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Scoop
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Contractor Being Sought For Work On Major Rolleston Project
Press Release – NZ Transport Agency The project team has completed design, property acquisition and consenting to enable construction on Stage 1 to start in October this year, with planned completion in December next year. A major roading project at Rolleston, near Christchurch, has reached a fresh milestone with a call going out for a contractor to carry out physical work on Stage 1 of the project. The State Highway 1 Rolleston Access Improvements project – a Road of Regional Significance – will provide transport improvements through Rolleston that mean better connections for people and businesses. 'Rolleston is at the heart of the Selwyn District, which has been the fastest growing district in New Zealand, which makes these transport improvements all the more important,' says regional manager for New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), Sean Walsh. Stage 1 involves a new roundabout at the Dunns Crossing and Walkers Road intersection with State Highway 1 that will make it easier and safer to enter and exit Rolleston and the industrial area from the south. This will provide efficiencies for freight as they will have a less congested connection into the industrial area. The project team has completed design, property acquisition and consenting to enable construction on Stage 1 to start in October this year (once a contractor has been appointed), with planned completion in December next year. Stage 2 includes a flyover connecting Rolleston township with business/industrial areas, improved safety at high-risk highway intersections, the removal of the two signalised intersections on SH1 (Hoskyns Rd and Rolleston Drive North), the extension of the two southbound lanes on the motorway to just south of the proposed bridge at Rolleston, a southbound service lane to access businesses and Rolleston town centre, and major safety improvements and upgrades to the rail level crossing at Hoskyns Rd. Work continues on design, property acquisition and consenting for Stage 2, with an anticipated construction start date of October 2026. Last week NZTA issued a Request for Tenders for the Stage 1 physical works contract for the construction of a roundabout at the SH1/ Dunns Crossing Rd/Walkers Rd intersection, realignment and widening of the SH1, Dunns Crossing Rd, and Walkers Rd carriageways; efficiency improvements at the Weedons interchange and the construction of a new – and the removal of the existing – rail level crossing on Walkers Rd. 'The work will mean some disruption, but of course we will be doing everything we can to minimise that disruption for road users and the adjacent community,' Mr Walsh says. 'It's a positive sign to see progress on projects like this one, adding to a series of projects already underway or in planning on the state highway corridor between Timaru and Lyttelton ports. These include a second Ashburton bridge and the upgrade of SH76/Brougham Street which was formally launched last week.' The full Rolleston Access Improvements project is estimated for completion in late 2028, at a current estimated cost of between $180 to $200 million, including contingencies. Read more about the project here. Later this month, the project team will be out and about in Rolleston to chat with people about the project. These drop-in sessions will be a great chance to ask questions, view plans, and learn more about what's coming. The drop-in sessions are as follows:
Scoop
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Contractor Being Sought For Work On Major Rolleston Project
A major roading project at Rolleston, near Christchurch, has reached a fresh milestone with a call going out for a contractor to carry out physical work on Stage 1 of the project. The State Highway 1 Rolleston Access Improvements project – a Road of Regional Significance – will provide transport improvements through Rolleston that mean better connections for people and businesses. 'Rolleston is at the heart of the Selwyn District, which has been the fastest growing district in New Zealand, which makes these transport improvements all the more important,' says regional manager for New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), Sean Walsh. Stage 1 involves a new roundabout at the Dunns Crossing and Walkers Road intersection with State Highway 1 that will make it easier and safer to enter and exit Rolleston and the industrial area from the south. This will provide efficiencies for freight as they will have a less congested connection into the industrial area. The project team has completed design, property acquisition and consenting to enable construction on Stage 1 to start in October this year (once a contractor has been appointed), with planned completion in December next year. Stage 2 includes a flyover connecting Rolleston township with business/industrial areas, improved safety at high-risk highway intersections, the removal of the two signalised intersections on SH1 (Hoskyns Rd and Rolleston Drive North), the extension of the two southbound lanes on the motorway to just south of the proposed bridge at Rolleston, a southbound service lane to access businesses and Rolleston town centre, and major safety improvements and upgrades to the rail level crossing at Hoskyns Rd. Work continues on design, property acquisition and consenting for Stage 2, with an anticipated construction start date of October 2026. Last week NZTA issued a Request for Tenders for the Stage 1 physical works contract for the construction of a roundabout at the SH1/ Dunns Crossing Rd/Walkers Rd intersection, realignment and widening of the SH1, Dunns Crossing Rd, and Walkers Rd carriageways; efficiency improvements at the Weedons interchange and the construction of a new – and the removal of the existing – rail level crossing on Walkers Rd.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Warrington Rylands pre-season change with home friendly added
