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6 Tuesday July 24 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi NOR’WEST NEWS News Architectural award for Bishopdale Library THE BISHOPDALE Library has been recognised in an architectural design awards, where Canterbury was named the most awarded region in New Zealand. On Friday, the Canterbury/ Westland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards recognised residential, commercial, alterations, interiors and multi-use projects designed by Architectural Designers New Zealand members. ADNZ chief executive Astrid Andersen said that Canterbury was the most awarded region in the country, for a reason. “We have a significant number of entries across the country every year, but it does seem that Canterbury designers have an edge. The opportunities many designers were given after the earthquakes was massive – it enabled them to be part of a city rebuild and not many designers can claim that,” said Ms Andersen. Bishopdale Library was awarded the commercial-industrial architectural design award, shared with the Redcliffs Village Library. Designed by Marcus Stufkens of SC Architects Ltd, judges said both libraries are “linchpins” of the communities they reside and demonstrate the possibilities for design of shared community spaces. The Bishopdale Library is a node of activity in a community rebuilding after the Christchurch earthquakes. The stepping volume of the building negotiates a relationship between the street and the park beyond. Cymon Allfrey of Cymon Allfrey Architects was a major winner on the night, winning four regional awards and one commended. Mr Allfrey’s work on a home in Glandovey Rd received praise. The design features a pitched roof plane that rests on a rectangular pavilion spanning the length of the house. Judges said that the simple forms come together in a considered way, so the pitched roof feels as though it is lightly floating on the darker box of the building. The Glandovey Rd home was a joint winner of the residential new home over 300m 2 architectural design award along with a house on Girvan St, designed by Nicholas Mann of AO Architecture. Papanui Townhouses designed by Ben Brady of Linetype Architectural received commendation in the residential multi-unit dwelling architectural design award. Mr Allfrey’s Glandovey home also received commendation in the residential interiors architectural design award. AWARD WINNERS: The Bishopdale Library and Papanui Townhouses received recognition in the Canterbury/Westland ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Award ceremony. DESIGN: A Glandovey Rd home and a Girvan St home were also acknowledged.
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday July 24 2018 7 Brownlee joins intersection battle • By Sophie Cornish ILAM MP Gerry Brownlee has joined the battle to upgrade the contentious Breens, Harewood and Gardiners Rds intersection and wants to see if the New Zealand Transport Agency could help fund it. Mr Brownlee said upgrading the intersection, which sees 10 lanes converging, to lights is “pretty essential”. He is going to contact NZTA to ask “what their position is.” “Putting in lights is pretty essential, particularly when you’ve got Breens Intermediate so very close,” he said. The former deputy leader of the National Party met with city councillor Aaron Keown last week to discuss the matter. Cr Keown has fought for an upgrade to the intersection for more than two years and previously offered $100 to anyone who could name another intersection in the city without lights that has more lanes converging. A video posted on Mr Brownlee’s Facebook page last week showed the pair standing at the intersection. Cr Keown said there was “a bit too much push back from UPGRADE FIGHT: Gerry Brownlee has joined Aaron Keown’s crusade to upgrade the contentious Breens, Harewood and Gardiners Rd intersection and wants to approach NZTA about funding it. council staff, giving us every reason why we shouldn’t have traffic lights.” During Long Term Plan submissions earlier this year, Mayor Lianne Dalziel suggested lights might not be the best option for the upgrade and that, in some cases, installing lights can often make an intersection busier and, as a result, more unsafe. Mr Brownlee said within minutes of standing at the intersection, he witnessed “a couple of near misses.” He said there is a funding formula for these types of upgrades. “Clearly the council have decided that it’s not something they want to recommend to councillors, which I think is disappointing and frankly kind of misses the point about making the intersection more userfriendly and safer,” said Mr Brownlee. Lianne Dalziel “There is a formula that sees some NZTA money available for these sorts of things but I’m just going to find out exactly what the situation is by contacting them,” he said. A report with recommended options for the upgrade will go to the Fendalton-Waimairi- Harewood Community Board in September. •HAVE YOU SAY: Do you think NZTA should help fund the upgrade of the Harewood intersection? Email your thoughts to sophie.cornish@starmedia. kiwi Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Submissions open on Shirley bus changes CONSULTATION IS now open on proposed changes to the 44 Shirley bus route extension. As a result of the Christchurch Northern Corridor project, the Orbiter bus will no longer be able to turn in and out of Philpotts Rd in Mairehau. It will be re-routed via Cranford St and Innes Rd later this year. These changes will affect some residents living adjacent to Philpotts Rd, such as residents and staff of the Diana Issac Retirement Village. About 80 residents from the retirement village presented a 500-signature petition to Environment Canterbury, pleading it to reconsider changing the Orbiter route, which would see their closest bus stop moved to 1km away. The consultation involves changes to the 44 Shirley route, including travelling to and from Innes Rd via Philpotts Rd, Glenfield Cres, Roslyn Ave, Croziers Rd, Ranger St and Nancy Ave. This will provide access to The Palms and central city for those residents. The extension would take slightly longer. Submissions can be made at the www.metroinfo.co.nz. FLU VACCINATIONS Free Influenza Vaccination • Anyone aged 65 years and over • Pregnant women (any trimester) Contact your GP for other conditions for free vaccination. Come to our pharmacy or we come to you (Min 15 people to come to you) $20 per person Instore: Mon, Thurs, Fri 9am - 5:30pm Tues, Wed 2pm - 5:30pm Influvac Tetra is a purified, inactivated influenza vaccine containing four influenza strains for the 2018 influenza season. A pre-vaccination influenza vaccination form to fill in and 20 minute wait after vaccination. Wairakei ROAD BARNETT’S PHARMACY 4/501 Wairakei Road, Burnside 03 360 3178 03 351 3099 wairakei@barnettspharmacy.co.nz BarnettsWairakei
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