Bay Harbour: April 25, 2018

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PAGE 4 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday April 25 2018 News Banks Peninsula may become geopark •From page 1 UNESCO started developing the idea of geoparks in 2001, with the aim of showcasing landscapes with outstanding geological significance. There are 127 geoparks in 35 countries worldwide, but none as yet in New Zealand. Banks Peninsula had some unique geologic properties which made it suitable for a geopark, Dr Hampton said. “From a satellite view, you can see that the landscapes of the volcano’s are very distinct with the bays and harbours. We’ve got a relatively recent geologic connection to the mainland, ecologically it’s been an island, so there’s distinct flora and fauna that only reside on Banks Peninsula.” There were also different cultural aspects in the way Maori and European had colonised the area, with pa sites and villages still visible within the landscape, as are various stages of European settlement, from whaling to forestry and farming. “It’s about looking at Banks Peninsula in archaeological slices so you can go back in time and look at the different levels of CELEBRATED: Ireland’s cliffs of Moher are among 127 UNESCO geoparks worldwide. the landscape and how it’s been influenced.” The Paihere Geopark Project made a submission to UNESCO this month, asking that the area be considered for recognition. It follows a recent move from the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO to establish a Global Geoparks programme here. Expressions of interest close at the end of April, with shortlisted applicants then invited to develop NOTABLE: The bays and harbours of Banks Peninsula, which may become New Zealand’s first geopark, were formed after three massive volcanic eruptions. a full dossier. Waitaki and “possibly Waitomo” were looking at putting submissions in as well, said Dr Hampton. Kaikoura had been mooted, but he was unsure whether a submission had been put forward. Dr Hampton said Paihere was runanga-driven and it was “quite a unique thing” to have an indigenous-backed proposal. Scott Park revamp plan solves access issues • By Sarla Donovan NEW LANDSCAPE plans for Scott Park are designed to make it more accessible to the public. The park’s layout has been criticised for being poorly-designed and appearing to block access to the foreshore. A working group, set up to look at enhancing the park’s appeal and usability, met to look at draft concept drawings last week. The group is comprised of representatives from the Linwood- Central-Heathcote Community Board, Coastal Pathway Group, Mt Pleasant Yacht Club and Canterbury Windsports Association. The draft drawings show a reduced amount of bare gravel and square angles, more defined car parking and better provision of space for people to stop and picnic, with seating, tables and provision of planting to provide shelter from easterly winds. An accessible ramp opposite the St Andrews Hill pedestrian crossing will lead down to the water and to a pontoon below the Ferrymead bridge. An extended beach area will allow wind surfers to launch more easily. Working group member Tim Lindley said the process was going very well. “At the start, there was sort of a tension between watersport users and people who wanted to use the park for other activities. But I’d have to say that the draft design that’s been developed is quite impressive,” he said. “The plan is to give the public good access around the waterfront and invite them in, but at the same time, doing it in ways that they need to be cautious because there’s watersports going ACCESSIBLE: A new landscape plan for Scott Park is designed to give better public access to the foreshore. on. So it meets both needs.” The plan will have some minor “tweaking” before going out for public consultation, said Mr Lindley. That should happen within the next few months, he said. There is $150,000 in the Long Term Plan for the work to take place next year. Visit our new website: www.min.nz A professional realtor with local expertise and a personal touch COASTAL REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS We’ll help you live the dream. Min Sarginson Real Estate Ltd. specialises in homes, sections and rental properties in the spectacular Lyttelton Harbour bays, and coastal suburbs of Christchurch, New Zealand. We’ll make it so easy for you. All our sales consultants live in the area – we can give you valuable insights into life in our thriving coastal communities. This is an exciting time; of promise, optimism, and opportunities never anticipated pre-quakes. Beachfront, or hillside with grandstand views, find the property of your dreams: Lyttelton | Diamond Harbour | Governors Bay | Cass Bay Charteris Bay | Church Bay | Purau Bay | Port Levy | Northshore Southshore | New Brighton | Heathcote | Sumner | Redcliffs Scarborough | Mount Pleasant | Clifton Call Min Sarginson Real Estate Ltd. for free, no-obligation advice. Lyttelton: 03 329 4161, lyttelton@min.nz or Church Bay: 03 328 7273, churchbay@min.nz
Wednesday April 25 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Views on Redcliffs village collected • By Sarla Donovan MORE THAN 40 people gave feedback at public drop-in sessions on the Redcliffs village enhancement plans last week. With $480,000 set aside for amenity upgrades and beautification, the city council is consulting on what the community wants to see happen in the area. An additional $408,000 is earmarked for a car park, pedestrian crossing and bus stop on the south side of Moncks Bay, past the Christchurch Yacht Club building. Redcliffs Residents Association member Peter Croft said he wanted to see “changes and alterations that are for the benefit of the village, so people can stop, shop and enjoy their surroundings. Some proper, nice landscaping to the standard we see in Sumner.” He also asked for reduced speeds through the village and small speed bumps at the entrance. Moncks Bay residents Sheryl and Matt Sawyer were at the final drop-in session held at Redcliffs Library last Wednesday. They had scootered around from their home to talk about their ideas for the village. Sculptures, colour-coded smart rubbish bins and coastal pathway information boards were some of the items on their wish list. “And if they’re putting trees in around the seating area, I’d like them to be bird-friendly. Maybe fruit trees?’ said Mrs Sawyer. Redcliffs Residents Association secretary Pat McIntosh was also at the Wednesday session, dropping in on her way home from work. She wanted to know whether toilets could be included in the plans, as the village had been without a public loo since the Barnett Park toilet block was destroyed in the February 22, 2011, earthquake. And she questioned the need for a 20-space car park in Moncks Bay. “The amount of money is almost as much as is being spent on the entire village. Why is that necessary? I’ve never heard any resident say they wanted a FEEDBACK: Matt and Sheryl Sawyer scootered from Moncks Bay to attend a drop-in session at Redcliffs Library. car park there,” Dr McIntosh said. Submissions can be made online until April 30. Go to www. ccc.govt/haveyoursay Meanwhile, commuters could be waiting up to a year for the stretch of road between the McCormacks Bay causeway and Taupata St, Redcliffs, to be resurfaced. The section is currently scheduled for resurfacing between October and April 2019. BAY HARBOUR Local News Now In Brief PAGE 5 Fire rages, homes at risk SKATE PARK LANDSCAPING The Sumner Community Residents Association has been given $7000 towards landscaping improvements around the temporary skate ramp on the corner of Nayland St and Wakefield Ave. The Linwood- Central-Heathcote Community Board approved the grant which will be used to implement safety features for entry and exit to the ramp. The total cost of the landscaping is about $17,000 with fundraising efforts towards the remaining amount under way. BIN PICK UP DATE CHANGE Wheelie bins normally emptied today, tomorrow or Friday will be collected a day later this week due to Anzac Day. Wheelie bins normally collected on a Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday instead. Thursday’s collections will be picked up on Friday, April 27 and Friday’s collections will be picked up on Saturday, April 28. ARTIST UP FOR AWARD Redcliffs artist Julia Holden is one of three finalists in the outstanding contribution to heritage category of the biennial Canterbury Heritage Awards. Holden was nominated for the Lyttelton:Redux Project, a series of portraits of Lyttelton residents. The awards ceremony will be held on June 15 at the Isaac Theatre Royal. YOUR SKI SPECIALISTS BOOK NOW for 2019 Ski Season! JAPAN, USA & CANADA 960 Ferry Road 03 384 2700 melissa@youferrymead.co.nz
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