Earthquake strengthening works are well under way at Invercargill’s historic Anderson House. Anderson House, which was gifted to Council in the 1950s, was closed in January 2014 as it was found to be a serious earthquake risk. Council is now making improvements to ensure the building is safe while also undertaking exterior maintenance such as […]
Read More >Kiwis’ Choice for Queens Park
Queens Park was named the Kiwi’s Choice winner in Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Beautiful Awards at an event in Wellington on Thursday, February 17. Invercargill’s Queens Park was announced as a finalist last year, competing with four other spots from throughout New Zealand for the Kiwi’s Choice award, which is chosen by online public […]
Read More >Speed review underway
Invercargill City Council is addressing safety on our roads as part of the Road to Zero Road Safety Strategy, which aims to help create an Aotearoa New Zealand where no one is killed or seriously injured in road crashes. Council is committed to helping achieve this goal of improving safety outcomes on roads, and is […]
Read More >Thoughts on stormwater sought
Invercargill City Council wants the community to have a think about what they’re pouring down the drain in a new consultation. Council is engaging on a proposed Stormwater Bylaw, which covers all facets of the stormwater network. The main parts of the bylaw cover use, construction or alteration of the stormwater and drainage network, pollution […]
Read More >Queens Park is a finalist in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful awards – Voting CLOSED
VOTING CLOSED FOR QUEENS PARK People have the chance to make arguably their most crucial vote of the year this month, with voting for the annual Beautiful Awards now open. Invercargill’s Queens Park was announced as a finalist last year, competing with four other special spots from throughout New Zealand for the Kiwis’ Choice award, […]
Read More >Community feedback invited on next steps for city development
The Invercargill community is being invited to give feedback on the next steps for the inner city redevelopment. Work to rejuvenate and rebuild the Invercargill CBD began in 2020, after Invercargill City Council committed to the Invercargill Central development, a centre comprising retail, food and beverage, offices and car parking. Council is also upgrading the […]
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