In the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board’s plan for 2020-2022, the development of safety initiatives across these areas has been identified as one of its priorities in response to concerns that have been raised by residents.
“Anecdotal feedback from residents indicates that people feel there has been an increase in house and vehicle burglaries over the past year,” the plan reads.
In response to this, the board is planning to work with police to educate the community on what people can do to keep themselves and their property safe.
It is also looking to work alongside the Christchurch North Community Patrol to increase the number of patrols in the Avonhead and Russley area, and work with Canterbury Neighbourhood Support to promote local groups in a bid to encourage more being formed across the area.
Another priority for the board is the installation of bins at high usage parks such as Abberley Park, Bishopdale Park and Avonhead Park.
“Over-flowing rubbish bins in our parks is a constant issue. The solar-powered Big Belly bins have a built-in compactor that crushes the rubbish, giving them a capacity six times greater than a standard waste bin,” the plan reads.
The board also plans to increase improved access to on-street parking for residents in Russley and Roydvale after regularly receiving complaints from the community around a lack of parking.
Other priorities include the demolition of Old Caretaker’s House at Burnside Park, an upgrade or replacement of the public toilets at Bishopdale Mall, construction of a shared footpath on Gardiners Rd from Wilkinsons Rd to Sawyers Arm Rd and an upgrade of the toilets and changing facilities at Nunweek Park.
Fixing the water flow issues with the Ilam stream, an upgrade of playing fields at Tulett Park and investigation into the possible usage of land next to it have also been cited as priorities.
