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Wednesday September 30 2020 Selwyn Times
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What would also help this roundabout
would be if NZTA removed the shrubbery
in the dividing island on Springs Rd as
you enter the roundabout. If you’re not
driving an SUV it’s impossible to see
traffic coming on your right until you are
right at the point of entering the roundabout.
That’s my view anyway. However, my
wife doesn’t agree with my above suggestions.
She thinks that this roundabout
should be replaced with multi-way traffic
lights, which would make the whole
Springs/Halswell Junction Rds intersection
less stressful to navigate, although
I think that this might impede optimal
traffic flow.
Kathy and Paul Cargill – Right from
the beginning we knew it wouldn’t work.
It is very stressful trying to get across.
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It is applied madness. Yes, agreed that
there is an alternate route but that too is
pretty unrealistic to expect motorists to
use it, although it is safer. Perhaps there
shouldn’t have been an alternative.
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Ellesmere College students who participated in the Combined Adolescent
Challenge Training Unit and Support programme graduated last week. As part
of their graduation, they took part in the longest day event that consisted of
a 90min tramp through the Kaituna Valley, being put through the wringer by
the Airport Fire Services on their training track and culminating in a 13-tonne
fire appliance pull along the main street of Leeston. The six-week programme
is about physical and mental fitness and was supported by Blue Light. The
sessions were run by 24-7 Youthworker Ben Gullery. ​
West Melton park plans released
A DRAFT concept design for the West
Melton Community Park has been
released.
The park will be opposite the new community
centre in the township’s domain
and will include a skatepark.
The draft concept design features a basketball
court, a fort structure and exercise
equipment.
“Consultation with community
committees currently under way to
confirm what the community wants to see
in the area surrounding the community
park.
“Works will start on site once this is
finalised,” a district council spokesman
said.
Nelson Creek is the chosen contractor
and site works are expected to begin next
month.
A budget of $250,000 has been set aside
for the skatepark, plus $299,772 to extend
the domain and $61,680 to renew the play
equipment.
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West Melton
CultureFest
Celebrating our
diversity
PERMANENT SPEED LIMIT
SH73 WEST MELTON
Sunday 18 October, 10am–4pm
Lincoln Domain
Take your senses on a trip around the world! Enjoy
cultural performances and taste delicious ethnic food.
selwyn.govt.nz/culturefest
In partnership with
A permanent speed limit has now been set for West Melton.
From 12 October 2020, the permanent speed limit in West
Melton is 60km/h from 500m east of Weedons Ross Road
to 470m west of Weedons Ross Road.
The setting of the permanent speed limits follows public
consultation. We thank everyone who provided feedback.
For more information, visit www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/
sh73-west-melton
nzta.govt.nz