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Hi People, I just noticed that WCC is now posting some very interesting flood risk details rather prominently on the "front page" of WCC maps - they call it "Wellington City Flood Depths" in the key to their map. They have the similar data for most other suburbs. This … View moreHi People, I just noticed that WCC is now posting some very interesting flood risk details rather prominently on the "front page" of WCC maps - they call it "Wellington City Flood Depths" in the key to their map. They have the similar data for most other suburbs. This information is easily accessible at this link: gis.wcc.govt.nz... - just zoom in to the part of the map of your choice.
I assume these new flood maps are prompted by "overland flood path" data which most big cities now have excellent detail of, and predicted (Climate change induced) rainfall increases. Owners of properties in areas like Philip Street through to Trafalgar street will be particularly interested in these flood depth maps: No doubt their Insurers are already well acquainted with this data!
Some cities make it a priority to "retire" such flood-prone areas to public parks and greenspace. WCC, in their infinite wisdom, instead opted to rezone these areas (District Plan Change 72 back in 2014, thank you Andy Foster !) in order to encourage much more high-density residential redevelopment in this part of central Johnsonville. And it certainly has! But residential intensification dramaticly INCREASES stormwater runoff (more impervious surfaces means much higher and faster rainwater runoff in storms) as well as dramaticly increasing the number and therefore value of of homes which will inevitably be damaged by the resulting floods....
The current "governing bloc" of WCC councillors seem to have endorsed and even increased the residential density intensification capacity (ie, higher apartment-type buildings, removal of requirement for parking spaces etc) in this central Johnsonville area. Greenspace and recreational facilities in central Johnsonville have significantly reduced in this time (a large chunk of Alex Moore park softball/football ground was converted to carparking for 'out-of-suburb" visitors to the Park, and Johnsonvilles only public basketball half-court was sacrificed for a new Library (and never replaced). While Johnsonvilles population soars, our outdoor recreational amenities dwindle..... Council deigned to replace one of two playgrounds which were (inaprpriately) decommissioned in 2003 with a new playground in 2017, but we are still waiting for that to be built......
We can only assume WCC are already planning (and budgeting!) for a massive improvement in Johnsonvilles' (already badly inadequate) stormwater drainage infrastructure to aleviate the projected flooding risk before this residential intensification proceeds any further? Funded, perhaps, by substantial increases in development contributions from developers who seek to profit from "intensification" in these areas?
....Yeah, Right.
Personally, I'd like to see WCC "daylight" ALL the significant the water courses that (have always) run through Johnsonville, right from their sources (ie from the terminal end of Broderick Road, Arapiko St, Upper Truscott Ave, and from the gully between Frankmoore and Ironside roads) - right through Johnsonville and out of the suburb. In the long term, this will by far be the cheapest option (buried pipes are always going to be more expensive to maintain, long-term) , and it would certainly be the best environmental solution.
The Johnsonville Community Association (JCA) is pleased to invite all Johnsonville (and nearby suburbs') residents to attend the official Community opening of our recently completed tracks through Totara Park, Johnsonville West.
Help us celebrate our achievement! Meet at McLintock St South… View moreThe Johnsonville Community Association (JCA) is pleased to invite all Johnsonville (and nearby suburbs') residents to attend the official Community opening of our recently completed tracks through Totara Park, Johnsonville West.
Help us celebrate our achievement! Meet at McLintock St South end of the track at 10am Sat 17 September, to walk the NEW section of track to our NEW picnic table - for the best view in Johnsonville, and to witness what will (eventually!) be the finest stand of heritage native trees in the northern suburbs!! JCA - coordinated volunteers have worked tirelessly for over 6 years to complete the track, and plant hundreds of trees throughout Totara Park- a 2.3Ha park stretch of regenerating native bush between the "terminal" "(western) end of Broderick Rd., and McLintock St south (near the bus shelter).
Our achievement is the sum total of scores of local volunteers efforts: Whether they worked for a couple of hours one afternoon, or every second Saturday afternoon for many years, all have helped transform an accessible stretch of seemingly worthless scrub and , into a biodiversity jewel with easy(ish!) walking access for all.
So, please join us, the volunteers and witness the track being opened by JCA President, Tony Randle. Please Meet at the McLintock St . End of the track (see map attached) 10am Saturday to be the very first to walk the final addition to the track, and to help us celebrate the tracks grand opening!
