Selwyn Times: October 03, 2018

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4 Wednesday October 3 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SELWYN TIMES News Police give sobering message Selwyn police are targeting bars and hotels in an effort to crack down on drink driving POLICE HAVE taken the fight against drink driving into licensed premises. Bar patrons have been given a sobering address by Senior Constable Andy Williamson of Lincoln police about the police’s concern over the level of drink driving in the district. In recent weeks patrols and checkpoint operations have caught a number of drivers over the limit. The Selwyn Andy Williamson Times revealed last week police are concerned about the number of older motorists who continue to drink and drive. Senior Constable Williamson told patrons at a busy Famous Grouse Hotel in Lincoln that licensed premises were being targeted. The Lincoln area has been a focus for police in recent weeks. “Police are apprehending intoxicated drivers every week, with four being apprehended last Thursday night (September 20) alone,” he told patrons. “This hotel and others in the district will continue to be targeted by all police. Police don’t want to apprehend and prosecute drunk drivers. We would rather prevent them driving. However, we will do whatever we can to prevent unnecessary death and trauma on our roads. We make no apology for this.” Senior Constable Williamson received a loud round of applause from patrons. The hotel was busy for the Lincoln Club’s weekly GOOD ADVICE •Make safe travel plans before you start drinking and stick to them. •Plans made during or after drinking are likely to lack good judgement. ISSUE: Bar patrons have been given a sobering address by Senior Constable Andy Williamson about concerns over the level of drink driving in the district. Tuesday club night. Senior Constable Williamson said he had gone to the hotel because he knew it would be busy, so the message would get to as many as possible. He praised The Famous Grouse for its host responsibilities. •Be aware that you may still be over the limit the next day and not well rested. •Don’t go along with other people’s bad decisions to drive while they’re impaired. “The Famous Grouse staff and management are very proactive in preventing intoxicated drivers leaving their premises. This issue is caused by patrons, not the management of the hotel,” he said. It is the only licensed premises in Lincoln that has courtesy vans (two) to take patrons home, he said. Senior Constable Williamson said he was pleased with the response. “It went really well. People listened, which is always a good indication. And secondly, they actually applauded at the end, which I thought was quite a cool thing. “I have had a lot of positive comments about it. That’s the only hotel I’ve done it at. It’s not to say I won’t do it at other hotels but it just was the starting point really.” Love the Community Brand new homes available now! 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. As a Summerset resident, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of being part of a thriving Summerset community including easy access to village facilities and community spaces. And there’s support on hand should you need it in the future. Join us for Morning Tea and meet our friendly, professional team, who will be proud to show you around our beautiful village. Morning Tea and Tour Thursday 4 October 10am Summerset at Wigram 135 Awatea Road, Wigram Christchurch Bus route 100 will take you straight to our gate. SUM11239_18X8
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday October 3 2018 5 to pub patrons Reinforcing the drink drive message was vital, he said. “The police have a prevention first policy. Although we can sit outside hotels and do random checkpoints, we would rather prevent drink driving before it happens. I visit hotels a lot and if I suspect people have been or are going to be drunk driving, I will approach these people and talk about it with them. “The police also Lynn Townsend receive information from the public about suspected drunk drivers and we will talk to those drivers about their behaviours and advise them they need to arrange other ways of getting to and from licensed premises. “They are also told about the consequences if they don’t change. They will be caught by police.” Lincoln Club president Lynn Townsend said he was aware the police were going to talk to patrons, and agreed it had been well received. He said it was important police and community hotels work together to prevent drink driving and educate motorists about other options. CRACKDOWN: Senior Constable Andy Williamson said police can sit outside hotels and do random checkpoints, but they would rather prevent drink driving before it happens. NOW Failure to fund intersection improvements criticised •From page 1 “These improvements had been recommended for inclusion in both the 2018/21 Regional and Land Transport programmes,” she said. However, NZTA director regional relationships Jim Harland said being included in the RLTP “does not guarantee inclusion and funding in the NLTP.” He said the intersection didn’t meet the new threshold for funding under the investment assessment framework. “Using this framework, it was assessed as a medium crash risk and safety alignment, with a low benefit cost ratio,” Mr Harland said. District councillor Craig Watson said he was “deeply concerned for the people of West Melton who everyday take their life into their own hands crossing that road.” He said residents do take the intersection carefully but it seems NZTA will not fix the intersection until there is a serious accident and someone is hurt. Mr Harland said safety is a top priority for the transport agency but “funding has to be targeted to areas which have the greatest need for improvements.” He said the project could be considered in the next NLTP. Ms Adams is concerned the decision may be a consequence of the current Government’s cutting $5 billion of funding from regional highways. “Under this Government we are paying more than ever in petrol taxes, but necessary road safety work is not being carried out. It is not acceptable,” she said. When asked about this, Mr Harland said “the 2018-21 forecast expenditure on Canterbury regional network improvements is $702 million, compared to $725 million in 2015-18.” “So the difference in spending in this category is not large,” he said. Amy Adams 6 TH TO 13 TH OCTOBER HAGLEY THEATRE, 510 HAGLEY AVENUE CHRISTCHURCH FOR SHOW TIMES & BOOKINGS PHONE 03 338 4699 OR VISIT WWW.RICCARTONPLAYERS.CO.NZ Cashmere engineering & eleCtriCal Top Gate & Backing Gate Upgrades In Excess of 200 Dairy Builds Central City location. Drop off pick up. 21 Kingsley Street, Sydenham, Christchurch Phone 03 366 8171 Like us on Facebook Bowranda PATIO ROOF For a free Measure & Quote PH 0800 26 26 20 ⚫ Achieve your outdoor vision ⚫ A permanent, sheltered outdoor space ⚫ Eliminates 99% of harmful UV light – maintains ambient light ⚫ Options to customise and enclose with outdoor blinds ⚫ Immediately increase the value of your home ⚫ Frame constructed of powder-coated aluminium & stainless steel ⚫ Square profile exhibits aesthetic conformity with NZ residential architecture ⚫ Manufactured to clients custom specifications & dimensions www.bowranda.co.nz
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