Chlorine to be added to Birdlings Flat water
Chlorine will be added to drinking water at Birdlings Flat while work to improve the area's wellhead is under way.
Christchurch City Council acting head of three waters Tim Drennan said the chlorine would provide an extra safety barrier and ensure the water supply complied with the
Government’s strict new standards that make it mandatory for owners of
reticulated water supplies to add chlorine to the water, unless they
get an exemption from national water regulator Taumata Arowai.
“We have work scheduled next year to improve the Birdlings Flat
wellhead. Once that work is complete we hope to be able to apply for
an exemption ... which
would allow us to remove chlorine from the water supply,’’ he said.
“In the meantime we need to add a low level of chlorine to the water
supply. We will start doing that from 21 November 2022."
Birdlings Flat residents may smell or taste chlorine in their
water. The chlorine is harmless but if residents are concerned about
the taste, they can keep drinking water in a jug in the fridge. The
chlorine taste will dissipate naturally over a few hours.
“We want to remind residents living in Birdlings Flat that while
chlorine adds another layer of protection it’s still important to stay
up-to-date with storage tank cleaning and maintenance.”
Work to improve the Birdlings Flat wellhead is expected to begin in mid 2023.
Poll: Should the Christchurch Southern Motorway have a 110kph speed limit?
The government wants to increase the speed limit on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway to Rolleston to 110kph.
The proposed change would apply from the Curletts Rd interchange in Addington to the Weedons Rd interchange in Rolleston.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown said it would mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling in and out of Christchurch.
“Boosting economic growth and productivity is a key part of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy. This proposal supports that outcome by reducing travel times and increasing efficiency on this key South Island freight route.”
“We know how critical this connection is for motorists and freight operators, and we’re committed to ensuring that this state highway enables people to get to where they want to go, quickly and safely.”
Brown said the Southern Motorway was built to a high safety standard, with features “that greatly reduce the risk of death or serious injury in a crash”, including a flexible median barrier, and a smooth alignment which offers good visibility for drivers.
In July, Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton wrote to the Ministry of Transport, Brown and Act Party leader David Seymour suggesting the speed limit be increased to 120kph.
“Whether it is for general traffic, direct public transport services, or moving freight ... increasing the speed ... will assist in improving efficiency and connectivity while still being safe,” he wrote.
“This is reflected in generally higher average speeds above 100kph we already observe along the motorway.”
Consultation on the increased speed limit begins on September 3 and closes on October 1.
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46.1% Yes
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51.2% No
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2.7% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments)
Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?
Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.
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83.1% It's fine!
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15.1% It annoys me!
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
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