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Two landmark projects for Rolleston u by Kent Caddick
Selwyn District Council is likely to give the green light to two landmark community projects in Rolleston, costing around $37 million, at its meeting this week. P3
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Springston School turns 150
At Labour Weekend Springston School and the local … p The Selwyn District Council is expected to give the go-ahead to a $14.8 million extension to the Selwyn Aquatic centre, which includes the building of a second pool
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Council will be reviewing an updated proposal for an extension to the Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Selwyn, along with design concepts for the new Rolleston Library and Community Centre. The two projects were proposed in the Long Term Plan 2018–2028 and previous annual plans. The combined cost of the two projects is about $37 million — making it council’s largest community facility expenditure to date. Property and commercial manager, Douglas Marshall, said the projects are key developments in meeting the
increasing needs of the Selwyn district, as its population continues to grow. “This is a substantial investment in the district, which ensures that two important facilities meet the future needs of all Selwyn residents,” Mr Marshall said. “The message we’ve heard from our community during consultation is to ensure that we are providing the facilities our district needs, not just for today, but also for future generations.” Selwyn’s population is forecast to grow from around 60,000 today to 80,000 by 2028.
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The Rolleston Library and Community Centre will be the focal point of the new town centre, to be developed in the vicinity of Rolleston Reserve and Tennyson Street. The facility will feature meeting spaces, enough space for current and future library collections, performance spaces, exhibition and display areas, children’s spaces and research and historical spaces. Mr Marshall said public consultation late last year provided valuable feedback on the features and configuration of the centre. continued on page 3 …
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