Papanui intersection upgrade to start in 2019?

Good news out of yesterday’s Infrastructure, Transport and Environment Committee meeting. An upgrade of the Greers/Northcote/Sawyers Arms intersection is currently planned to start in 2026, but this could be brought forward to 2019, thanks to an increase in subsidies available from NZTA. (Alert…

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With NZTA increasing their subsidy on certain transport projects to 75.5%, there is an opportunity that a couple of significant transport projects in the ward will be brought forward at the next Annual Plan, while at the same time not increasing the budget.



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Agenda of Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board – 9 November 2018

The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board will meet this Friday at 9am in the Papanui boardroom. The agenda includes: an application to the Board's Positive Youth Development fund; applications to the Board's Discretionary Response Fund; and an area report on initiatives and issues in the Board area. The meeting is open for the public to attend. Click through to read the full agenda: http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/PICB_20181109_AGN_244…

Agenda of Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board – 9 November 2018

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Council approves 40 km/h speed limit for Prestons subdivision

This week the Council voted in favour of a staff recommendation that the speed limit in the Prestons subdivision be reduced to 40 km/h. This is despite a motion to recommend this change being voted down at a recent joint meeting of community boards. Click through to read comments on this decision from Councillor Mike Davidson – Papanui Ward: https://www.facebook.com/PapanuiCouncillor/posts/2351348935093838


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30 year growth – an extra 150,000 people for Greater Christchurch?

An extra 150,000 people for greater Christchurch? Local councils and other organisations are collaborating on planning and managing the impacts of growth and development on the Greater Christchurch area. The partnership has published a draft settlement pattern update that looks 30 years ahead, outlining how the region will support future housing and business growth for an expected population increase of 150,000 people. Click through to read more, and for a link through the consultation document and an online feedback form (or look for information in local libraries). Consultation closes on Friday 30 November 2018. https://www.ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/newsline/show/3107

Extra 150,000 people for Greater Christchurch

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