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CCC Draft Annual Plan 2020-2021 Feedback

PDF: CCC Draft Annual Plan 2020 by Joanna Gould | April 2020

“To truly address these 21st-century problems, our society needs 21st-century solutions. We need to build a new civic infrastructure—one where fairness, justice, and economic and educational opportunity prevail, and where all people are engaged as stakeholders in civic and community life. We all have a stake in creating the strongest possible foundation for the greatest possible participation of ordinary people in civic life. It is time to build a 21st-century civic infrastructure—one that supports the permanent capacity for community change and equality of opportunity. When we build it, all can come.”
https://ssir.org/articles/entry/building_an_intentional_and_inclusive_civic_infrastructure

Two years ago I wrote this post https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/imagine/, after creating my https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/ website, “to collate my research and ideas for my submission to the Christchurch City Council 2018 Long Term Plan, for the rebuild of the Shirley Community Centre, 10 Shirley Road, Christchurch.”

Since then I have gone on to create my https://www.riseuprichmond.nz/ website, which includes research/ideas for the https://www.riseuprichmond.nz/otakaro-avon-river-corridor/ & my https://www.getcreativechristchurch.nz/ website, which includes research/ideas for the https://www.getcreativechristchurch.nz/toi-otautahi-christchurch-arts-strategy/.

The above .pdf is my feedback for the “CCC Draft Annual Plan 2020-2021”, which covers my research/ideas/suggestions for the Christchurch City Council, especially at this time while in COVID-19 lockdown, to help support individual/social well-being & civic infrastructure in Christchurch moving forward. (Page 12: CCC Draft Annual Plan 2020-2021 | Suggestions)

Page 3-5 of the .pdf highlights parts of the Canterbury Wellbeing Index & how I see the Government/Council/NGOs could share resources & use civic infrastructure to address well-being & social issues in our communities.

Page 6 of the .pdf highlights the different well-being models, our 1st place (home)/2nd place (work)/3rd place (social), opportunities in our social places for connections & networks, opportunities for the Government/Council/NGOs to work together in our civic facilities to provide community education for all.

I see the following gaps in the Christchurch Community Facilities Network Plan: Page 9-12 of the .pdf, that could provide opportunities for community education to all Christchurch residents:

Shirley Centre: Page 7 & 8 of the .pdf, inclusive centre at 10 Shirley Road, library with learning spaces, available for anyone in the community to use. (https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/centre-ideas/)

Sutton’s Place: arts/crafts community with learning spaces for local/overseas teachers to provide classes/workshops/retreats, opportunity to learn about W. A. (Bill) Sutton and his teaching/artworks and house/garden. (https://www.getcreativechristchurch.nz/suttons-place/)

Māori Heritage Park: indoor/outdoor learning spaces for Māori architecture/arts/crafts, opportunities to learn about the Māori language/culture/stories/legends and Elsie Locke’s life, writing & her legacy to Christchurch. (https://www.getcreativechristchurch.nz/maori-heritage-park/)

River Bank Centre: research/design/technology hub with learning spaces to inspire/educate with STEAM, opportunity to see startup/innovation businesses and to learn about Richard Bedward Owen and why he was called ‘River Bank’ Owen. (https://www.getcreativechristchurch.nz/river-bank-centre/)

These centres are based on the link between creativity and well-being, and could address: occupational health, social health, mental health, emotional health, & environmental health, in collaboration with the Govt Ministry’s (Health, Education, Social Development, Tourism etc.)/Christchurch City Council/NGOs.

Just as we have seen the exponential growth of one person infected with the COVID-19 virus, I can see the positive ripple affect one person can have in their home/work/social places if the Government/Council/NGOs work together to provide community education in our civic facilities throughout NZ.

