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Eastern Waikato Sub Regional Aquatic Facility
Feasibility Discussion Report
Prepared for Thames Coromandel District Council
By Visitor Solutions in association with Pacific Environments Architects, Pacific
Consultants, Eclipse Group and MPM Projects
October 2017
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Eastern Waikato Sub Regional Aquatic Facility Feasibility Discussion
Document Reference
Report
Authors Craig Jones, Gordon Cessford, Richard Griffiths and Sheryne Lok.
Sign off Craig Jones
Version Final
Date October 2017
Disclaimer:
Information, data and general assumptions used in the compilation of this report have been obtained from
sources believed to be reliable. Visitor Solutions Ltd has used this information in good faith and makes no
warranties or representations, express or implied, concerning the accuracy or completeness of this
information. Interested parties should perform their own investigations, analysis and projections on all issues
prior to acting in any way regarding this project.
© Visitor Solutions 2017.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Thames Coromandel District Council commissioned Visitor Solutions to undertake a feasibility study and
business modelling on the development of a proposed sub regional pool to serve the aquatic needs of the
Eastern Waikato area. Such a pool has been discussed for over a decade and has been identified in
numerous strategic and planning documents such as the Waikato Regional Sports Facility Plan, 2014 (and
in the current Waikato Aquatics Facility Plan – currently under development). The report has been designed
to align with the Waikato Regions strategic approach to facility development and to progress discussions
between partners. It is envisaged that as these discussions progress the approach to this potential sub
regional aquatic facility will be optimised. This report is therefore a conceptual starting point only.
The study methodology included both primary and secondary data collection and analysis. The brief
however excluded public consultation and was focused more on technical analysis. Preliminary discussions
were undertaken with senior Hauraki District Council staff. These discussions will need to be progressed with
HDC and widened to include other key partners such as Sport Waikato in the coming months to assist with
conceptualisation and planning.
The report concluded that:
1. The proposed sub regional aquatic facility has a clear alignment with key strategic documents that
have been published in the last few years (and with documents under development) and that there
remains a compelling case for a new sub regional pool.
2. Except for the Thames Centennial Pool, the other pools in the wider region operate on a seasonal basis
which limits accessibility over winter. The Thames Centennial Pool site is also on an Urupa and must be
vacated by June 2027. Continued all year aquatics provision within the Eastern Waikato therefore
requires a new facility on an alternative site.
3. The combined populations of the Thames Coromandel and Hauraki District areas is 43,989. This size
population warrants the provision of year-round indoor aquatic opportunities. This population is also
aging which will increase the demand for increased indoor warm water.
4. Of the seven potential sites in the Thames / Hauraki area that were initially proposed by the client,
three sites located in or around Thames were shortlisted for further preliminary evaluation, Burke Street,
Rhodes Park, and Airport South. Each of these sites has challenges but all warrant further analysis.
5. The preliminary financial model for the aquatics facility (as specified in the client’s brief) indicates that
the facility could generate revenue of $680,000 in year one. However, this is below the cost of
operating the pool which would have staff costs of approximately $730,000 and overheads of
approximately $1.2 million. An operational subsidy in the order of $1.3 million would be required in year
one. Between years one and ten the operational subsidy is likely to be between $1.3 and $1.45 million
per annum.
6. The preliminary cost estimates for the proposed new sub regional pool range between approximately
$18 million to $22 million depending on final specification.
The report recommended that:
1. The report be used to inform discussions between TCDC, HDC and Sport Waikato to test the potential
for a capital and operational sub regional aquatic facility partnership.
2. Based on the outcome of these discussions between the two Councils (and Sport Waikato) the brief
for the facility should be refined and a final development site selected (through a more detailed
feasibility and business case analysis process involving all the potential partners).
3. If a partnership is entered, each Council should make the necessary inclusions in their long-term
planning processes to facilitate the development and operation of the sub regional aquatic facility.
