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Board Meeting Western Stairs Steve allocated 3minutes to present supported by Andrew Summary: “Request Council to investigate the slip next to the Western stairs which closes both the clifftop walkway and access stairs to the foreshore” “Request Council to reopen 450m of additional fenced area for Forest and Bird trapping, Council maintenance and public enjoyment” Outcome: Council will not reopen the additional 450m of reserve for Council maintenance and Forest and Bird pest control at this stage. Council Engineers and Arborist have apparently already carried out a site inspection of slip and stairs. We formally await the full report. Special Note It is paramount we continue to engage with Council and Departments for our voice to be heard.
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Board Meeting Eastern stairs Outcome: Despite vigorous discussion and a presentation by Andrew, local resident, the Board rubber stamped the removal of the Eastern stairs, approved planting for stabilization and the erection of security fencing to prohibit public access. Special note: It was revealed at no point information was passed to Pacific Parade residents. Costings, and Report were never made available to the public for discussion Regardless, today the Board still approved removal of the stairs. Link for full Engineers Report, Photos and Options - Copy and paste https://aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/meeting/13435/99898?type=2&docId=49340 (Item 3.3).
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Steve supported by Andrew have a 3 minute time slot to present to Hibiscus Coast and Bays Community Board 27th October. Requesting "Council to investigate a resilient, long term solution to the slip which will open up both the Western stairs and this section of the Queen's chain for the community and generations to come."
