Ohakune Borough Council news

Waimarino Bulletin, Volume 4, Issue 31, 20 January 1987, Page 8

Ohakune Borough Council news

"Ability, integrity and perseverance," were just some of the words of praise used by Ohakune's Mayor, Bill Taylor, when he spoke of disabled Ohakune teenager and champion skier, Patrick Cooper. Mr Taylor was commenting on Patrick's recent success in winning a grant in the AGC Young Achievers Award. The award will enable Patrick to train in Colorado for the 1988 disabled Olympics. Mr Taylor was speaking at the Ohakune Borough CounciPs final meeting for 1986. There was also a lot of praise for the supervisor of the town's swimming baths. The baths opened to the public early in December and since then have been in constant use. "The baths are being used very well — perhaps overused because now there's a problem of people climbing over the fence when the baths aren't open," said Cr Bruce Thompson. "The baths are an absolute god-send — the children have really enjoyed having them open and the teachers have no complaints about supervising," said Cr Ellen Gould. There was some concern

expressed by Cr Errol Sue about some apparently dangerous seating in the complex which had rough edges. It was also mentioned that contractors were in the process of repairing and refining all amenities of the baths and would speedily repair the offending seat. Council received a letter from the Ruapehu College Board of Governors requesting an investigation into the possibility of erecting a street light on the right of way into the back of the college off Ruapehu Road. The letter stated that it would be particularly useful with regards to the security of the college houses and the college itself.

Council decided to decline the request after much discussion as to the cost and the feasibility of the project. It was suggested that an investigation could be made as to whether an existing street light from Ruapehu Road could be relocated. There was general agreement that such a move would result in ill-feeling from other homeowners in the street. The cost of installation of a street light was set at about $ 1 50 and it was assessed that there are some 400 lights in the Ohakune township costing around $80 each per year.