NEWS 14 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>11</strong>, <strong>2021</strong> New lower speed limit approved By DAVID HILL Anew speed limitof60kmh is to be imposed on Main <strong>North</strong> Road, southofKaiapoi, in abid to improve road safety. Councillorsvoted to approve the newlimit at last week’s Waimakariri District Council meeting, after publicconsultation late last year. The new limit appliestoMain <strong>North</strong>Road from Kaiapoi to the old WaimakaririRiver road bridge. It will also applyonDoubledays Road,NeevesRoad,Wrights Road and on the finalsectionof Tram Road,from GreigsRoad to Main <strong>North</strong>Road. Roading and transport manager Joanne McBride said47 responseswere received from the public and the feedback evenly split. More thanhalf of respondents supported the new 60kmh limits, except for the speed reductionon Main <strong>North</strong>Road between Neeves Road and the Kaiapoi town entrance, which was opposed by 51%. But Ms McBride said a submission from the police recommended imposing a60kmh limitalong the entire route. The Christchurch City Council recently imposedaspeed change to the last section of Marshland Road,from 70kmh to 60kmh, meaning the entireroute from Kaiapoi to Queen Elizabeth Drive in Christchurch will now be 60kmh. Apetition backedby WaimakaririMPMatt Dooceyhas been launched to oppose the new Marshland Road limit. Deputy MayorNeville Atkinson backed the new limit, as the area was becoming increasingly built up with industry. The new cycleway wasalso too close to Main <strong>North</strong>Roadasit approached Kaiapoi formotorists to safely pass at 80kmh, he said. ‘‘The environmentrequires taking the speed down and it’s close to the cycleway and walkway, the bus stop and traffic lights. ‘‘We need to drop it to something sensibleand Ithink 60kmh is sensible.’’ While they backedthe changes, Crs PaulWilliams and Kirstyn Barnettexpressed reservations. ‘‘I’m concerned about constantly reducing speed limits as it doesn’t seemtobereducing the road toll. Ithinkit’s more about educationratherthan the speed limit,’’ Cr Williams said. Cr Barnettsaid there needed to be consistency. ‘‘The RangioraWoodend Road is 80kmh, but there’s lots of intersections including the five roads intersection which pose dangers.’’ The operating speedsonthese roads will be surveyedwithin six months of implementation,Ms McBridesaid. New look ... There are several new faces on the Hurunui Youth Council, which recently held its first meeting of the year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Busy year ahead for youth council By ROBYN BRISTOW Aconservation project at Balmoral Forest will continue under the new Hurunui Youth Council. The council will also continue the work of the previous council in introducing new methods of waste reduction at local youth events. Roderick Murchison was elected chair at the council’s first meeting of the year. He is in his first year at Lincoln University. “I’m looking forward to working with the HYC to create projects that will positively impact the youth of our district. Iknow the team we have this year will be very productive,’’ he says. Shanaya White, aYear 13 student at Rangiora High School, was elected deputy chair. “I’m so excited for the opportunities this will bring,’’ she said. ‘‘I can’t wait to work alongside everyone in HYC this year.’’ MillieJane Mcilraith, Samantha Wayne, Natasha Hoban, Tahlia Beck, Damien Durand and Liam Eades also attended the first meeting as new councillors. Mayor Marie Black is delighted to have ayouth council that is representative of the district. “The energy at the first meeting was obvious, and they are very committed, with a genuine desire to apply the principles of the Youth Strategy and advocate for the youth voice.’’ IS YOUR LOG FIRE COMPLIANT? Come in and talk to us about replacing your non-compliant fire with a clean burning, ULEB (Ultra Low Emissions Burner) We have a large selection of clean air fires to suit most types of house ½ price Flue Kit on selected fires Metro Ultra Tiny Rad only $ $19999 Call us for a free, no-obligation quote Stockists of quality Metro, Woodsman, Jayline and Masport fires. We specialise in arranging full installation, including.g council consent. Clean air wet back model available. Ph: 03 313 5563 360 Flaxton Road, Rangiora |www.kingsmowersheating.co.nz The Widest Music Variety 2352355 JOIN US NOW! See website for details Sign uptoSmart Deals &beinthe monthly draw for a$100 Dress-Smart gift card! Tune in nowtolistenon104.9 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> and103.7 Hanmer Springs andKaikoura Open 10am-5pm, 7Days 03 349 5750 CHRISTCHURCH 409 Main South Road, Hornby www.dress-smart.co.nz
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