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary 3
1.0 Introduction 5
2.0 Strategic Alignment and Needs Assessment 6
3.0 Demographic and external Visitor Analysis 9
4.0 Facility Inventory Assessment 20
5.0 Preliminary Site Selection& Planning Evaluation 27
6.0 Bulk and Location & Sketch Floor Plan 47
7.0 Preliminary Cost Estimate 50
8.0 Operational Business Model 52
9.0 Preliminary Timeline Estimate 61
10.0 Conclusions and Recommendations 62
Appendix A: Case Studies 63
Appendix B: Benchmarking Data 68
Appendix C: Pool Filtration and Heating Plant Notes 73
Appendix D: Additional Option 75
Appendix E: Hydroslides 76
Appendix F: Road Count Data 83
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of the Study
Thames Coromandel District Council commissioned Visitor Solutions to undertake a feasibility
study and business modelling on the development of a proposed sub regional pool to serve the
aquatic needs of the Eastern Waikato area. Such a pool has been discussed for over a decade
and has been identified in numerous strategic and planning documents such as the Waikato
Regional Sports Facility Plan, 2014 (and in the current Waikato Aquatics Facility Plan – currently
under development).
The report has been designed to align with the Waikato Regions strategic approach to facility
development and to progress discussions between partners. It is envisaged that as these
discussions progress the approach to this potential sub regional aquatic facility will be optimised.
This report is therefore a conceptual starting point only.
1.2 Scope and Methodology
The methodology for the study involved the following components:
• Consultation with representatives of Thames Coromandel and Hauraki District Councils,
• A review and analysis of secondary data (such as demographic data, various strategic
and planning documents published by a range of organisations, existing pool and land
usage data1 and other relevant background material);
• Site visits and assessment of a variety of potential sites;
• Primary data collection;
• Development of a preliminary schedule of spaces (with gross floor area);
• Preparation of a preliminary cost estimate;
• Preparation of a bulk and location plan and preliminary sketch floor plan;
• Preparation of a preliminary operational business model for the proposed new sub
regional pool2.
1 These pool data have been used to inform the preliminary business model assumptions.
2 The preliminary operational model is based on the client’s pool brief (as provided to Visitor Solutions by
TCDC officers in May 2017). As discussions progress between all the potential partners in the project (such
as HDC and Sport Waikato) it is anticipated that this brief and the resulting business model will be refined.
It should be noted that the development of an agreed final feasibility study (that is based on an agreed
brief between all partners) is not considered to be a substantial undertaking given the level of data
collection and analysis already undertaken during this study.
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2.0 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
2.1 Introduction
The strategic alignment of the proposed new East Waikato sub regional aquatic facility can be
tested by comparing it to local and regional strategic community and leisure needs and priority
documents. In particular the proposal is reviewed against three key strategic documents that
have been published since 2012. These are discussed below.
2.2 Thames Coromandel District Council Long Term Plan (2015-2025)
The TCDC Long Term Plan (“LTP”) states that swimming pools are provided for recreational
purposes and to support water safety education and learn to swim programmes which in turn will
benefit the community (p.138). This type of facility is included in the category of “community
spaces and development” which covers a combination of different services and five key
geographic areas of the Thames Coromandel District (e.g. Thames and Mercury Bay). Each area
has an area office network which delivers or supports local communities to provide a range of
indoor and outdoor spaces and facilities. Services are governed by the local community board.
Pools are also defined as “operational assets” (p.208) and are deemed to have “useful lives” of
between 10-50 years (p.211).
The document indicates that the Thames Centennial Pool is one of the area’s key recreational
facilities and is due for a significant renewal programme by 2021. This will be one of the significant
projects for the Thames community. While the current pool has ensured there is an “adequate
resource” for local swimmers for both recreation and sports training, the closest 50m pool is in
Morrinsville, which is approximately 80 kilometres away (or one hour travel time). The LTP also
acknowledges the Thames Centennial Pool’s “limited lifespan” (p.179).
TCDC will investigate the development of a 50m pool (later rescoped to 25m) as a replacement
for the current pool facility and that this could become a new sub regional aquatic centre. This
proposed facility would operate on a different scale to the current pool and would “likely only
be feasible if there was community and financial support” at the district and wider sub regional
level. The LTP states that there is a budget of $175,304 to upgrade the pool in 2020/21.
The current feasibility study is funded by additional LTP money to assist with the aforementioned
investigation.
