on cold winter nights. The West Melton community centre was demolished in 2020 and replaced with an improved Gymnasium with multiple features such as; Badminton courts and a yoga room. A skate park was added next to the community centre in 2022 Education West Melton School is a full primary school catering for years 1 to 8. It had a roll of as of The school opened in 1871. Transport Bus West Melton is serviced with the 86 bus route, a morning and evening express route that connects Darfield with the Central Christchurch. Road West Melton is accessed by which pass through the centre of the town. West Melton is also closely linked to the newly built extension of the Christchurch Southern Motorway via Weedons Ross Road Interchange. In 2023, West Melton's first set of traffic lights are to be installed at the intersection of State Highway 73 and Weedons Ross Road. References External links Selwyn District Council West Melton & Halkett Selwyn District Populated places in Canterbury, New Zealand