Concept designs for a replacement to Tāhunanui Modellers Pond were released by the Nelson City Council in April. Construction on a $3.75m community park to replace the Tāhunanui Modellers Pond could begin as early as the next financial year. The decision has likely closed the chapter on the expensive saga of the Modellers Pond, which has been beleaguered for decades with sedimentation and algae problems. READ MORE:* Modellers Pond alternative ready to go to 'detailed design' stage* Modellers Pond may finally be sunk as council backs park proposal* New community space plan would see Modellers Pond filled inManager for capital projects Lois Plum said while concept designs had been put forward, the exact layout of the area would be confirmed during the detailed design stage. Now we are moving swiftly on this.”MARTIN DE RUYTER/Stuff The Tāhunanui Modellers Pond has been plagued for years by problems with algae build-up and sedimentation.

Source: Stuff November 05, 2020 00:33 UTC