Mandeville Development

Andrew from Swannanoa - Ohoka

There are 3 camps on this subject:
1. Supporters who believe it is real – because of convenient amenities etc
2. Non-Supporters who believe it is real – because it’ll detract from the rural appeal etc
3. Non-Supporters who believe it is NOT real – because it’s a truck stop in disguise

If you describe yourself as a #1 type you should avert your eyes as what follows may irritate you somewhat. I recommend one of my earlier posts titled “Mandeville Shops” (type the title in to the search box that is located next to the Neighbourly logo above and then select the second one listed in the search results. There are 3 posts in that series).

The trucks that frequent this area are hauling things like milk, logs, sawdust and woodshavings – and soon material from a quarry. There are other trucks out there but I don’t know what they are carrying.

Let’s assume that all the boxes are now ticked and the resource consent has been approved.

Mandeville Rd now has an entrance way to a truck stop and an entrance way to a sports ground (nice place to put a shop, btw) with Truro Close nestled in between – all within close proximity of one another.

What’s the traffic going to be like there on an events days?
Will more trucks appear on Bradleys Rd - where there are a few school bus stops?
East bound trucks on Tram Rd have 3 tight turns to navigate to get in to this development. Roadworks?
Should we move the sports grounds?
Should we look to change the school bus route?
Will I lose my insurance cover for windscreen replacement?
Exactly how expensive is it to double glaze?
Is this the beginnings of a transport hub?

So many questions........