21 December 2016

Media Release

Wanted: Ideas for the future of Mapua waterfront

The Tasman District Council is seeking public feedback on the future of Mapua’s waterfront in order to develop a long-term plan for the area.

A public survey opened today for people to share their ideas for Council-owned land on the waterfront, including Mapua Wharf, the Waterfront Park, Grossi Point and remediated commercial and residential land. The survey closes on 31 January 2017.

Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne said that Mapua was growing and flourishing, and the work that had been done in and around the village over the past decade – including remediation of the contaminated former Fruitgrowers Chemical Company site, the Ruby Bay Bypass, and retail development on the Mapua Wharf – had made it an even more attractive destination for people to live and visit.

“Mapua is experiencing a large surge in visitor numbers and demand for residential development. That creates extra demand for infrastructure, recreational spaces and facilities. More intense use can also affect the safe use of roads, footpaths and access to the water, as well as having impacts on community, amenity, cultural values and hazard responses.

“We need to develop a long-term plan for the waterfront area in order to manage these effects. The survey asks people how they would like to see Council land managed into the future, and asks for specific feedback on aspects such as the mix of business and recreation, provision of boat access facilities, walkways, the Waterfront Park, and any problems or issues they see with the area.

“The results will help guide our planning for land use, infrastructure and funding of the waterfront.”

Mayor Kempthorne said the survey was just the first opportunity for people to have a say.

“There will be more opportunities for people to give feedback as we work through developing the different elements of the plan.”

People can fill in the survey online, at www.tasman.govt.nz/feedback, or pick up and post a hard copy at purple letterboxes set up at various locations in Mapua, or at Council offices.

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