Spring is here and with warm afternoons and blue skies, we are starting to see a lot more activity on the marina and the lake.
We have had some good new relating to progress on the removal of sediment from the delta buildup. ORC have issued us with a Certificate Of Compliance which will allow us to undertake the required works when the lake levels and conditions allow. This has been the result of determined efforts over many years by the directors and the operations team to get to this point. Thanks to all that were involved over time. We will keep you updated as plans for the removal works progress. Likely this will be in Feb/March when the lake is traditionally at its lowest.
In other positive news, the chairman’s determined efforts at keeping QLDC on task with repairing/completing works on the footpath at the marina walkway entrance have produced results. Work is expected to begin on that later this month.
Label plates are being installed at each berth, upgrading those that have faded or changed. Please let us know if you have any changes to your contact details so we can make amendments where necessary.
Craig (Marina Operations Manager) will be systematically working through the marina over the coming month(s) to tighten up bolts and replace boards to maintain the structure after the stresses of the recent severe weather. While we will pace cones around work areas, please take care where repairs are being carried out.
Recent high lake levels are receding slightly. However, the snowpack is well up on previous years and flood conditions usually occur in the spring/summer melt from mid November thru Jan. We will be monitoring this, and will provide updates here with any suggestions or actions required by berth owners in preparation should high water levels become a concern.
You may also see a work vessel/small barge around the marina and potentially around your berth while inspections and repairs are carried out. This belongs to Craig and is currently going through the survey process. The vessel also provides a stable and effective work platform for inspecting/replacing mooring lines where the attach to the float ring on the outer post.
Let Craig know at ops@wanakamarina.co.nz if you wish to inspect or replace any of your dock lines.
The next board meeting is on the 14th of October, should anyone have any questions they want raising. During that meeting a date will be set for the next AGM.
Please do not hesitate to contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Regards,
The WML Board