Warrington Rylands' first pre-season game is this coming Saturday (Image: Sean Walsh) WARRINGTON Rylands have confirmed a change to their pre-season friendly schedule. In it, they replace an away fixture with a home game against Football League opposition in the shape of Salford City. The League Two side will make the short trip to Gorsey Lane to take on Neil Reynolds' men on Tuesday, July 15, kick off 7pm. Advertisement Rylands' previously announced pre-season schedule had them visiting Silsden but that game will now no longer take place. Salford's visit means Blues will now play three home pre-season games before the Northern Premier League Premier Division season kicks off. Newly-promoted Premier League side Burnley will send a team to Gorsey Lane on Tuesday, July 29, after Atherton Collieries – now managed by former Rylands boss Michael Clegg – visit three days earlier on Saturday, July 26. Rylands play their first pre-season game this coming Saturday as they travel to Euxton Villa. Updated Warrington Rylands pre-season schedule, 2025-26 July Saturday 5…Euxton Villa (a) 3pm Advertisement Saturday 12…Fulwood Amateurs (a) 3pm Tuesday 15…Salford City (h) 7pm Saturday 19…Burscough (a) 3pm Tuesday 22…Cammell Laird (a) 7.30pm Saturday 26…Atherton Collieries (h) 3pm Tuesday 29…Burnley (h) 7.30pm August Saturday 2…Avro (a) 3pm
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Second Strictly star reveals he was mugged in London just days before dancer was left traumatised
COMEDIAN Sean Walsh has revealed he is the second Strictly Come Dancing star to get mugged. The funnyman, 39, took to Instagram to reveal his ordeal which also happened in London. 5 5 5 The Strictly star - who appeared on the show in 2018 - revealed he had been the victim of a mugging in the capital. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Seann revealed: "My phone was stolen (yes out of my hand and yes, I live in London) a week or so ago and it is now in China if anyone happens to be passing by." He shared a picture of his phone's location, which was in China. Seann 's time on Strictly eight years ago was marred by controversy. He famously was embroiled in "kiss-gate" after he was videoed snogging his dance partner Katya Jones - despite the pair both being in relationship. ANOTHER STRICTLY STAR MUGGED It comes just days after Strictly's Michelle Tsiakkas was left "traumatised" after also being mugged in London. Pro dancer Michelle, 29, told her followers that the ordeal left her feeling "scared and helpless". The Strictly star - who joined the show three years ago - took to Instagram to share the terrifying incident. Addressing her fans in a video, she said: "Hi guys, so I wanted to just make this video to let you know something that happened to me the other day in London. "Now this was a couple of days ago and I've just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day. "It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don't want the same to happen to you. "My phone got stolen. My phone got stolen. I mean I see it happening all the time but it's just one of those things that you just never think it's gonna happen to you. and then it does." Recounting the story, Michelle said: "So it was early morning. I was on my way to the dentist in London. "It was around Covent Garden so the streets were really quiet. I think I was just the only person around so maybe I was an easy target and I whipped out my phone to have a look at the directions to see where my dentist was. "I was on the actual street of the dentist and what happens? A man comes on a bike behind me, sweeps past me and grabs my phone. "So he's grabbed my phone. He's on an electric bike and my heart just sank. I tried to I think like reach for it and that made me fall on my knees on the floor and graze my knee. "I think my reflex was just to swear and then scream give me back my phone and clearly you know that didn't work. "He just left. He was wearing a mask so there was no way that I could have seen what he looked like and he was going really fast on that electric bike so there was no way on earth I could have caught up with him. 5 "Thankfully there were two really lovely and helpful women there and they'd seen that I was a bit distressed." Michelle captioned the video with: "Warning ⚠️ This can happen to you in Central London. "Has something like this ever happened to you?"
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Auchinachie donates $1,000 to Whitney Point Civic Association
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The charitable branch of Auchinachie, called Auchinachie CARES, recently donated $1,000 to a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering the community through athletics and activities. The Whitney Point Civic Association began serving the community in 2024. It works to create additional opportunities for youth sports and events in northern Broome County. Since its inception, it has extended the season for several athletes with baseball, basketball, and girls' soccer programs. President of WPCA Sean Walsh says there is an unmet need for accessible sports and community services in the rural parts of the county. 'We identified that we had a bunch of athletes that wanted to do additional seasons, so we said, 'Hey, let's figure it out and do it right.' With that, we had folks reach out to us and say 'Hey, well what if we do some community service stuff to try to tie it in.' As a small town, everybody is pitching in, and it's up to us to make the town what we want it to be,' said Walsh. The donation will help fund the organization's annual golf tournament, which supports the baseball and basketball programs. The WPCA also hosts several community programs. Its next event is on Saturday. It will be hosting a Healthy Relationships and Boundaries class, followed by a sound bath and meditation. More information is available at Horace Mann prepares to say 'farewell' to Principal Peter Stewart Ponies clinch 11th straight win on Baseball and Education Day Healing After Loss helps community members cope with grief Auchinachie donates $1,000 to Whitney Point Civic Association Celebrate the anniversary of Schoolhouse No. 4 with free tour Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