2.3 Hauraki District Council Long Term Plan (2012-2022)
Volume One of the Hauraki District Council LTP states that the HDC owns and/or operates three
community pools in Ngatea, Paeroa and Waihi. Lifeguards and a supervisor are employed by
Council at all three facilities to manage the daily operation of each pool. Pools are categorised
as “Community Recreation activity” alongside libraries, sports fields and events centres and these
address the recreational, sporting and educational needs of the wider community. Community
outcomes associated with swimming pools are as follows:
• To provide clean and safe aquatic facilities that meet community demand and promote
active recreation;
• Aquatic facilities are accessible and available daily during (the summer swimming)
season;
• Council operated swimming pool facilities are safe for users;
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The HDC LTP also draws attention to how Council has elected to reduce the length of the
swimming season in the three aforementioned areas by approximately four weeks. The proposed
season will be 24 instead of 28 weeks. This decision was informed by low attendance figures at
the start and finish of the swimming season at the three community pools in the District, as well as
considering the costs associated with heating the pools (to 27°C). The high per capita costs
associated with the supply and operation of swimming pools is also acknowledged in the LTP
which is anticipated to increase from approximately $544,000 in 2012/13 to $717,000 in 2021/22.
Discussions with senior HDC staff indicated that a feasibility analysis was being undertaken to
extend the season for the Paeroa facility. However, this would still not result in year-round service
provision within the Hauraki District. Swimmers wanting to swim out of season currently travel from
HDC to the existing Thames Centennial Pool. The change in seasonal pool availability in the
Hauraki District and over the last five years and current use patterns reinforces the case for
Thames being the optimal location for the proposed new sub regional pool (see section 5).
2.4 Waikato Regional Sports Facility Plan (2014)
The Waikato Region is defined in this strategic document as including the Thames Coromandel
and Hauraki District areas. Key points about the wider Region drawn from the National Aquatics
Plan (cited in the Waikato Regional Plan) include: a) the Waikato Region has 7,896 people per
pool (the eighth lowest ratio in New Zealand); b) the Waikato Region is likely to experience an
increase in “swim visit demand” by approximately 6% by 2031; c) there is a large current surplus
of approximately 11 “standard” pools in this Region (i.e. 8 lane 25m).
The Plan also proposes that the Thames Centennial Pool should have a “sub regional” status. The
high annual usage of the Thames Centennial Pool is also highlighted. For example, it is one of six
aquatic facilities that reports 100% use at peak hours during the week and one of four aquatic
facilities reporting 80%+ use at peak times during the winter season. The Plan also acknowledges
that the Thames Centennial Pool is one of two aquatic facilities in the Waikato Region that have
planned future developments which will likely exceed $1,000,000. It is noted that other smaller
community pools such as Ngatea Pool, Paeroa Pool and Mercury Bay Area School by
comparison should have a “local” status.
The Plan proposes that the Hauraki District Council should maintain their three existing pools
(based on asset lifecycle modelling) and also investigate a sub-regional partnership with the
Thames Coromandel District Council (and potentially Matamata-Piako District Council) for a new
standard configuration indoor community pool (i.e. with a 25m lane, fun pool and learn to swim
facilities). Similarly, the Plan also proposes that the three community pools in the TCDC area
should be maintained (based on asset lifecycle modelling) and investigate a sub-regional
partnership with Hauraki District Council. It is stated that the (indoor) sub regional pool and
TCDC/HDC partnership would ideally happen between 2018-2024 (and would be a high priority
larger capex project).
2.5 Waikato Regional Aquatics Facility Plan
A regional aquatics facility plan is currently being developed lead by Sport Waikato. Both TCDC
and HDC have confirmed that the proposed sub regional aquatics facility aligns with the
preliminary direction of the plan. This should be confirmed as the plan is developed.
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2.5 Needs Assessment
The higher-level needs analysis work underpinning the need for the proposed facility has largely
been completed as part of the Waikato Regional Sports Facility Plan. No new data was
uncovered during this study that changes the need for the proposed facility.
The review shows that the proposed sub regional aquatic facility has a clear alignment with key
strategic documents that have been published in the last few years. Based on this and the
following factors, it is evident that there remains a strong case for a new sub regional pool:
• With the exception of the Thames Centennial Pool, the other pools in the wider region
operate on a seasonal basis which limits the level of accessibility over winter;
• The Thames Centennial Pool requires an inflatable winter cover or “dome” to enable year-
round usage (annual operational expenses are associated with this option while it also
creates a suboptimal internal environment for users);
• The Thames Centennial Pool has a “limited lifespan” and is due for a significant renewal
programme by 2021;
• The current Thames Centennial Pool site is on an Urupa and must be vacated by June
2027. Continued aquatics provision therefore requires a facility on an altermative site.
• The combined populations of the Thames Coromandel and Hauraki District areas is 43,989.
