The village of Tamahere is now home to a unique and long-awaited public facility; the newly opened Tamahere Village Toilets, unveiled just in time for the holiday season.
These are not just ordinary public toilets; they are the first in a series of charming cottage-like toilets that mark a significant change in the provision of public services in the Waikato area.
The official opening of the project, which is a joint effort between the community and council, was welcomed by Mayor Jacqui Church, council members Crystal Beavis, Eugene Patteson and Tilly Turner, and Tamahere Community Committee Chair Charles Fletcher.
These toilets stand out because they are the first from Modern Building Solutions’ new production line located in Ngaruawahia. The company is the first in the country to win a tender to supply public toilets in the Waikato district, breaking a long-standing duopoly in the provision of public toilets in New Zealand.
Te Kowhai Clear Property & Projects carried out the work on site, creating this modular, transportable and affordable solution. This initiative is a significant breakthrough for the Waikato District Council, offering a practical and cost-effective alternative to managing public services.
The Tamahere Community Committee, chaired by Charles Fletcher, played a key role in this achievement, emphasizing the power of community initiatives supported by local government.