Save the Basin - Public Protest
Thursday 24 November
5.30-6pm
Basin Reserve, Kent Terrace entrance
Just before elections the public will have another chance to protest against the roading plans through Mt Victoria and
Haitaitai. Many Wellingtonians strongly oppose the roading plans and the flyover along the basin reserve. The protest is
self-directed. People can plan their trip to home from work along the basin. Drivers will see masses of people walking
and cycling around the basin. They will all be there to show that they want a different future. A basin reserve with
walking and cycling facilities, and not a highway that will cut the community and destroy the heritage character of the
area around the basin reserve.
What will happen:
Hundreds of people are expected at the Basin Reserve on Thur 24 November between 5.30pm and 6pm.
Wellingtonians young and old, and any culture and background will walk or ride your bike or skateboard around the
outside of the basin.
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/259351954112955/
The event announcement: http://www.savethebasin.org.nz/?q=node/121
Background information:
The current government plans to spend 75 million dollars to build a flyover (Option A or B) which will effect the
livelihood of Hataitai, Mt Victoria as well as the inner city. Both proposed flyovers will impact on the character of
the Basin Reserve on the iconic Basin Reserve - whether it is noise levels or a necessary chance to the iconic
buildings. Option X that was prepared by the Architectural Centre and favoured by Wellington City Council and many
residents never received a serious response from the government. Then there is also a wealth of research that disputes
the building and the benefit of roads altogether. Investments in public transport and cycling and walking infrastructure
will have greater impact on reducing congestion and will only cost a fraction of the current roading plans.
Further background information on "Save the Basin Reserve" campaign, visit http://www.savethebasin.org.nz/
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