8 January 2009
Council needs your assistance in determining the direction of the Waipa District for the next 10 years.
The draft 10-year Plan, Council’s major decision-making and planning document for the District will be out for public consultation in mid-March, and gaining public feedback is critical says Project Manager Tracey Hancock.
“Council’s 10-year Plan is all about what we are going to do for our communities, when and how much it is going to cost. It is vitally important that people give us feedback so we know if we are moving in the right direction, and meeting needs as best as we can”.
As well as making a submission, public meetings and open days will be held as part of the consultation process, so there will be a number of opportunities to get involved.
“Some people might think that when the Plan comes out in March that that is it, but that is not the case. It’s a draft, and like any draft it can be adjusted and updated to ensure it reflects community needs and goals, available resources, and other factors like the current and predicted economic climate before it is finalised.
Comments and suggestions from members of the public play a big role in this, so we hope that people won’t just tell their friends or neighbours about the things they like or have concerns about, but will let us know too”.
In 2008 a series of articles appeared in the monthly Word on Waipa about various aspects of the 10-year Plan, these are still available to read on Council’s website www.waipadc.govt.nz Further information on the Plan, how to be involved, key dates and making a submission will be available between now and March.
If you have a question or comment about the 10-year Plan, send an email to 10yearplan@waipadc.govt.nz.
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