Streetscape upgrades around Thirty Eight Elizabeth development set to begin
6 May, 2021 12:53 AM
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The overhaul of streets surrounding the Thirty Eight Elizabeth development are set to start this week.
The upgrade of the area, including Elizabeth St, Devonport Rd, First Ave and the lane between Elizabeth St and First Ave is one step closer with the contract being awarded to Hawkins, Tauranga City Council said in a statement today.
Works will start on First Ave this week with the installation of a central raised crossing. The streetscape upgrade is planned to be completed in time with the Thirty Eight Elizabeth development.
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Business digest: Gas plan for new energy hub in the Bay
11 Apr, 2021 07:00 PM
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A plan to blend Bay of Plenty-generated hydrogen into local natural gas supplies, before switching to delivering 100 per cent hydrogen by 2050, will create a new local energy economy according to Firstgas Group. Firstgas Group operates the natural gas pipe networks in the North Island and owns Rockgas, an LPG supply and distribution business.
A new report released by Firstgas details the Bay s role in a nationwide change over the next 30 years toward zero-carbon gases.
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