CODC Mayor Tamah Alley was the guest speaker at our meeting on June 22nd.
The theme of her address was the State of the Region and she covered a number of the issues been signalled as a requirement by Central Government.
Tamah provided a number of interesting statistics about our region:
Tamah provided a number of interesting statistics about our region:
- Growth Rates are among the highest in the country at 11.7% (Queenstown is 17.9%)
- 55% of our population is urban
- We have the second highest average income in Otago.
Following Tamah's talk President Jonathan asked a number of questions submitted by club members.
Topics raised included the Cromwell Mall, now generally recognised as no longer fit for purpose; possibility of a new sports complex (not in the short term but possibly in the future); protection of assets in the event of a merger with other councils; water rates!; the need for a Central Otago hospital based in the Cromwell area which is seen as a high priority given population growth.
Topics raised included the Cromwell Mall, now generally recognised as no longer fit for purpose; possibility of a new sports complex (not in the short term but possibly in the future); protection of assets in the event of a merger with other councils; water rates!; the need for a Central Otago hospital based in the Cromwell area which is seen as a high priority given population growth.
Tamah spoke very well and gave us a very interesting insight into the work of council and challenges facing our region.
Her presentation was both informative and inspiring, highlighting a range of projects and initiatives that will benefit our growing community.
Thank you, Tamah, for joining us and for your commitment to helping shape a vibrant future for our community.
