

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