Shirley Road Traffic Issues

Shirley Road Controlled Crossing
– March 2017: Email to the Board re Shirley Rd Controlled Crossing from 10 Shirley Rd/Shirley Community Reserve to Shirley Primary School: “Since the beginning of this year the majority of parents/children are now using the traffic light crossing outside Shirley Primary School, due to the new classrooms for Years 3-6 being built on the Shirley Rd boundary. Each day cars are parked on the broken yellow lines, either side of Shirley Rd, outside Shirley Primary School. Parents are parking on the broken yellow lines due to lack of parking in this area [Downers were using the 10 Shirley Rd site, loss of access to approx 20 car parks]. Chancellor St is a dead end, and it is very hard to get back onto Shirley Rd, due to the flow of traffic at that time. Each day cars drive through the red/stop traffic lights at the crossing. Drivers seem to be focusing on the lights at the Hills Rd intersection, and seem unaware of the traffic light controlled crossing outside Shirley Primary School. There are no ‘school zone’ or ‘children crossing’ signs in this area, to remind drivers to slow down & pay more attention. Bus stops (Stop ID: 39710 & 39625) are on either side off Shirley Rd, right beside the traffic light crossing outside Shirley Primary School. The Orbiter bus stops at Stop ID: 39710, and then has to get back into the flow of traffic to turn right on to Hills Rd. There is a lot of ‘visual noise’ in this area & I’m concerned that a parent or child is going to get hurt due to a driver being distracted.”
– April 2017: Email to the Board: “Drivers can park down Chancellor St, but it is a dead end street and is very difficult to get out of during peak times due to the build up of traffic on Shirley Rd. Is it possible to create a yellow lined bay, no driving into this intersection, at the Chancellor St & Shirley Rd intersection? This would give drivers the opportunity to turn right safely when the lights are red at the crossing. Is it possible to create angled parking on the Shirley Community Centre side of Chancellor St, to create more safe car parking in this area? Is it possible to have a map created to highlight parking areas available, to be handed out to drivers parking on the yellow lines & to be put in the school newsletter as a proactive way to deal with this issue? From my observations each day after school, drivers end up slamming on their brakes when the lights turn orange at the crossing, or running the red lights. Is it possible to make the timing longer between orange to red for this set of lights crossing? If the timing was longer, a driver who is going to go through an orange light, will be through the crossing, before the green walk sign for the children crossing. Lack of signage on both sides of Shirley Rd to indicate children crossing, lights, school zone (if you aren’t from this area, coming from The Palms direction, you don’t see there is a school coming up on the drivers right hand side).”
– April 2017: Email from the Board: “Parking Compliance will monitor the area regularly. A safety audit will also be initiated by our Traffic Engineer and aspects of this will be the phasing of the lights and signage (signage needs to be gazetted and fulfil legal criteria before it can be installed).”
– June 2017: ‘Red light runners risk pupil safety’, (https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/59771689/pegasus-post-june-20-2017) “There is a signalised pedestrian crossing outside the school but red light runners have caused serious concern…A full safety audit by the Council, of traffic from Hills Rd to The Palms Shopping Centre has also begun.”
– February 2020: Many emails were sent during 2017, engaging with the Board, Council staff, Traffic Engineers, Police & the school. A safety audit was done for Shirley Rd during this time. The 3 second delay was implemented between the red light for drivers & the green light for pedestrians improved the red light runners issue. My son is now at Intermediate, so I no longer go through this area at school drop off/pick up times, but I still see distracted drivers heading towards the Hills Rd intersection go through the red lights at the controlled crossing.

Christchurch Northern Corridor Downstream Effects Projects
– September 2019: Papanui-Innes Community Board and Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Agenda (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/09/JM-LA_20190913_AGN_3988_AT_EXTRA_WEB.htm), Minutes (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/09/JM-LA_20190913_MIN_3988_AT_EXTRA_WEB.htm).
– September 2019: “The proposed CNC plan makes it quicker/easier for drivers using the motorway, but at the expense of local residents being given restricted access to their local streets, causing anxiety/stress and impacting their wellbeing/daily life.
I disagree with the removal of the Warrington St and Forfar St roundabout, it is safe and it works well with the traffic flow. This is also the safest place to turn right (between Hills Rd & Cranford St) onto Forfar St, to get onto Westminster St and/or Innes Rd, if you are coming from Shirley Rd. Closing Forfar St will push traffic onto Westminster St then the smaller residential streets or into the already busy Hills Rd/Shirley Rd intersection, causing more problems for this area (Pg 2, Community Safety: Intersection Upgrades, CNCHearing27753JoannaGould.pdf ).
New Pedestrian Signal Crossing outside English Park: Agree, this is a very busy & distracting area during St Albans School drop off/pick up times. Pedestrian crossing needs to connect with the path from St Albans School. Cranford St from Westminster St to Warrington St needs to be ’40kmph School Zone’ during school drop offs/pick ups to make it safer. Due to our experience with red light runners at the pedestrian signal crossing outside Shirley Primary School, I would suggest the same 3 second delay from the red lights for the drivers, before activating the green pedestrian crossing light (Pg 3, Community Safety: St Albans School, CNCHearing27753JoannaGould.pdf )”
“These community safety project ideas/suggestions address issues in and around the CNC: Forfar St Zebra Crossing to St Albans Park, Forfar St/Warrington St Roundabout, Berwick St/Cranford St Intersection, Cranford St Signalised Pedestrian Crossing for St Albans School/English Park, Westminster St/Cranford St Intersection and Westminster St Platform Pedestrian Zebra Crossing for St Albans School.” (CNCHearing27753JoannaGouldOverview.pdf)
– September 2019: “The Council considered the report and recommendations for transport projects downstream of the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC). The projects are contained in the Council’s Downstream Effects Management Plan (DEMP). The resolutions were passed by the Council as proposed, along with one extra resolution that requested ‘that the Courtney Street renewal be investigated during the next Draft Long Term Plan’.” (Item 9. https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/09/CNCL_20190924_MIN_3981_AT_WEB.htm)
– February 2020: I went to a meeting with the consultant/traffic engineers/council staff regarding Northern Arterial Extension and Cranford St Upgrade, there was strong community concern over extra traffic exiting the motorway onto Cranford St.
I didn’t realise at the time the impact the proposed Intersection upgrades (Pg 2, Community Safety: Intersection Upgrades CNCHearing27753JoannaGouldOverview.pdf) would have on Westminster St/Hills Rd/Shirley Rd area. I do hope the Warrington St/Barbadoes St Intersection upgrade is done first, so the new traffic patterns from this upgrade can be seen in real life, to determine whether the other Intersection upgrades are still required. Traffic calming decisions should be deferred at this stage, until there is a known problem with a particular street.

