The Invercargill City Council has heard, and accepted, it needs to improve its governance oversight of major projects, Chief Executive Clare Hadley says. Mrs Hadley’s comments come following the key findings of an independent review of the Don Street development. Council undertook the development of the commercial building between 2014 and 2018. However Mrs Hadley […]
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City block consultation going strong
More than 300 people have had their say on the city block development investment proposal – have you had yours? The Invercargill City Council is currently in consultation with the community about whether it should invest up to $30 million in the city block development. Council Strategy and Policy Manager Melissa Brook said so […]
Read More >Council to consider proposal to invest in City Block Development
The Invercargill City Council will consider whether to put a proposal to invest in the City Block Development out for public consultation. At its meeting on April 16, Council asked that a Statement of Proposal for investment in the City Block and other necessary documents be prepared for consideration. At an extraordinary Council meeting on […]
Read More >Central City Demolition Photo Gallery
These photos supplied by Linda McGaw, owner of The Grand Hotel, show she has the perfect spot to watch the impressive Ryal Bush Transport Ltd teamwork take down the former Langlands/Caledonian building. The demolition of this heritage building has forced the temporary closure of some of our city’s main streets, to allow for a fall […]
Read More >Development brings road closures and detours for inner-city
As demolition of buildings on the corner of Don and Dee Streets continues, the Invercargill City Council, NZ Transport Agency, and ILT have been working together to minimise disruption while continuing to keep the area safe. From 6am Saturday, March 23, until Sunday, April 7, detours and alternative access routes will be implemented throughout the […]
Read More >Demolition on track as hotel name is revealed
Demolition work on the corner of Don and Dee Street is progressing on schedule, with the interiors of some buildings completely gutted. Work will soon move street side, with the beginning of the demolition of the Kiln of Don Street, to be followed by Barluca in the coming days and weeks. Meanwhile, the ILT has […]
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