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Taupō residents asked to further reduce water use next week
NewsThe new sewer pipe is being installed on Lake Terrace as part of the repairs following the washout that occurred on July 2.
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Turangi and Tokaanu residents urged to minimise water use
NewsTurangi and Tokaanu residents are being urged to minimise their water use from Monday 22 July to Friday 26 July while filter membranes at the Turangi wastewater treatment plant are renewed.
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Water monitoring and clean-up continues
NewsWater monitoring and clean-up operations are continuing following the Lake Terrace work site wastewater spill on Tuesday
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Traffic lights at northern gateway to be switched on
NewsThe traffic lights at the intersection of Norman Smith Street and Wairakei Drive are set to go live about 2pm on Monday following the redevelopment of the intersection and northern gateway into Taupō.
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Nominations for local elections open
NewsPassionate potential politicians are now invited to put their names forward for the 2019 local body elections, with nominations open from today.
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Wastewater spill on Lake Terrace work site
NewsA pipe failure on the work site of the Lake Terrace washout has caused wastewater to enter the lake.
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Health warning on Waikato River lifted
NewsThe health warning placed on the Waikato River following last week’s incident that saw a large quantity of wastewater enter Lake Taupō has been lifted.
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Lake shore clean-up underway
NewsClean-up operations around the site of the washout on Lake Terrace are gathering pace, with crews starting work on the lake shore today.
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Permanent repair to Crown Road to be complete within week
NewsThe permanent repair to the surface of Crown Road, damaged due to subsidence in the early hours of last Friday morning, is expected to be completed within the next week.
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Traffic flows revised around Lake Terrace site
NewsChanges to the road restrictions around the Lake Terrace worksite where there was a water main and wastewater pipe break have been made today.
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Invergarry Road repairs complete
NewsRoad and berm repairs have been completed in Invergarry Road following last week’s subsidence.
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Water quality monitoring continues
NewsDaily monitoring of up to 25 sites on Lake Taupō and the Waikato River continues following the wastewater washout on Lake Terrace last Tuesday.
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Water restrictions eased as major construction gets underway
NewsThe temporary fix to the Lake Terrace washout is working well and while residents are asked to continue to be mindful of water use, doing laundry and showering outside of peak times is now fine.
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Huge boost to Taupō District from Provincial Growth Fund
NewsRegional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones yesterday announced two significant Provincial Growth Fund investments into entrepreneurial geothermal businesses in the Taupō District.
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Crown Road update
NewsInvergarry Road is now open thanks to quick work by council staff and contractors.
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Lake front update
NewsExtra contractors and equipment are now in place to work on repairing the broken water and wastewater pipes on the lake front in Taupō.
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Services restored to Invergarry Road
NewsServices have been restored to Invergarry Road following overnight subsidence.
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Lake Terrace repairs getting underway
NewsRepairs to the Lake Terrace water and wastewater pipes that were washed out on Tuesday are underway.
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Crown Road closed due to overnight subsidence
NewsPart of Crown Road is closed today following some subsidence that caused the road to open up, cutting water and wastewater to about 30 properties.
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Mayor thanks community
NewsTaupō District Mayor David Trewavas is full of praise for the Taupō community and the way they have rallied around to support each other following the water main break.