The Palms Suburban Interchange Upgrade
– August 2017: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/65
Proposed Shirley Road Bus Stop Changes (by Shirley Intermediate)
1. The width of the existing separated cycle/pedestrian path would be reduced by 0.5 meters to provide space for the indented bus stop.
2. The footpath along the bus stop would be realigned and changed to shared path as the reduced footpath width is not suitable as a separated facility. The shared path at the bus stop would be usable by cyclists, pedestrians and bus passengers.
3. Extending the bus stop from one bus stop to provide space for two buses.
4. Installation of a 10m bus shelter to accommodate bus passengers.
https://ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Consultation/2017/August/Shirley-Road-Options-Assessment.pdf (25th July 2017)
https://ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Consultation/2018/March/Shirley-Road-bus-stop-upgrade.pdf (27th March 2018)
– February 2019: The Palms Suburban Interchange Upgrade, Stage 1, Shirley Road Bus Stop and Shelter Upgrades “The Board discussed the health and safety issues regarding the right hand turn from Shirley Road into the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) retail outlet opposite the bus stop and shelter and felt that a comparison between the current mitigation proposals and removal of the right hand turn into KFC would aid the Board in making a decision.”
“The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board decided to lay the report on the table and to request that staff:
1. Advise the Board on the implications of removing the right hand turn into KFC as far as traffic flow and ‘pinch points’ are concerned and provide a comparison with the proposed mitigation measures.
3. Advise the Board around the process regarding changes to the proposal as per number 1. above and whether there is a need to re consult. (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/02/PICB_20190222_MIN_3215_AT_WEB.htm)
– August 2019: Item 9. The Palms Suburban Interchange Upgrade, Stage 1, Shirley Road bus stop and shelter upgrades. (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/08/PICB_20190809_MIN_3225_AT_WEB.htm)
Community Board Resolved (original staff recommendation accepted without change)
– Updated Plan The Palms PT Hub Shirley Road Bus Stop and Shelter Upgrade, Page 11 (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/08/PICB_20190809_MAT_3225.HTM#PDF3_ATTACHMENT_21130_1) (8th August 2019)
– February 2020: “Consultation for this project ran from 16 Aug to 6 Sept 2017 and we received 13 submissions.” I was living in Shirley at this time and was unaware this consultation was taking place. I didn’t know of the proposed ‘The Palms Suburban Interchange Upgrade’ until I started researching Shirley/Richmond. I wonder how many people who currently use Shirley Rd understand how the ‘Shirley Road Bus Stop (by Shirley Intermediate)’ upgrade will affect the footpath/cycle lane/road?

