Originally I thought it would be unfair to try and entice Christchurch people to come down to Timaru to live but since the last lot of earthquakes I’ve changed my mind. I think it is cruel to expect people to live in a place where their lives are at stake. I can understand Bob Parker not wanting to lose the population of his City but there comes a time when you have to let go. The Government talks about rebuilding Christchurch but to rebuild it anywhere in Canterbury is a risk that no government should take.
Timaru has the Answer
If they can build a super City in the North Island then why cant they build one in the South Island and the oblivious place to build it would be Timaru because of it central location and the fact that it already has the main info structure in place.
How to rebuild Christchurch in Timaru
The first thing is to look at the major asset of Timaru
- Primeport, large deep water Port built by the main trunk railway line
- Richard Pearse Airport named after the worlds first aviation pioneer
- Phar Lap Raceway named after the worlds most famous racehorse
- Levels International Motor Raceway
- Caroline Bay one of New Zealand’s most popular family holiday resorts
- ASB Tennis Centre built to Davis Cup and world class standards
- Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre valued at over $23 million
- Sporting Events Centre servicing many popular sports
- Theatre Royal on the National Entertainment Circuit
- Victorian & Edwardian historic buildings
- City for the large farming industry
- 2 Freezing works meat plants
- Fonterra factory of the dairy industry
- South Canterbury Health Board providing high class health services
- First Class primary, secondary and polytechnic education services
- Ski fields and lakes all within a 90 minute drive
- Located only 60 minutes drive to Ashburton and Oamaru
- South Canterbury Finance Ltd Head office of New Zealand’s biggest finance company
- Home of Allan Hubbard the South Islands wealthiest philanthropist
What Timaru needs to become a super city
- Upgrade the Airport to international standards
- Build a convention centre incorporating a 5 star hotel and other accommodation
- Upgrade Alpine Energy Rugby stadium and grounds
- Build a major Industrial Park for businesses to relocate and to open new branches
- Open up more land for housing Estates
- Promote Timaru and direct the tourists back along State Highway One.
- Work with Ashburton and Oamaru and encourage them to promote the East Coast of the South Island together.
- Promote Timaru as a haven and a place to rebuild Christchurch
I have photos and a power point presentation of all the good things Timaru has to offer and I will be campaigning to attract people to come and live in Timaru. If you would like me to come and talk to your group and show you what we have in the Timaru district then give me a call Phone 03 686 1271
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