Bay Harbour: February 28, 2018

Wednesday February 28 2018
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BAY HARBOUR
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Campervan blown off road
Proudly providing
LEGAL ADVICE
to the community
SIX PEOPLE had a lucky
escape when a campervan
collided with a car in strong
wind near Birdlings Flat on
Sunday.
The campervan overturned
about 4.30pm on Sunday on
Christchurch Akaroa Rd.
Police said the campervan
was blown across the road and
collected a car on the way. The
campervan ended up on its
side through a fence.
Both vehicles were badly
damaged and six people were
left with cuts bruises.
Police said the interior of
the campervan looked like a
“bomb-site”.
There was tomato sauce
up the walls and food everywhere,
along with smashed
plates and glasses. Police and
the Lincoln and Little River
volunteer fire brigades attended
the accident.
ROLLED: A campervan was badly
damaged when strong wind
caused it to roll and take out
another car on the Christchurch
Akaroa Rd.
Bid to improve beach access
Michelle
Rossiter
Legal Executive
mjr@younghunter.co.nz
Michael
Toomey
Partner
mft@younghunter.co.nz
• By Sarla Donovan
THE STEPS which once
provided public access to
the beach at the eastern end
of Beachville Rd need be
restored, says a residents’
association.
The Redcliffs Residents’
Association has written a letter
asking for the project to be
included in the city council’s
Long Term Plan.
The previous steps were
damaged in the February 22,
2011, earthquake, and were
not replaced during repairs to
the sea wall.
The association has asked
the Linwood-Central-
Heathcote Community Board
to amend the draft Long Term
Plan to include the project.
There is a small beach at
the site which is well-used
by swimmers, kayakers
and paddle boarders, said
association secretary Pat
McIntosh.
However, at the moment
access is only possible by
clambering over unstable
rocks, said Dr McIntosh.
“We have been told of two
people who have received
minor injuries when trying
to take kayaks over these
boulders.” The nearest
alternative access ways to the
beach is about 1km in either
direction, she said.
“(This project) may be small
but is very important for the
amenity of this coastal area.”
Adam
Curtin
Solicitor
akc@younghunter.co.nz
186 Main Road, Redcliffs
03 384 5350 | www.younghunter.co.nz
2 down, 4 to go!
We’re working in three key central
city intersections over six weekends,
8pm Fri to 6am Mon, until 26 March.
We’ve finished work in the Montreal/
Tuam intersection. There are four more
weekends of work in two intersections
to go.
These intersections need replacing.
We’re digging them out and rebuilding
them to extend their lifespan.
Road layers need ‘curing’, or drying time.
If you don’t see us on site, don’t worry –
we’ll be back again soon.
The intersections will remain rougher
than usual until April or May, when the
final surface will be applied.
Project delivered by:
• Avoid unnecessary travel through the
city. Go around using the four avenues.
• When we’re working on Durham
Street, use Barbadoes and Madras
Streets to get in and out of the city.
• Expect delays. Allow extra time and
plan your travel using tfc.govt.nz.
• Buses will run as usual. Expect
short delays.
• Bike or walk if you can.
INTERSECTION 2 — Durham St
2 — 5 March
Durham Street between Lichfield Street and
Tuam Street is closed. Tuam Street is one lane.
16 — 19 March
Use Barbadoes and Madras Streets to get in and out of the city.
INTERSECTION 3 — St Asaph St
9 — 12 March
St Asaph Street between Antigua Street and
Hagley Avenue is closed. Antigua Street is
one lane.
Use Moorhouse to travel west.
Durham Street between Tuam Street and St
Asaph Street is closed. Tuam Street is one lane.
23 — 26 March
St Asaph Street between Montreal Street and
Antigua Street is closed. Antigua Street is
one lane.
Note: All works are subject to weather. In the event of bad weather, works will be rescheduled.
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