Community engagement in the Papanui Ward in Christchurch, New Zealand
Two events are coming up at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Papanui on Sunday 2 March: a family fun afternoon, and Brass on the Grass – an outdoor concert with the Stedfast Brass Band (indoors if wet). See the poster above, the Facebook events, or stpaulspapanui.org.nz/church-events/ for more information.
Facebook: Family Fun Afternoon
Facebook: Brass on the Grass
The speed limit on Claremont Avenue in Papanui is set to be increased, as required by the Government’s new Land Transport Rule. Six other roads in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will also change at this stage. The Council is also investigating other roads where speed limits that don’t comply with the requirements in the Rule.
Click through to read more:
https://www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/increase-to-speed-limits-on-several-christchurch-roads
The Christchurch City Council is seeking public feedback on options for conditions and rules that a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) could have.
Background: councils can develop local alcohol policies that set out rules and conditions about how alcohol is sold and supplied in their districts. The Christchurch City Council’s research has highlighted concerns regarding alcohol-related harm, particularly in areas of higher deprivation, and community feedback strongly supports stricter regulations on the proximity of alcohol outlets to sensitive community facilities.
For more information, and links to information on possible options, a survey, and an online Q&A tool, head to:
newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/share-your-views-on-addressing-alcohol-related-harm
Work to relocate a Langdons Road watermain commenced last night (16 February 2025, pic). Night works are set to continue for a total of three to five nights. During the night work the road will be closed eastbound, with vehicles detoured via Chapel Street.
Traffic management has been set up on Cranford Street ready for overnight works tonight 16 February, to complete the installation of the safe speed platform at the pedestrian crossing by McFaddens Road.
The road will be closed northbound from around 11pm, with a detour in place. On Monday 17 Feb expect a northbound lane closure while road line marking is done.
For three to five nights from 7pm on Sunday 16 February, Langdons Road will be closed eastbound while contractors relocate a watermain pipe.
The area affected is just east of the railway crossing, eg outside Papanui High School.
Water supply will be maintained to local residents and businesses through most of this work. A water shut-off notice will be delivered to affected properties ahead of livening of the new water main.
Take care if you are in the area, and be alert for a detour and changed traffic conditions.
For more information see the start work notice:
https://ccc.govt.nz/transport/works-3/show/1689
Completion of the safety improvement works at the Cranford/McFadden instersection is scheduled for this Sunday 16 February and Monday 17 February.
Installation of the safe speed platform and road resurfacing will commence from 6pm on Sunday 16th, with Cranford Street closed northbound overnight. On Monday expect a lane closure while road line marking is done. For the duration of the work there will be no access in or out of McFaddens Road at Cranford Street. If weather is poor the work may be delayed by one day.
Take care if you’re in the area and be alert for changed traffic conditions.
For more information see the works notice at:
https://ccc.govt.nz/transport/works-3/show/1690
In these pictures work can be seen progressing at the intersection of Wairakei & Aorangi Roads.
The week Wairakei Road reopened in the citybound direction only. Aorangi Road is mostly closed at the intersection, although there’s a left out onto Wairakei Road on the north side of the intersection. Businesses in the area remain open – see the signage in the area for parking options.
Work underway includes: wastewater, stormwater, and water supply replacements and upgrades; construction of the final section of the Nor’West Arc Cycleway; and a street renewal of Aorangi Road.
Take care and watch out for changed traffic conditions if you’re in the area.
The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will meet on Thursday 13 February at 4pm in the Papanui boardroom. The agenda includes:
The meeting is open for the public to attend and will be livestreamed on the Board’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Click through to read the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/02/PCBCC_20250213_AGN_9134_AT_WEB.htm
Work to improve safety and access at the rail crossing on Sawyers Arms Road commences on Monday 10 February, and will continue through to mid April 2025.
Upgrades include: a signalised pedestrian crossing, improved pedestrian railway crossing points; and additional flashing lights and bells. Other works will include new ducting and drainage, new kerb and channels, new footpaths and streetscaping. Through most of this work there will be a lane closure and temporary traffic lights to control traffic. For two weeks in early March there will be a full closure of Sawyers Arms Road, with detours in place.
When the Sawyers Arms construction is complete, all three upgraded crossings (Harewood Road, Langdons Road, Sawyers Arms Road) need to be commissioned together due to the integrated signalling design. KiwiRail have indicated they have resource in May to perform the commissioning works and turn on the lights and automatic railway gates at all three crossings.
Take care if you are in the area and watch for changed traffic conditions.
For more information see the works notice:
ccc.govt.nz/transport/works-3/show/1682