5 February 2024
Charlie Hatchett
e
: [FYI request #25394 email]
Tēnā koe Charlie
Local Government Official Information & Meetings Act 1987 Request: Tsunami siren
locations.
We refer to your email of 13 January 2024, which includes requests for information
under the Local Government Official Information & Meetings Act 1987. Your particular
requests and responses are set out below:
Re: Official Information Act Request - Tsunami Siren Locations
I trust this letter finds you wel . I am writing to request information under the
Official Information Act 1982 concerning the locations of all tsunami sirens within
the jurisdiction of the Timaru District Council.
I am seeking comprehensive information, including but not limited to:
A detailed list of all locations where tsunami sirens are currently installed within
the Timaru District Council's jurisdiction.
The technical specifications and capabilities of each tsunami siren, including
make, model, and any relevant contact details for maintenance or emergencies.
Any recent maintenance records or reports related to the tsunami sirens within
the specified area.
A map or set of maps indicating the precise locations of each tsunami siren within
the Timaru District Council's governing area.
Please see listed below a list of our current and NEMA-complying Public Alerting Sirens
Al of these are manufactured by Whelan in the USA (please find included a map
showing the locations of these sirens):
2 King George Place - PO Box 522 Timaru 7940 - Telephone 03 687 7200
#1649780
Siren Array
Number
Address
Siren Model
2
North/Turnbull Street, Timaru
TBC
12
Hospital Roof, Queen Street, Timaru
TBC
20
254 Milford Lagoon Road, Milford
TBC
23
Fountain Pumphouse, Caroline Bay, Timaru
TBC
25
78 The Avenue, Pareora
WPS2903
26
Flemington Street, Washdyke
TBC
27
Barrett Road, Waipopo
TBC
28
Rangitata Campground, 150 Rangitata Huts Road
TBC
29
Dog Park, Leckie Street, Redruth
TBC
30
Ashbury Park North, Pringle Street, Timaru
TBC
31
FENZ Station, Bridge Road, Washdyke
TBC
Council have two sirens that are also in the process of being handed over to the respective
communities and these are no longer supported by Timaru District Council as they do not
comply with the NEMA National Tsunami siren standard, and they are listed below:
Siren Array
Number
Address
Siren Model
21
125 Butlers Road, Pleasant Point
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
22
Fire Station 21/150 Rangitata Huts
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
Road
Furthermore, the following sirens have been removed from service as they no longer
comply with the NEMA National Tsunami Siren Standard:
Siren Array
Number
Address
Siren Model
1
King/Royal Street, Redruth
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
3
North/Grey Street
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
4
Church/Regent Street
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
5
Conoor/Otipua Road
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
6
Guinness Street
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
7
Grassmere Street
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
8
CBay Roof, 11 Te Weka Street
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
9
Royal Sun Alliance Building Roof,
Stafford/George Street
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
10
Port Wharf, Timaru (removed 2012) Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
11
Evans/Waimataitai Streets
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
13
Gleniti/Spring Road
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
14
Arun Street
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
15
Bernie’s, Hilton Highway, Washdyke Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
2 King George Place - PO Box 522 Timaru 7940 - Telephone 03 687 7200
#1649780
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16
ANZ Bank, Stafford/Beswick Street
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
17
Mascot Finance Building, Stafford/The
Terrace
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
18
Library Roof, Bank Street, Timaru
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
19
Jellicoe Street
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
24
64 King Street, Pareora
Mechanical 1950s design, unknown origin.
We trust this provides you with the information you are seeking, however, if you have
any further information requests arising from what we have provided please do not
hesitate to contact us.
Final y, you have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
Paul Cooper
Group Manager Environmental Services
e
. [email address]
p. 03 687 7281
2 King George Place - PO Box 522 Timaru 7940 - Telephone 03 687 7200
#1649780
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