Invercargill City Council’s economic outlook has garnered an AA+ rating from leading global company in credit ratings and research, Fitch Ratings. Councillor Lesley Soper, chair of Council’s Finance and Policy committee, said the rating reflected Fitch’s affirmation of Council’s financial performance. “It’s excellent news, and will further solidify Invercargill City Council’s reputation as a solid […]
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Future of Wachner Pl, Esk St West under consideration
The Invercargill City Council is asking the community for feedback on further inner city redevelopment. In a report presented to Council on Tuesday, the Moving forward with City Block and City Centre Streets Consultation Document offers three unique yet adjacent points for the community to consider; a financing restructure for the Invercargill Central Mall, the […]
Read More >Invercargill City Council rates increase planned
Council will be presented with an Annual Plan with a 5.67 per cent rates increase on Tuesday. Invercargill City Council’s Annual Plan 2023/24 outlines what the Council will spend on projects and day-to-day services over the next financial year and how these will be financed. Mayor Nobby Clark said Council have kept the rising cost […]
Read More >Invercargill residents encouraged to share aspirations for city
The community is being invited to share their aspirations for the city, as Invercargill City Council calls for people to share their thoughts on the Long-term Plan 2024-2034. The Where’s Your Heart? campaign, which will run until June 19, gives people the chance to engage with and shape Council’s plans earlier, before the formal consultation […]
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 >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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