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Hanmer has new hydro slides, but will a ‘flyride’ go ahead?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

The fate of the proposed flyride in Hanmer Springs could soon be known.

A consent was granted to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa by a Hurunui District Council appointed commissioner last year.

The resource consent application was to install and operate a gravity-based recreation activity at Conical Hill Reserve.

But it was appealed to the Environment Court, with a hearing held in February.

The hearing was subsequently adjourned, but was due to resume on Monday, November 6.

It is the latest adrenalin venture for the Canterbury tourist town. Two new $3.2 million water slides opened in October at Hanmer Springs pools.

Speaking about the flyride, Hurunui District Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie said he was looking forward to a court decision to "bring some certainty" to the community.

During the consent process earlier this year, submitters opposed to the venture said it would have a visual impact on the recreation character, biodiversity and horse trails of the area.

Concerns were also raised about parking, traffic congestion, noise, along with the risk of fire, and devaluation of properties.

Supporters believed the venture would bring value and benefits to the Hanmer Springs community and the wider district, and promote the village as a fun, healthy and interactive place to visit.

■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.

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