Shirley Intermediate New Two Way Driveway
– Shirley Intermediate, Building Progression at SIS, “Creation of two-way vehicle access from Shirley Road”, Pegasus Post, Page 4 (10th September 2019)
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/62816464/pegasus-post-september-10-2019
– September 2019: Email sent to Papanui-Innes Community Board
“Yesterday I was reading the Pegasus Post and noticed the Shirley Intermediate School article. I was concerned to read under Building Progression At SIS, The design of the new school includes: Creation of two-way vehicle access from Shirley Road. This stretch of Shirley Road from The Palms lights/intersection to Warden Street is very busy, especially at school drop off/pick up times and when people are driving to/from home to work. I travel through this area each day and have had so many near misses with other drivers and pedestrians, that I now wait an extra 20 minutes at my son’s school before heading back through this congested area. I had previously read the Papanui-Innes Community Board agenda/minutes discussing a new Shirley Road Bus Stop, but couldn’t remember the actual plans, so I’ve just looked them up.
Attached is a .pdf (ShirleyRoadBusStopShirleyIntermediatePlans.pdf): Shirley Road Bus Stop Shirley Intermediate Plans that includes: original plan (showing blue rectangle/Access for Shirley Intermediate), approved plan, street views of Shirley Road and the issues with this area. I know the Papanui-Innes Community Board approved the plan on Friday 9 August 2019. But does the Board know about the Ministry of Education’s proposed ‘two-way vehicle access’ from Shirley Intermediate School to Shirley Road? The CCC ‘Have Your Say’ consultation was done in Aug-Sep 2017. The Ministry of Education’s rebuild plans for SIS have not been made public, they are not online anywhere. I doubt many people in the community are aware that a ‘two-way vehicle access’ is going to be created in front of the new Shirley Road Bus Stops, in a section of Shirley Road that has known safety issues. In summary, pre-teen/children’s brains aren’t fully developed, they are reliant on adults to make informed decisions that improve their safety, where they may lack observation/road safety skills. If parents are concerned about their child/children getting to/from school safely, they will be rethinking their freedom to walk/bike/scooter and instead use their car, adding to vehicle numbers. Please be mindful of the local communities. I ask [the Board] that you don’t give more weight to the consultants/statistics, and consider the practical knowledge residents have of their roads/communities.”
– February 2020: This area is already congested with a lot of ‘visual noise’, see “The Palms Suburban Interchange Upgrade” above. The Marshlands Rd/New Brighton Rd/North Pde/Shirley Rd is No. 10 in ‘The 10 Intersections with the Most Red Light Runners’ (https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/109855166/red-light-running-rampant-in-christchurch). The upgrade plan is to include two bus stops instead of one, and requires moving the start of the bus stops west on Shirley Rd, which means the bus stops will be closer to ‘Access for Shirley Intermediate’. Now with the Shirley Intermediate rebuild plans finalised, ‘Creation of two-way vehicle access from Shirley Rd’ will be added right in front of the new bus stops. The footpath is being narrowed and a cycle lane is being created on the road, to the right of the bus stops, before cyclists cross in front of the new bus stops & new Shirley Intermediate two-way vehicle access, to get back onto the shared path.
So we have red light runners, people running across Shirley Rd to catch the bus, two buses pulling into bus stops & pulling out into traffic, new cycle lane, drivers waiting to turn right into KFC, school students & vehicles from the new two-way access from Shirley Intermediate able to turn left or right in front of the new bus stops. Again ‘I wonder how many people who currently use Shirley Rd understand how the ‘Shirley Road Bus Stop (by Shirley Intermediate)’ upgrade [& Shirley Intermediate New Two Way Driveway] will affect the footpath/cycle lane/road?’

A Tale of Two Tracks

Q. What kind of track can be purchased for approx $90,000 as a community resource for the local children in Shirley & Northcote?
A. Temporary/Modular/48m/10yr life expectancy track (delayed, still in transit) to be installed in Richmond, not in MacFarlane Park/Shirley. Permanent/Asphalt/400m (already installed) for Northcote (also includes a fleet of bikes, helmets & bike storage facility). Two vastly different tracks & outcomes for the children, schools & communities in the Papanui-Innes Ward.

Today Northcote children are able to enjoy their permanent asphalt bike/scooter track around the perimeter of their school ($44,400 for approx 400m).
I recently saw photos of their track on Facebook & thought that track looks great, we could put a track like that around the perimeter of Shirley Primary School, so how do we get that resource for the children of Shirley? Through a bit of online research I was able to find out that thanks to the ‘Bikes in Schools’ initiative and funding from NZTA $40,000 & Papanui-Innes Board $8,000.

Meanwhile for over a year, I have been advocating for a permanent/asphalt track in MacFarlane Park. I emailed the Board two location suggestions based on living in Shirley for 8 years & walking through MacFarlane Park every weekday. I contacted the business involved in creating the #detour track in Manchester St for a price range & to understand the construction process.
During my online research, it was frustrating to find that the Shirley community has been waiting since 2001 (the CCC consultation report says the early 1990s) for a skate/scooter/bike park in MacFarlane Park (https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/papanui-innes-skate-facilities/).
Currently the temporary modular pump track ($87,450 for 48m track, life expectancy: 10 years) has been delayed coming from Europe, and is expected to arrive at the beginning of March, to be installed at 10 Shirley Road, Shirley Community Reserve, in Richmond.

I do not understand why the Papanui-Innes Board didn’t suggest the ‘Bikes in Schools’ initiative to Shirley Primary School, when the petition was presented in August 2018, or at the meeting in May 2019 when the Board discussed my correspondence & Northcote School’s DRF application, or in September 2019 when I emailed the Board my new suggestion, before they approved the purchase of the temporary modular pump track?

