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Back to drawing board for St John

St John Oamaru is going back to the drawing board. It has been denied the opportunity to build its new ambulance base at Awamoa Park, after Waitaki district councillors voted down its proposal on Monday. Seven councillors voted against the initiative, leaving only Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher and deputy mayor Melanie Tavendale voting in favour. Cr Kelli Williams was not present. St John South Island general manager Craig Stockdale said the proposal had been a “work in progress” for many years, and vowed to continue the search for a new Oamaru home. “We are still committed to finding a suitable site for a new ambulance station in Oamaru,” Mr Stockdale said.

Up to public to decide on base for St John

The community decides . . . An artist s interpretation of the proposed new St John Oamaru building at Awamoa Park. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/WAITAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL Waitaki district councillors have made it clear – it’s up to the community to decide on Awamoa Park’s future. Earlier this month, St John formally sought the opportunity to lease part of the park from the council to build a new emergency ambulance base, as its Coquet St premises are no long fit for purpose. Councillors were asked at a full council meeting last week to agree in principle to make the council land available for a potential lease to St John.