Bay Harbour: August 16, 2017

PAGE 2 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday <strong>August</strong> <strong>16</strong> <strong>2017</strong> FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK PROGRESS today (see page 1) for Governors <strong>Bay</strong> residents’ battle against speedsters. A lobby group has helped convince the city council more signage is needed in the area to warn motorists 50km/h is the limit through the hamlet. The next step will be to get the 100km/h on the roads approaching Governors <strong>Bay</strong> back to 70km/h. That goes out for public consultation at the end of the year. It should be a no brainer to reduce the speed limit. Governors <strong>Bay</strong> is a busy little place with cafes, the pub and more homes. That equates to more pedestrians so a gradual speed drop leading into the hamlet from both directions is simply common sense. We also introduce Sergeant Craig Prior to our readers on page 1. He’s the Lyttelton Police Station’s new chief. – Barry Clarke Inside Lyttelton man directs women’s story EVENTS 23 News.......................................3-8 Local Schools...............12 Local Views...................17,19 Local Views............ 17, 19 Sport.........................................20 Events................................23 GET IN TOUCH General Inquiries Ph 379-7100 Classified Advertising Ph 379-1100 The Christchurch Star Company Ltd. PO box 1467 - Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Sarla Donovan Ph: 021 919 917 sarla.donovan@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Javier Balcazar Ph: 982 9308 javier.balcazar@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Rob Davison Ph: 021 225 8584 rob.davison@starmedia.kiwi Change in operating hours We’ve changed our hours at two Customer Service Hubs to better suit local communities. Hornby Customer Service Hub (At Hornby Library and Community Centre, 2/8 Goulding Avenue) Lyttelton Customer Service Hub (At Lyttelton Library and Customer Services, Cnr London and Canterbury Streets) Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm massive sale Leading Fashion Labels .............................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................. FROM 50-80% OFF For all the ways we can help, visit ccc.govt.nz 2 DAYS ONLY! Saturday 19-Sunday 20 <strong>August</strong> Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo St 10am-4pm eftpos & credit card facilities on site

Wednesday <strong>August</strong> <strong>16</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi BAY HARBOUR PAGE 3 News Beach steps organ ruled out • By Sarla Donovan SCARBOROUGH won’t be getting a sea organ on the beach steps like those in Croatia, San Francisco and Blackpool. The city council has ruled out the idea after it was floated by former Sumner resident Alistair Wolfe. A sea organ works when waves push air through the organ pipes Andrew Rutledge built into the steps. A planned $250,000 refurbishment of the seaside steps at Scarborough beach, near the clock tower, and Ocean’s Cafe will be undertaken this summer. But the city council says the sea organ is not being considered as part of the repair work. “Work such as this would need to be consulted on and budgeted for as part of the city council’s normal process through annual plans,” said Andrew Rutledge, city council head of parks. The city of Zadar, Croatia, is famous for its sea organ, which plays music by way of sea waves and tubes installed under large marble steps. The waves interact with the organ to create MUSIC: The only sea organs in the world can be found in Zahar, Croatia; Blackpool, England; and in San Francisco. A fourth one was proposed for the Scarborough steps in Sumner, but the city council has no plans to build it. random but harmonic sounds. Mr Wolfe said if an organ was built at Scarborough, it would play for about 20min either side of high tide and could be shut off at night so it didn’t disturb residents. “With only three others around the globe, I’m told the combination of the gradient of Scarborough beach and steps, along with the position of the high tide mark, means it has the potential to be a world class piece of creative architecture.” It could transform the steps from something “uninviting” at present into something very special, he said. However, reaction from local residents has been mixed. Susie Lomax, who lives on the Esplanade, said she walked down to Scarborough every day and was horrified at the idea. “I just sit, in that peace and tranquillity. Everybody agrees it’s just magic, we can see all the way to the mountains. The thought of something breaking that tranquillity is terrible. I looked at the (Zadar) organ online and it’s just ghastly.” Ocean Beach Cafe owner Jules Pritchard said while it would be a good tourist attraction, residents who lived in the area might not like it. Scott Babington, chairman of the Christchurch Coastal Pathway group, said he hadn’t seen one before and, while it looked “delightful”, it probably wouldn’t work at the Scarborough steps due to tidal variation and wave action. “This wouldn’t be a priority and is unlikely to be able to proceed in the suggested site.” •HAVE YOUR SAY: What do you think of a sea organ at Scarborough? Email sarla. donovan@starmedia.kiwi In Brief URUMAU CONSULTATION Future development and use of an area of land east of Lyttelton known as Urumau Reserve is up for discussion. The city council wants to increase public use of the reserve by improving recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Proposed new walking and cycling tracks, native planting and access points are among the issues the city council wants to hear about. Visit ccc.govt.nz/ haveyoursay before September 4. NOISE TEST The proposed new site for the temporary Sumner skate ramp has had a noise assessment completed, but the result won’t be known for another two weeks. The site on the corner of Nayland and Wakefield Sts was chosen for the ramp, but it has to pass noise level standards set out in the District Plan in order to get resource consent. ELECTION SIGN VANDALS A spate of billboard vandalism has hit Lyttelton. Sergeant Craig Prior said vandals appear to have been targeting National Party billboards more than any others. He is asking for members of the public who may have seen anything suspicious to contact him at the Lyttelton Police Station on 378 0200. Toasted mueslis ∙Low sugar and no sugar options available Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration 1 - 29 April, 2018 Granolas and porridges ∙Low sugar, no sugar, and gluten free options available Artisan local foods ∙Robinson <strong>Bay</strong> olive oil ∙Taitapu Hazelnut butters ∙Waiau organic honey ∙Locally made chorizo sausage ∙Ethically produced cacao leaf tea from Dominican Republic 2/2 Soleares avenue open every Wednesday 10 - 4 or any time Doris the bike is outside. Inquiries to Rose at 027 329 1818 orders to Tim at tim@mummab.co.nz Enter On Line Now! Cricket Basketball Softball Football Rugby Squash Netball Hockey Golf Lawn Bowls • For The Love Of The Game www.christchurchgoldenoldies.com We LoVe neW SeaSon ShoeS! Shop 5, 1027 Ferry road (Kite Lane - CaSuaL & Country CompLex), ChriStChurCh w w w . i l o v e w i n k . c o . n z i 03 928 <strong>16</strong>90