This size population warrants the provision of year-round indoor aquatic opportunities.
These limitations and considerations clearly indicate that another pool will be required in the very
near future to meet the year round indoor swimming needs of residents of the Eastern Waikato.
Note: The documents outlined above reference other documents such as the National Aquatics
Facility Strategy. This section of the report has therefore not re referenced such documents.
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3.0 DEMOGRAPHIC AND EXTERNAL VISITOR ANALYSIS
3.1 Introduction
The following areas all represent potential contributing catchments for aquatics facilities in
Thames (see section 5), including core and wider catchments for reference:
1. Thames Town Area (i.e. the Moanataiari, Parawai, Te Puru-Thornton Bay Area Units),
2. Coromandel Towns (i.e. the Whitianga, Whangamata Tairua, Pauanui, Coromandel Area Units),
3. Northwest Hauraki Area (i.e. the Ngatea, Turua, Kerepehi, Paeroa Area units),
4. All Thames Coromandel District,
5. All Hauraki District,
The main population trends investigated for these areas were overall population numbers,
projected future numbers, projected age-group changes and projected ethnicity changes.
Other demographic features were investigated briefly but none were noted that were
considered sufficiently relevant/unique for influencing future sport and recreation facility use.
Summary findings on population, age-group and ethnicity change are briefly noted below.
3.2 Recent and Projected Population Change
The recent population trends of the main potential catchment areas for an Eastern Waikato
Aquatic Facility are summarised in Table 3.1. Overall these shows trends of only very low (to no)
growth in population over the last 13 years, which is sometimes slightly negative in some,
particularly more rural areas.
Table 3.1: Recent Population Change (2001-2013)
change %
. 2001 2006 2013 2001-2013 change
Change focus
Low to negative growth, especially in Te
Thames Town/Area 7,656 7,695 7,539 -117 -2 Puru-Thornton Bay (-11%), slightly positive
in Thames town (2%)
Ngatea growing (16%) while Paeroa static
Northwest Hauraki/
6,774 6,993 6,876 102 2 (0.2%) and Kerepehi declining a little (-
Paeroa 14%)
Other Coromandel Recent growth high in Whitianga (42%),
10,641 10,809 11,322 681 6
Towns but low to negative elsewhere.
All Thames Notable growth around Whitianga (42%),
25,176 25,941 26,178 1,002 4
Coromandel District stable to negative elsewhere.
Growth largely low (e.g. Paeroa) if any
All Hauraki District 17,475 17,856 17,811 336 2
occurs, many areas declining.
Source: Statistics NZ Census Counts, 2001-2013
Looking forward over the next 30 years (Table 3.2), it is apparent that the currently projected
population change is slightly negative overall. For Thames (-2%), the majority of decrease is
projected for the areas surrounding the town rather than in the town itself. The only notably larger
growth area in the wider District is projected for the Whitianga Area Unit (42%) among the ‘Other
Coromandel Towns’.
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Table 3.2: Projected Future Population Change (2013-2043)
change %
. 2013 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2013-2043 change
Thames Town /Area 7,870 7,740 7,580 7,400 7,180 6,890 6,550 -1,320 -17
Northwest Hauraki
7,190 7,210 7,210 7,150 7,040 6,860 6,650 -540 -8
/Paeroa
Other Coromandel
11,820 12,040 12,210 12,290 12,270 12,200 12,080 260 2
Towns
All Thames
27,300 27,600 27,700 27,700 27,400 26,900 26,200 -1,100 -4
Coromandel District
All Hauraki District 18,600 18,800 18,800 18,600 18,250 17,700 17,000 -1,600 -9
Source: Source: Statistics New Zealand Subnational Population Projections: medium series
Overall these past and projected population numbers indicate any new facility will not be able
to rely on population-driven growth in maintaining high utilisation. Any facility will need to have
targeted programmes and promotions to capture increasing market share of the recreational
market. A key factor in that will be acknowledging there are also significant projected changes
in population composition, most notably around age-group proportions,
3.3 Future Age-group Projections
This section outlines the projected age-group change patterns for the four main potential
catchment areas referred to above for the 30 years between 2013 and 2043. In summary, the
main points emerging for all these areas are:
• All areas have broadly similar age-group change patterns,
• Age-group growth only occurs in the oldest 65+ age group (by between 30-60% overall),
• Decline in the numbers of all the younger age-groups (by between 15-40% overall).
