May 3 2017
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Rolleston’s economic importance to region recognised by Kent Caddick
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Golfers for charity
Rolleston’s economic contribution to the wider Canterbury economy has been recognised in a $1.9 million roading upgrade, according to Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton.
A group of Selwyn golfers is once again putting on its annual charitable golf tournament to raise funds for charity …
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They were remembered From the smallest of rural towns to the largest urban areas in Selwyn, locals came together last week …
In the last 10 years the traffic volumes in the Rolleston industrial area have increased by more than 200% according to Selwyn District Council
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World record success
Ashburton farmers Eric and Maxine Watson have entered the renowned book of Guinness World Records …
Major roading works aimed at improving traffic flow around Rolleston’s industrial zone get underway this month. Rolleston’s industrial zone is home to the Izone Southern Business Hub, one of New Zealand’s largest business parks, and two inland ports, MidlandPort and Metroport. According to Selwyn District Council, traffic volumes in the Rolleston industrial area have increased by more than 200% during the past 10 years.
Three roading projects, with a total cost of $1.9 million, have been developed by a Roading Strategy Group involving the council, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and commercial users of the business zone. Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton said NZTA will fund 51% of the cost of the projects, with the remaining cost funded through a mix of council and developer funding. “NZTA’s decision to provide funding assistance for these projects
is great news for Selwyn,” Mayor Broughton said. “This funding reflects the economic importance of the Rolleston industrial zone to Canterbury’s economy.” NZTA regional relationships director Jim Harland said it was good to see these links to the Rolleston industrial zone progressing and lining up with the agency’s Southern Motorway project.
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