Shirley Track: Background
– August 2018: Petition (“Do you want a scooter, skate and bike park for Shirley? We want to ask the Christchurch City Council if we can put one in MacFarlane Park.”) presented to the Papanui-Innes Board, signed by 29 students & 1 teacher from Shirley Primary School.
The Board “requests a report with options on the funding and installation of a pump track in Shirley.”
– December 2018: ‘Modular Pump Track Shirley’ Report presented to the Board, includes 3 options for location, but no options for the type of pump track to be installed.
Staff Recommendations: “Support a 2021–2031 Long Term Plan bid for a modular pump track at Shirley Community Reserve.”
Community Board Resolved: “2. Support a modular pump track at 10 Shirley Road (the Shirley Community Reserve) and request that the Parks Team explore alternative funding to action the project within the financial year. 4. That the Board engage with the local education facilities, residents and community groups to encourage involvement and fund raising.”
– December 2018: Nor’West News article “’Temporary pump track not good enough’: A Shirley Primary School pupil says the push to install a temporary pump track is not the option he wants.”
– February 2019: Emails to the Board, see Timeline (https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/proposed-pump-track-for-shirley/)
– March 2019: Email to Council opposing the 2018/19 Capital Endowment Fund Applications: Shirley Pump Track (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/03/CNCL_20190328_AGN_3367_AT.htm#PDF3_Attachment_22966_2)
“I am concerned the Council are being asked to approve allocating ‘a grant of $87,850 from the 2018/19 Capital Endowment Fund’ on a facility that is: temporary not permanent, and located at 10 Shirley Road/Shirley Community Reserve not within MacFarlane Park, and not the type of track or location that Shannon & those that signed the petition asked for.”
Council Resolved: “Approve a grant of $87,850 from the 2018/19 Capital Endowment Fund to the Parks Unit for a modular pump track initially located at the Shirley Community Reserve.”
– May 2019: Board meeting, Item 7. Correspondence, Attachments: Joanna Gould re 10 Shirley Road, Modular Pump Track and Picnic Table (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/05/PICB_20190510_AGN_3219_AT.htm#PDF3_Attachment_23322_1)

Northcote Track: Background
– May 2019: Board Meeting (at the same meeting where my correspondence was included in the agenda) Item 10. 2018-19 Discretionary Response Fund Application – Northcote School (Decision Matrix: https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/05/PICB_20190510_AGN_3219_AT.htm#PDF3_Attachment_23238_1)
“‘Bikes in Schools’ (https://bikeon.org.nz/bikes-in-schools/) package ($95,000) includes: a fleet of new bikes (four different sizes), a bike helmet for every child (140), a combination of riding, pump and bike skills tracks and a bike storage facility.
The cost to build a track approximately 400 meters in length is $44,400. Other Sources of Funding: $40,000 New Zealand Transport Agency.”
Staff Recommendations: “Approves a grant of $7,000 from its 2018-19 Discretionary Response Fund to Northcote School towards the ‘Bikes in Schools’ initiative.”
Community Board Resolved: “Approves a grant of $8,000 from its 2018-19 Discretionary Response Fund to Northcote School towards the ‘Bikes in Schools’ initiative.”

Northcote Track: Outcome
– May 2019: Nor’West News article, “On Track To Get Kids On Bikes” Pg 3 (https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/62674055/norwest-news-may-28-2019)
– May 2019: Neighbourhood Links – Northcote/Redwood Facebook Page: “This is a fantastic initiative which involves building a bike track around the perimeter of the school, providing bikes and helmets for students to use, and storage facilities for the bikes. The track will be a great asset for the community as a whole, as it will be available for use by the wider community out of school hours. I’m so supportive of anything that gets our kids out and about and active, and look forward to Northcote School raising the remainder of the funds so that this project can be completed.”
Emma Norrish – Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board Member
– January 2020: “I took a quick detour on my ride home from a meeting this afternoon to do a lap of the brand new bike/scooter path at Northcote School. This is such a great asset for the school and our local community, which our Waipapa/ Papanui Innes Community Board was proud to help fund. The school has joined the national Bikes in Schools Programme, which provides access to well-maintained bikes and a safe environment for children to regularly practice their cycling skills whilst building their fitness and confidence.”
Emma Norrish – Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board Member, Facebook Post

