>Community Update 13 April 2011
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Community Update 13 April 2011
Local School Holiday Guide
Please see under Events on Web site
Library Update:
Mobile Library in Ferrymead
Friday — Beginning April 15: 9:30am-4:30pm
In the car park outside Ferrymead Mitre 10 Mega, 1005 Ferry Rd, Ferrymead
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repair work required plus issues with neighbouring mall |
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issues with neighbouring building(s) |
Ferrymead Bridge
The Ferrymead Bridge did suffer damage in the 22 February earthquake, as did the new construction works and the temporary staging
Since the earthquake there have been a number of actions undertaken:
1. The bridge has been inspected and tested to ensure it has adequate strength before being opened to light vehicles.
2. The bridge is monitored to check for any further movement or damage.
3. A 24 hour security presence has been in place to prevent heavy vehicles (>3500kg) using the bridge.
4. A bracing system has been designed and installed to prevent movement of the pier columns.
5. The bridge must be jacked back to close to its original profile before heavy traffic can use the bridge – this work is expected to be complete by early May.
In parallel to the above work to secure the bridge, the project team (CCC staff, Opus Consultants and the contractor HEB Structures) has been investigating the best way to continue the work to strengthen and widen the bridge. The damage to the existing bridge and new works means that redesign/rework is required. Options for this will need approval from the insurer and may require additional or changed consents. As a result a timeline for completion is not yet known.
It is our priority to continue the strengthen and widening project as quickly as we can to improve and secure access across the bridge for local residents and visitors.
Peter Rivers
Team Leader – Facilities and Planning
Project Management Unit Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch
PO Box 73011, Christchurch, 8154
Media Advisory 1700 hrs Tuesday 12 March 2011
Public Information Update
Water Chlorination
Water chlorination continues across the city, including Lyttelton to
safeguard drinking water. Chlorine has been introduced on pump stations
feeding the east side of the city to provide extra protection to the
public water supply given the extensive damage that occurred to both the
water supply and wastewater pipe networks after the February 22
earthquake.
Chlorine is a highly effective disinfectant and helps kill harmful
bacteria that could potentially exist in the water or in the water
supply pipes given the damage to the underground pipe network.
To reduce the smell and taste of chlorine in drinking water, boil
chlorinated water or store it an open vessel in the refrigerator.
Water chlorination will continue until further notice. Extensive work is
underway in designing and starting construction of new water mains and
sewer pressure mains to reduce the risks to the public water supply.
Once this work is completed, chlorine will be removed from the water
supply.
Accommodation
We would like to advise again, that we hardly sustained any damage to the motels, and have been open since water was restored some weeks ago.
We have had couples/families staying with us on long term basis at reduced rates, covered by their insurance companies.
We have a couple of apartments becoming available from next week, if any of your residents require long term accommodation, while their houses are being repaired, we would be pleased to help out if we can.
Brent Marriott,Sumner Bay Motel, 26 Marriner Street,Sumner
phone: ++64 3 326 5969 email: stay@sumnermotel.co.nz
Housing New Zealand
Housing New Zealand is no longer running the temporary accommodation service for Canterbury people affected by the earthquakes.
The 0800 HELP 00 number has been replaced by 0800 673 227.
The Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service (CETAS) has been set-up and is available to help those people affected by the quakes who may be having difficulty accessing alternative accommodation. This service is being run by the Ministry of Social Development and Department of Housing and Building.
Can you please update your files/alerts so you now direct any inquiries to 0800 673 227 or the visit the website www.quakeaccommodation.govt.nz
On behalf of Housing New Zealand, I thank you for your assistance in helping to get information out on the temporary accommodation service.
Jan McCarthy
Communications Adviser
Ph: 375 0322
Community briefings start this weekend
Briefings will provide an update essential services and other important
information about personal and community welfare as well as a general
city-wide update and information about the areas surrounding each
meeting location.
The Briefing for Mt Pleasant will be held at Sumner School on 17 April 12.00 noon.
