North Canterbury News: August 06, 2020

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NEWS The North Canterbury News, August 6,2020 19 Upgraded Garrymere water scheme opened The upgradedGarrymere drinkingwater scheme withanew ultraviolet treatmentfacilitywas officiallyopened by WaimakaririMayorDan Gordon last week. “It was alongroadtoget hereand residents were asked to consider alot of technicalinformation as we worked together to reach ahigh qualitywater treatmentsolution,’’ Mr Gordon said. Withthe work complete, the Poyntz Rd scheme is now the onlyone left to upgrade, with council staff workingwith residents to finishthe upgrade in 2021. CivilDefence Three Waimakariri Civil Defencevolunteers received 10yearservice awards recently. KirstynBarnettand fatherdaughter combination Mikeand NikitaBryce receivedthe awards from regional emergencymanagement adviserPeter Cameron at aceremony hosted at the WaimakaririDistrict Council’sCivilDefence Cadet camp at Glentui MeadowsCamp, near Oxford. ‘‘Manypeopledon’t realise thatCivilDefence consists almost completely of volunteers,’’ WaimakaririCivilDefence WAIMAKARIRI COUNCIL BRIEFS emergency management adviserBrennanWiremu says. ‘‘These threehave committed an enormous amount of timetowards helping communities in need, even when they themselves have been affected by thesame emergency.’’ Bridge repairs The SkewbridgeRd bridgewill undergo repairs fromMonday, August 17. Duringarecent maintenance assessment, engineersidentified that repairs wereurgently neededtoabeam under the bridge, which is near Silverstream, Kaiapoi. While thebridgewill remainopen,itwillbe onelane only with temporarytraffic lightsin place. Workisexpectedto takefour weeks. As part of last year’s annualplan process, the council consulted on designing abridge replacement, which is subjecttoNew Zealand TransportAgencyfunding. Park upgrade Ideas aresought as the WaimakaririDistrict Council considers an upgrade for CurrieParkin Kaiapoi. The park includes a small playground,large grass area,park benches and nativegardens. “This consultation focuses on theplayground, but we also wanttohear fromthe community about other opportunities to improvethe wholepark,” Greenspace manager Grant MacLeodsays. Feedback canbe provided on the council’s website. Vandalism VisitorstoRangiora’s VictoriaParklast week found the toiletshad been vandalised. Council communityand recreation manager Chris Brown saysitisbelieved the damage wasdoneon Wednesday,July 30,with fixtures and fittings removed or smashed, and vinyl rippedfrom the walls. ‘‘It’samindless actof vandalism that could cost thousandsofdollars to repair.” Kaiapoi walk AKaiapoi 360degree walking trail hasbeen Service ... Kirstyn Barnett,front, left, withMike and Nikita Bryce, received their 10 year service awards at the Waimakariri District Council’s Civil Defence CadetCamp. Rear,from left, are council emergency management adviser Brennan Wiremu, regionalemergencymanagement adviser PeterCameron,and council emergency management officer ChrisField. PHOTOS:SUPPLIED proposed. Kaiapoi residentsGraham and Marilyn Johnstoneput forwardaproposalfor a 21kmtrail that will circumnavigate the town. The concept is basedon the popularChristchurch 360degree walkingtrail. The matterwas put to lastmonth’sKaiapoi Tuahiwi Community Board meeting. The boardsuggested a proposal be presentedto the council’swalking and cyclingsteeringgroup. Opening ... WaimakaririMayorDan Gordon,centre,cuts the ribbon to openthe Garrymeredrinking water supplyupgrade, flankedbyCrPaul Williams,left,and GarrymereWater Advisory Group deputychairmanSteve Gregory. NORTH CANTERBURY We need your help. BAYLEYS CANS FORA CAUSEE Real families. Real people. Real need. Bayleys North Canterbury have partnered with Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust for Bayleys’ ‘Cans for aCause’ food drive this August tohelp local families put food on their table. Right now, many North Canterbury families are struggling with the impact ofCOVID-19. They need our support now more than ever. Please drop in any cans and nonperishable food items toour office. Together we can truly make adifference. DONATE TODAY Youcan drop off your cans to: Bayleys Hanmer Springs 10 Conical Hill Road Bayleys Rangiora 251 High Street
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