Blocked sump in Ngaio, 31 May

Wellington City Council has about 12,000 roadside drains and has trouble keeping them clear.

NPA committee members recently walked the streets of Ngaio and Crofton Downs, looking for infrastructure problems.  We found many local sumps filled with leaves and rubbish.  The long dry spell (now over alas) has made the usual problems with detritus build up worse.

Council would like residents to remove leaves or rubbish blocking the sumps so rainwater can drain away easily.

They suggest trying a low tech solution such as poking around the sump grate with a stick to get the water flow moving.  Otherwise, call the Council on (04) 499 4444 and they will get someone out to fix it.

Read the WCC press release on preventing flooding

Ngaio Gorge retaining wall

Wellington City Council is strengthening the retaining wall along Ngaio Gorge Road.

They want to make sure the wall opposite 45-49 Ngaio Gorge Road stays up during earthquakes or big storms.

Work on the wall begins on 30 April 2010 and should finish by October.

Read the Wellington City Council news release about strengthening Ngaio Gorge.

Overhanging vegetation

Members of Ngaio Progressive Association are checking local streets  for pedestrian hazards.  This is our  regular  “street audit”.

Potholes, drainage problems, overhanging vegetation, broken steps and non-working street lights are all on our hit list.

Once we know what  the problems are, we will let Wellington City Council know.