Dear Whanganui District Council,
After reading articles, Eva de Jong,July , Mike Tweed October, on the non completion of the Nga Ara Tuhono, Mountains to the Sea cycle trail, [I believe originated by government], noticing the lack of signage from Gilberd St and the fact that cyclist then have to proceed on a road through an industrial area, frequented by heavy trucks I have several questions occur to me.

After looking at WDC's aerial map it seems that the Downer's yard encroaches on the Council verge by maybe a metre.

So I make a request under the Official Informations Act that the following questions be answered.

1] Is council aware of Downer's encroachment onto WDC land? If so, has action been taken to remedy this trespass? Have they then considered that piece of land, along with the verge could be used in the completion of the cycleway?

2] Has WDC worked on replacing the funding withdrawn by this government and found replacement funding?

3] What steps has WDC taken to ensure the completion of the cycleway and ensure the safety of those using it? Has WDC considered, at the very least, to establish a temporary
kerbside, walking and cycle lane separated from the traffic as has been done at 59 Bryce Street. This seems to be possible at minimal cost.

Thanks you for this opportunity, I look forward to your prompt reply.

Denise Lockett
1 Taupata St
Whanganui 4501

Yours faithfully,

D Lockett