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The last couple of months have been very quiet for us with the Rugby World Cup being the focus of local attention.
What an amazing experience
This committee is continuing to monitor the Nelson City Council’s proposal to seek a plan change to increase the noise levels for events etc on Council owned parks.
Their proposed increased noise levels are well in excess of world health standards and people living in close proximity to such venues.
For example, the Botanics, Founders Park and so on should be very wary of what is being proposed.
It is disappointing that the Rocks Road v Victory Square debate has reared its ugly head so soon again, and equally disappointing to see the same old, same old’s blowing their trumpets for their own agendas, while having little regard for ALL who would be affected.
We must remember that trucks have been using Rocks Road (not forgetting it is a state highway) for decades and it has not suddenly become some “Riviera” type setting.
The Railway Reserve is NOT the “be all” alternative.
Victory does not have a waterfront but it does have hills and valleys, and of those determined to see a heavy traffic route through this area, please tell all the residents of this proposed route where the fumes from these vehicles will disperse.
At present the waterfront route provides a natural disbursement of fumes with the sea breeze and being open to the west.
And we must not forget that there are many educational institutions on both routes.
I wonder if those so determined to have the southern link are giving any consideration to the health and wellbeing of the Victory community, especially the children.
Neither route is ideal but shifting the problem is like moving the goalposts.
May common sense prevail?
Interesting to see NCC is very interested in bidding for the under 20 Soccer World Cup.
As long as it does not cost the ratepayers millions of dollars I am sure we will all get behind the venture and would make it a great success like the RWC.
With Trafalgar Park upgraded it would be a crime to see it continually empty.
Cricket may be gone forever but the number of sports that could utilize this facility is huge.
The NCC has a responsibility to see the park fully utilised and be very pro-active in ensuring the facility is affordable for even the minor sports.
Both the TDC and NCC rate increases in 2011 were much more responsible than in the past, may the change in direction continue into 2012 and beyond.
We will be there to keep them honest!
Wishing all readers a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2012.