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Gore District Council demolishes Hilbre Avenue water tower for network upgrade

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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Gore District Council is upgrading its water supply network, which included the demolition of the Hilbre Avenue water tower. The tower, which has stood since 1948, was removed following the clearance of a former treatment building and reservoir from the site. Council structural asset engineer Terry Trotter stated that the tower had reached the end of its useful life.

From odt.co.nz

Why it matters

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The demolition is a major stage in the Hilbre Ave redevelopment project, which aims to deliver a safer, more resilient, and modern water supply network for the community, according to Ben Bell. The concrete from the demolished tower will be crushed on site and used for foundation works of the new reservoir.

From odt.co.nz

Who's involved

  • Gore District Councilis upgrading its water supply network
  • Ben Bellis the mayor of Gore District Council
  • Terry Trotteris the Council structural asset engineer advising on the project

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Gore District CouncilSpeculative

    Gore District Council might see increased capital expenditure costs related to modernizing and upgrading its essential water infrastructure.

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The entities involved

  • Ben Bell

    mayor of Gore, New Zealand

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