Waimea Weekly Locally Owned and Operated
Wednesday 10 November 2021
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$1.9M to bridge Richmond West Sara Hollyman Editor
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One hundred trucks, 1500 tonnes of concrete, 55 bridge beams, $1.9 million, and nine-months’ work
by two men have seen a brandnew bridge open in Richmond. The Meadows Crossing which connects two halves of the rapidly growing Richmond West development was officially opened on Saturday.
The 70-metre-long bridge links both sides of Berryfield Drive across Borck Creek, providing an alternative access to the development. Project manager Jo Taylor says the bridge will be widely-used as
it enables better access for many of Richmond West’s residents. “It’s going to be huge for all the residents, particularly when the Sprig and Fern opens and the other commercial tenants. It’s going to open up access in the
Appleby Fields side so it will be hugely used.” The bridge was budgeted at a cost of $1.9 million and Jo says it’s looking as though it will come in
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Holiday paddock needed for helpful horses Jenny Nicholson A charity that connects disabled locals with the gift of horse riding are in need of paddocks to let their animals take a much needed break in. Riding for the Disabled (RDA) horses are so in demand during the term that, even with 82 people currently riding, there is a waiting list. Aged from four to 80-years-old, some clients are wheelchair bound, some are independent riders and some need a leader and two people on the side. Continued on Page 2
Robyn Hurford with one of the horses from RDA that needs a new holiday paddock. Photo: Jenny Nicholson.
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