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4 Thursday May 3 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi The Star News PHOTO: GEOFF SOPER Event raises $10k for quarry fight 737 cleared for take-off If you were wondering where this former Qantas Boeing 737- 300 was taking off to as it left Christchurch Airport early on Monday morning, it has landed. The fuselage of the aircraft is now on a property in the Selwyn district, where it will stay until the owner decides where its final destination will be. The owner, who declined to be named, said he was unable to reveal details of what would eventually happen to the aircraft. But The Star understands it will be converted into accommodation, possibly in the high country. PHOTO: GILBERT WEALLEANS • By Emily O’Connell LAUGHTER REALLY was the best medicine on Saturday night as residents raised more than $10,000 for the fight against a proposed quarry near Templeton. The comedic event, which was held in the Rolleston Community Centre, had broadcaster Gary McCormick and Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt entertain to the crowd of more than 250 people for about three hours. There has been widespread opposition to the planned quarry on Dawsons, Curraghs and Jones Rds. Fulton Hogan says the quarry, which would be on a 170ha section of land, will be there for up to 40 years. Residents have voiced concerns about the potential health risks, water issues and devaluing of properties. The money raised from Laughter Is The Best Medicine will go to the Templeton Residents’ Association for ongoing costs including hiring experts. Joanne McMaster, from the Templeton Residents’ Association – No Quarry’s sub-committee, organised the event. She said the night of comedy had the audience “in stitches” from start to finish. “Although this was a great start to the fundraising activities, it’s a far cry from the $250,000-$300,000 we may require to fight Fulton Hogan’s proposed 170ha quarry on our doorstep,” Miss McMaster said. She said it’s a “daunting exercise” going up against Fulton Hogan. “[Fulton Hogan] has every resource at its fingertips and we are working tirelessly to oppose it without any funding while juggling our families and work commitments,” Miss McMaster said. Fulton Hogan recently said in a newsletter it will not submit any resource consent application to the Selwyn District Council or Environment Canterbury before July.
The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday May 3 2018 5 Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Sports facility costs breakdown • By Bridget Rutherford HOW MUCH some of the cosmetic changes will save to claw back the Metro Sports Facility’s $75 million “budget blow out” have been revealed. Figures provided to The Star show certain cosmetic changes, such as glazing, external cladding and an entrance canopy, will save millions. On Friday, Megan Woods Greater Christchurch Regeneration minister Megan Woods, alongside Mayor Lianne Dalziel, announced the detailed design for the central city facility had been revised. The estimated cost had been reduced by $50 million through cosmetic changes and the procurement approach, Dr Woods said. Removing the south entrance canopy on the original design is estimated to save $500,000- $700,000. Windows and solar control blinds in the sports hall have been scrapped to remove the COMING: The Government says cost saving changes to the Metro Sports Facility design will allow it to open in 2021. chance of sunlight glare on the courts, saving about $90,000- $100,000. The cladding elements will be redesigned, which is expected to save about $3 million. Outdoor stone paving would be changed to concrete paving to drop the price from $525 per sq m to $230 per sq m. The indoor bluestone paved floors, which would have cost $350 per sq m, have been scrapped for a different product, such as tiles, to reduce the cost to $200-$290 per sq m. Otakaro has revised the detailed design of the Metro Sports Facility, and it is ready to go to market to confirm a final cost with a completion date of 2021. Other cost savings were leaving out the childcare facility and outdoor sports area, downsizing the car park, and fitting out the Aquatic Sensory Experience space through funding sources. In November, Dr Woods put the facility on hold and scrapped contractor Leighs Cockram Joint Venture because the budget was blowing out. She told The Star the cosmetic savings meant the Government was getting the best value for taxpayer money. “To allow a $75 million budget blowout on a facility that should have been open two years ago is just another example of the mess the previous Government left in Christchurch. “What disappointed me is that in failing to provide the political leadership and keeping costs under control, the project has not been achievable until now and we are staring at a blank section where there should be a sporting facility.” National’s greater Christchurch regeneration spokeswoman Nicky Wagner said while cosmetic changes would have given a higher quality finish, her concern was with the childcare facility and Aquatic Sensory Experience space. “She [Dr Woods] might have saved $10 million or so. But waiting for six months has probably cost her three to five times more than that.” Ms Wagner said there would have only been a budget blowout if the design was not changed, which the previous Government planned to do. “She has done just exactly what I would have done, but I would have done it in September if I was elected back as minister.” •Wagner column, page 21 in brief Bugman now a New Zealand citizen Ruud Kleinpaste, the wellknown Bugman, has finally become a New Zealand citizen. Dr Kleinpaste, 65, was granted citizenship by after having lived in New Zealand for 40 years. He was presented with citizenship at a ceremony officiated by Mayor Lianne Dalziel on Monday. Dr Kleinpaste began the radio talk back show, Ruud’s Awakening and featured on Maggie’s Garden Show during the 90s. He also worked on the television the documentary series The Enduring Land. Call to coincide square development Spark is calling for any upgrade to Cathedral Square to coincide with the opening of its new Christchurch headquarters next year. In his submission on the city council’s draft long term plan Spark head of South Island Paul Deavoll urged it to include funding to complete the southeast quadrant of the square by the end of 2019. He said the new Spark building at 2 Cathedral Square was due to open in August next year with 450 workers. The building at 9 Cathedral Square would open at the end of 2019. OPEN DAY Sunday 13 May 10am -2pm Have you checked your underfloor repairs? This is the sort of ‘repair’ we are finding. Your warm and home comfortable awaits... J001522 If you thought living in the warmth and security of a retirement village was outside of your grasp, think again. Come and inspect our villas and serviced apartments, all available at a good entry level price and refurbished with the home comforts you have come to enjoy. 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