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6 Tuesday July 16 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SOUTHERN VIEW Thank you for helping your Fall Zones community To all of you who have had your trees trimmed before they became a problem, thank you for keeping all the families in your community warm, happy, healthy and connected. You can be proud of the fact that you have allowed your neighbours to stay warm, cook dinner and even charge their mobile phones. You may not have realised that what you’ve done has had much impact, but from all of us here at Orion, we just want to say thank you. Notice and Growth limit zones B A Power line voltage A. Growth limit zone B. Notice zone 66,000 volts 4.0m 5.0m 33,000 volts 2.5m 3.5m 11,000 volts 1.6m 2.6m 400/230 volts 0.5m 1.5m We’re not exaggerating. On our network, 10-20% of all unplanned power outages are caused by trees — including vegetation — coming into contact with power lines. Other than this, fire damage to property from branches sparking in dry conditions and serious injury from electrocution from contact with trees touching power lines are also possible consequences of not maintaining your trees. How close is too close? While most damage is caused by trees falling on power lines, significant risk exists from trees merely touching them. This risk increases the higher the voltage of the power line. The minimum distances that must be maintained between trees and power lines, as defined in the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, are outlined in the diagrams above. All vegetation should be kept out of the growth limit zone and preferably the notice zone. Sometimes it may not be practical to have a tree trimmed at the rate at which it grows and unfortunately, this means it may need to be removed. Other situations may require trees to be removed, most commonly when they are at a high risk of falling due to disease or adverse weather events. Where do I start? Before you begin, remember to keep yourself, and those around you, safe. We recognise that not everyone is experienced in tree trimming and are happy to advise you on what to do. We can arrange for trees near power lines to be trimmed at your expense, however we recommend you hire professionals to safely carry out the work. If you or someone working for you intends to work within four metres of power lines, a close approach consent is required from Orion before you start. As a tree owner, you may be liable for any damage caused by carrying out trimming or felling of trees. Will I be fined if I don’t comply? If a cut or trim notice is given to you and you fail to have the tree trimmed and/or advise us of the time and location of the trim without a reasonable excuse, this is an offence. This will make you liable for a fine not exceeding $10,000. If the offence continues, you will be liable for a further fine of not more than $500 for every day or part day during which the offence continues. More info can be found on our website and if you have any questions or notice any trees touching power lines in your area, please call us on 03 363 9898 or 0800 363 9898. oriongroup.co.nz Orion New Zealand owns and operates the electricity distribution network in central Canterbury between the Waimakariri and Rakaia rivers and from Canterbury coast to Arthur’s Pass.
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday July 16 2019 7 News THE Christchurch Adelaide Sister City Committee has secured sufficient funding to commission replacement artwork of The Spheres at the Adelaide Sister City Garden at Halswell Quarry Park. In April 2015, the original artwork by Adelaide artist Karen Genoff was stolen leaving just stone plinths behind. About $30,000 has been secured for the project. The new artwork by Genoff will include two Kauna Wailyu Corten steel leafs uprights and grit etched Adelaide Hills granite. They are planned to be unveiled the week of November 18. The committee will arrange for Genoff and Aboriginal Kaurna Elder Lewis O’Brien to attend the ceremony. Local News Now Artwork for Halswell Quarry Park commissioned Fire rages, homes at risk GONE: The Spheres stolen in April 2015. INSPIRATION: New artwork to be installed in Halswell Quarry Park will feature a Kauna Wailyu Corten steel “leaf” and “tree”. Adelaide artist Karen Genoff with Aboriginal Kaurna Elder Lewis O’Brien plan to attend the unveiling in mid-November. Information wanted so that estuary changes can be addressed •From page 1 “Drone footage being commissioned by ECan is being shared with the council to inform this work. Community members have been asked to provide any photographs they have of the estuary edge that might support this analysis of earthquake-generated change.” Southshore Residents Association chairwoman Lynda Burdekin said much of the infrastructure in place to protect properties closest to the estuary edge from erosion had been wiped out due to the earthquakes. Very little had been done since to replace this infrastructure, Mrs Burdekin said. She was pleased the city council was finally working with residents to establish the best way to protect their properties in the future, but felt this had taken too long to happen. “It’s the first time in nearly eight David Griffiths years the council have agreed that there is an issue and it needs to be looked at.” Mrs Burdekin hoped the city council would listen to people’s input and the amount of protection around the estuary edge would return to pre-earthquake levels. “We’re interested in having things back to where they were because that’s not really been looked at in all these years, but also with an eye to the future, what we can do practically and sensibly to ensure that people in Southshore can live in their homes safely for a decent length of time,” she said. The photos and information collected during this project will be reported back to the city council in August. Mr Griffiths said this was part of the city council’s new role leading the Southshore and South New Brighton regeneration strategy, which it took over from Regenerate Christchurch in May. FUTURE PROTECTION: The city council want photos of the estuary edge before and just after the earthquakes and residents’ insights on what has changed to help the surrounding area prepare for the future. Turn Key House and Land Package Lot 21 Country Palms Drive, Halswell | $525,500 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 toilets | 1 living room | 1 car-garage | 1 off-street park | Listing Number: BE193331 A great opportunity to have a brand-new home with all the details taken care of. Just move in when the home is finished and enjoy. Built by Golden Homes you can be assured of a quality build with the security of steel framing. This home will be finished with drapes and soft landscaping. No last minute unplanned for expenses - this is truly a turnkey build. Three double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a generous open plan living create an ideal family home, along with the internal access single garage. Located in the popular Country Palms estate, just minutes away from the shops at Halswell and close to the medical centre at Longhurst. You are also only a few minutes away from Halswell School and Seven Oaks School. Call me now - homes such as these are in high demand! Suffering from Heel Pain? We can help Your agent, Your home, Your future LICENSED SALES CONSULTANT REAA 2008 P 027 777 0411 RICCARTON 37 Main South Road REDCLIFFS 2 Augusta Street MARSHLANDS 427 Marshland Road DARFIELD Darfield Pharmacy PH 348 7910 | www.feetfirst.co.nz Now servicing OXFORD
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