Selwyn Times: May 30, 2017

SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi
Tuesday May 30 2017 7
News
Darfield water judged the best in NZ
•From page 1
The judging panel made up of
representatives from the WIOG,
chemical company IXOM and
Altitude Brewing decided Darfield
had the best-tasting water
based on how it looks, smells
and tastes.
The improved quality is a large
turn-around in the township’s
water supply.
In 2012, animal effluent in
Darfield’s water supply was
the cause of a gastroenteritis
outbreak affecting more than
110 people.
Darfield Bakery owner Daryl
Collier agreed the water quality
was good since the new bores
were installed but it took the district
council a long time to take
responsibility for the outbreak
in 2012.
Stanwood Holdings Ltd director
Jim Brooker, who was responsible
for installing the first
water well west of the township
on resident Jill Logan’s property
said the news is a big boost for
the area.
“It is a big thing for Darfield,
we need this boost,” he said.
Darfield Garden Centre and
Florist manager Angela Lalor
said there are no complaints
from the plants over the water
quality.
Meanwhile, a decision on a
REFRESHING: Darfield High School students Emma Coyle and Tristen Jones with a glass of
fresh water.
PHOTO: SHERYL WATSON
proposed reticulated wastewater
system for Darfield and Kirwee
in the district council’s draft
annual 2017-2018 plan has been
put on hold.
Mr Collier said he has concerns
Darfield is the largest
townships without a sewage
system.
During the annual plan’s
deliberations last week no decision
was made on whether the
district council will go ahead
with the plan.
Mr Broughton said the district
council will look to work with
the community and scientific
data over the next 12 months to
make a decision on the system.
•HAVE YOUR SAY: What
do you think of the water
quality in Darfield? Email
your views to georgia.
oconnor@starmedia.kiwi
Rate increase
to manage
stormwater
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
RESIDENTS CAN expect a rate
increase of $85 per property in
areas where the district council
manages stormwater.
The issue was decided at Annual
Plan discussions on Thursday.
Nearly 14,000 properties will
be affected by the decision. They
include 5272 properties in Rolleston,
Lincoln (2035), Prebbleton
(1462) and Darfield (1112).
Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall
said the increase provides a better
way of managing stormwater
across the community.
“There will be winners and losers,
there will be some who will see
their rates go up and some will see
it go down. It will give us a larger
reserve in the future as issues come
along,” Cr Lyall said.
A health hub in Rolleston is also
on the cards along with an extension
for the Selwyn Aquatic Centre
also approved.
Mr Broughton said it was decided
the libraries will not be open
on Sundays after the submissions
were received were not supportive
of the idea.
But the library hours will be
open for longer on weekdays.
Make your GP team your first call 24/7
Even after-hours a nurse is available to give free health advice
Phone your usual General Practice number 24/7
silver dollar
best value deals
Sunday kids eat free (conditions apply)
9
12
3
Monday 2 for 1
Burgers from 5pm
Tuesday 2 for 1 medium
Pizzas from 5pm
Sunday breakfast
9am-12pm
6
QUIZ NIGHTS every
Ring to book a table.
Wednesday
from 7pm
Come and enjoy the new lunch menu
• Indoor outdoor & mezzanine dining areas
• Large sheltered & sunny courtyard
• Extensive lunch & evening menu selection
to suit everybody’s tastes
• Large range of wine, tap & bottled beers
• 2x courtesy vans available
12
9
6
3
871 Jones Rd, Rolleston | Ph 347 0386 | www.silverdollarbar.co.nz