Chains up, car wash on the way
Chains were installed at the Bisley Ave entrance to the site last Wednesday. Photo: Kate Russell.
An empty lot in Tāhunanui at the corner of Bisley Ave and Tāhunanui Drive/SH6 has now been blocked off by chains after motorists were using it as a shortcut.
The chains were installed at the Bisley Ave entrance by the property owner last Wednesday after local businesses expressed concern about people driving through it to avoid the nearby traffic lights – resulting in the death of a dog and a person almost being hit late last month.
Davina Janssen from the nearby Tāhunanui Pharmacy says she is pleased with the outcome, after watching numerous vehicles cutting across the site in recent weeks.
“If it’s going to work, that’s great. We are thankful they responded.”
It has been confirmed that ‘The Wash Club’ will be opening on the site sometime in 2025.
The Hamilton-based company describes itself as “New Zealand’s largest, fastest and most advanced wash park” with 90 per cent of its water being recycled and the remaining 10 per cent being treated and sent to waste.
A spokesperson told Nelson Weekly that they don’t have a firm timeframe on when they will develop the site.
“It takes a huge investment and a considerable amount of time to develop, but will be well worth the wait. We are super excited to share what we do with Nelson.”
They aim to keep Nelsonians up-to-date when they know a more definitive timeline.