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4 Tuesday May 28 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SOUTHERN VIEW News Keeping kids Speed limits under review safe on bikes •From page 1 The nursing student was on her way to work when a 75-year-old truck driver took a turn without seeing her. She was hit and pulled under the truck. The driver pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death and was sentenced to pay reparations and disqualified from driving for eight months. Last year Eva was also knocked off her bike by a vehicle while she was cycling to school. She was Sharla Haerewa lucky to come away with minor injuries, but said she was shaken after the incident. “These are the reasons why I decided it was important to stand up and do something that could help save the lives of others, especially kids who cycle or scooter to school,” said Eva. With funding help from Youth Voice Canterbury’s ‘big ideas fund’, Eva and Jazz have gifted 75 fluro vests to pupils who cycle to school. They are adorned with a surfer-inspired design and the message ‘marutau – be safe’. “It was important to us that the design would be seen as cool by other kids to overcome the ‘that’s naff’ thing that stops us from wearing this type of safety clothing,” said Jazz. •From page 1 “We have been put off from accessing Healthy Harvest Fruit and Veges because the 80km/h speed limit is a real hazard,” Mr Peters said. He said Halswell Junction Rd needs to be lowered to 50km/h – particularly past the Knights Stream Park area. Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board member Ross McFarlane said from a safety perspective, lowering the speed limit “has to Ross McFarlane happen.” “We are suffering increased volumes on the road, there is more development in the area and there is more traffic coming through from outer areas (Lincoln and Prebbleton),” he said. His views were backed by the chairman Mike Mora, who said it is an “ideal opportunity” due to the build-up of residential density and developments. Mr McFarlane said of particular concern is Cashmere Rd, because of its high recreational use and its FAILED EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS? LET US DEAL WITH IT Do you have concerns around your scope of works? Is your settlement fair for the damage incurred? We work directly for and with the homeowner to: •Establish if your scope of works is correct, including floor levels •Assist with the insurance part of the claim if required •Manage the repairs from the initial stages to completion •Have quality tradespeople and workmanship assured Initial Consultation FREE! rural nature. In June last year, Statistics New Zealand data showed Halswell’s population had grown by about 7000 people, making its population about 27,400. For Hornby, the population was estimated at 24,300 as of June last year and DECREASE: Speed limit changes are planned for many roads, including Cashmere Rd. had increased by 1800 people since 2013. Halswell’s population is projected to grow to 40,000 by 2033, while Hornby will grow to 25,800 by 2033, city council statistics show. It comes after the Selwyn District Council last week approved lowering the speed limit on 31 roads, which will come into place on August 1. City council transport operations manager Steffan Thomas said evidence from around New Zealand and the world revealed even small decreases in travelling speeds can significantly increase crash survival rates and result in fewer serious injuries. Consultation runs until June 17. To make a submission, go to www.ccc.govt.nz and click on the ‘Have Your Say’ page. •HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think speed limits need to drop in Halswell and Hornby? Email your views to georgia.oconnor@ starmedia.kiwi Phone Stewart 027 488 6975 or George 027 334 4197 www.harwelservicesltd.com Congratulations CAMERON BAILEY Just announced as this years Number 1! 2019 No.1 Harcourts New Zealand No.1 Harcourts Christchurch
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday May 28 2019 5 CATCHMENT: The flood risk in Woolston and Linwood has been reduced. Drainage scheme reduces flood risk A $19 MILLION land drainage scheme has reduced the flood risk for dozens of properties in the Woolston and Linwood area. Thousands of native trees and plants have been planted in Te Oranga Waikura Urban Forest, which sits off Ferry Rd and covers 2.75ha. The forest, which is open to the public, acts as a storage basin in heavy rain events, reducing the frequency and severity of flooding in the surrounding area. As part of the flood mitigation work, Bells Creek has also been realigned and naturalised through Linwood College. The realignment of the creek means Linwood College has additional buildable land that it can use to accommodate future growth. The sports field at Edmonds Park can also be used as a stormwater basin. It has been excavated by about 1m to form a stormwater basin, which can be used to store excess water when it rains heavily. A new stormwater pump station has also been built in Richardson Tce. Its recent commissioning marks the completion of the Bells Creek flood mitigation work. The pump station is important because it allows the catchment to drain when water levels in the Heathcote River are high, city council land drainage manager Keith Davison said. “Without the pump station, the existing gravity outfall cannot discharge water from the catchment until the water level in the Heathcote drops lower than the outfall pipe, which means water backs up in the catchment causing flooding.” Local News Now Social cooking class for good cause Fire rages, homes at risk • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding A SOCIAL cooking class will be held to support teenagers and young adults fighting cancer. The Asian Garden Cooking School is holding an event to raise funds for CanTeen tomorrow. Managing director Murray Macarthy said the event was a good way to give back to the community and support a worthy cause. Participants taking part will learn how to make an authentic Asian meal. Mr Macarthy said the evening usually ends up being “quite a party.” “We finish it off and they all sit down and we serve it up to them like a restaurant. We serve up beer and wine. It is quite a social get together to meet a lot of people,”he said. He said the event will cost $99 and already about 12 people were booked in. One hundred per cent of the proceeds will go to CanTeen. •The event will be held tomorrow at the Asian Garden Cooking School at 7 Whitchurch Pl, Harewood. To register for the evening go to https://asiancookschool. co.nz/our-classes BRAND NEW SHOW HOME HALSWELL COMMONS NOW OPEN 7 dayS 12 – 4PM 19 Holmes Hanover Lane, Halswell (off Halswell Road) Incredible design and friendly team! Home & Land packages available in Christchurch and Selwyn. www.generation.co.nz/christchurch Like us on Facebook: Generation Homes Christchurch
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