Mapua Waterfront Area:

Options for the Future Summary Document

Future Options and Submission Form

Open for submissions - 8 July to 14 August 2017

ABOUT THE FUTURE OPTIONS

Over the summer of 2016/2017, we initiated a survey to gather the views of residents

and visitors on the current use of the waterfront area and aspirations for the future.

Over the past 6 months, a consultative process has been undertaken with the local

community and Te Tau Ihu iwi. The feedback received to date has helped to inform

the development of the Options for the Future document.

The Options for the Future document sets out the preferred options as well as

alternatives for each specific area, along with the implications and consequences. The

proposed options focus on the Mapua waterfront area, primarily concentrating on

Council owned land, including the remediated land.

Highly valued by our community, the Mapua waterfront is loved, and actively used and

enjoyed by thousands of locals and visitors year round. Pedestrian and cyclist numbers

in the Mapua waterfront precinct area have increased markedly over the past few

years, with counts of between 7,000 and 10,000 visitors per day over the summer of

2016/2017.

With the rise in visitor growth, there has been increased pressure on both recreational

spaces and public infrastructure such as car parking and lighting. Changes made to the

wharf area have restricted all vehicle access and parking during peak times, including

access to the Mapua boat ramp. In turn, the boat ramp closure has increased the

pressure at Grossi Point which has been used as an alternative launching and boat

trailer parking area. This has resulted in complexity and challenges in managing

conflicting uses including boating activity, swimming, cycling, and pedestrian / family

activities.

We have prepared a Future Options document for the Mapua Waterfront Area. Council’s proposed options, and alternatives are summarised in this booklet

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OPTIONS

You are invited to make a submission on the Mapua Waterfront Area - Options for the Future

Submissions close Monday 14 August 2017

You can make a submission online at: www.tasman.govt.nz/feedback or in

hardcopy at Tasman District Council offices and libraries.

FUTURE OPTIONS FOR MAPUA WATERFRONT AREA

The preferred/proposed options, as well as alternatives for the Mapua Waterfront Area are summarised below under each

of the key areas.

We encourage you to focus your comments on the options outlined, although you are welcome to comment on options or

issues you think are not addressed.

OPTIONS FOR THE WHARF PRECINCT OPTIONS IMPLICATIONS

Proposed Options

A new storage facility location for the Tamaha Sea Scouts at Grossi Point

Enables the Sea Scouts to expand their storage facilities and undertake their required educational activities

Funds would be required to purchase a new storage facility and seek the required resource consents for Grossi Point

Enhance the delineation and

design of the Shared Zone area Provides for clearly marked pedestrian zone and a connection

between the precinct and Waterfront Park

Cost to undertake streetscaping etc

Sale of Council’s commercial building interests

Would lower Council debt, although could result in rates increase to offset loss in lease returns

Council could no longer ensure public good/compatible activities in the area as it would be controlled by private sector

Alternative Options

A new walkway linking the Wharf and Waterfront Park

Provides a link from wharf area and Waterfront Park

Cost to consent and build walkway

Relocation of the Mapua Boat Club

Potentially to occur if Councils commercial buildings were sold

The Club would need to find another suitable location

OPTIONS FOR THE AREA BETWEEN GOLDEN BEAR BREWERY AND THE ESTUARY OPTIONS IMPLICATIONS

Proposed Option

Maintain the area as public open space / ‘park’ with minor improvements

The area would be retained for use by the community and recognised as a site of cultural significance

Funds will be required for landscaping and the provision of new facilities such as picnic tables and seating

Alternative Option

Sale of the land for commercial use

The area would be developed for commercial use, meaning loss of recreational space and restricted access to the beach.

Sale would provide short term income to Council

OPTIONS FOR WATERFRONT PARK OPTIONS IMPLICATIONS

Proposed Option

Maintain the status quo, with minor upgrades

Improvement of space with provision of picnic tables/bbqs, improved seating, shade sails etc.

