Leaving by the truckload
30 April 2018
Preparations are underway for Waipā's annual leaf collection and residents are asked to play their part in helping keep our streets clear during the autumn season.
Nearly 1,000 truckloads of leaves were collected in Waipā last year and similar numbers are expected again on streets with heavy leaf fall in Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Kihikihi. Council leaf collections on affected streets will start next week and run for 11 weeks.
Road corridor manager Bryan Hudson said it's a big job but the collections were an important part of keeping our roads and drains maintained in the lead up to winter.
A build up of leaves can block drains, cause slip hazards and make a mess of our roads. Contractors will visit more than 60 streets each week to keep on top of the heavy leaf fall. Residents in these areas can help us out by piling leaves on the berms ready for our contractors to collect.
Starting today, contractors will also be undertaking routine street cleaning and drainage maintenance work, to get a head-start in heavy leaf fall areas. We're proud of our tree-lined streets and Council are committed to keeping them tidy so they can be enjoyed by everyone.
Letters will be delivered to residents who receive the service this week. Collection days can also be viewed at waipadc.govt.nz/leaf
Residents can keep up to date on progress and any weather delays on Council's Facebook page.