Published as Issue No. 103
May 16, 2014
Footpath and Beach: Wellington City Council has provided background information and the proposed design drawings to replace/repair the footpath over Princes Bay which disappeared in the big storm last year. [No attachments] Roading engineer Robert Hon is happy to answer any queries. Anybody like to provide feedback on the proposal?
Heavy Flushing: Maria Marillo from Capacity advises next week they plan to work on the elimination of leachate encrustations in the stormwater pipes by heavy flushing, as part of their treatment plan in Houghton Bay. This is carried out every six months. [No attachment]
Bus changes: Shirlee from Buckley Rd comments: Have just discovered the change to the terminus of the 22/23 bus route. From 18 May the 22/23 Southgate buses will turn around at Medway Street near New World instead of going down The Parade and turning around at the old Berhampore terminus at Dover Street.
Historic photo album: This album has been passed from letterbox to letterbox for the past three years but seems to have got stuck somewhere. If anyone knows where it is, please ask the holder to pass it on as there are several waiting to see it.
Lifting the Creek: A reminder that on Saturday, locals will be meeting at the playground (cnr of Hungerford and Houghton Bay Rds at 2 pm) to clear weeds and rubbish from around the many springs that flow down the hills.
Bill Corkery: Recently we lost one of our old time residents. Bill and his wife Brenda moved into 181 Houghton Bay Rd in 1963. In that time, they saw the valley change into a landfill and then playing grounds for the community. Every December Brenda puts up Christmas Decorations in her windows so children playing in the playground across the road can enjoy them. Bill and Brenda were regular attendees of the Catholic Church which once stood on the corner of View Rd and Twomey Cres. They were also great dancers and have been regularly seen getting fit by taking long walks along the Esplanade. Bill was the treasurer of the Houghton Valley Progressive Association for many years, making a valuable contribution to this community. It is with great respect that we honour Bill Corkery. (Contributed item)
Sign of the times? If the community is asking motorists to be courteous by slowing down when driving up Hungerford Rd, then it makes sense to ask them courteously. [Link not working]
Not sure if it’s because they know we expect to be kept informed but the various local body organisations that undertake work in Houghton Valley are doing a much better job these days of telling us what they up to.
Norman