​Speed limit changes coming by end of August

A package of speed limit adjustments that was approved by Council in July will be implemented throughout Central Otago by the end of August.

The community had the opportunity to have their say in March and April on a proposal to change speed limits at more than 80 locations throughout the district.

At the July Council meeting members considered and approved the proposal, with 23 adjustments made as a result of community consultation.

Eight of the changes will require further consultation, which is programmed to take place after the coming election

Infrastructure Manager Quinton Penniall said CODC was currently working with its maintenance contractor and Waka Kotahi to implement the new speed limits in the district.

“Signs are being installed and we are certifying the speed limit records in the new National Speed Limit Register. People can expect to see new signs going up, which will be covered until they go live by the end of August,” said Mr Penniall.

Full details of the changes are available at: https://lets-talk.codc.govt.nz/proposed-speed-limit-bylaw-2022