Year: 2020

If you would like more information about roading projects downstream of the Christchurch Northern Corridor, come along to one of the drop-in information sessions being held this week – Wednesday 19 February and Thursday 20 February from 5pm to 7pm at Mainland Football, 127 Cranford Street. Click through for more details
https://newsline.ccc.govt.nz/…/roadworks-starting-in-st-alb…

Roadworks starting in St Albans, Edgeware and Mairehau

“Contractors will begin work on several roading projects in St Albans, Mairehau and Edgeware next week in preparation for the opening of the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) later this year…”

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The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board is developing a plan outlining the Board’s vision and priorities for the next three years. The draft plan is available on the Council’s website, and is open for feedback until 2 March. Click through for more details and an online feedback form:
https://ccc.govt.nz/…/consultations-an…/haveyoursay/show/293

Waipapa/Papanui-Innes draft Community Board Plan

“We’re developing our 2020–2022 draft Community Board Plan and we’d like to hear your feedback…”

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Long-time Christchurch community advocate (and long-time Shirley-Papanui Community Board member) in intensive care in Australia:
https://i.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/119562090/longtime-christchurch-community-advocate-in-intensive-care-in-australia

 

Long-time Christchurch community advocate in intensive care in Australia

“Yvonne Palmer was struck down by a sudden, but debilitating illness while visiting family overseas…”

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Consultation closing soon: the proposed revamp of the St Albans skate park is open for feedback until this Monday 17 February. Click through for details of what’s proposed and an online feedback form:
https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/284

 

St Albans skate park revamp

“It’s time to revitalise St Albans skate park and we want to know what you think works, what features are important to you and any suggestions you may have on the proposed design…”

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From Monday 17 February until late April the shared QEII Drive cycle/pedestrian path will be closed between Philpotts Rd and Innes Rd. A diversion will be in place – see this image or click through for more information:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/…/cnc-qeII-drive-shared-path-close…

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This week Cranford Street traffic will be shifted to use the new roundabout where the new CNC motorway will connect. Southbound traffic will shift on Monday night 17 February, and northbound on Sunday night 23 February. Cyclists can merge with traffic and take the roundabout lanes or use the shared path on the western side of Cranford St. Click through for more details:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/…/cnc-cranford-street-project-upda…

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[Edit 14 May: Following the shift to Alert Level 2, Kmart Papanui opened for in-store shopping on Thursday 14 May 2020.]

[Edit 4 May: The COVID-19 lockdown delayed the opening of Kmart in Papanui. The store opened on 4 May 2020 for collection of Click & Collect orders.]

Kmart Papanui opening date confirmed! Kmart has advised Think Papanui that their store in Langdons Road is scheduled to open on Thursday the 2nd of April 2020.

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Road works downstream of the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) are getting underway, and will be a common sight in the coming months. Here’s a look at how the plans were developed:
https://simonbritten.com/…/work-is-starting-downstream-of-…/

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At the 4 February joint meeting, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes and the Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Boards made a recommendation to the Council to approve a 60kmh speed limit on Dickeys Road. This recommendation is on the agenda for tomorrow’s Council meeting. Click through to read the full minutes:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/JM-FA_20200204_MIN_4…

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A crash on Cranford St is causing northbound delays this afternoon. Watch out if you’re in the area, and follow Transport for Christchurch for updates.

 

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