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6 Tuesday December 4 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi NOR’WEST NEWS News 1300 parking offences near airport Community group says it has solution • By Anan Zaki MORE THAN 1300 parking offences have been recorded near the Airport Business Park in Russley this year. Out of the offences, 973 were recorded on Fenhall St in Russley. There were also 22 on Bentley St, 280 on Pinehurst Cres, four on Penwood St, Somnath Sarkar Bagchi nine on Geraldo Pl, seven on Woodbury St, five on Oakhurst Pl and four on Fovant St. City council staff provided the information to the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board last week. Avonhead Community Group chairman Somnath Sarkar Bagchi believes the figure only represents around “20-30 per cent” of parking offences near PACKED: Between January 1 and October 31, Fenhall St in Russley recorded 1304 parking offences. the business park. The community group represents affected Russley residents. People of Russley have been fighting against car parking near the business park since it opened in 2010, he said. Residents only parking cannot come soon enough for residents, Prof Bagchi said. “In July 2017, we got 60min parking [from 120min].” But residents knew the 60min parking limit would not work, he said. “60min parking means you need to have enforcement officers continuously,” Prof Bagchi said. “It is not very practical to put an enforcement officer completely dedicated for one road.” The high number of offences proved residents fears that the 60min parking restrictions would not work, Prof Bagchi said. “So you can imagine how miserably it has failed.” Community board chairman Sam MacDonald said the city council currently does not have ability to impose residents only parking. The city council is currently reviewing consultation for its draft suburban parking policy, which would give it the ability to impose residents only parking. Mr MacDonald said parking enforcement officers need to monitor streets near the business park on a regular basis. “The feedback I get [from residents is] in some streets you can’t move down them because of the narrow nature when they are blocked up.” The board submitted in favour of residents only parking in the draft suburban parking policy, Mr MacDonald said. “What we need staff to be really clear on when they develop this [residents only parking] is . . . we need to have a really clear and structured criteria where residents parking applies. “When there are significant [parking] issues, we want to be able to deal with them quickly,” Mr MacDonald said. ‘CEREC’ & cosmetic dentistry Wisdom tooth removal Painless, high quality dentistry Sedation dentistry Experienced, conscientious team Experienced hygienists OPEN SATURDAYS 355 9380 144 Cranford Street www.stalbansdentalcentre.co.nz FlY awaY with Singapore airlineS win a Singapore getawaY For two FlYing preMiUM eConoMY ClaSS inClUDeS aCCoMMoDation worth $7000 One lucky winner will be winging their way to Singapore with a friend courtesy of Singapore Airlines and Star Media. As well as enjoying Premium Economy Class, the winners will enjoy 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast. A great chance to explore and see the exotic sights this city has to offer. It’s easy to enter, just visit www.starmedia.kiwi/chca350 and enter your details with the unique code below to be in to win. Kk7328 Terms and conditions apply, please see website for details. All entries must be in by Sunday 16th December. Winners to be announced in The Star and online on the 20th of December.
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday December 4 2018 7 Rules set to change at reserve Aim to improve safety at Roto Kohatu • By Ashleigh Monk THE RULES at Roto Kohatu Recreation Reserve are set to be tightened. Last week the Fendalton- Waimairi-Harewood Community Board approved a proposal to improve safety at the reserve. Over the last two months, council staff and board members have taken a closer look at how the reserve operates Sam MacDonald and outlined a number of safety concerns. The concerns included damage to bollards and gates, internal road safety, how rangers spent their time and a lack of clarity over who can use the lake and at what time. Several conflicts have been started over the use of the lake, and signage to indicate who is using it has been raised to solve SAFETY FIRST: The Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board has approved safety improvements at Lake Roto Kohatu Reserve. the issues. Community board chairman Sam MacDonald said the safety improvements will get under way “as soon as possible.” “It’s more about making the reserve more accessible for people to use, particularly over summer, and managing the growing demand,” he said. “Most of it is under way or will be under way as soon as possible. We’ve got summer coming up, so it’s important that we get those things sorted.” He said council staff will monitor the lake over the summer period to ensure users follow the safety guidelines. “Staff will come back to us after summer to tell us how it went, and what we need to do to change it so we can make it the best facility we can,” he said. Board member Aaron Campbell said the biggest issue is managing access when demand is high.“I haven’t heard of physical fighting. However, I have heard of verbal disagreements and arguments,” he said. “I understand why residents and users can have differing expectations and due to the uniqueness of Roto Kohatu, managing the space is not easy, but as a organisation, we are trying our very best as the reserve is still being developed.” “On days when 1000-2000 additional people turn up, parking too close to the water has been identified as an issue and does stretch the limits of the portaloos on-site. This could become a health issue.” He said he was happy the safety improvements are going ahead. “I believe there are a lot less incidents now than there were earlier, so some improvements have been effective. But other issues do arise and they need to be sorted as well,” he said. Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk CBD parking fix could cost ratepayers • By Julia Evans SECRET discussions have been held over how to fix parking problems in the central city which could come at a cost to ratepayers. City councillors met last week behind-closed-doors to consider a report on “central city reduced fee parking.” The city council has refused to release the report, or answer questions about it. It was deemed “commercially sensitive” for the public and city councillors remain tight-lipped. But private car park owners and developers have been approached to see what role they can play. Central city retailers have been struggling to compete with suburban malls which offer free parking. But property developer Antony Gough, who is building a 400-space parking building on Hereford St, said there has been discussion with the council around rates rebates or subsides for private providers. The report was left on the table without a recommendation being approved and will be debated again by city councillors. Silk, Cotton, Linen. What happens to the contents of your yellow bin? Come along to the EcoSort OPEN DAY! Saturday 8 December 9am–12noon 21 Parkhouse Road, Sockburn (next to the EcoDrop) Limited parking on site or park in Michelle Rd Designer garments for special occasions. Sizes 6 - 22. SMITH & BOSTON Prebbleton Village | Christchurch Ph: 03 349 5646 www.smithandboston.co.nz • Learn more about the EcoDrop recycling centres and EcoShop • Discover what happens to your recycling once it’s been collected • Get up close to a recycling collection truck • Educational for the whole family • Giveaways and prizes! RED GREEN YELLOW Hosted by For more information, call 941 8999 or visit ccc.govt.nz
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