Council seeks feedback on proposed earthquake-prone priority buildings

The Timaru District Council is calling on members of the community to provide feedback on the proposed priority thoroughfares and strategic routes as part of the process of identifying Timaru District’s priority buildings.

Under the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act, 2016, the Timaru District has been assessed as a medium-seismic risk area. Following this, the council identified the proposed priority thoroughfares and strategic routes throughout the district’s key communities.

Now, it is seeking feedback on the following questions:

• Do you agree with what we have proposed?
• If not, which priority thoroughfare or strategic routes do you disagree with and why?
• Are there any other priority thoroughfares or strategic routes that you think meet the criteria, but are not listed?

People who wish to make a submission can go to the council’s website and check the Earthquake-Prone buildings consultation page. Submissions close on October 29.