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Christine Pullar was a driving force behind cycling and hiking facilities in Golden Bay.
A planned new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists in Motupipi should be named after the late Christine Pullar, who was a strong supporter of cycling and walking facilities in Golden Bay.
Members of the Golden Bay Community Board agreed on Tuesday to name the bridge after Pullar, who died in late April.
The decision comes as construction is due to begin in the second week of August on construction across the Motupipi River, on the seaward side of the road bridge, near the intersection of Abel Tasman Drive and Burnside Rd.
The bridge is expected to be completed in October and will provide a separate crossing for pedestrians and cyclists using the increasingly popular shared path between Pōhara and Takaka†
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On the sea side of the road bridge over the Motupipi River, on the right of the photo, a new shared path bridge is being built. As a result, cyclists and pedestrians no longer have to merge with vehicles on the road bridge.
The the bridge was given the green light in November and elected members of the Tasman District Council approved a budget increase for the project. That green light pleased Pullar, who was president of the Golden Bay Cycle and Walkways Society and a driving force behind the creation of the shared path Tākaka-Pōhara.
“It’s great news,” she said at the time.
At the community council meeting, Chris Hill, Motueka district councilor, proposed the resolution to name the new bridge after Pullar.
“Christine has been one of those people — along with a few others — who have been central to generating bike lanes and liaising with the council and government,” Hill said. “I am very supportive. She’s really contributed to the community, so I think it’s very appropriate to give a nod to her and her efforts.”
Board member Grant Knowles, who chaired the meeting, said Manawhenua ki Mohua was pleased to approve the proposal to name the bridge after Pullar.
Manawhenua ki Mohua is an iwi-mandated organization representing Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Rārua in Golden Bay.
The move comes after a request from the Golden Bay Cycle and Walkways Society to name the planned bridge after Pullar.
After the meeting, Society’s board member, Dr. Christopher Bennett, said Pullar had shown great leadership of society. In one of her many feats, she was key to the creation of the of society 20-year cycling strategy†
“It’s great to see her being recognized for her efforts,” Bennett said.