By Shelley Topp
A petition opposing a quarry at the Rangiora Racecourse has drawn more than 4000 signatures.
The number shows “overwhelming opposition to the quarry” in the community, says its organiser, Tracey Dimmock-Rump, who lives nearby.
“I am so grateful to everyone who signed it.
“Why would you give a resource consent to put a quarry right in the firing line of homes, rest homes, pre-schools, parks, a shopping centre and restaurants? It is such a stunning area. Why not give it a protected green-space status instead?”
Taggart Earthmoving Ltd lodged a resource consent application with the Waimakariri District Council to quarry 700,000 cubic metres of material over 15 years. It already has a quarry at its base in Cones Rd, Rangiora, near the Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park.
The council has sent the application back to Taggart for more information.bridgemediaNike nike lebron xiii low image resolution Red Black White – Buy Air Jordan 1 Retro (white / black / varsity red), Price: $60.85 – Air Jordan Shoes
