Invercargill City Councillor Nigel Skelt has resigned from his role on Council. Council Chief Executive Michael Day said he received Mr Skelt’s resignation on Thursday night. “In the event of the resignation of any elected member at this stage of the term, the Local Electoral Act 2001 requires a by-election to be held. “Council will […]
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“Once-in-a-generation” project complete
Work on Invercargill’s Stead Street Stopbank Upgrade is officially complete. Mana whenua were joined by Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell, Council staff, contractors and guests for a whakawātea and blessing on Thursday 27 April to celebrate the completion of a “once-in-a-generation” project. Invercargill City Council started work in 2021 to upgrade the Stead St stopbank with […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >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. […]
Read More >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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