Energy future known soon

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 454, 22 September 1992, Page 16

Energy future known soon

Customers of King Country Energy will find out what the future holds for their power company before the end of the month. The draft establishment plan was considered at the September King Country Energy board meeting and will be put before the interim trustees on 24 September. General manager Peter Till said it is intended to advertise the draft plan for public comments on 29 September, which will signal the start of the public consultation period. Once the draft plan was out for public comment he would be pleased to speak to any group, or individuals, about its content. . Public submissions on the draft plan will be accepted until 12 November

with formal meetings to hear verbal submissions in Taumarunui on 20 November, Turangi on 25 November and Ohakune on 26 November respectively. Special board and trustee meetings will be convened if required to revise the draft establishment plan to take account of the public submissions. Badminton B Grade teams from Ohakune and Waiouru travelled to Wanganui on Sunday 20 September, to play their last two rounds for interclub. They played Wanganui Two and Three. Both Ohakune and Waiouru won with convincing wins, which has put both teams into the finals which will be played in Wanganui in October.

It is expected th board will approve th final documents at thei meeting on 18 December The draft establish ment plan is required t( be with the Minister o Energy by 31 December. Badminton Club Champs, for th juniors (College) are t start on 27 September Badminton season for th Ohakune club is cominj to an end. Juniors ant little juniors will finisl on 4 October with prize-giving and supper Hopefully everyone ha; enjoyed the season. Clul champs are coming uj soon for the senior club Ohakune Badminton Clul is planning a trij through to Turangi oi Friday 25 September: anj club member interestec please ring Elayne 3858 283, or Marie 3854-780 for further information.