Nobbled cobbles explained

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 13, Issue 593, 4 July 1995, Page 4

Nobbled cobbles explained

• Thank you for the coverage you gave our development project in your last issue of the Bulletin ("ScottBaton Place", 27 June). As you mentioned, our planning of this proj ect goes back to 1986, when we first purchased the land. There is such a positive atmosphere here in Ohakune at present, we feel the time is right for us to proceed and, hopefully, to add to that atmosphere with what we are establishing at Goldfinch Street. I would like to clarify our position regarding the Ruapehu District Council's view on our proposal to cobblestone the road through our development.

While we were indeed disappointed at the Council's decision against this type of surface, we can well understand their point of view. You see, Council are going to accept responsibility for this road once it is established — (in effect the road is tobe 'given' to Ohakune) — which means they will take over the on-going maintenance of it. This is desirable from our point of view as it relieves any buyers of our chalets from the necessity to jointly manage and maintain the road, in addition to their own properties. So, in order to ensure this maintenance can be done efficiently, with no additional cost to ratepayers, Council has asked us to

comply with their normal specifications as apply to all roads throughout Ohakune. We have not experienced any undue delays in Council's proceeding of our consent application. This has been much appreciated, especially as our application, coming as it did at the end of last year, coincided with the release to the public of the new Draft District Plan for the region. This in itself must have put Council and its administration under a great dealof pressure. However, this did not provide any impediment to our progress - it could have, butitdidn't. We have no complaints therefore, with the way we have been treated. The whole process has been quite positive, and encouragingly so.

Thank you for the opportunity to elaborate on this particular point. kia kaka Bulletin - kia

kaha

Ohakune!

Clyde & Carol Scott North Shore City & Ohakune