Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust representative Kate Wilson presented information on the ongoing cycle and walking trail project and outlined plans for stages two and three of the development.
She noted it was an "awesome project" that had been in the works since 2005 but had been a challenge to establish because it did not sit in "one bucket of money".
It was a commuter route as well as a heritage reuse initiative, for which the trust and the council had recently won a rail heritage restoration award, Ms Wilson said.
Stage one had been completed and she congratulated the Dunedin City Council on its support.
The trust had received $2 million from the government last year to develop stages two and three of the trail towards Abbotsford.
"That will get us to Abbotsford School and just beyond, hopefully, to the North Taieri interchange," Ms Wilson said.
The trust also wanted to include Flower St and Fairfield within these stages.
Ms Wilson asked the board to consider how the path should connect with Green Island.
"How we interact with you guys at Green Island is something we desperately need to understand, what good looks like and what we need to build into that design," she said.
Funds flow for Fairfield pool
Fairfield School deputy principal Dean Gordon spoke about the school’s funding application of $4000 towards an $8500 10-yearly internal repaint, crack repairs and leak protection for the Fairfield Community Pool.
Mr Gordon noted the pool was used by Green Island and Fairfield schools as well as the greater Green Island community, including about 120 families who had bought keys to access it.
The facility was also used by a swim school that offered affordable swimming lessons and a Flippa Ball sports team.
The board approved providing the remaining discretionary funds of $2551.68 for the 2025-26 financial year towards the pool repairs.
Board backs speed limit, annual plan submissions
Members retrospectively ratified board submissions for the Dunedin City Council Annual Plan and the Taieri Mouth Rd speed limit change.
Thanks for rescue vehicle funding
Members discussed the draft community board funding application and project completion forms to ensure they were fit for purpose.
The board also received a completion report and appreciation letter from the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club for its contribution towards a new side-by-side rescue vehicle.
Strong turnout for Anzac Day services
Paul Weir outlined his attendance at Anzac Day services, which included a walk from the local rugby club to Brighton Hall and noted Andrew Whiley spoke about his grandfather who was in the Home Guard.
Board member John Moyle said a service at Green Park Cemetery was also well attended.
Community called to civil defence exercise
Board member Barry McLellan noted a table-top civil defence emergency exercise would take place on Wednesday, June 24, from 7pm at the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club.
The event will be led by Chris Brooker, Emergency Management Otago adviser for Dunedin and will focus on challenges relevant to the southern coastal Dunedin area. All in the community were welcome to attend, he said.
Call to recognise city beautifiers
Board member Vianney Santagati noted nominations for the Keep Dunedin Beautiful Awards were open.
People could nominate those who were enhancing the city including schools, groups or individuals.
Email keepdunedinbeautiful@gmail.com for more information.
