3/8/2017
First chance to have say on next 10 year plan
Everyone in Timaru District is being invited to have their say about where they want to see our District go over the
next 10 years.
The Timaru District Council has launched the first stage of its Long Term Plan 2018 – 2028 process, branded ‘Our Place,
Our Future?’ and we’re now asking people to have their say about our future spending commitments, what kind of
facilities they think we’ll need in the future, how we’re going to fund it or anything else you think is important for
the future of our district.
A survey has been included in a community newspaper, but is also available online at Timaru.govt.nz. Topics covered include cultural and learning facilities, roading, water supply, the Council’s role in the social
wellbeing of our community and even the balance between how the Council raises money and how it spends it to provide the
services people use.
Mayor Damon Odey says it’s important for people to get in early to help shape the foundations of the plan.
“Can you believe it is three years ago that I first asked you to grab your granny, your whanau, your mates, your work
colleagues and get discussing and debating just what it is you want in that plan?
“The Council has to review the LTP every three years but we need your help. Results from our latest community survey
showed that the district is going well and the Council isn’t doing too bad either.
“However there are some areas where further comment from you would be really helpful and so I am asking you to take part
in a survey commenting on these areas and any other matters you, your whanau, friends and work colleagues think that the
Council needs to be looking at.
“It’s time to get involved, let us know what you think by Friday 18 August. The results of the survey are reported to
Council and used to help develop the 2018 – 2028 LTP. We really need your thoughts and ideas, so please complete the
survey and thanks in advance of you taking part.”
The easiest way to complete the survey is online at www.timaru.govt.nz. Hard copies of the survey can also be picked up from the Council Building, and its Libraries and Service Centres in
Geraldine and Temuka.
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