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NEWS The North Canterbury News, December 14, 2023 33 Special raceday visitor ... Santa Clause makes aspectacular arrival at the Rangiora Harness Racing Club’s Christmas at the Races meetingin2018. He is expected to call in again at the club’s Christmas meeting this year on Sunday December 17. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP Big crowd expected By SHELLEY TOPP The Rangiora Harness Racing Club hopes to attract more than 3000 harness racing fans to its Christmas at the Races meeting on Sunday,December 17. The meeting will be held on the 1764metre grass track which is on the outside of the smaller allweather track used at most of the club’s race meetings. Newly elected president Russell Latimer, who replaced Greg Wright after he resigned earlier this year, says the picnicstyle meeting is the club’s biggest raceday of the year for the public. Eleven races are scheduled with the $25,000 New World Summer Cup for R55 and faster pacers, and the North Canterbury Trotting Owners' Association $20,000 race for R51 and faster trotters feature events on the day. ‘‘It will be grasstrack racing at is best,’’ Russell says. There will be apunters’ clubfor adults, acompetition to win a$100 New World Supermarket voucher, and live music by Rockabella in between races during the day. ‘‘There will also be free children’s entertainment on course with lots of things for children to do,’’ Russell says. Father Christmas will pay avisit and there will be alolly scramble, lucky draws for four children’s bikes, a bouncy castle and face painting. It is hoped that Native’s Inferno, the club’s 2022/23 Horse of the Year, will be racing at the meeting. ‘‘I would like to think so, but you never know with horses,’’ Russell says. Racing is expected to start at 12.15pm at the Rangiora Racecourse. Entry is free for children and the club’s financial members, otherwise it is $10 for adults 18 years and over. Makeover for bridge By DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter The Waimakariri Gorge bridge is set for a makeover. The Waimakariri District Council is working with the Selwyn District Council and Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency on $3 million project to replace the decking on the bridge. Roading and transport manager Joanne McBride said the decking has suffered deterioration to the point where it urgently needs replacing. The bridge is jointly owned by the two councils, with the Selwyn council responsible for maintaining the bridge. The two councils and Waka Kotahi have been working with structural consultants Beca on the design and tender for the deck replacement. Ms McBride said the councils hoped to award the tender next month and complete the project early next year. The replacement decking would be timber plywood paneling with an epoxy chip seal surface and the existing handrail will be replaced with avehicle compliant barrier and handrail system. The work was expected to take five weeks, with residents to be advised of any restrictions. The project had an initial budget of $3 million, but the parties anticipated there could be abudget blowout once tendering is complete, due to rising costs. ‘‘Failure to replace the deck could result in the restriction of movements across the bridge, which would impact those who use it regularly,’’ Ms McBride said. ‘‘The alternative detour is about 115km long and would add about one hour 15 minutes to the journey.’’ The alternative route meant taking the State Highway 1bridge or the old Waimakariri bridge, south of Kaiapoi. The cofunding agreement meant Waka Kotahi’s contribution was 51 percent, with the two councils each contributing 24.5%. The original Waimakariri Gorge bridge was built in 1876 by Williams Stocke. Until the 1930s it carried the Oxford RangioraSheffield railway line. It was later modified and repurposed to allow vehicles to cross. The decking was replaced in 2011, with timber baulks across the main structure and new concrete deck panels at each abutment. Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air. WHEN FAMILY IS EVERYTHING Can you help us to save lives by donating today? Read Ava's story on our website airrescue.co.nz or call us on 03 358 8244 SUMMER DISCOUNTS ON OUR OUTDOOR AWNINGS Folding Arm, StraightDroporLouvreRoofs Awnings are designed to provide convenience, comfort and shelter with automated solutions. We have anumber of different styles to suit your needs and budget. Not only will these provide great shelter, but also make the place look 99 Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui Hours: Monday - Friday 9am -5pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm vibrant and cosy, and to top it off THEY ARE NEW ZEALAND MADE! The system can be operated manually or controlled with aremote system, which makes it even more convenient and hassle-free. ASK ABOUT OUR NEW LOUVRE ROOF SYSTEMS! We come to you with our mobile service, or see us in-store. Free Measure&Quote Phone. 365 4666 www.venluree.co.nz
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