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 […]
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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 >Queens Park honoured again in winning night for Invercargill
Invercargill’s Queens Park has been once again nationally recognised, taking out the Outstanding Park award at the 2021 Recreation Aotearoa Recreation Awards, held online on Wednesday, April 6. The award was one of five picked up by Invercargill City Council and other Southland organisations at the national awards event that recognises individuals, organisations, programmes and […]
Read More >Ensuring new buildings can withstand liquefaction effects
Changes to the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) for dealing with liquefaction-prone land come into effect 29 November 2021. Liquefaction is a natural process where earthquake shaking increases the water pressure in the ground in some types of soil, leading to temporary loss of soil strength. It can cause significant damage to land, buildings, infrastructure […]
Read More >Environmental Reserves Omnibus Management Plan consultation opens
Invercargill City Council is reviewing, and proposing amendments to its Environmental Reserves Omnibus Management Plan 2011–2021. The Environmental Reserves Management Plan shows how Council cares for and maintains the reserves in our city and wider district to ensure they can be used and enjoyed by visitors and community members alike while protecting and preserving the […]
Read More >Meeting to discuss future of Sandy Point facility
Whether you’re a boatie, a business owner, or simply keen on having a chat about the future of the water ski area at Sandy Point, you’re invited to a public meeting to discuss future options for the area. Interim Parks and Recreation Manager Michele Frey said the meeting was being called to understand whether there […]
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