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Hood St bollards to go
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Hood St bollards to go
From tonight, bollards will no longer be used on Thursday to Saturday nights in the city’s entertainment precinct.
Hamilton City Council last night voted to stop the regular closure of Hood and Alexandra Streets with retractable bollards.
Councillors were responding to concerns from business owners who say the bollards contributed to reduced patronage at bars and restaurants in the area.
The bollards, which have been used on Thursday-Saturday for the past year, can still be used for special events like the V8s, Bridge to Bridge and Gallagher Great Race - which draw large numbers of people to the city heart.
Chair of the City Development committee, Glenda Saunders, said councillors had listened to the business owners.
“It is about having an environment in which businesses can thrive, and also a safe place for people to enjoy the night-life.”
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