Nelson Weekly Locally Owned and Operated
Wednesday 7 September 2022
Council U-turn on clearway support SARA HOLLYMAN Nelson City Council has u-turned on their support for part of the Nelson Future Access Plan that will see the reinstatement of a southbound clearway at a Tāhunanui intersection after commu-
nity outcry. Nelson City Council decided during a full council meeting late last month that they could not support Waka Kotahi in their plan to reinstate a clearway at the Bisley Ave intersection on SH6. Mayor Rachel Reese sought sup-
port to write a letter on behalf of council to Waka Kotahi stating that council do not support the reinstatement. She said if there was not enough support around the table, she would write the letter personally however, seven other councillors were in full
support. Clearways had been briefly installed in 2013 but were removed shortly after following community protest over safety concerns. Waka Kotahi, formerly known as NZTA, recommended in May 2021 under the Future Access
Plan that priority lanes be installed along Waimea Rd and Tāhunanui Dr to alleviate the city’s long-term transport woes. Waka Kotahi is planning to reinstate the Tāhunanui southbound
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Train modellers get back on track TRACY ALLAN Stephen Beck’s model railways are a creation of his imagination. “The designs come straight out of my head.” ‘Catherine Street’ an imaginary Yorkshire village, can be viewed up close and personal this weekend at the Nelson Model Railway Exhibition at Warnes Stadium. This year’s exhibition includes 17 different layouts, displays & demos, traders, and also refreshments hosted by the City of Nelson Pipe Band. And for those true enthusiasts, you can jump on a train ride at the Tāhunanui Modellers Pond on Sundays and Founders Park on the weekends. Rescheduled due to an earlier postponement in March 2022, this will be the first exhibition in two years and the Nelson Model Railways
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Model railway enthusiast Stephen Beck standing proudly behind ‘Catherine Street’ which will be on display to the public this weekend. Photo: Tracy Allan.
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