Bid to save historic suspension bridge
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Feedback is being sought on options to save an historic suspension bridge near Oxford.
The Waimakariri District Council is consulting on the repair of the Wolffs Road suspension bridge at West Eyreton, which has fallen into a state of disrepair and is no longer safe for public use.
The bridge was built around 1948 for pedestrian access across the Eyre River. It has a category 2 rating with Heritage New Zealand.
The Cust and Districts Historical Records Society made a submission to the council’s 2021-31 long-term plan, which led to a site inspection and a bridge refurbishment report being prepared.
The council’s preferred option was to remove the timber superstructure, approach ramps and suspension cables, and clear vegetation.
This would leave the heritage fabric of the bridge, including the substructure and cable anchors to be refurbished, a council spokesperson said.
The cost of disestablishing the superstructure, was estimated in 2021, to cost $195,000, with ongoing maintenance costs of up to $2000 a year.
Any funding for the project would need to be sought as part of next year’s 2024-34 long-term plan or from external funding sources.
Feedback closes on Monday, April 17, at letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/
A report will be presented to the Oxford-Ohoka Community Board to consider making a submission to the council.
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⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:
👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
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Check out the drive-in movie event at Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park Saturday 18 January
Looking for a fun activity to enjoy with your whānau?
? Check out the drive-in (or walk-in) movie event at Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park on Saturday 18 January.
2 PM — Minions: The Rise of Gru
6 PM — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
? $20 per car, $5 per pedestrian or cyclist for each movie.
Please note: There will be no gate sales.
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