Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Saddle Hill Community Board.
Community preparedness
A hazards and preparedness community expo will be run by the Saddle Hill Community Board.
Saddle Hill Community Board chairman Paul Weir said the free event aimed to help individuals and families better prepare for emergencies and disasters.
It has the support of Emergency Management Otago and Civil Defence and will include meeting representatives from local emergency services, learning about local hazards and gaining insight into how to be prepared.
It will take place on Sunday, March 2, at Fairfield Community Hall, from noon till 3pm.
Road safety concerns
During the public forum of the the Saddle Hill Community Board, local resident Colin Weatherall addressed the board regarding road safety on the Scenic Coastal Highway from Brighton to Taieri Mouth.
He highlighted more vegetation cutbacks were needed, in particular between Brighton and Taieri Mouth, as growth was reducing visibility and line of sight along the road.
Saddle Hill Community Board chairman Paul Weir said he aimed to highlight this issue with the Dunedin City Council.
Culvert completed
Repairs to a culvert at Brighton Rd by Ocean View have been completed.
Chairman Paul Weir said the culvert had been improved with new pipes and additions to help manage future flood events.
