Official Information Request - 1 July 2019

Attachments:

• Mamaku drinking fountain location plan
• Mamaku drinking fountain.jpg

Response:

Sent: Monday, 1 July 2019 12:12 p.m.

Subject: TRIM: LGOIMA request - Mamaku drinking fountain

I refer to your online Official Information request regarding the installation and theft of a drinking fountain at the Mamaku playground, and the possible installation and disappearance of a second drinking fountain.

The drinking fountain for the Mamaku playground was part of a special one-off project where specially designed fountains were installed in selected community locations. These fountains were specifically produced for the selected locations.

One of these drinking fountains was installed at the Mamaku playground on 4 March 2016 (location plan attached). On the following Monday (7 March) it was discovered that the drinking fountain had been stolen (photo attached). The stolen fountain was not replaced as this was a one-off project and only a limited number of fountains were produced. There is no record of a second fountain being installed.

I can confirm however that a standard drinking fountain is to be installed at the Mamaku playground as soon as possible in the new financial year (1 July 2019-30 July 2020).

As per the Act, we are obliged to advise that you may contact the Ombudsman at the address below if you have any concerns with the response provided by Council, by writing to:

The Office of the Ombudsman

PO Box 10 152

WELLINGTON 6143

Alternatively, you may email info@ombudsman.parliament.nz or use the online complaints form available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/make-a-complaint.

Regards