Otago Regional Council
What's happening:
Moonlight Track Rockfall Update
Engineers are assesing the rockfall on the right bank of the Shotover River, midway between the Edith Cavell Bridge and the joining up with the Moonlight River about 3.5km upstream. The rockfall is being closely monitored, but no intervention is planned at this stage.
>>See a map of the affected area
>>View images of the rock slide from 15 July
>>View images of the rock slide from 16 July
>>See a copy of the media release
ORC holding dairy effluent field days
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is hosting a series of field days around the province to update farmers on compliance issues regarding disposal of effluent.
>>See a copy of the media release
Proposed changes to the Regional Passenger Transport Plan (RPTP)
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is proposing to change the Regional Passenger Transport Plan (RPTP) and Passenger Services Procedures. This will allow:
- further integration of contracted and commercial services
- a consistently high standard of buses
- increased accessibility
- focus on customer service.
You are invited to write a submission to the ORC on the proposed change.
>> For more information
ORC takes on building control for dams
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is now responsible for building control for dams and their associated structures in Otago. Anyone wanting to apply for a building consent, Code Compliance Certificate and Certificates of Acceptance should now apply to ORC. Previously these matters were handled by district and city councils. If you are planning to build or undertake work on a dam or associated structure then click here
>> Read media release on ORC responsible for dams
Building control for dams in West Coast and Southland transferred to Otago Regional Council
From 1 July 2008 Otago Regional Council (ORC) will be responsible for building control for dams and their associated structures in the West Coast and Southland regions, along with certain dam safety management functions.
>>Read media release on dams in West Coast and Southland
ORC Committee recommends revenue policy for part funding the proposed Awatea St Stadium
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) Finance and Corporate Committee yesterday voted to recommend a revenue policy should Council proceed with part funding of the proposed Awatea Street Stadium.
>>Read media release
ORC Committee resolves to recommend part funding the proposed Awatea St Stadium
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) Finance and Corporate Committee today voted by a majority decision to recommend that Council undertake the proposed new activity of part funding of the proposed Awatea Street Stadium subject to conditions
>>Read media release
Flood Protection Management Bylaw 2008 adopted.
On 25 June 2008, following a report from the hearing committee, the Otago Regional Council adopted the Flood Protection Management Bylaw 2008 and determined that it become operative on 1 July 2008. This Bylaw replaces the former Otago Regional Council Bylaw 1999.
The purpose of the Bylaw is to manage, regulate and protect flood protection works belonging to, or under the control of the Otago Regional Council. Flood protection works can include drains, defences against water and floodways.
>> Read more about the Flood Protection Management Bylaw 2008
Clean heat clean air appliance and insulation programme
The Otago Regional Council EnergySmart Clean Heat Clean Air Appliance and Insulation Programme offers financial assistance for insulation and clean heating appliances for your home if you live in Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell or Arrowtown. Approved clean heat appliances include heat pumps, woodburners, pellet burners and flued gas heaters. The programme offers substantial savings for eligible homeowners and aims to provide a warm and healthy home that's cost effective and improves winter air quality.
>> Download information brochure
>> Download application form
>> Read media release on programme
Draft Annual Plan 2008/09 and proposed amendments to the 2006-16 Long Term Council Community Plan
We want to hear from you!
The 2008/09 Draft Annual Plan document, which includes proposed amendments to the council long-term plan is now available for comment.
Please let us know what you want to see your regional council doing in the years ahead.
Key Annual Plan points
- The Clean Heat Clean Air programme in Central Otago.
- A bulk rural water supply scheme to assess future water supply requirements.
- Continuing works programmes to enhance Dunedin public passenger transport.
- Continuing works programmes initiated in earlier years that aim to improve the sustainability of the Otago environment.
Key Long Term Council Community Plan points
- Whether or not the Otago Regional Council should undertake the new activity of being a significant funder of the proposed covered stadium at Awatea Street, and if so, what the funding model for the contribution should be;
- Compliance monitoring fees; and
- Queenstown Lakes District targeted rates for river management works.
Copies of the full document or a summary are available to download here, can be received by phoning the council on 0800 474 082, or can be picked up at any ORC, city or district council office.
Submissions for the Otago Regional Council Annual Plan close on Friday 9 May.
>> Download Draft Annual Plan 2008/09 and Proposed Amendments to the 2006-16 Long Term Council Community Plan
>> Download Summary of Proposal of the Draft Annual Plan and proposed amendments to the 2006-16 Long Term Council Community Plan
>> Download Submission Form
>> Read media release
Proposed Plan Change 1 (Harbourside) to the Regional Plan: Coast
An Officers' Report is now available on Proposed Plan Change 1 (Harbourside). The hearing of submissions begins on Monday 21 July 2008. To read about the plan change, click here.
Pest Management Strategy for Otago (2006) Decision and Reference to the Environment Court
At a council meeting on 12 December 2007, ORC released it's decisions on submissions tothe Proposed Pest Management Strategy for Otago (2006). For a full copy of the ORC decision, click here.
Two references have been lodged with Environment Court, regarding provisions relating to lagarosiphon and maximum allowable levels for rabbits in the Maniototo. Until these references are resolved, the Pest Management Strategy for Otago (2001) remains fully operative. |