Shirley Track: Outcome
– July 2019: https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/ccc-shirley-community-reserve-consultation/
– July 2019: https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/ccc-shirley-community-reserve-feedback/
– August 2019: Shirley Community Reserve Temporary Pump Track – ‘Have Your Say’ Consultation, Submission table and staff responses (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/09/PICB_20190913_AGN_3227_AT.htm#PDF3_Attachment_24065_6)
– September 2019: Email to the Board, Item 9. Shirley Community Reserve – temporary pump track location. “5. New Suggestion: The Board could engage with Shirley Primary School & their Board of Trustees, to work together with them to create a permanent bike/pump track in the Shirley Primary School grounds. This would address a number of the issues highlighted by the submitters in No 1. & 2. above, that can not be resolved at the Shirley Community Reserve, 10 Shirley Road site in Richmond. This could be a community lead project that connects the community through active participation involving: the School, Board of Trustees, pupils, community, NZTA?, Ministry of Education?, Bike On ‘Bikes in Schools’?, fundraising, working bees and sponsorship opportunities. This suggestion would create a much needed and long awaited local facility in the local Shirley community, providing easy and safe access for all the children of Shirley. The Board could also engage with Banks Avenue School & their Board of Trustees, to work together with them to create a permanent bike/pump track in the new Banks Avenue School grounds, on the former Shirley Boys High site in the Innes Ward.” (PapanuiInnesCommunityBoard130919Item9ShirleyCommunityReservePumpTrack.pdf)
– September 2019: Board Meeting, 9. ‘Shirley Community Reserve – temporary pump track location’ Report presented to the Board, on ‘Have Your Say’ consultation feedback (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/09/PICB_20190913_AGN_3227_AT_WEB.htm)
“4.3 There has been demand for a skate, scooter and bike park in the Shirley area identified through various community research papers since the early 1990s.” [Site: 10 Shirley Road, Shirley Community Reserve is in Richmond not Shirley. Shirley children will have to cross Shirley Road on the controlled crossing/red light runners.]
Attachment F, Shirley Community Reserve temporary pump track, Community Views and Preferences (https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/09/PICB_20190913_ATT_3227_PLANS_WEB.htm)
“1.2 Not what the community asked for, Want a community centre, The track is too expensive, Safety concerns over having to cross a busy road.
1.3 A permanent skate park/pump track would cost three or four times more than a temporary pump track.
A temporary pump track is both quicker and cheaper to install and it could remain in place for up to 10 years [life expectancy] if that’s what the community want.
The temporary pump track funding has been granted through the Council Capital Endowment Fund…as the track is relocatable, it is considered to be good value for money.
1.8 Geographical distribution of responses: 71 total, 24 from Richmond, 14 from Shirley, 6 Other/walking distance, 27 from Greater Christchurch.
Richmond: 24 submitters, 17 support, 6 don’t support, 1 did not indicate
Shirley: 14 submitters, 13 support, 1 don’t support
Other: 6 submitters, 5 support, 1 did not indicate
Greater Christchurch: 27 submitters, 25 support, 2 don’t support”
Community Board Resolved: (original Staff Recommendation accepted without change)
– 19 October 2019: “Plans Approved: On Friday 13 September 2019, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board approved the proposal to install a temporary pump track and multi-use table at Shirley Community Reserve. We are planning to have the pump track ready to use by the end January 2020. We also expect the multi-use table to be in place by this time.” (https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/252)
– 31 January 2020: “Update: Unfortunately, due to unexpected shipping delays the pump track should arrive in the country at the start of March. Early site works are expected to begin the last week of February and it should be ready for use by the end of March. The multi-use table is planned to go in at the same time.” (https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/252)
– 31 January 2020: “We had a briefing in our Community Board meeting this morning. In three weeks time the fences will be going up to start ground works at the site. The track is due to arrive in the country on the 2nd March, and staff have said they are aiming to have it operational by 17th March. The change in timeline is due to a slight delay with the procurement process, which led to the track being shipped after Christmas rather than before Christmas. It is coming from Europe as modular pump tracks like this are not available in our part of the world.”
Emma Norrish – Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board Member, RADS Facebook Page

Toi Ōtautahi Christchurch Arts Strategy

PDF: CCC Draft Arts Strategy by Joanna Gould | June 2019

Q. What does “Toi Ōtautahi – Strategy for Arts and Creativity in Ōtautahi Christchurch” have to do with a new centre being built at 10 Shirley Road?
A. “In Christchurch, we have many different opportunities to ‘observe’ the arts/creativity, but few opportunities to ‘participate’ in the arts/creativity, for our identity, well-being & learning.
We need arts/creativity access for all ages and stages of life, for every resident and every visitor to Christchurch. Shirley Centre: inclusive centre, library with learning spaces, available for anyone in the community to use.”

