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From reporter Tina Law:
The Canterbury Charity Hospital is considering launching a judicial review against the city council over its decision to push ahead with an “unsafe and inferior” cycleway.
The Christchurch City Council last week approved the final design for the $22.6 million, … View moreFrom reporter Tina Law:
The Canterbury Charity Hospital is considering launching a judicial review against the city council over its decision to push ahead with an “unsafe and inferior” cycleway.
The Christchurch City Council last week approved the final design for the $22.6 million, 4.5-kilometre Wheels to Wings cycleway on Harewood Rd, following 19 months of consultation and more than 70 design changes.
The cycleway passes the hospital’s front gate and its bosses first raised concerns about its design early last year.
The charity hospital wants the council to go ahead with an alternative community-led design, which was considered by the council but eventually dismissed because it had “safety concerns that could not be resolved”.
The council voted 11 to 6 in favour of pushing ahead with the staff-recommended design.
Hospital chairman Phil Bagshaw and executive officer Carl Shaw said in a statement, they were dismayed at the council’s decision to accept an “inferior version” of the cycleway.
They said the hospital trust had grave concerns for the safety of its patients and staff and believed the community had been ignored.
A statement issued by the trust’s lawyer, Jamie Robinson of Duncan Cotterill, said the hospital believed the community option was safer and less costly than what the councillors approved.
She said the fact the community proposal was not given fuller consideration by the council had resulted in the hospital seeking legal advice on its options to judicially review the decision.
“The Canterbury Charity Hospital is frustrated by the decision of the councillors, and specifically that the alternative option strongly supported by the community was not given more consideration.”
Bagshaw and Shaw would not comment on how the hospital would pay for legal action or when a firm decision would be made.
They directed all inquiries to Robinson, who did not answer those questions.
City council chief executive Dawn Baxendale is on the charity hospital trust board, which presumably would make the final decision over legal action.
Bagshaw and Shaw said in a statement the council did not carry out an independent safety audit on the community design, which was created by three highly experienced engineers with more than 100 years of experience between them.
Council head of transport Lynette Ellis said staff had worked with the hospital throughout the development of the cycleway, most recently in the last two months.
She said staff were working to clarify their concerns and were confident that those could be mostly resolved through a design solution.
At last week’s council meeting, during some intense questioning from councillors, Ellis went to great pains to explain staff had seriously considered the alternative design but they could not make it work no matter how hard they tried.
Ellis said road safety audits did not provide a comparison between different options, so it went with an independent design review instead.
The review was undertaken by Chartered Professional Engineers, who were recognised in the field of road safety and design for active modes of transport, she said.
The council-approved design would see Harewood Rd reduced from four vehicle lanes to two lanes to make way for one-way cycle lanes on both sides of the road between Nunweek Boulevard and Greers Rd.
At Nunweek Park the cycleway will become two-way on the south side of Harewood Rd towards Russley Rd.
From Greers Rd towards the railway line in Papanui, the cycleway will be two-way on the north side apart from a small section outside Mitre 10 where it will become one-way on both sides of the road.
The community plan (pictured) involved a two-way cycleway on the south side of the Harewood Rd median strip.
On the 12th - 14th of August 2022 more than 65 Arts Canterbury members will be exhibiting at the Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch. This event is a fundraiser for Arts Canterbury so that they may continue to provide support to local artists.
… View moreOn the 12th - 14th of August 2022 more than 65 Arts Canterbury members will be exhibiting at the Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch. This event is a fundraiser for Arts Canterbury so that they may continue to provide support to local artists.
The show opens Friday 12th of August with a ticketed opening night - tickets can be bought from eventbrite or there will be limited door sales.
The show will then be open to the public Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm and is a gold coin donation on the door.
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Opening night of the Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club Tickets, Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Eventbrite.
this saturday,come on down for a free sausage sizzle between 10-12pm and grab a free travel toothbrush plenty to give away
Wednesday Wiggles with Coach LJ
Freeing up the Front and the Back of the Body
Do Daily and move better and in less pain :-)
It’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner … View moreIt’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner meals over a week.
For just $40 you’re not only providing food essentials and treats but you’re also giving hope to families in need.
To sponsor a box, go to christmasbox.co.nz.
Dahlia tubers from my garden. I dug them out a month ago. Too many tubers to keep as I don't have anymore space to plant them all.
Dahlia is a stunning flower that will give your garden a spectacular display with their bold colours and abundant flowers during summers. Easy care plant, too.
… View moreDahlia tubers from my garden. I dug them out a month ago. Too many tubers to keep as I don't have anymore space to plant them all.
Dahlia is a stunning flower that will give your garden a spectacular display with their bold colours and abundant flowers during summers. Easy care plant, too.
Pick up is Rangiora. I am also happy to post them for you (wth extra charge for the track parcel bag)
Could your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up… View moreCould your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up for grabs.
Receive one of three $5,000 grants to spend on equipment, transport, costumes or anything you need to support your community’s love of dance.
Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.
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Find out how to create your own.
A selection of vintage and modern necklaces, Pitcairn shell, crystal, old glass, amber. Tele 3270633 $30
For those of you who are suffering from stiffness, or find it painful to move or are plagued with constant aches or pains, please check out my videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for Movement and Health Tips. Coach LJ
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