Thanks to everyone who submitted feedback on this project

We received a total of 295 submissions from 290 individuals and the following organisations:

• Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board
• Canterbury / West Coast Automobile Association
• Halswell Residents' Association
• Spokes Canterbury
• Over the Rainbow Group

What you told us

Reducing Cashmere Road (from Halswell Quarry Park to Saddle Vale Rise) to 40km/h

145 individuals did not support the proposal, 124 supported the proposal, 14 did not know and seven did not answer.

Reducing Sutherlands Road to 40km/h

160 individuals did not support the proposal, 109 supported the proposal, 14 did not know and seven did not answer.

Reducing Cashmere Road (from Sutherlands Road to Happy Home Road) to 50km/h

158 individuals supported the proposal, 124 did not support the proposal and eight did not know.

Reducing Hoon Hay Valley Road to 50km/h

160 individuals supported the proposal, 107 did not support the proposal and 23 did not know.

Common topics raised during consultation were:

• Reducing the speed would improve road safety
• The current speed limits are low enough
• There will be no impact on road safety

Many submitters raised concerns about the lack of footpaths in the area. Here’s an update on what’s planned:

Footpath installation update

In September 2025, the Council approved the New Footpaths Programme. The following projects are planned in the local area:

Sutherlands Road (Muirhill Street to Glendore Drive)

• Construction is expected by mid-2028 to link the existing footpaths at Muirhill Street and south of Glendore Drive. The section between Muirhill Street and Spalling Road will include a footpath as part of the current residential development.

Cashmere Road (Halswell Quarry Park entrance to Sutherlands Road)

• Construction is expected after 2028 (subject to Council approval) to connect Sutherlands Road with Halswell Quarry Park.

You can read more about what we heard in the meeting agenda below, which includes the staff report. To read all the feedback we received, look at the submission table below.

Changes we've made following public feedback

	Current speed limit	Original proposal	Revised proposal
Sutherlands Road - Sparks Road to Glendore Drive Sutherlands Road - Muirhill Street to Cashmere Road	60km/h	40km/h	50km/h

Meeting details and decision-making process

A staff report recommending the changes to the speed limits on Cashmere, Sutherlands and Hoon Hay Valley Road will be presented to the Council.

Date: 10 December 2025

Time: 9:30am

Venue: Camellia Chambers, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch

While this is a public meeting and everyone is welcome, if you would like to attend in person, please note there is limited space in the new Council chambers and priority will be given to those who have requested to speak to their submission. If you have not requested to speak, it is preferred that you watch the meeting online.

If you asked to speak to the Council, you will have been contacted by the Democratic Services team to confirm a time. If you encounter any issues, please get in touch with us by emailing letstalk@ccc.govt.nz.

You can read the meeting agenda, including the staff report and any additional information, online at councillive.ccc.govt.nz

The final decision is recorded in the meeting minutes, available online three working days after the meeting.