(For those living nearby, a second group will meet at the Broderick Rd end of the track at 10am, and both groups will converge at the "junction"- 30m. from the top end of the track 0- at 10:15 am to walk to our new picnic table and celebrate the completion of this great new new community facility.
Any queries, call or text Graeme on 027 444 1748
PS - we are planning another, much more ambitious track build beginning soon! Come along and be "in on the ground floor" of this amazing project!
Tēnā koutou, colleagues,
JCA cordially invite you and your community to our Final meeting in the trifecta of local body elections events:
MEET THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES FOR WELLINGTON CITY
The Johnsonville Community Association invites everyone to come and hear the mayoral candidates speak … View moreTēnā koutou, colleagues,
JCA cordially invite you and your community to our Final meeting in the trifecta of local body elections events:
MEET THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES FOR WELLINGTON CITY
The Johnsonville Community Association invites everyone to come and hear the mayoral candidates speak and answer questions.
When: Saturday 17 September 7.30pm
Where: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall
Hosted by the Johnsonville Community Association
Graeme, O.B.O. Anne Brodie,
Honorary Secretary
Johnsonville Community Association Inc.
Futher details of all three "meet the Candicates" events (locations differ) can be found on the JCA webpage - see the link below for "Meet the Candidates” Events for Local Elections 2022 | Johnsonville Community Association.
Election meeting Dates for Diaries - all at Johnsonville Community Crentre (JCC) - All meetings start at 7:30 pm):
Sat. 10 Sept- Northern Ward (WCC) Councillor Candidates meeting (JCC Hall)
Wed. 14 Sept- Regional Council (GWRC) Councillor Candidates meeting (JCC Room 4)
Sat. 17 Sept- WCC Mayoral Candidates Meeting (JCC Hall)
Tēnā koutou, colleagues,
JCA cordially invite you and your community to our SECOND in the trifecta of local body elections events:
MEET THE GWRC PŌNEKE/WELLINGTON CANDIDATES
The Johnsonville Community Association invites everyone to come and hear the Greater Wellington REGIONAL Council … View moreTēnā koutou, colleagues,
JCA cordially invite you and your community to our SECOND in the trifecta of local body elections events:
MEET THE GWRC PŌNEKE/WELLINGTON CANDIDATES
The Johnsonville Community Association invites everyone to come and hear the Greater Wellington REGIONAL Council Candidates speak and answer questions.
When: Wednesday 14 September 7.30pm
Where: Johnsonville Community Centre - Room 4
Hosted by the Johnsonville Community Association
Graeme, O.B.O. Anne Brodie,
Honorary Secretary
Johnsonville Community Association Inc.
Futher details of all three "meet the Candicates" events (locations differ) can be found on the JCA webpage - see the link below for "Meet the Candidates” Events for Local Elections 2022 | Johnsonville Community Association.
Election meeting Dates for Diaries - all at Johnsonvolle Community Crentre (JCC_ - All meetings start at 7:30 pm):
Sat. 10 Sept- Northern Ward (WCC) Councillor Candidates meeting (JCC Hall)
Wed. 14 Sept- Regional Council (GWRC) Councillor Candidates meeting (JCC Room 4)
Sat. 17 Sept- WCC Mayoral Candidates Meeting (JCC Hall)
Tēnā koutou, colleagues,
JCA cordially invite you and your community to our first in the trifecta of local body elections events:
MEET THE TAKAPŪ / NORTHERN WARD CANDIDATES
The Johnsonville Community Association invites everyone to come and hear candidates speak and answer questions.
… View moreTēnā koutou, colleagues,
JCA cordially invite you and your community to our first in the trifecta of local body elections events:
MEET THE TAKAPŪ / NORTHERN WARD CANDIDATES
The Johnsonville Community Association invites everyone to come and hear candidates speak and answer questions.
When: Saturday 10 September 7.30pm
Where: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall
Graeme, O.B.O. Anne Brodie,
Honorary Secretary
Johnsonville Community Association Inc.
Futher details of all three "meet the Candicates" events can be found on the JCA webpage - see the link below for "Meet the Candidates” Events for Local Elections 2022 | Johnsonville Community Association
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