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4 Tuesday November 6 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi News Combining school road patrol with a love of art •From page 1 Katie’s mother Kimala Temple admits Katie has been “quietly excited” by all the comments on her artwork and how far her message has gone. “During SCAPE’s grand opening, a professor from Massey University told Katie that her artwork was inspiring and some of the best she had seen. She took photos to show her students,” she said. “Katie was rather thrilled to sit and watch last time at the number of people taking photos on their walks.” The budding artist attends weekly art classes with her teacher Ira Mitchell, who encouraged her to enter the competition. SCAPE spokeswoman Carolyne Grant said Katie is the youngest winner they have ever had in the competition, which offers the opportunity for local and emerging artists to have their artwork produced on a large scale. “Katie is excited to have her artwork in Hagley Park, to get attention and provoke thoughts on all the subjects especially around the environment, people and animals of the world,” she said. Woman hit by golf ball; call for signs • By Julia Evans THE CITY council is investigating ways to stop people being hit by golf balls on a Ferrymead walking track. It comes after a woman was hit by wayward ball from the Ferrymead Golf course and taken to hospital on October 13. Head of parks Andrew Rutledge said: “Staff have spoken to the club regarding the incident and are Sara Templeton considering options to reduce the likelihood of a similar incident occurring again.” Heathcote Ward city councillor Sara Templeton said it was a “serious” issue. She was contacted by the mother of the woman involved who wants warning signage installed. “I have put in a request through the normal city council processes, but also raised it at the board meeting in case others had heard about the incident and to let them know that I’d started the process,” she said. Cr Templeton raised the issue and called for signs to be PROXIMITY: City council staff are investigating ways to prevent walkers being hit by balls near the Ferrymead Golf course after a woman was hit recently. installed at the last Linwood- Central-Heathcote Community Board meeting. But said she would be following up with city council staff. “It’s a popular track which winds along the lower reaches of the Opawaho Heathcote River from near Ferrymead Park, past Ferrymead Golf and Calder Green Reserve,” she said. She said there were lots of people walking with dogs or riding bikes. Ferrymead Golf owner Carl Lawson said it’s the first time in the 11 years he’s been there that SOUTHERN VIEW someone has been hit. However, he said there are already signs warning of a golf course and it wouldn’t hurt the city council to install some warning of balls. “It’s bloody awful that she got hit, it would be nice if they put some signs up,” he said. Please get in touch with my office if you need any assistance on 03 338 6347 or megan.woods@wigram.org.nz Authorised by Hon Megan Woods, Shop 6, McCathy St, Christchurch Dyers Road Landscape & Garden Supplies • Barks • Peastraw • Composts - we supply the best available • Aggregates - Chip, Round and Basecourse • Pavers & Schist products • Pungas • Decorative Stones & Landscaping Rocks • Trailer Hire first hour free with purchase • Bag & Bulk - pick up or delivered David, Carol & Mike We will deliver! tree trouble? call us 384 9630 www.fourseasonstreecare.co.nz t h e t r e e p e o p l e f o u r s e a s o n s t r e e C a r e SOIL AND HARDFILL DUMPING Phone: 03 384 6540 183 Dyers Rd, Bromley • OPEN 7 DAYS Weekdays 7.30am-5pm. Weekends 8.30am-3pm www.dyersroadandlandscapes.co.nz Loving Linen 17 Lillian Street, Halswell 03 322 4548 Open Mon - Fri 9.30 - 5.00pm Saturday 10am - 1.00pm Looking for a mortgage broker? Head to our website for more information or call Michelle to arrange a free consultation. Michelle lindsay Mortgage advisor Phone 021 346 265 www.stephaniemurray.mortgage HIKING BOOTS & SHOES For men, women and children From $79.95 to $250 47c Garlands Road, Woolston Phone 389 3431 www.thefootwearfactory.co.nz
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday November 6 2018 5 News • By Matt Salmons RICHMOND HILL residents say positive steps have been made towards resolving safety concerns in their area. An increase in traffic on Richmond Hill Rd due to development forced residents to raise concerns with the city council, calling for more safety measures beyond the new 40km/h speed restriction. Last week the city council said a sought-after footpath could be added during planned resurfacing works next year. This comes after council staff met with residents over the issue on October 24. Resident Kathy Duncan said that was a “step in the right direction.” “We feel really positive and hopeful that the footpath will be done next year.” The lack of a footpath on a 300m section of the road between the top corner and Cecil Wood Way forced pedestrians and cyclists to share the narrow road with trucks and cars. City council transport planning and delivery manager Lynette Ellis said that section of Richmond Hill Rd was due for resurfacing in the next financial year. “Staff have said it would be best to treat this work as one project and replace the broken kerb and channel . . . at the same time as forming the missing footpath section.” Ms Ellis said there was no budget for a footpath so the best option was for staff to apply for funding next year. “Staff would need to review the plans and associated costs and an application for additional Local News Now Footpath likely for Richmond Hill residents DANGER: Residents walking up Richmond Hill Rd. Fire rages, homes at risk capital funds would need to be considered as part of the Annual Plan review for the 2019/20 financial year.” Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board member Darrell Latham said he was “thrilled” that residents’ concerns had been acknowledged. Completing the footpath and the resurfacing work simultaneously would “save the ratepayer valuable money in the long run,” he said. “It will also minimise future ongoing disruption for residents. Safety has to be of paramount importance.’’ Mrs Duncan said safety concerns would remain a “daily issue” until the footpath was installed, but residents were “thinking pragmatically” in the interest of working together with the city council. “Obviously we’d like it done urgently, but at the same time we have to work with what can be done,” she said. Residents would continue to communicate the risk “as best as possible” to drivers. “You can’t stop people driving on the hill and the risk is there because there’s no room for error.” HAVE YOUR SAY Bus priority on Lincoln Road and Moorhouse Avenue We are planning to install peak hour bus lanes on Lincoln Road and Moorhouse Avenue to improve bus journey times between Halswell and the central city. Come talk to the team from 11am-1pm, Wednesday 7 November, Manuka Cottage at St Mary’s Church, 21 Church Square, Addington. Consultation closes 5pm, 4 December 2018. ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay Look your BEST for CUP WEEK Our fully qualified stylists can make sure you’re looking your very best for Cup & Show Week! Loyalty Card: every 8th haircut is FREE nO appOInTmEnT nECESSaRy Open 7 Days - no appointment necessary Bush Inn Cnr. Riccarton & Waimairi Rds. Ph 03 348 7008 South City 555 Colombo St. Ph 03 366 0619
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