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Selwyn Times Wednesday August 23 2023 4 NEWS ‘I enjoy helping people’ • From page 1 “You just do those community things, and that’s how we were bought up. I enjoyed helping people out, that’s what it is all about. “I enjoyed Rotary for that reason, it was one way to give back to the community. We always had projects that involved teamwork, which makes it much more enjoyable. “I’m starting to slow down now but I’ll keep it doing while I can,” he said. Wal was awarded a baggy cap – life membership – of the Lincoln Cricket Club last year (above). He is also patron of Lincoln rugby, and is a keen social bowler. • From page 1 “None of us can still fathom how it can be rezoned while it was under appeal.” The unanimous decision was made by district councillors behind closed doors last week. It was followed by the issuing of a public notice on Saturday, catching many by surprise. Said Carrick: “I’m mystified to be honest why the Commissioner’s decision on the proposed district plan, which affects the whole of Selwyn, was not publicly announced before the council voted on it.” She said Lincoln Voice will now be complaining about the process to Ombudsman. Carrick also said they are also considering their options of appeal, which could involve going to the High Court. “We’re just kind of regrouping at the moment,” Carrick said. Deputy mayor Malcolm Lyall was acting mayor at the meeting. Sam Broughton was ill. Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Approval of District Plan paves way for controversial subdivision Denise Carrick Lyall said the meeting was closed to the public to ensure all the documents relating to the change could be released at once. “It was made so all the information would come out at a set time so nobody could get the jump on the information and leap in and buy a piece of land. By releasing the decisions all at once it makes a level playing field for everyone,” he said. The district council had already voted to approve the Carter Group development on June 8, 2022. But Lincoln Voice appealed the decision on August 8, 2022 due to parts of the development being on highly productive land. Their EXPANDING: The Lincoln South development is likely to go ahead now, which will see 1710 homes built in Lincoln. appeal was backed up by the Environmental Defence Society. Lyall said the plan had been six to seven years in the making with the hearings over the past 18 months. He said the recent national policy statements have complicated the process. “Eighty or 90 per cent of the way through the hearing of all the decisions the Government brought out the National Policy Statement on Urban Density, the National Policy Statement on Highly Productive Land and the MDRS, the medium density residential rules, which they basically imposed upon us. “What the council had to do in a planning framework was to have a variation to its plan that wasn’t even out yet.” Developments in any area zoned for medium density have to achieve a minimum net density of 15 households per hectare, averaged over the area unless there are demonstrated constraints in which case a minimum net density of no less than 12 households per hectare has to be achieved. Alongside the Lincoln South subdivision, several other areas have been rezoned in Rolleston – 15 of 17 developments are now zoned for medium density. All six development areas in Prebbleton are zoned for medium density. Lincoln has seven development areas zoned for medium density, including Lincoln South, and one mix of medium density and large lot residential. Appeals on the District Plan can be made through the Environment Court until 5pm, September 29. During this time, anyone who made a submission or further submission on the Proposed District Plan can lodge an appeal with the Environment Court. A copy of any appeal must be given to the district council. Thank you for helping your community Fall Zones Notice and Growth limit zones B A If you have had your trees trimmed recently, thank you for reducing the risk of power cuts in your community. If it’s still on your to-do list, now’s the time to do it, as winter sets in. Check out our website for info on safety, regulations and guidelines. You’re our priority. Power line voltage A. Growth limit zone B. Notice zone 66,000 volts 4.0m 5.0m 33,000 volts 2.5m 3.5m 11,000 volts 1.6m 2.6m 400/230 volts 0.5m 1.5m 03 363 9898 | 0800 363 9898 oriongroup.co.nz Orion operates, and maintains, the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. We are always here to help if you have any questions or concerns about the network.
• By Daniel Alvey ALL ONE of the district’s primary schools wants is a zebra crossing, so its pupils can cross the road safely. But getting the basic safety measure is proving a problem. West Rolleston Primary School has pleaded with the district council for urgent road safety improvements to be made. The school, on the corner of Dunns Crossing and Burnham School Rds, has almost 800 students, hosts a satellite campus for Waitaha Specialist School, and employs 70 staff. Last week, school board presiding member Rob Hunt put his concerns to district councillors as part of a public forum. “This is a now issue . . . I have to advocate for our children. They are my priority, the community’s priority,” he told councillors. Hunt said the district council had carried out a community travel plan survey between May 8 and June 5 this year. “The survey had a high response rate and highlights that 42 per cent of respondents that drove to and from our kura was a result of traffic safety issues or that they were worried about their personal safety,” Hunt said. “That alarming number calls to me and says we have got to take action now.” Hunt said last year a child had been hospitalised after being hit on Dunns Crossing Rd. While the school understands the speed limit changes will take time, Hunt said one thing the district council could do would be installing a raised crossing on Dunns Crossing Rd. “It would be our number one (priority) of many, but Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz number one.” The school is not alone in wanting a faster response from the district council. This month, the Selwyn Times reported Lincoln Primary School parents and school officials were also asking for lower speed limits around their school. Like Lincoln Primary, the roads around West Rolleston Primary School are all 50km/h. However, unlike Lincoln, there are no zebra crossings. The school does run a kea crossing before and after school. Hunt said they have also trialled walking school buses, but have had little success keeping them running. “The feedback was that because the route wasn’t safe people didn’t feel comfortable leading a walking bus.” Prior to the district council meeting, councillors had taken a bus tour around Rolleston to look at issues, including outside the school. Rolleston Ward councillor Phil Dean was supportive of the school receiving a zebra crossing. “Surely we can just do that. If he (Hunt) has identified that as NEWS 5 School’s plea: We need a zebra crossing Rob Hunt UNSAFE: Each day the majority of West Rolleston Primary School pupils use a controlled crossing on Dunns Crossing Rd. The school has asked the district council for a zebra crossing to be urgently installed. Wednesday August 23 2023 Selwyn Times a key thing that can start to create safety, maybe there is some smaller stuff like a raised crossing that we can consider.” Rolleston Ward councillor Sophie McInnes backed up Dean’s comments. “The 800 children that go there do live close by, they should be able to walk and cycle there. “If the kids can’t walk and cycle they will all be driven which will generate even more traffic and even less safety.” District council transport delivery manager Geoff Rhodes said there are improvements coming, but at this stage it will not be until the next period of Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency’s National Land Transport Programme. “Upgrades to Dunns Crossing Rd, including traffic lights at the Burnham School Rd intersection, are also planned in the next NLTP period 2024-2027.” The district council will discuss the future of all of Selwyn’s speed limits, as well as traffic improvements for the school, in a closed-door workshop next month, with public consultation on its speed management plan expected in October. Under the plan, the council is considering reducing the speed limit on a number of roads, including those close to schools. Find Your Dream Scooter Unmissable Second-hand Sale Happening Now CHOOSE FROM OVER 50 EXCLUSIVE SCOOTERS AT MORE MOBILITY Prices starting from $1800 All scooters have new batteries installed are fully serviced and come with a 12 month warranty. 113 Blenheim Rd, Christchurch | 0800-666-222 | www.moremobility.co.nz | christchurch@moremobility.co.nz Open 9-5pm Monday to Friday & Saturday 9am-2pm FREE Home Demonstration available.
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