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Draft Waitoetoe Park Development Plan
– Hearing of Submissions
The following
people appeared before the Committee and made oral statements in support of
their submissions and replied to questions from elected members.
Waitoetoe Reserve Community (86)
Representing the Waitoetoe Reserve Community, Mr Don Scott and Ms Rachel
Keedwell presented a PowerPoint presentation and made the following
additional comments:
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There was a balance required regarding vehicle
access to the park. Access would have to be well monitored and designed,
and like the Esplanade, should be shut off at night.
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There should be more guidance on use within
the park, for example, signs on how to use the shared spaces.
Paul Godbaz (19)
Mr Godbaz spoke to his submission and made the following
additional comments:
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There were a lot of older people in the areas
who owned small dogs and possibly have mobility concerns therefore car access
and parking close to the dog area would be preferable.
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A fenced area for dogs was to keep smaller dogs
safe, as larger dogs can harass and attack smaller dogs.
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Was not in support of any monies being spent
on area for waka launch as the location shown for this was not able to be launched
from.
Peter Reay (61)
Mr Reay spoke to his submission (providing a series of
photographs) and made the following additional comments:
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Was concerned that the draft plan was
incorrect, as one access point from Buick Crescent was not shown.
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There was currently not enough parking, but
did not want the parking to extend up the service lane, however additional
parking should be close to the current car park.
Ngati Hineaute Hapu Authority (84)
Representing Ngati Hineaute Hapu Authority, Mr Christopher Whaiapu
spoke to the submission and made the following additional comments:
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Had concerns regarding correct naming of the Park.
Naming had to be done correctly to ensure meanings etc were accurate.
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The design of the Ahimate site had to be
inviting and didn’t want it to feel so sacred that you couldn’t
go there, they wanted people to enjoy the practicality of what a Pa site
should be.
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Confirmed that many waka had used the Manawatu
River when it had been a traditional highway and there were many remnants up
and down the river showing that use.
Keith Joblin (89)
Mr Joblin presented a PowerPoint presentation and made the
following additional comments:
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It was important to note that the area was a
floodplain and that floods moved debris around - care was needed when considering
building in that area.
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Creating a Biodiversity Park would create
citizen science opportunities where non-professional people could take water
measurements, look at different plants and insects etc, it is a way to get
individuals into natural environments.
Manawatu Mountain Bike Trails (tabled
submission)
Representing Manawatu Mountain Bike Trails, Mr Pete Wells and Mr
Ken Bidlake tabled their submission and made the following additional
comments:
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It was believed that the plan had been
influenced by those that reside close to Waitoetoe Park when in fact the area
was used by large numbers from across the city.
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Under the current plan it appeared that the
number of trails would be reduced and suggested that the play area could be
located elsewhere allowing the trails to remain.
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Would like to be included in the process of
building the trails.
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