Selwyn Times: February 07, 2018

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2 Wednesday February 7 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk PEOPLE WILL complain over just about anything. But when it comes to putting a stake in the ground, it’s a different story. That’s the bottom line to our front page article today: The Claytons opposition to Liquorland in Lincoln. There were 166 objections to the bottle store and 48 of those wanted to stand up and be counted at the hearing to decide whether it got the green light or not. Only one of those turned up and that person didn’t want to speak. The bottle store is in a commercial area, away from schools and homes, and will bring business and employment to Lincoln – as well as keeping the heat on prices. So was there any point in objecting? - Barry Clarke get in touch GENERAL ENQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 The Christchurch Star Company Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi history of the district Homebush brick works Wayne Stack starts a new column today looking back at historic places and people from the Selwyn district Pages 8 & sport Brettkelly a win away from NZ Open Cromwell win takes amateur golfer to final qualifying event. Page 12 community events Sight and sound family movie Head to Darfield Domain on Friday, 7-9pm, for a fun night out. SELWYN TIMES NEWS Georgia O’Connor-Harding Ph: 364 7438 georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Lynette Evans Ph: 364 7434 lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi Page 31 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 20,015 homes, RDs and farms every Wednesday Ladbrooks, Tai Tapu, Leeston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Prebbleton, Halswell, Rolleston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Kirwee, Arthur’s Pass. HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! Amazin’ summer Specials!! • We will offer you the best quality brands and option of heat pump for your home/business • Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 15 years to Cantabrians • We personally guarantee all our products & installs for 5 years (providing annual maintenance has been completed) Phone us today for your free consultation & quote 41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM PHONE 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz “A local team for local people” INDUSTRIA POP-UP SHOP NOW OPEN Shop 9 Rolleston Square (next to Ray White), Ph: 420 0996 www.industria.co.nz LAwyERS We have over 40 years’ experience to assist you with… • Buying and Selling Houses and Commercial Property • Wills, Trusts and Estate matters • All issues facing you and your business; • Employment Law matters; • Traffic matters; • Advice regarding Retirement Villages • General Legal Advice on all matters Call John, Brendan or Andrew today 03 366 8996 Email. lawyers@mclegal.co.nz Airport Business Park 92 Russley Road, Christchurch 8042 Love the Freedom At Summerset at Wigram, you can continue to live the life you choose, with the added peace of mind of living in a warm and friendly community where you’ll feel completely at home. Summerset at Wigram has spacious villas and townhouses available for purchase. Plus additional support and care services up to rest home-level are on hand should you need them in the future. Open Weekend 10-11 February, 10am – 4pm Morning Tea and Tour Wednesday 14 February, 10.30am Summerset at Wigram 135 Awatea Road, Wigram, Christchurch For more information, contact Anne Walker on 03 741 0872 or email wigram.sales@summerset.co.nz Villas and townhouses on sale now. Find out more at summerset.co.nz SUM0965_9X8
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday February 7 2018 3 News Quarry fight gains momentum after meeting • By Emily O’Connell FENCES WILL be painted and a Givealittle page started in a bid to continue to fight against plans for a quarry near Weedons and Templeton. Fulton Hogan says the quarry, which will be on a 170ha section of land on Dawsons, Curraghs and Jones Rds, will be there for up to 40 years. About 500 people filled the Templeton Community Centre last week to ask representatives from Environment Canterbury, the city council and the Selwyn District Council about potential health risks, water issues and the devaluing of properties. Garry Kilday Templeton Residents Association chairman Garry Kilday said the meeting was “really positive” but “there’s a lot they [representatives] aren’t saying.” Mr Kilday said the group will now look at opening a Givealittle page to help cover legal costs. He said some residents have offered for their fences to be painted with ‘no quarry’ messages. At the meeting, a Templeton resident who lives 250m away from the proposed site, asked what will happen to the water supply she gets from her well. “I’m pretty sure the quarry is going to be deeper than 36m, so what happens when our water is contaminated? Do we just start buying water or what?” she asked. ECan consents planning manager Phil Burge said “he wouldn’t anticipate they would dig that deep” but they will have to assess the impact once they receive a resource consent application. But Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board chairman Mike Mora said residents who live near the quarries in Yaldhurst are drinking bottled water due to contaminated wells. In a letter to the Templeton Residents Association, Fulton Hogan said it would opt for public notification on its resource consent application. But a day later, when a Weedons resident met with Fulton Hogan, he was told they hadn’t yet decided. Selwyn District Council environment services manager Tim Harris said the final call ON THE DOMAIN LINCOLN 3 MARCH 2018 COMMUNITY: About 500 people gathered in the Templeton Community Centre last Monday to ask officials questions about a planned quarry in the area. on if it is publicly notified lies with the council. “Something this scale is very likely to go through some sort of notified process irrespective of whether they [Fulton Hogan] ask for that to happen,” he said. Mr Kilday is concerned no one will monitor the conditions placed on Fulton Hogan’s resource consent. But Mr Harris said if consent is granted, there will be a range conditions the district council will oversee. Fulton Hogan is planning on submitting an application in May. In Brief www.selwynsounds.co.nz Tickets ON SALE NOW selwynsounds.co.nz VEGETATION FIRES Lincoln volunteer firefighters attended five vegetation-related fires in the area on Thursday. Chief fire officer Jeremy Greenwood said a combination of the nor-west wind and electricity lines touching vegetation were the main causes for the fires. Leeston, Southbridge, Dunsandel and Rolleston brigades assisted with the fires. Mr Greenwood said mainly hedges and toi tois on Clarks Rd caught fire. On the same day, the brigade also assisted in containing a fire which destroyed a commercial building on Weedons Ross Rd, near Rolleston, and a major fire which broke out in West Melton. Homes were evacuated and two people were taken to hospital. HOUSE DAMAGED IN FIRE Part of a roof and wall were damaged after a fire broke out in an Annat house last week. Sheffield, Darfield and Springfield fire services were called to the fire at 2.17pm on Tuesday. The fire was at a residential home on Tramway Rd. Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Neville Croy said while there was smoke and water damage the fire was contained to one room. Live LOCAL Support LOCAL Full time in Selwyn Servicing all makes and models of hearing aids Price match GUARANTEE! Personal and consistent follow-up care. Experienced & independent. Why go elsewhere when you can: • See the same experienced audiologist for each visit • Get flexibility with appointments including after hours • Get a mobile service for those who can’t come to us • ACC appointments – Free consultation to determine eligibility for ACC funding Enrol now! New and existing hearing aid clients welcome. Easy to switch Just give us a call! 03 390 2332 36 Tennyson Street, Rolleston Call 03 390 2332 | www.sincockhearing.nz Clinics in Lincoln | Leeston | Darfield
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