The fate of a proposed flyride in Hanmer Springs could be known soon.
The flyride, which has been proposed by the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, will be the subject of an Environment Court hearing beginning on Monday, February 27.
A resource consent to install and operate a gravity-based recreation activity at Conical Hill Reserve was granted by Commissioner Dean Chrystal, acting on behalf of the Hurunui District Council, last year.
The decision was appealed by The Friends of Conical Hill Incorporated and mediation was unsuccessful.
During the consent hearing, submitters opposed to the venture expressed concerns about its visual effects and impact on amenity values, recreation character, biodiversity, horse trails, parking, traffic congestion, noise, along with the risk of fire, and devaluation of properties.
Supporters believed the venture would bring value and benefits to the Hanmer Springs community and the wider district.
They said it would add to the visitor experience, enhance the diversity of activities, and help promote Hanmer Springs as a fun, healthy and interactive place to visit. Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air
Ohoka submissions notified
By DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter
Concerned residents have a second opportunity to submit further on a proposed new sub-division at Ohoka.
The Waimakariri District Council plans to notify its summary of submissions on the private plan change request from Rolleston Industrial Developments Ltd to build a 155 hectare, 850 home sub-division at Ohoka on Saturday, February 18.
Around 630 submissions were received by the council.
Development planning manager Matt Bacon said it had taken some time to process the submissions.
Among the concerns raised by submitters included the loss of productive farming land, flooding issues, traffic congestion and the lack of public of transport in the area.
Submissions will be open for 10 working days until March 3 to offer feedback, indicating either support or opposition to the points raised in the submissions.
The next step will be public hearings, which will be held later this year. Í Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
