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July 15, 2013

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Demolition waste dumping not tolerated, record penalty imposed

Environment Canterbury today welcomed penalties of more than $150,000 in a Christchurch demolition waste dumping case following the February 2011 earthquake.

Brett Aldridge, Regional Manager Resource Management Act Monitoring and Compliance, says the temptation for those in the demolition and waste industry to save costs and increase profits by inappropriate waste disposal is of great concern in the current Canterbury environment.

The penalties against Canterbury Greenwaste Processors, Coutts Island Holdings and Kingsley Robert Kepple for dumping and receipt 5000 cubic metres of contaminated waste to form a track at a Coutts Island site are important as a deterrent and to prevent a legacy of post-quake contaminated sites, Mr Aldridge said.

The court has sent a very clear message that this type of behaviour wont be tolerated. District Court Judge Kellar made the important points that appropriate disposal of demolition waste is critical to restoring the city and its surrounds, that the receiving environment for such waste must be lawful and appropriate, and that short cuts cant be taken to avoid cost and conceal sites.

Inspection by Environment Canterbury compliance staff in March 2012 revealed a farm track some 1000 metres long by 10 metres wide, and half-a-metre deep comprised of mixed demolition waste. The waste was delivered by Canterbury Greenwaste Processors to the farm property owned by Coutts Island Holdings, which used it to build a farm track.

The waste had not been screened for contaminants and contained asbestos, electrical and computer parts, plastics, carpet, and assorted unprocessed material from the unsorted demolition of several CBD buildings, Brett Aldridge said.

The farm property is on land adjacent to the Otkaikino Stream which runs into the Waimakiriri River, an area within the Christchurch groundwater protection zone and with amenity and significant cultural values.

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The demolition of the earthquake-damaged Scarborough Paddling Pool will begin this week while investigations into the future of the site continue.

The paddling pool on Scarborough Esplanade has been closed to the public since it was damaged in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The Council agreed in March this year to demolish the paddling pool, which is damaged beyond repair, and return the area to grassed lawn while the long term future of the site is considered.

Fencing that has been around the site will remain in place while the demolition, which is expected to take about three weeks, is carried out. After the pool is demolished, the area will be grassed over and the fences removed.

Council staff are currently looking at options for the future of the site. Options are being discussed with the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board before a recommendation is made to the Councils Community, Recreation and Culture Committee for consideration.

Acting Unit Manager Recreation and Sport David Bailey says this is a sad time for the community.

"Although many Sumner residents have fond memories of summers spent at this paddling pool, we need to make the area safe. We are aware of the significance of the paddling pool to Sumner residents and we look forward to continuing to work with the community to find a way forward. "

The paddling pool is one of the Councils top 30 projects that in September 2012, were prioritised for funding, further investigations and, where possible, repair as part of its Facilities Rebuild Plan Programme.

The Council has already repaired and re-opened the Botanic Gardens Paddling Pool and the New Brighton Whale Pool, which are also among its top 30 projects.

For more information about the Councils top 30 projects and its Facilities Rebuild Programme visit http://www.futurechristchurch.co.nz

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