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Enforceable speed limits for school zones MAIA HART AND PAULA HULBURT
Speed limits are set to be enforced around Blenheim schools as council pushes for a 40kph limit. Twelve schools could see speed limits permanently lowered in
a bid to boost safety. The move comes as council ditched original plans to put a 30kph limit in place. In a recent technical assessment report prepared for Marlborough District Council, specialist company LMC made short and
long-term speed change recommendations. The changes are part of council’s 10-year speed management plan. “Changes to speed limits will be on-going as development in the district continues and to achieve desired road safety outcomes with
respect to speed management,” the report says. Schools in Marlborough currently have “variable” 40kph signs that police were not able to always enforce. Under the plan, many of the advisory signs would be switched out
for enforceable speed limits. Most of these switches would take place at urban schools, while rural schools would continue to have advisory signs.
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Blaze of glory Blenheim’s Athletic Park was a blaze of colour on Friday as students from Marlborough Girls’ College put their athletics skills to the test. From the high-jump and tug of war to relay races, competitors dressed in house colours relished their chance to shine outside the classroom. See next week’s Marlborough Weekly for a full run down. Photo: Peter Jones.
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