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NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Thursday <strong>September</strong> <strong>24</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 9<br />
<strong>News</strong><br />
Ideas for community<br />
centre sought<br />
WHAT ARE your<br />
aspirations for the site<br />
of the former Shirley<br />
Community Centre?<br />
City officials want<br />
people to share their ideas<br />
for the open space even<br />
though there is currently<br />
no funding for a major site<br />
overhaul.<br />
Waipapa/Papanui Innes<br />
Community Board chairwoman<br />
Emma Norrish<br />
said residents’ suggestions<br />
may inform consultation<br />
on Christchurch’s Long<br />
Term Plan.<br />
“Our community needs<br />
a cohesive voice when<br />
advocating for project<br />
funding under the LTP,<br />
and support for a revamp<br />
of the Shirley site is on our<br />
wish list,” Norrish said.<br />
“We want to know your<br />
aspirations for the best<br />
use of the open space at 10<br />
Shirley Rd.<br />
“We want to be sure that<br />
we get this site right as we<br />
know that the local landscape<br />
has changed considerably<br />
over the past few years.<br />
“While we acknowledge<br />
that short-term funding<br />
for a major site overhaul<br />
‘Our community<br />
needs a cohesive<br />
voice when<br />
advocating<br />
for project<br />
funding . . .<br />
and support<br />
for a revamp<br />
of the<br />
Shirley site<br />
is on our<br />
wish list.’<br />
– Emma<br />
Norrish<br />
is off the<br />
Christchurch City Council<br />
agenda, we believe we can<br />
still utilise this space in the<br />
short term by considering<br />
alternative funding and,<br />
perhaps, even partnerships<br />
to deliver a mutually beneficial<br />
community use.”<br />
The installation of a<br />
temporary modular pump<br />
track has already revitalised<br />
the reserve, offering<br />
an active outdoor option<br />
for young people, she said.<br />
“The pump track is the<br />
result of one young boy’s<br />
persistence in putting<br />
together a petition calling<br />
for the creation of a skate,<br />
scooter and bike area.<br />
“We believe that<br />
his determination<br />
illustrates the<br />
role that local<br />
residents can play<br />
in shaping their<br />
own communities.<br />
“We want<br />
to work<br />
alongside<br />
our residents<br />
to find the<br />
ideal use for<br />
10 Shirley Rd<br />
as we also<br />
weigh up future planning<br />
for the good of the wider<br />
community.”<br />
The LTP sets the strategic<br />
direction for the<br />
council, outlining plans for<br />
the next 10 years.<br />
People can have their<br />
say on the Shirley Rd<br />
space, particularly offering<br />
innovative ideas that do not<br />
require the construction<br />
of extensive built<br />
infrastructure on the site.<br />
•Submissions online<br />
or via a form close on<br />
October 12. The board<br />
will consider the<br />
findings in November.<br />
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