Water meeting for Rongotea

RONGOTEA residents have another opportunity to discuss a proposal for a $2.9 million water supply installation for the town.

Manawatu District Council has organised a public meeting in the Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre at 7.30pm next Tuesday (February 23) to update the community on the reticulated water scheme and to answer any questions.

A referendum on whether the community want the installation is also planned for early March, with council expected to evaluate those results and make a decision in April.

Water Manager, Wayne Spencer, said all property owners were being sent notification of next week’s meeting as well as an information sheet containing Frequently Asked Questions.

“I hope many residents take the opportunity to discuss the development as there have been rumours in the community on people not understanding some aspects of the scheme,” said Mr Spencer.

“We want residents to be fully aware of what the proposal means to them and for everyone to have the facts.”

Central government has approved a $2.3 million subsidy (80 percent) for the installation, leaving the community to fund $579,000 at a cost of about $1800 per property. About 300 houses in the town use tank water.

The meeting will be facilitated by Manawatu District Mayor, Ian McKelvie.