Monthly Archives: April 2015

Crofton Downs residents convince Council not to include 131 Silverstream Rd in their special housing areas

Wellington City Councillors voted against a proposal to nominate 131 Silverstream Rd as a Special Housing Area at their 8 April meeting. Only Councillors Ahipene-Mercer, Coughlan, and Marsh voted for it. Local resident Andrew McLellan spoke at the meeting, explaining … Continue reading

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Wanted: people to monitor noisy Johnsonville trains at night

Murray King is working with the Regional Council to reduce the train squeal on the Johnsonville line. They are trialling reduced train speed after 10pm and want people who live close to the line in Crofton Downs and Ngaio to … Continue reading

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Why 131 Silverstream Rd shouldn’t be a special housing area

The land at the end of Silverstream Rd, Crofton Downs, is on Wellington City Council’s nominated list of special housing areas around the city. This means that, for the land confirmed as special housing areas, Council speeds up the resource … Continue reading

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