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Water Shutdown - Lawrence Street, Te Kūiti 4.30pm

Sometimes accidents happen... 
The water supply to Lawrence Street will need to be shutdown for a few hours while contractors repair a broken watermain. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Urgent water shutdown for leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale
We have discovered that there is a large leak in the water network in Maniaiti/Benneydale that we need to find and fix, as we are losing a lot of water.
Waitomo District Council contractor McIndoe Group will be shutting down the water in Maniaiti/Benneydale today in order to try locate the leak.
Leak detection helps identify where there could be faults in the network and can also help determine where water loss is occurring.
There will only be a temporary interruption to water supply, and it should not overly disrupt or interfere with normal usage.
Work will include turning off a valve at each street for a few minutes to check for changes in water pressure.
A leak detection device will also be used to listen for leaks on the water mains.
If the leak is detected in the Council-owned network, repairs will be undertaken.
If you experience unclean water flow afterwards, please wait 10 minutes and then run an outside tap for at least five minutes or until water runs clear. This is to avoid any unclean water entering your household system.
We also ask that you please conserve water as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2016 December WDC to implement Economic Development Strategy

WDC to implement Economic Development Strategy

13 Dec 2016, 3:32 PM

Waitomo District Council will commence the implementation of the Economic Development Strategy adopted by Council in November 2016. The strategy aims to promote Waitomo as a business-friendly environment, and:

  • retain and attract new residents
  • support businesses with recruitment and workforce readiness programmes
  • support youth development and workforce opportunities
  • ensure Council assets and services are appropriate for all ages of the community
  • maximise the benefit that visitors bring to the district.

A key project planned to commence next year is the review of the District Plan. There is change happening in many parts of our District, and it is important that our District Plan provides the right direction and guidance for land use and to facilitate growth.

WDC will also develop a District Promotions Plan in the New Year, and progress further with initiatives to improve community connections and telecommunications services for the Waitomo District community.

Click here to view and download a copy of the Waitomo District Council Economic Development Strategy – “Waitomo District: Prepared for the Future.”