Improving the bus service is a priority for the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board this year.
Board chairman Alasdair Morrison said the board would continue working with the Otago Regional Council to bring about a much-needed improvement to the bus service for residents of the coastal communities.
"At present there are neither evening nor weekend bus services for our growing population."
Otago Regional Council agreed to fund half of the cost, but Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency declined to contribute a 50% share.
A long awaited installation of back-up water tanks for the fire services in Waitati and Warrington had just about been completed.
"While we hope that they will not be needed, they are there just in case."
One highlight from last year was the progress made getting the Truby King Recreation Reserve management plan signed off.
"Two of our board members have been active in getting a volunteer group organised and ready for much needed maintenance work in the reserve, particularly in the area of the ‘Enchanted Forest’."
An issue that dominated the minds of locals last year was the worrying six-month-long saga of lead in the water in Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury.
"A positive outcome of all of that has been the bringing forward of the upgrade of the reticulation pipework in the system," Mr Morrison said.