Funds required to purchase improvements

Alternative Option

Further development of Waterfront Park

This involves significant landscaping upgrades to the area

Funds required for development including resource consents

Issues with capped area and contamination

OPTIONS FOR REMEDIATED LAND ALONG TAHI STREET OPTIONS IMPLICATIONS

Proposed Option

Sale of the commercial zoned land and partial sale of residential zoned land (shown in red area above)

Expected the identified sites will be developed for residential and commercial use

Landbanking of remaining sites will provide for overflow parking and maintains options for future potential use

Provides income to repay debt owing on remediated sites

Alternative Option

Land banking the entire remediated site

Keeps options open for potential use of entire site including ability to retain ownership and lease sites

Loss of accounted income from sale to repay debt

OPTIONS FOR GROSSI POINT RESERVE OPTIONS IMPLICATIONS

Proposed Options

Maintain the status quo and maintain as a reserve

Preserves the area as an important reserve for the community and as an area of cultural significance

Provide boat storage facilities

for the Tamaha Sea Scouts Allows Sea Scouts to store additional boats needed and to

undertake their educational activities

Funding implications for new storage facility and resource consents

Note: We intend to continue to landbank the commercially zoned land connected to Waterfront Park and may, if required,

be used for overflow parking.

Other Considerations: Parking, Lighting and Pedestrian safety were also raised through community consultation as areas

that require attention. These issues are discussed in more detail in the full Options for the Future document.

OPTIONS FOR BOAT RAMP FACILITIES OPTIONS IMPLICATIONS

Proposed Options

Undertake a feasibility study for a regional boat ramp

Recognises that an additional regional boat ramp is required.

Feasibility budget of up to $50,000 required

Alternative Options

Upgrade the Rough Island (Moturoa/Rabbit Island) boat ramp

Provides additional capacity for boat launching

Constraints to use due to opening hours of Moturoa/Rabbit Island as well as archaeological sites

Associated costs estimated to be $85 - $100k to upgrade

Upgrade the Grossi Point boat ramp

Will encourage even greater use of the area, which could result in escalating conflicts with other recreational users

Issues with provision of additional parking, and use of area

Potential adverse effects on culturally significant sites

Currently $80k in budget for upgrade of ramp

Develop a boat ramp in Waterfront Park

Indicative costings likely in order of $900k - $1.4m

Issues with potential contamination if cap on land is disturbed

Effects on gravity wastewater sewer along seawall

Reduces area available for public use in Waterfront Park

Potential adverse effects on area including noise pollution, loss of public space, and parking

HAVE YOUR SAY You are invited to make a submission on the Mapua Waterfront Area - Options for the Future

Submissions close Monday 14 August 2017

You can view the document and make a submission online at: www.tasman.govt.nz/feedback or in

hardcopy at Tasman District Council offices and libraries.

WHICH OPTIONS DO YOU SUPPORT?

PROPOSED/ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS YES NO YOUR COMMENTS

Area between Golden Bear & Estuary

1 Maintain the area as public open

space/’park’ with minor improvements

2 Sale of Council’s commercial zoned land.

The Wharf Precinct

3 A new storage facility location for Tamaha

Sea Scouts at Grossi Pt

4 Enhance the delineation and design of the

Shared Zone

5 Sale of Council’s commercial building

interests

6 A new walkway linking the Wharf and Waterfront Park

7 Relocation of the Mapua Boat Club

Waterfront Park

8 Maintain the status quo with minor upgrades

9 Further development of Waterfront Park

Remediated land along Tahi Street

10 Sale of the commercial zoned land and partial sale of residential zoned land

11 Land banking the entire remediated site

Grossi Point Reserve

12 Maintain the status quo and maintain as

reserve

13 Provide boat storage facilities for the

Tamaha Sea Scouts

Boat Ramp Facilities

14 Undertake a feasibility study for a regional

boat ramp.

15 Upgrade the Rough Island (Moturoa/Rabbit

Island) boat ramp

16 Upgrade the Grossi Point boat ramp.

17 Develop a boat ramp in Waterfront Park

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