20 Jan 2016 Since the temporary access into Bridge Road has been open, Council has been fielding complaints in relation to people using the access road not coming to a complete stop as they enter Larchmont Grove. This has been causing concerns as it lowers the level of safety for all road users and could cause an accident.… Read more »
14 Jan 2016 Upper Hutt City Council’s Activation team is hosting active recreation opportunities for the Upper Hutt Community in January and February. UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 14 JAN 2016—Upper Hutt City Council’s Activation team are pleased to be partnering with The Gas Hub to bring back the very popular Parks and Places programme to Upper Hutt. The… Read more »
7 Jan 2016 The successful Bike the Trail event is on again this year, with registrations now open online. UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 07 JAN 2016—Join us for the family friendly Bike the Trail on Sunday 28 February 2016. For the seventh year running, Upper Hutt and Hutt City Councils bring you this ever popular FREE family-friendly event.… Read more »
7 Jan 2016 Upper Hutt City Council, Fraser Crescent School, and local artist Daniel Mills work collaboratively to showcase Upper Hutt’s natural beauty in a suburban pedestrian accessway. UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 07 JAN 2016—Upper Hutt City Council, local artist Daniel Mills, and students from Fraser Crescent School have transformed the Fraser Crescent to Bonnie Glen Crescent pedestrian… Read more »
7 Jan 2016 Following the heavy rain in recent days toxic algae has been flushed from the Hutt River and cover at Silverstream Bridge is now back below the ‘green’ surveillance threshold. The warning has been removed from www.gw.govt.nz/summer-check. Toxic algae information signs will stay in place in this area as growth will increase again with stable weather. Read more »
29 Dec 2015 There is currently a medium risk toxic algae warning in place for the Hutt River at Silverstream. Moderate growth of toxic algae was observed earlier today and river users, particularly those with dogs, should avoid contact with algal mats in this part of the river. Warning signs will be displayed at key access points at… Read more »
24 Dec 2015 From the day that the bridge collapsed we have been working on options for replacement etc. including initiating resource consents, determining funding sources, options for maintaining water /sewer etc. services during construction of the new bridge, a site topographical survey, preparing a geotechnical investigation drilling contract to determine the presence of rock for foundation design and… Read more »
23 Dec 2015 The next stage of the project to upgrade the rail bridge on Eastern Hutt Road, near Silverstream, gets underway this holiday break, with new spans being installed to give motorists more clearance when passing underneath. This is a news release from KiwiRail. To read the full story, please click here. Read more »
22 Dec 2015 Incumbent Chief Executive, Chris Upton has his appointment at Upper Hutt City Council extended for another three years. UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 22 DEC 2015—Upper Hutt City Council announced today the reappointment of Chris Upton to the role of Chief Executive, extending his term in this position by another three years. Under the Local… Read more »
17 Dec 2015 Upper Hutt City Council, Fergusson Intermediate, and a Hutt Valley artist transform Moonshine Bridge pedestrian accessway into a polished and professional painted environment. UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 17 DEC 2015—A space once described by users as dark, creepy and scary is now being described as “awesome,” “colourful,” and “really cool” after receiving an injection of… Read more »
