Golden Acre tagged for demolition

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 11, Issue 496, 27 July 1993, Page 1

Golden Acre tagged for demolition

Another Raetihi building is on the council's list of derelict buildings. Discussions have taken place with the owner of "The Golden Acre" building in Seddon Street, "with a view to either having the premises brought up to standard or to be demolished", states the Ruapehu District Council's June - July Activity Report states. A further meeting with the owner, Martin Dekker Snr, had been arranged "and the outcome will rest on his decision regarding the future of this building" concluded the report on the matter. Other matters covered in the report included: Waiouru sewer Waiouru' s sewerage system is suffering problems includmg blockages of the Andrews Drive

pumping station, where rags have made their way into the system. This pump station discharges into the Army reticulation system which is also troubled, by stormwater infiltration and root growth in the sewers. Me'anwhile Pipiriki 's sewerage system continues to be plagued by problems, lately the sand filters are urgently in need of new sand and linings. Skier's rubbish The council is to provide rubbish collection pens or bins in three locations for the benefit of Ohakune's visiting skiers. The idea is to make it easier for skiers to properly dispose of their rubbish, and while the annual plan allowed for collection pens, bins are being Turn to page 3

Report

From page 1 considered to ease problems of double handling and cleaning. Ohakune water Once again samples of Ohakune' s water have showed the presence of coliform contamination and the back-up chlorination system initiated. The council's July activity report states the ul-tra-violet system is now back in use. The report said it was possible that the sample was contaminated. The report also stated that the work on the system 's intake modifications, to overcome a vortex problem, had been held up by inclement weather. Reserves work In Ohakune 's reserves, staff have been carrying out winter tree pruning, removing dead and diseased wood, damaged limbs and pruning from under wires. Ohakune 's walking tracks were being upgraded, with culverts being repaired, soft spots metalled and steps repaired. A large number of rocks were removed from the turf in the Mangawhero Terrace reserve, which were protruding through the turf, making mowing difficult. Building consents The proprietors of two commercial buildings in Ohakune had both proceeded with major work without the proper building consents, the report stated under its "Regulation" heading. The matters were being investigated. Power displays Displays showing Electricity Corporation of New Zealand's (ECNZ) Tongariro Power Scheme are to be set up in the Ruapehu Visitors Centre in Ohakune and the Taumarunui Information Centre over the next few months. The displays are part of the deal with ECNZ for $240,000 in sponsorship of the information centres.