City Block Consultation Gains Traction

More than 200 people have had their say on the proposed extra investment in the City Block project, with 10 days left to make a submission.

Invercargill City Council is currently consulting the community about whether it should invest an additional $16 million and repurpose $5 million originally allowed for design changes for a total investment of $46 million in the City Block project.

Strategy and Policy Manager Rhiannon Suter said she was excited by the response so far.

“We have received over 200 submissions and we’re about half way through the consultation period.

“This is an important decision for the future of the city, so make sure you take the opportunity to share your views,” Ms Suter said.

Members of the public had also taken to social media to ask questions about the proposal.

Ms Suter said a video of elected members answering many of those questions would be premiered on the Extra Money for City Block Facebook page on Wednesday.

“We know lots of people will have questions they want answers to so that they can make a fully informed submission. We encourage you to check the video out and the Q&A page on the website”.

Ms Suter encouraged people to have their say before submissions closed on 12 June.

“Making a submission is really easy. You can do it online, via the post, or phoning 03 211 1777.” Visit icc.govt.nz/cityblockconsultation for more information.

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