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2 Tuesday July 16 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi get in touch from the editor’s desk THe Battle of the Shingle Pile appears to be over (see page 4). Pegasus Post fired the first salvo a few weeks ago, backing the Coastal-Burwood Community Board’s bid to get the eyesore cleaned up after city council staff seemed disinterested. Phil Mauger, who is running for city council in the Burwood Ward, read the Pegasus Post article and charged into the dispute, getting his contracting staff to clean it up – well most of it anyway. It looked decidedly like electioneering, in spite of Mauger saying it wasn’t. Then the battle erupted when Pegasus Post interviewed his rival Glenn Livingstone over electioneering and the shingle pile. But now Mauger has finished the job. Peace has returned – but for how long? – Barry Clarke GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi news The right decision Pauline Turner took over the New Brighton Florist six year ago, she has no regrets. Page 7 community events Page 15 tasty bites PEGASUS POST Hairy Maclary-based fun Party-time at Shirley Library today from 10.30am until noon. Go along for fun with Hairy Maclary. Gluten and dairy-free treat options If you are intolerant but like a sweet treat, try our allergy-free recipes. NEWS Matt Slaughter Ph: 021 910 788 matt.slaughter@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Elaine Moon Ph: 364 7436 elaine.moon@starmedia.kiwi Page 17 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 15,657 homes every Tuesday Linwood, Avonside, Richmond, Shirley, Burwood, Dallington, Wainoni, Bromley, Aranui, Avondale, Bexley, New Brighton, Northshore, Queenspark, Parklands, South Brighton. Titled Sections Available Now New Release Coming Soon Register Your Interest Now 03 281 7517 | sections@prof.co.nz | presonspark.co.nz
PEGASUS POST Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday July 16 2019 3 News New Brighton Rd repairs to start soon • By Matt Slaughter THE $1.2 million repair of a damaged stretch of New Brighton Rd is set to begin in October. Coastal-Burwood Community Board chairwoman Kim Money spoke to Pegasus Post in March saying the community board wanted New Brighton Rd to be repaired before the end of 2021. The board has got its wish. The most badly damaged section between Wattle Drive and Bower Ave should be repaired by Kim Money March next year. Said Ms Money: “That’s definitely the main problem area on New Brighton Rd, so that’s the piece that we wanted to be done.” Ms Money said the road had been cracked and covered in potholes for eight years since the earthquakes. It had also been prone to flooding, she said. City council planning and delivery transport manager Lynette Ellis said both of these issues would be addressed during the repairs. “We are repairing and resurfacing the existing road. If there are drainage issues that can be corrected, these will be done at the same time.” Ms Money said the damage to the road had had a negative impact on people’s well-being. “Every day they’re reminded that this road has needed to be repaired for eight years and it hasn’t been done yet. “Plus, the flooding that continually gets onto that stretch of road, hasn’t helped the situation. “To have that fixed, we can finally put that behind us.” Ms Money said if funds were left over after the Bower Ave/ Wattle Drive section of New Brighton Rd was fixed, these would go towards repairing the area between Bower Ave and Palmers Rd. POTHOLES: The $1.2 million repair of New Brighton Rd between Wattle Drive and Bower Ave is set to begin in October and be finished by March next year. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER She hoped the repair of the rest New Brighton Rd would be completed soon after the first section was finished next year. Asked if this would happen, Ms Ellis said: “The remainder of the road is regularly assessed and prioritised with other roads in the city and any works to be undertaken will need to be co-ordinated with other utility works that may be required.” Local News Now In Brief Fire rages, homes at risk TOILET MAINTENANCE City council staff are arranging for the Shaw Ave public toilets and gardens in New Brighton to be placed on a regular maintenance schedule. The Coastal-Burwood Community Board asked for this to happen and has voiced concerns about the state of the area in the past. PAGES RD GARAGE LEASE The Coastal-Burwood Community Board has recommended the city council gift the dwelling and garage situated at 266 Pages Rd to the East Christchurch Housing Trust and that it enters into a lease of the land for six years. It has also recommended the funds earmarked for the demolition of the dwelling and garage be gifted to the trust to go towards its renewal. YOUTH GRANT Nerissa Leigh McDowell of Marshland has received $500 to go towards representing New Zealand at the Canada Cup International Softball Championships in Surrey, British Columbia, this month. The grant came from the Papanui-Innes Community Board’s discretionary response fund. Your local friendly Bar 200gm Steak, Salad & Fries Just $15.50 or 2 for $25 With a drink purchase on Monday nights Buy a main meal & get another for $5 Sunday nights. Conditions Apply Chats Bar 251 Travis Road, QEII Shopping Centre Ph: 388 1566 Tuesday quiz nights Wednesday karaoke Thursday live music Sky Sports Courtesy van This week’s YOUR LOCAL GARAGE • All vehicle repairs • Oil changes and services • Brakes • Loan car available • Tyres, punctures & batteries • W.O.F • Tune up imagination station Monday 15th July to Saturday 20th July, 10am - 4pm Build whatever you want - a car, a plane, a flower... wherever your imagination takes you! Your LocaL GaraGe VERY FRIENDLY SERVICE AND ADVICE NEW BRIGHTON AUTOMOTIVE Phone: 03 388 3630 40 Hawke St (behind Z Petrol Station)
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