More than 50 changes have been made to the package of proposed transport projects in the Cranford Street area, downstream of the Christchurch Northern Corridor, however the St Albans Residents Association is pressing for a greater focus on car reduction. A 'peaceful protest' is planned for Monday morning, coinciding with the joint Community Board meeting to consider submissions and a staff recommendation that the Boards support the revised plan. Click through to this Facebook event for more details.
On Monday 9 September there’ll be a joint meeting of the Papanui-Innes and Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Boards. The meeting is due to start at 9:30am in the Council Chambers, and the Boards will hear from around 50 submitters who wish to speak to their submissions on the Council’s proposed transport projects in the Cranford St area (downstream of the Christchurch Northern Corridor). The meeting will also consider a staff report and a recommendation that the Boards recommend that Council approves a scheme design that has been modified based on the public feedback. The meeting is open for the public to attend. To read more about changes made to the design, and for a link through to the staff report, see: https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/newsline/show/3875
“Community feedback has led to more than 50 changes being made to an initial package of transport projects proposed for St Albans, Edgeware and Mairehau.”
Papanui-based Zion Studios is holding a fundraising concert this Saturday 7 September, with dance, singers, spoken word, and more, at 95A Sawyers Arms Rd. Tickets are just $5, and can be purchased from Zion Studios during the week, or else door sales will be available. See this image for details:
The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board’s September newsletter is available now. Click through to read about: a solution to flooding in the Grimseys Road subway; the extended closure of Redwood Library; safer speed limits for Papanui streets; community funding decisions; details of upcoming Board meetings; and more. https://christchurchcitycouncil.cmail20.com/…/E3AA559FD957D…
“We’ve pulled together a selection of news and information for our Papanui–Innes community. Enjoy your read and thank you for your continued interest in the Papanui–Innes Community Board.”
Think Papanui’s curator Simon Britten rounds up stories from the past week:
The recently-delayed Main North Road bus priority projectmight be back on track soon, judging by information shared with Think Papanui by the Council and NZTA.
I shared an update on the process around the Community Board recommendation for traffic lights at the Harewood/Gardiners/Breens intersection. The final decision is expected to be made by the full Council on 12 September.
The Nor’West News reported this week on local candidates in the upcoming local body elections.
Top post of the week was my share of an article from The Press on the reworking of the foundations for the Christchurch Northern Corridor overpass at QEII Drive – the extra work is costing “in the millions”, says the NZTA.
September is going to be a busy time for Think Papanui and our local community – including:
A joint Community Board meeting (now being held in the Council Chambers) to consider feedback on the Council’s proposed transport projects downstream of the Christchurch Northern Corridor;
A Council meeting that will consider the recommendation for traffic lights at the Harewood/Gardiners/Breens intersection;
Parenting Week
At least two ‘meet the candidates‘ events;
Community events including a ‘have a go’ day at the Morrison Ave Bowling Club and a plant and seed swap at Papanui Library;
Voting papers for the local elections will be delivered from 20 September.
Keep an eye on all of Think Papanui’s channels, including this newsletter, for updates on all of these.
Video available: This weekly news recap is published in video form on YouTube each weekend – you can find Think Papanui’s YouTube channel at this link.
Feedback is always welcome on Think Papanui’s content, either on Facebook or Instagram, or directly to me. With warm regards Simon Britten
On Monday 9 September there’ll be a joint meeting of the Papanui-Innes and Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Boards, to consider submissions on the Council’s proposed transport projects in the Cranford Street area, and to hear from submitters who wish to speak. The venue for this meeting has been changed to the Council Chambers in the Civic building in Hereford Street. 50 people have asked to speak on the issue, and it was clear that the originally planned venue (the Papanui boardroom) would not be big enough. Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Board Chair Ali Jones said on Wednesday that “The board is very pleased by the number of people who have engaged on the matter and want to speak.” The meeting will commence at 9:30am, and is open for all members of the public to attend. Think Papanui will share a link to the consultation summary and submissions received once they are published in the lead-up to the meeting. http://www.scoop.co.nz/…/christchurch-northern-corridor-mee…
At their meeting on 23 August, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board: recommended that the Council implements the proposed 30km/h zone for some Papanui streets; requested staff to report back to the Board on surrounding residential streets in Papanui that may be suitable for a reduction in speed; approved a no stopping restriction in Holly Road; allocated funding for Board projects (youth events, garden awards, a community leadership day); approved seven applications to the Board’s Youth Development Fund; and received an area report on initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for 9am on Friday 13 September. Click through to read the full minutes: https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/PICB_20190823_MIN_32…
