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Wednesday August 9 2023 9 2023 Bay Bay Harbour News News 5 • By Tony Simons AN AMBITIOUS plan to build and install a sculpture conceived by internationally renowned New Zealand artist Len Lye at Scott Park in Ferrymead is now being reviewed. The artwork named Grass, which was to be placed east of the Ferrymead Bridge, is now considered too big and not what was originally planned. It will represent long beach grass swaying in the wind – and be the length of two large cars. It was first conceived by the experimental filmmaker and sculptor more than 60 years ago, but he died in New York in 1980 before his vision for the work could be realised. A city council concept plan for the area from 2018 shows a site for a small artwork at the eastern end of the bridge. But the Christchurch Coastal Pathway Group, supported by the Len Lye Foundation, now wants the 3.5m high kinetic artwork to go where a public toilet block is currently located at Scott Park. The pathway group is standing firm on the idea, but Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board chair Callum Ward said this is not what was originally proposed so the board has asked city council staff to look at other options. Grass is being constructed by four mechanical engineering students in their final year at Canterbury University using materials that were not available to the artist in the 1960s. The site next to the Mt Pleasant Yacht Club was preferred in Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Len Lye sculpture plan review PHOTO: ROBIN MARTIN / RNZ PHOTO: COASTAL PATHWAY GROUP ART: A version of Len Lye’s Grass sculpture. Left – A preliminary drawing of the proposed sculpture for Scott Park. part because Lye was born in Christchurch and lived in the Mt Pleasant area for a time. Wind and kite surfers have objected because the park is a preparation and launching area for water sports enthusiasts who are worried about the space it will take up. Pacific Fleet Windsurfing spokesperson Miranda Hill questioned the impact on car parking and access to the area for trailers, boards and equipment. The yacht club also decided last week it wanted more consultation with park users before it would support the plan. Said Mt Pleasant Yacht Club Commodore Brad Henderson: “We rig our boats on part of that park and (the) sculpture will restrict the area we can use. “We like the concept but just want to make sure the interests of all park users are taken into account,” he said. The coastal pathway group, which is co-sponsoring the work, has suggested the concept plan for the park might be reviewed. Group chair Hanno Sander said he wanted the sculpture in Scott Park and believes it can be placed there without impacting existing activities. “But a lot of people use that park and we want to make sure all the interested groups are on board and we are not treading on anyone’s toes. “Nothing has been formalised, even the design has not been finalised, and even if it is finished by the end of the year as planned, that doesn’t mean it has to be installed immediately,” he said. NEWS 5 Consultation opens on outdoor dining policy •From page 1 Feedback on the city council’s draft outdoor dining policy is open until August 28 at letstalk. ccc.govt.nz/outdoor-dining-policy-review The key aspects of the new policy are: • That outdoor dining areas are accessible for pedestrians of all ages and abilities, including users of mobility devices. • Licensees are to display smokefree and vapefree signage and to remove ashtrays or other receptacles for smoking or vaping litter. • An accessible pathway must be provided alongside outdoor dining areas on the footpath, consistent with Waka Kotahi guidance. • Licensees must be attained to manage all waste and litter associated with their outdoor dining activity. • And a defined term for licences (of up to three years) rather than the current open-ended term. The policy only applies to outdoor dining activities that take place on open public space like roads, footpaths, and parks. •Road, park naming, page 6 Climate change WHAT’S OUR FUTURE, CANTERBURY? We are already seeing the effects of climate change on communities, businesses and ecosystems in Waitaha and around Aotearoa. Help us to work together to build a climate-resilient future. Tell us what you think at ecan.govt.nz/ourfuture E23/8415
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