Items from the Waikato District Council Community Services Committee agenda –
Raglan Skate Park
The final design has been costed and agreed. Work is expected to start in October depending on the weather.
Ebench
During a recent energy audit of Council’s facilities it became apparent that there was a need for an energy management tool for Council. This is so staff have the ability to monitor and trend energy usage with the ability to target areas of high usage or energy spikes. This will give result in the ultimate goal of reduced energy costs.
Two proposals have been received. The successful supplier was Energy and Technical Services with their product Ebench. Ebench is a web based tool and can monitor and provide reports for Energy (Gas & Power), Utilities (water & vehicles) and Carbon Emissions. Another service provided is invoice analysis – this will identify when we are charged the incorrect tariff or if there is a meter fault. (Attached is and example of the type of reports Ebench can produce.)
2010 cost budget
$394,598 Water UV Treatment Plant at Springs Stage I works have commenced and will be completed soon, Stage 2 planning and design will commence shortly thereafter.
$2,765,000 Raglan Footbridge The resource consents have been lodged with Environment Waikato. Final construction drawings and specifications are complete. The short listed contractors will be asked to price during August 2010. Construction expected to start in October. Options for keeping the bridge open will need to be addressed.
$229,962 This is for the Raglan Bow Street and Huntly Main Road toilets . Raglan Bow St Toilet project on hold until completion of Raglan Museum Project. Design staff are investigating possible locations and designs,
$1,093,481 Raglan Museum 3 tenders have been submitted and are currently being reviewed and evaluated. A recommendation will be offered for approval soon.
$546,000 Wastewater outfall pipeline to sea. The contractor has commenced onsite. The project is delayed slightly due to alignment issues and inclement weather.
Supplied by John Lawson