Councillor urges rethink for subdivisions on quake-prone land
Houses could be built in Blenheim's quake-prone east with innovative engineering, says a councillor concerned that its subdivision potential is not being catered for. Work has begun on the Wai-iti subdivision in Blenheim. Photo: STUFF / Scott Hammond The eastern edge of Blenheim has been ruled out for urban expansion since the Christchurch earthquakes caused liquefaction that wrecked homes, streets and backyards a decade ago. The issue resurfaced as the Marlborough District Council plans major pipelines along Redwood St and Alabama Rd, through the eastern area., to prevent new sections from ...
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