NEWS 16 The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>August</strong> <strong>31</strong>, <strong>2023</strong> Cycle way route proposed By DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter Railway Roadisthe ‘‘best and safest’’ route for acycle way into Rangiora, the Waimakariri DistrictCouncilsays. Speakingatarecentutilities and roading committeemeeting, transport and roading manager, Joanne McBride, saidthe proposedroutethrough Southbrookwas thesafest option, despiteoppositionfrom Pak’nSave. ‘‘This hasn’t been an easy decision. It hasbeen well consulted on andwe’ve had workshopsoverthe last18months. ‘‘This is the only, bestand safest solution we can comeupwith.’’ The RangioraAshley Community Board and the utilities androading committee have approvedareviseddesign for consultation withlocal residents, businessesand KiwiRail. Railway Roadasthe preferred routeover SouthbrookRoad, to link thePasschendaele Pathway (between Kaiapoi and Rangiora) with theRangiora towncentre. The proposed route would head up Railway Road, along Torlesse and Coronation Streets,upEllis Road and Country Lane, and on to SouthBelt. PAK’nSave andFoodstuffs SouthIslandLtd raisedconcerns to theutilities and roading committee in April. Up to 10 large, 2.9 metre wide trucks madedeliveries to Safe solution ... Waimakariri District Council staff say aproposed cycle way through Railway Road in Southbrook will provide asafer option for cyclists coming into Rangiora via the Passchendaele Pathway, which links Kaiapoi and Rangiora. PHOTO: FILE PAK’nSaveeach dayvia Railway Roadand thelack visibilityfor truck driversmadeitunsafe for cyclists,owneroperator James Flanagan said in April. Civil projectteam leader Kieran Straw said councilstaff had since met withPAK’nSave and discussed waystomitigatethe concerns. In arevisedplan,staffproposed to makeRailwayRoad oneway for northbound traffic,whichwould providemorespacefor traffic,for truck parking and manoeuvring and forcyclists. Despiteassurancesfrom council staff, Mr Straw tabled an email from Mr Flanaganstating PAK’nSaveremained opposed to the cycle way being on Railway Road. Mayor DanGordon saidhehad phoned Mr Flanagantodiscuss his concerns. ‘‘He is not opposedtocycleways, but he needstoprotect his business. ‘‘But Ibelievehis concerns will be addressed in thisdesign.’’ Mr Straw saidthe project would be subject to asafety plan being agreed to by KiwiRail. Cr Paul Williams questioned why theconsultation was being targetedataffected residents and not at all Rangiora residents. Ms McBride saidthe route had alreadybeenconsulted on last year, as part of the walking and cyclingnetworkplan,which was adoptedbythe council in October. ‘‘Thisisgettingintothe detail of whatthis is goingtolooklike, so we want to takeittothe residents so they can seewhat it will look likeoutside theirhouse.’’ She saiddrop in sessions would be advertised and otherresidents could attend. Council staff will work with PAK’nSaveand other businesses to minimise disruption duringthe construction. The project was being funded throughthe government’s TransportChoices funding package, which requiredall works to be completed by June2024. Public interest journalism fundedthrough New Zealand on Air. Placements found for 14 young job seekers By DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter Waimakariri’syouth employment programme is set to ‘‘blow the targetout of the water’’. The Waimakariri District Council joined the Mayors’ Taskforcefor Jobs programme in March on asix month trial, with atarget of placing 14 young people in sustainable employment. Since thenmorethan 20 young people have either been placedinjobs or ‘‘are empowered withthe removal of barriers’’ to help gain employment, community team manager Tessa Sturley said. Speaking at last week’s community and recreation committeemeeting,MsSturley said around50young people were connected with the programme, which has been given atwo yearextension. ‘‘We are getting some really good resultswith young people being placed in sustainable employment. ‘‘But the real highlight is creating work readiness opportunities, gaining confidence, learning to drive and thegeneral skill development we are seeing among theseyoung people.’’ Committeechairperson Cr PhilipRedmondand Mayor Dan Gordonpraisedthe Youth employment ... Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon welcoming Waimakariri Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs facilitator Elizabeth Trevathan to her role earlier this year. PHOTO: FILE success of the programme to date and MTFJ facilitator Elizabeth Trevathan. ‘‘It looks like you will blow the target out of the water,’’ Cr Redmond said. ‘‘I want to acknowledge the work of Elizabeth,’’ Mr Gordon added. ‘‘I thinkshe has done an extraordinary job of connecting with schools, employers and community groups, and it looks like it will exceedwhat we are fundedfor.’’ Ms Sturley said young people had been placed in avariety of jobs, including the timber industry, bricklaying and retail. <strong>Canterbury</strong>’sMostExcitingNew Retirement Village NOWwith an Amazing Special OfferonCompleted Villas! ~ $5000Whiteware, $5000 to move,$10000Furniture, $10000CASH ~ Amberley CountryEstate has an amazing special offer on newly-built Villas. 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