Nor'West News: December 13, 2016

NOR’WEST NEWS Tuesday December 13 2016 3
News
Village expansion opened
RESIDENTS IN The Russley
Village have a brand new $10
million community centre
which was opened by John Key
on Friday.
The ‘Homestead’ was opened
on the site of the old Russley
Hotel which first opened in
1964.
As well as Mr Key more than
200 guests were in attendance,
including local MP and Minister
of Transport Gerry Brownlee
– who once worked at the old
hotel – master of ceremonies
Peter Townsend, former hotel
manager Peter Morrison and village
ambassador Judy Bailey.
Village director Graham
Wilkinson said the brief for the
build recognised the importance
of the history of the site.
“The Russley Hotel was of
huge significance to Christchurch,”
he said.
“We wanted to preserve this
by creating a sophisticated country
club experience that captures
some of the old hotel’s warmth
and ambience.”
Like the old hotel, the new
Homestead has areas purposebuilt
for entertainment and
socialising including a boutique
cinema with tiered seats and a
café and brasserie.
Upstairs, there is an intimate
OPEN: Village director Graham Wilkinson, property
developer Antony Gough, former prime minister John Key,
Vicki Holland, local MP Gerry Brownlee open the new $10
million community centre in The Russley Village on Friday. ​
lounge. There is also a library,
study and computer area, an arts
and crafts space as well as a hair
salon and wellness rooms for
health professionals.
There are a number of contemporary
design features
throughout, from the marble reception
and weathered bronzed
finishes to more traditional
design elements such as exposed
rafters and vaulted ceilings
with skylights to diffuse light
throughout.
“The Russley Hotel was well
known for its friendly fireplaces.
We’ve emulated this and have
installed within the Homestead
three stunning fireplaces featuring
herringbone brick liners and
raked limestone hearths,” Mr
Wilkinson said.
“The Russley was also the
first hotel in the south island
to have a swimming pool and
became quite famous for its
parties. Again, in keeping with
the history of the site, we have
started the construction of an
indoor heated pool and spa
complex.”
The new Homestead complex,
was designed by Christchurchbased
Dalman Architects and
Auckland-based Lauren Hare
Interiors.
In Brief
STREET ONE-WAY
Westminster St, between
Cranford St and Roosevelt Ave,
will be one-way heading west for
the next four days while repairs
are being carried out on the
wastewater system. On-street
parking will be limited. Work will
take place between 7am and 6pm.
WOMAN HURT IN CRASH
A woman in her 20s was taken
to Christchurch Hospital
on Thursday with moderate
injuries after a two vehicle crash
on Thursday. St John sent an
ambulance to the scene at the
intersection of Hills and Innes
Rds around 6.50am.
FUNDING SOUGHT
Five students in north-west have
applied for funding from the
Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
Community Board’s youth
development fund. Daniel
Lance Chiplin has applied for
$400 towards participating in
the Peewee International Ice
Hockey Friendship Tournament
in Minnesota, in March. Amy
Weaver, Grace Northern and
Paige Bowman have applied for
funding towards the cost of a
gymnastics development tour to
Texas, in February. Laura Jayne
Marie Duncan has also applied
for $500 towards a gymnastic
training camp in South Essex,
England, in April.
save water
tip#4
Up to 20% of
household
water use is for
washing clothes.
Cutting one load
a week could
save 50 litres!
Conserve today, enjoy tomorrow.
Restrictions are currently in place for some
areas of Banks Peninsula.
Check ccc.govt.nz for more information
new years eve
join the party!
saturday 31 december, 6.30pm – 12.30am
North Hagley Park by Victoria Lake
Enjoy kids entertainment with Natural Magic and Christchurch
Faerie Circle, Kids DJ, local band Better than Bacon and a “kids
midnight” countdown at 8.30pm. From 9pm come party with DJ
Andy Pulzar, Black Velvet Band, The Easy Hearts and Piper bringing
you into the New Year with the midnight fireworks display.
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