Toi Ōtautahi – Strategy for Arts and Creativity in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Item 19. Toi Ōtautahi – Strategy for Arts and Creativity in Ōtautahi Christchurch
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/08/CNCL_20190822_AGN_3376_AT.PDF
– Pages 201 to 209, Council Staff Report
– Pages 210 to 223, Toi Ōtautahi – Final
– Pages 224 to 264, Toi Ōtautahi – Submissions*
* My submission is on Pages 245 to 250.
CCCDraftArtsStrategyJune2019JoannaGould.pdf

“Where is our Community Centre” Petition

“Our communities lost our well used and well loved community centre at 10 Shirley Rd, following the February 2011 earthquake. We need a new community facility to serve the wider communities of North Richmond, Shirley, Mairehau, Edgeware and St Albans east of Cranford Street. We the undersigned, request that Christchurch City Council work with us to rebuild our beloved community centre as soon as possible.”
https://www.facebook.com/Where-is-Our-Community-Centre-101495294547442/

Please sign/share this petition to ask the Christchurch City Council, for a new community facility to be built at 10 Shirley Road, Richmond, Christchurch. Thanks for your support!

https://www.change.org/p/christchurch-city-council-a-community-centre-for-north-richmond-shirley-mairehau-edgeware-st-albans-east

Below are the comments from supporters, sharing why signing this petition is important to them:

– “These places are hubs for community activities, and communities are so much stronger with them. Its such a shame this hasn’t been rebuilt.” Robyn W.

– “This is a important asset to the Eastern Communities” Roger E.

– “A Community Centre is a truly under estimated asset to any community. They become a major part of the community and used by many different groups. This type of centre impacts many different groups positively so to have our community centre back is a necessity to our area.” Rachael D.

– “This used to be a great facility when I had my first child…would love other young parents to enjoy it as well.” Muz M.

– “I live in Mairehau and think we need this community centre.” Rachel S.

– “Richmond lost a lot of amenities after the quakes. There appears to be no intention by the CCC to invest in our suburb to bring back what we have lost. Please reconsider bringing back our community centre.” Laura M.

– “We need our Community Centre back which will make our area feel like a community again.” Fione N.

– “We were promised a replacement facility and this has not happened while other areas have had their centres built. What has happened to the insurance money from this facility? Many groups are missing out while we wait.” Sue L.

– “Community is the core to our Society, it was a priority Ten Years ago, it’s now the Priority…” Dorothy B.

– “Christchurch needs to look after its own.” Lyn S.

– “Loss of community hubs stripped the heart from us, let’s put one back.” Matthew H.

– “This use to be my community and others have their community centres re built.” Tiffani F.

– “It’s needed. Please rebuild.” Maree B.

– “Community centre is the hub of the area. Plse fix the centre/ heart of the area.” Lorraine H.

– “This is defiantly needed community place for all and a great location we need this for the community.” Tracey N.

– “I’m signing because I believe community centres are so necessary in having and maintaining a core community. I went to many courses in this centre, and it easy dearly missed.” Amanda H.

– “We need to have more centers like this to help people not swimming pools.” Paula S.

– “I feel this is important for the community.” Sharon C.

– “use to live near this as a child and had great days playing at the park near this what a shame to pull it down.” Tracie J.

– “I totally agree with the need for a new community centre for this area.” Alison F.

– “The community needs a hub. So much has been taken from us and not replaced.” Susan G.

– “The community needs this back!” Debbi F.

– “The old community centre was well used and has been missed by the locals.” Marina P.

– “Every suburb needs a community centre. I have good memories of this building when it hosted weight watchers.” Rose M.

– “This needs to be replaced for the Community.” Alison P.

– “A community Centre for North Richmond, Shirley, Mairehau, Edgewater & St. Albans East!” Shannon W.

– “I’m signing this because its what the community wants.” Justin M.

– “Shirley is a valuable community and has lost so much throughout the earthquakes and needs a community building. Its sad that they have reneged on the replacement building. Its time they showed the people in this area that they aren’t forgotten and do matter. A community building would be a valuable asset for the area with a multitude of uses and it has been sorely missed.” Selina K.

– “This community centre was a great resource for my child, pre 2011 earthquake. We went to music sessions & other parent/child centred sessions held here with the parent centre. I would like other local families to have same.” Charlotte P.

– “This community center was a well used, well lived asset to the community, it should be replaced if anything it’s needed more than ever with all the infill housing in the area.” Christine M.

– “No community should be stripped of essential services. Especially when the demand for these services is on the increase due to the direction NZ is going.
Accessibility to mental health services is critical and it only takes a walk through this suburb to see how many people here would be in need of this community center.
The sheer thought that this has not been prioritized over the likes of the copious amounts of bike lanes in Christchurch is beyond me. Very sad!” Sophia N.

– “Our communities require somewhere anyone can go for support with many issues and not feel judged or looked down upon. This is incredibly important especially in these hard times.” Monica G.

– “Having a centre would be a wonderful addition to the community.” Jo H.

– “Because this area sorely need a new community centre, preferably similar to the previous one, which had facilities for learning pottery & other arts & crafts, plus various other activities. There is nowhere locally suitable at present.” Sue W.

– “In support of a re- build or new community centre to be built. Come on Christchurch City Council. How about the CEO and city councillors taking a salary cut to get projects like this one off the ground?” Karilyn B.