Overall, most success in facility utilisation and sustainability can be generated by applying and
improving initiatives that can generate greater capture of current sport/recreation market share.
Natural population change will not generate any increased demand on its own, except for
demands related to meeting the needs of older residents. Participation in the future can be
particularly enhanced if more adult and older-person’s forms of activity and participation-style
can be developed on top of any baseline of new-entrant/young person’s participation. The
proposed aquatics facility will need to offer facilities and services that meet the needs of older
adults (such as hydrotherapy pools, warmer water, spa pools, and focused programmes).
• Thames Town/Area
Looking ahead over the next 30 years, Table 3.3 and Figure 3.1 show the projected population
numbers in different age cohorts for Thames and its surrounding areas. Overall the main feature
here is an aging of the overall population, with the only growth area in the 65+ age group (37%).
The proportion of the overall population here was projected to increase from around 28% to 46%
by 2043.
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October 2017Table 3.3: Projected Age Group Numbers and Change: Thames Town/Area
Change %
. 2013 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2013-2043 change
0-14 years 1,330 1,220 1,100 1,020 950 890 820 -510 -38
15-39 years 1,670 1,580 1,530 1,410 1,280 1,140 990 -680 -41
40-64 years 2,650 2,510 2,310 2,100 1,970 1,830 1,740 -910 -34
65+ years 2,190 2,420 2,650 2,870 2,970 3,030 3,000 810 37
Total 7,870 7,740 7,580 7,400 7,180 6,890 6,550 -1320 -17
Source: Statistics NZ Subnational Population Age-Group Projections
Figure 3.1: Projected Age Group Numbers and Change: Thames Town/Area
• Northwest Hauraki / Paeroa
Looking ahead over the next 30 years, Table 3.4 and Figure 3.2 show the projected population
numbers in different age cohorts for the Northwest Hauraki / Paeroa area. Overall the main
feature here is an aging of the overall population, with the only growth area in the 65+ age group
(61%). The proportion of the overall population here was projected to increase from around 23%
to 40% by 2043.
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October 2017Table 3.4: Projected Age Group Numbers and Change: Northwest Hauraki / Paeroa
Change %
. 2013 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2013-2043 change
0-14 years 1,430 1,400 1,380 1,290 1240 1160 1100 -330 -23
15-39 years 1,780 1,720 1,650 1,600 1,430 1,310 1260 -520 -29
40-64 years 2,340 2,260 2,090 1,920 1,810 1,730 1,650 -690 -29
65+ years 1,630 1,840 2,090 2,330 2,520 2,640 2,630 1000 61
Total 7,190 7,210 7,210 7,150 7,040 6,860 6,650 -540 -8
Source: Statistics NZ Subnational Population Age-Group Projections
Figure 3.2: Projected Age Group Numbers and Change: Northwest Hauraki / Paeroa
• Other Coromandel Towns3
Looking ahead over the next 30 years, Table 3.5 and Figure 3.3 show the projected population
numbers in different age cohorts for the combined other towns (beyond Thames) in the southern
Coromandel. Overall the main feature here is an aging of the overall population, with the only
growth area in the 65+ age group (49%). The proportion of the overall population here was
projected to increase from around 29% to 42% by 2043.
3 i.e. the Whitianga, Whangamata Tairua, Pauanui, Coromandel Area Units,
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Change %
. 2013 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2013-2043 change
0-14 years 1,910 1,890 1,810 1,720 1690 1650 1630 -280 -15
15-39 years 2,360 2,300 2,360 2,390 2,330 2,280 2230 -130 -6
40-64 years 4,160 3,940 3,670 3,460 3,360 3,210 3,150 -1010 -24
65+ years 3,400 3,910 4,360 4,720 4,910 5,060 5,060 1660 49
Total 11,820 12,040 12,210 12,290 12,270 12,200 12,080 260 2
Source: Statistics NZ Subnational Population Age-Group Projections
Figure 3.3: Projected Age Group Numbers and Change: Other Coromandel Towns4
• All Thames / Coromandel District - Summary
Looking ahead over the next 30 years, Table 3.6 and Figure 3.4 show the projected numbers and
broad trends of projected change of age groups for the Thames/Coromandel District overall.
