stephen July 10th, 2011
STEPS hosted a walk through the new plantings with Mayor Len Brown on Saturday 11th June.
The Mayor displayed a keen interest in both the fundamental sewerage and stormwater issues underlying many of the problems of the upper Meola Creek; and in the recent plantings and boardwalk which fit closely with the vision for “green fingers” extending inland from Watemata and Manukau Harbours.
STEPS’ vision for a walkway from our maunga at Owairaka to Te Tokaroa/ Meola Reef on the Waitemata Harbour fits well with this vision and the Local Board Chair and members who accompanied the Mayor extended an invitation to STEPS to review our portfolio of planned projects with them.
The Mayor has met with Watercare Services regarding dates for the new Central Interceptor project, and he is now planning to meet with the local business community regarding support for Meola Creek on 9 August 2011.
We thank the Mayor for his time and support for this important Auckland stream and ecological area.
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Tags: aquifer, auckland city, Auckland Council, Len Brown, Meola Creek, Roy Clements Treeway, STEPS
stephen June 23rd, 2011
STEPS will be holding its AGM on Thursday June 30, 2011, 7pm, at Alberton (100 Mt Albert Road).
After the AGM, we will be holding an open panel/floor discussion.
The panel will contain representatives from Watercare, Auckland Council and STEPS, who will present short updates on items including the interceptor, stormwater and plans for the Roy Clements Treeway plantings/wetland, and then be available for discussion of these items. We also plan to discuss our approaches to access to local green spaces.
Come along to support improving our environment. All welcome. Please note this date and pass on the information to anyone who might be interested.
Agenda attached STEPS AGM Agenda 2011
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stephen May 12th, 2011
The Auckland Council has made us aware of many good technical reports at
http://www.arc.govt.nz/plans/technical-publications/technical-publications_home.cfm
In particular they recommend the following are relevant to Meola Creek situation.
P378 – Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Auckland’s aquatic environment
TR2008/023 – Urban sources of copper, lead and zinc
TR2008/028 – Literature review of organic chemicals of emerging environmental concern in use in Auckland
TR2008/029 – The impact of urban stormwater in Auckland’s aquatic receiving environment contaminants
TR2009/111 – The impacts of stormwater in Auckland’s aquatic receiving environment – a review of information 2005-2008
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