Thames-Coromandel District Council

News and updates from TCDC.

[NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty @nztawbop]

SH25 MANAIA - ROAD CLOSED
Due to flooding SH25 (Manaia Rd) is closed at the Manaia River, between Marae Rd and Goldfields Rd, between Thames & Coromandel. Delay your journey: https://t.co/D1f6pkJ5ze ^TP

[NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty @nztawbop]

SH25 HIKUAI - ROAD CLOSED - 1:25PM
Due to flooding SH25 (Tairua Rd) is closed at the Tairua River, by the intersection of Hikuai Settlement Rd. Delay your journey. Highway Conditions Map: https://t.co/QV4O8M87Ky ^MS

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

MetService has advised this afternoon that the severe weather warning for the Coromandel has been extended to 9am Tuesday, with a further 200mm of rain expected.

Click here for the latest weather, road and facilities update for Monday October 30: https://t.co/qVviNEiVhz

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

Our Council is inviting feedback on a draft Biking Strategy that has been created to improve local mountain biking experiences and drive tourism to the Coromandel.

Complete the survey and you'll also go in the draw to win a prize. Find out more here: https://t.co/lCvNdWGCO2

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

Thursday July 27: MetService has advised there is a risk of thunderstorms and strong winds this afternoon and evening.

Keep up-to-date if you're going to be out and about. Please check that your pets and animals are safe as well.

Stay updated: https://t.co/Ng1Jdn9o7l

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

Our Council is welcoming applications for a new fund to support tangata whenua, community and voluntary organisations who are supporting their communities through the impacts of this year's severe weather.

Visit https://t.co/CkYiuCVlBw – applications are open until 14 August.

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

We currently have some great job opportunities available at our Council for strategic thinkers, including:
✏️ Policy Planner
🗺️ District Planner
🌊 Principal Advisor – Climate Change
📈 Economic Development Advisor

Find out more about these roles here: https://t.co/rcPxu8Q27X

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

📰 Here's this week's news from our Council, including:

• An update from Mayor Len
• A boost for summer tourism
• A progress update on SH25A
• How to apply for a Rates Rebate
• How to apply for a new Social Recovery Fund ↓

https://t.co/M04dSM5vIw

[NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty @nztawbop]

SH25 SOUTH OF WHITIANGA - ROAD CLOSED - UPDATE 9:45AM
SH25 is closed by the intersection with Wade Rd due to flooding. Cordons are being established. Avoid the area.
Highway Conditions Map: https://t.co/O9WK11QeBq ^MS

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

This includes toilet flushing, running dishwashers, washing machines, showers - anything that discharges into the wastewater network until we're able to get the pump station operating again. We'll keep you updated as repairs are made.

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

We have experienced a failure on one of our major wastewater pump stations in Whitianga and are currently mobilising teams to undertake a repair.

It's important that ALL residents of Whitianga reduce their wastewater discharges to the network immediately.

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

Take extreme care if you're heading outdoors today and keep up to date on our local road conditions at https://t.co/W43wqr0P2E and check on weather warnings at: https://t.co/5SmgqFPh1s.

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

Weather update 8am Friday 21 July🌧️

It was a wet and windy night for the Coromandel. All our Council-managed roads are open except Victoria Street in Thames, which is closed 800m from the start due to a slip: https://t.co/W43wqr0P2E

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

Contd:

There is surface water and debris from trees across the road in many places. High tide at around 9.30am this morning is not expected to cause any issues, however river levels are high. Heavy rain and gale force winds will persist through until late this afternoon.

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

Thursday July 20 8.30am: A Severe Weather Warning for the Coromandel has been issued by MetService.

Heavy rain and gale force winds are forecast to intensify this evening and continue through Friday.

Surface flooding, slips and road closures are likely: https://t.co/CMOiVfF0xH

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

Our latest Road to Recovery newsletter includes updates on:

• work on coastal protection and roads
• the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs programme
• an upcoming careers roadshow
• funding support for rural communities and events
• our Recovery Plan ↓

https://t.co/6eUpKRgNE3

[Thames-Coromandel District Council @OurCoromandel]

🗞️Here's our weekly wrap-up of news and updates, including:
• Highlights from our Annual Plan
• Details on cyclone recovery support for community organisations and rural businesses
• Why our three District libraries are removing overdue fines, and more:
https://t.co/mdIvxA6Wih

[NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty @nztawbop]

SH25 RUAMAHUNGA - UPDATE 7:00AM, FRI 30 JUN
SH25 is expected to open under stop/go traffic management from 7:30am - 5:30pm today during daylight hours only, between Ruamahunga and Waiomu.
More here: https://t.co/ujx9KOqkw1 ^MS

[NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty @nztawbop]

UPDATE- 5:30PM
#SH25 is now closed again and should re-open tomorrow morning Fri 30 Jun from 7:30am - 5:30pm with Stop/Go traffic management in place, depending on conditions. Media Release: https://t.co/BC3WsoGCyv ^HJ