Bay Harbour: April 17, 2019

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PAGE 14 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday April 17 2019 News • By Louis Day A MULTI-MILLION dollar electricity upgrade for Lyttelton, Corsair Bay and Cass Bay has moved a step closer. A $3 million 2.2km electricity cable was pulled through Lyttelton Tunnel on Monday night. The new cable which consists of three separate single core cables has a power rating of 10 megawatts, three megawatts greater than the current average demand which allows capacity for growth. Orion’s general manager of infrastructure Steve Macdonald said the cable pull was the largest in Orion’s history and possibly New Zealand’s. Mr Macdonald expected the new cable to be fully operational by the end of next month. The project is the culmination of three years of planning by Orion to address reliability and resilience issues with the power supply to Lyttelton. EASY DOES IT: Orion general manager of infrastructure Steve Macdonald with the end of the cable as it emerges from the mouth of the Lyttelton Tunnel. Power cable through tunnel The new 11kV electricity cable will run in tandem with the two existing 11kV cables which run over the Port Hills. “The lines over the hill are vulnerable to weather, vegetation and pests. With the new cable we have alternatives to keep the power on,” Mr Macdonald said. “It gives us the ability to grow and in the event of a failure we can still supply residents and the port with electricity.” Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Full steam ahead for wastewater project PROGRESS: The Lyttelton Harbour Wastewater Project has entered its fourth and final stage. THE $53 million Lyttelton Harbour Wastewater Project has entered its final phase. The fourth stage of the wastewater service upgrade involves laying several kilometres of underground pipes to connect both the Lyttelton and Christchurch wastewater systems. Work is planned to start this month. The pipeline will run from the Heathcote side of Tunnel Rd, under Bridle Path Rd, Port Hills Rd, Mauger Drive and Scruttons Rd, before continuing under the paddocks parallel to Tunnel Rd, under the Heathcote River and connecting to the Woolston pump station in Alport Place. From there, Lyttelton Harbour’s wastewater will be pumped through to the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bromley, ending the routine discharge of treated wastewater into the harbour. City council city services general manager David Adamson said the Lyttelton Harbour Wastewater Project is one of the city council’s largest wastewater projects. “In spite of the scale of this project, people won’t see much of the constructed work as most of the assets will be underground,” he said. “One of the more difficult feats of engineering will involve installing the section of pipeline deep under the Heathcote River by using directional drilling technology to create a tunnel and dragging more than 400m of pipeline through the space.” Multiple construction crews will be working on the project to ensure minimum time on the road and disruption to residents. Access will still be available to homes and businesses, with “start work” notices being delivered closer to the time that the construction crews are onsite. New uniforms for Heathcote Valley School netballers • By Louis Day HEATHCOTE VALLEY School netballers are raring to go this season in their brand new uniforms. The new gear was given to the school as part of the ANZ netball grants programme, which has reopened for the upcoming season. Heathcote Valley School co-coach Tasmin Page said the new gear has provided a massive morale boost for the year 5 team. “It was great, the kids all felt heaps better about what they were wearing. The new kits were also a bit more practical than the old ones, which were around their knees,” she said. ANZ head of sponsorship Sue McGregor said over six years it has given more than $700,000 to help teams and players all over New Zealand achieve their netballing dreams. Last year a young netballer with aspirations to be a sports journalist was given the opportunity to be the official ANZ junior sports reporter and interview the Silver Ferns. A struggling goal shoot also had a visit from netball legend Irene van Dyk to give her a confidence boost. •The grants are open to teams and individuals of all ages. Applications close on September 24. To apply, visit anzcourtside.co.nz SPORT SHARP: The Heathcote Valley School year 5 netball team in their new kits. 3 issues $20 • 6 issues $44.50 • 10 issues $65 rugbynews.co.nz 0800 77 77 10
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