A new speed sign has been installed at the southern end of Amberley. The sign is intended to target excessive speeds and
provide a safer environment for a community hosting a busy state highway.
The additional sign arrives following a speed testing project run by the Hurunui Youth Council (HYC) in conjunction with
police. During this project the HYC recorded speeds through Amberley in excess of what is legal and safe. Their data
provided strong support for the instillation.
Manager of Infrastructure and Assets at the council David Edge says the arrival of the new sign was achieved through the
efforts of many. Including a huge financial contribution from the Amberley Lions to get this worthwhile project
underway.
“This project involved an enormous amount of coordination with suppliers and NZTA and it has already had a huge positive
impact for speed reduction through Amberley.”
“With the success of the speed indication sign at the north end of Amberley, the lions approached HDC officers for an
opportunity to sponsor another sign at the southern end of Amberley.”
President of the Amberley Lions, James Drewery explains the Lions club hosted and ran a boxing tournament that helped
raise $8500 for the sign.
“Thanks to the support of council and the proceeds of the boxing tournament, the project is now up and running”.
Hurunui Road Safety Chair Cr Julia McLean says “local organisations looking to improve community well-being should be
applauded, as small communities like ours depend on them to get important projects like this off the ground”.