– “We need somewhere local for everyone to meet up and enjoy each others company.” Judy K.

– “Come on CCC you said you would do this, please do the honorable thing and follow through.” Meredyth A.

– “Valuable community asset.” Helen C.

– “The community need their centre rebuilt, it is the Hub for many organisations and helps so many people. Health, welfare, mental well-being is so important. Too many have been affected and suffered due to the Earthquake and now COVID. Please listen to the people.” Miriam G.

– “We need community… So Where’s our community centre!?” Anneke M.

– “Very important for the welfare of all residents.” Donald K.

– “You said you would rebuild this centre; keep your promises. Building ridiculous memorials that we didn’t vote for will not appease those of us who suffered through all the earthquakes.” Nola R.

– “Our suburb has been asset stripped by CCC.” Jacqueline T.

– “Used to be Centre Coordinator at SCC and later organised and attended Adult Education classes there through SBHS. Our community needs this facility back.” Fiona B.

– “Don’t you think our communities have lost enough? Christchurch almost lost it’s identity, but the communities held us together. It’s getting harder and harder to do as the years drag on. We all need some semblance of normality back to grow strong again.” Jennifer P.

– “I’m signing in because I think the City Council Staff and elected members need to place more value on community engagement as to what the residents of the communities actually want in their neighbourhoods. Greater engagement will foster greater buy in for new projects, rather than force feeding initiatives and reports written by Council “experts” who don’t actually live in the neighbourhoods, and without actually canvasing the residents. It boils down to democracy and basic manners.” Greg P.

– “I believe in this.” Naohmi C.

– “Every community need a hub.” Penny M.

– “We need a new community center around here. I miss the pottery classes.” Jackie C.

– “I’m signing because our kids need more access to community ventures in our area. I’m signing because every community needs a hub.” Milly S.

– “I live just few doors down from where the Community Hall was…we lost SBHS where there were community classes…we need a community hall to bring a sense of neighborhood…& classes…” Hester de T.

– “Communities require hubs. Communities must develop an identity, without our own culture we are not enhancing our personal and community well-being along with community safety.” Sue P.

– “I would like to see the Community Centre reinstated for the benefit of the local Residents. A facility which encourages local participation and engagement would be warmly embraced in this resource depleted area.” Shirley S.

– “The centre used to be so busy before the quakes and shows that the community still needs a space.” Lucinda L.

– “It has been 8 and a half years since our community centre was destroyed in the February 2011 earthquake. It’s unbelievable that there are no plans to rebuild this once vibrant and well used centre. I am frustrated by the lack of priority given to repairing assets this area and the inequity in funding across the city.” Jane H.

– “Every community needs a Community centre. Shirley has lost so much, please reinstate our hub.” Susan G.

– “I am a resident of Richmond.” Benjamin E.

– “The community needs this back. This us a big loss to community groups in the area.” Tania M.

– “I grew up in this area and walked passed that community centre everyday on my way to school, I attend numerous activities within its walls over the years and I do believe my Grandfather attended primary school there before it was a community centre. Having a community centre is valuable for the residing residents.” Roxy T.

– “This community centre is much needed.” Mandi S.

– “I was a resident of the Shirley area and often used the Community Centre. A lot has changed since then and a new community centre would give back some much needed community spirit!” Anne M.

– “Having grown up in this area, I can only support these communities in their endeavor to heighten wellbeing and resilience though meeting and activity space. Kia kaha” Rik T.

– “I’m signing because we have lost our community amenities almost entirely since the quakes, with no hope of regaining them either, so i know how bad it is to be without them.” Alma R.

– “When I lived in Avonside til EQS used to go there all the time as our Canterbury Branch Family History centre was there.” Yvonne H.

– “Community centres are essential. Our area needs to be looked after.” Georgina C.

– “Shirley Community Centre (former Shirley Primary School) was built in 1915, and it became a place for: Cultural, Educational and Recreational Activities. Since the earthquakes we have seen our schools closed, rebuilt and relocated. We have seen the demolition of the original Shirley Community Centre in 2012, and our community has become disconnected and displaced. We need a new Centre built at 10 Shirley Road.” Joanna G.

– “I’m signing because community facilities are an essential part of building healthy supportive community groups and would like to point out that this type community rebuilding asset is the kind of thing that post-quake donations were intended for – not for shifting the Christchurch cenotaph.” Patricia W.

– “Reinstatement of this community hub is vital to the mental and physical health of the community.” Judith H.

– “We have lost so many amenities in our area since the earthquakes. We don’t need to lose our community centre as well. Our community centre needs to be reinstated.” Margaret S.

– “This area lost so much in the Earthquake and after the Earthquake. We want our community centre back.” Jennifer D.