Photo: SuppliedA gravel quarry planned at the Rangiora Racecourse has riled nearby West Belt residents. Taggart Earthmoving Ltd has applied to the Waimakariri District Council to establish a quarry inside the track, and on racecourse land to the northeast. Rangiora Harness Racing Club president Greg Wright says the club needs income from the racecourse to support ongoing work there. “There is not a great lot of income coming out of racing at the moment.”The club looked at how best to use its grounds and supported the Taggart application. However, extraction would be limited by racecourse activities and would generally occur from 10am to 5pm.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 07, 2020 20:48 UTC