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News

 

Check out the latest Media Releases, as well as our rates newsletters and community updates, on our Communications page.

Draft Annual Plan 2013/14 - submissions closed

Submissions have now closed on Central Otago District Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2013-14. The link below takes you to our Submissions portal where submissions received are located under the "All Comments" tab. The Summary and full Annual Plan can be found under the "Supporting Documents" tab.

http://consult-codc.objective.com/portal/2013/dap13-14/dap13-14

The hearings timetable is below. These are public hearings so any member of the public is welcome to sit in and listen to proceedings.

Maniototo Community Board, Friday 24 May, starting at 10am, Ranfurly Service Centre
Roxburgh Community Board, Monday 27 May, 9.30am, Roxburgh Service Centre
Cromwell Community Board, Tuesday 28 May, 9am, Cromwell Service Centre
Vincent Community Board, Wednesday 29 May, 9am, Council Chambers, William Fraser Building, Alexandra
Council, Thursday 30 May, 9am, Council Chambers, William Fraser Building, Alexandra

Draft Molyneux Park Reserves Management Plan

The submission period on the Draft Molyneux Park Reserves Management Plan is now closed.  The Vincent Community Board will consider written submissions and listen to those speaking to their submissoins at a Board meeting in June.

Final Cromwell Community Plan adopted

The Cromwell & District Community Trust has adopted its second Cromwell Community Plan. Read the media release to find out how you can be involved, and download and read the full plan on our Community Planning page.

Recycle your TV today for a greener tomorrow

Keen to recycle your old TV, but can’t really afford the cost? Now’s your chance to do the right thing for the environment and save money! From Wednesday 10 April, you can recycle your TV for only $5 and the Government will pay the rest! But make sure you get in fast, because the subsidy will only cover the first 800 TVs recycled in the Central Otago district. Recycle your TV today and keep toxic materials out of the landfill. Available at CO WasteBusters, Smith City Alexandra or Cromwell/Roxburgh/Ranfurly Transfer Stations, normal operating hours apply. For more information about TV and ewaste recycling please go to http://www.e-cycle.co.nz/
Or http://www.tvtakeback.govt.nz/

Roading Programmes

Keen to know what roading work is scheduled to be carried out in your neighbourhood and when? Check out the Roading Programmes page to read schedules for footpath and car park renewals, maintenance and improvements, reseals and metalling programmes.

Plan Changes

  • For more information on Plan Change 7, Plan Change 8 and Plan Change 9 click here.
  • For more information on Plan Change 6 click here.
  • For more information on Plan Change 5 decisions click here.
    Click here for a copy of the information brochure.

Towards Better Heritage Outcomes

The final Towards Better Heritage Outcomes is available to view online. Click here to find out more and download a copy.


Fire Season Status - Restricted

A Restricted Fire Season over the Central Otago District is now in force in the urban and rural areas.

A permit to burn in the open air must be obtained before a fire is ignited.

Public Consultation

  • Resource Consent Applications - Click here for the latest consents
  • Plan Changes - click here for more detail

Temporary Road Closures

There are currently no temporary road closures in place.

Reports and Surveys

 

  • Cromwell Town Centre Report - Click here to download the report.
  • Cromwell Memorial Hall Redevelopment - Click on the following parts to download sections of the report.
    Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
  • Otago Central Rail Trail - Plan for the Future 2012/22. Click here to download the plan.
  • Otago Central Rail Trail Survey - Click here for the latest user survey report carried out on Otago Central Rail Trail.
  • Updated Development and Financial Contributions Schedule - Click here to download a copy of the 1 July 2011 A5 handout.
  • Sole Heating Source Assessment - To view the assessment click here