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'Kooky': Christchurch community boards react to proposed pedestrian crossing

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 1 Apr 2025, 6:50pm
Photo / Jason Oxenham
Photo / Jason Oxenham

'Kooky': Christchurch community boards react to proposed pedestrian crossing

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 1 Apr 2025, 6:50pm

A proposed pedestrian crossing's become a bit of a joke - after differing views were shared from two Christchurch community boards.

The southbound lane of Deans Avenue, near Al Noor Mosque, has been approved for speed bumps - but not the lane heading north.

It's the boundary between the Riccarton and Central City wards.

Central City Councillor Jake McLellan's side will have a bump.

He says it will look kooky - but it's better than nothing.

"When you add a crossing but you don't actually do anything to make people safe while they're crossing, it can become quite dangerous."

Riccarton Councillor Tyla Harrison-Hunt agrees it's better than the status quo.

"At the end of the day, it's actually a massive, massive win for the Deans Ave residents - and a massive win for the everyday users of Hagley Park."

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