Overall the main feature here is an aging of the overall population, with the only growth area in
the 65+ age group (58%). The proportion of the overall population here was projected to increase
from around 27% to 44% by 2043.
4 i.e. the Whitianga, Whangamata Tairua, Pauanui, Coromandel Area Units,
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October 2017Table 3.6: Projected Age Group Numbers and Change: Thames – Coromandel District
Change %
. 2013 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2013-2043 change
0-14 years 4,500 4,300 4,000 3,800 3600 3500 3400 -1100 -24
15-39 years 5,500 5,400 5,300 5,200 4,900 4,600 4300 -1200 -22
40-64 years 10,000 9,400 8,700 8,000 7,600 7,200 7,000 -3000 -30
65+ years 7,300 8,600 9,700 10,700 11,200 11,500 11,500 4200 58
Total 27,300 27,700 27,700 27,700 27,300 26,800 26,200 -1,100 -4
Source: Statistics NZ Subnational Population Age-Group Projections
Figure 3.4: Projected Age Group Numbers and Change: Thames – Coromandel District
• All Hauraki District - Summary
Looking ahead over the next 30 years, Table 3.7 and Figure 3.5 show the projected population
numbers and broad trends of projected age groups for the Hauraki District overall. Overall the
main feature here is an aging of the overall population, with the only growth area in the 65+ age
group. The proportion of the overall population here was projected to increase from around 28%
to 46%.
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October 2017Table 3.7: Projected Age Group Numbers and Change: Hauraki District
Change %
. 2013 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2013-2043 change
0-14 years 1,330 1,220 1,100 1,020 950 890 820 -510 -38
15-39 years 1,670 1,580 1,530 1,410 1,280 1,140 990 -680 -41
40-64 years 2,650 2,510 2,310 2,100 1,970 1,830 1,740 -910 -34
65+ years 2,190 2,420 2,650 2,870 2,970 3,030 3,000 810 37
Total 18,600 18,800 18,800 18,600 18,250 17,700 17,000 -1600 -9
Source: Statistics NZ Subnational Population Age-Group Projections
Figure 3.5: Projected Age Group Numbers and Change: Hauraki District
3.4 Ethnic-groups and Projections
This section outlines current ethnic group proportions in the reference catchment populations
(Table 3.8), and how their projected proportions may change over the next 20 years (Table 3.9).
In summary, the key features include:
• a currently highly predominant ‘European’ ethnic group across all areas,
• a higher proportion of Maori in Northwest Hauraki/ Paeroa and Hauraki District overall,
• very low percentages of any other ethnicities (reflecting low base numbers),
• very little change in ethnic group proportions projected over the next 20 years, with only Maori
increasing notably in Hauraki.
Overall these figures suggest the ethnic population composition is not projected to show much
change. This differs from the larger ethnic diversity and change apparent in the large urban
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is likely that there may be more major change in the ethnicities of the domestic tourism market.
Table 3.8: Current Population Ethic Groups (proportions identifying with each ethnicity)
European Māori Pacific Asian Other Total
Thames Town / Area 86 19 2 4 2 7,206
Other Coromandel Towns 89 15 2 2 2 10,866
Northwest Hauraki/Paeroa 81 27 3 2 2 6,585
Thames Coromandel 88 17 2 3 2 25,017
Hauraki District 85 21 2 2 2 16,941
Source: Statistics NZ Census Counts, 2013
Note: People can relate to more than one ethnicity so proportions will not equate to 100%.
Table 3.9: Projected Ethnic Groups - Thames Coromandel and Hauraki Districts5 (proportions identifying
with each ethnicity)
Thames Total
European Maori Asian Pacific
Coromandel population
2018 89 18 4 2 27,600
2023 90 19 4 2 27,700
2028 90 21 5 2 27,700
2033 89 23 6 2 27,400
2038 89 25 7 2 26,900
Total
Hauraki European Maori Asian Pacific population
2018 86 24 3 3 18,800
2023 86 26 4 4 18,800
2028 86 28 4 4 18,600
2033 85 31 5 5 18,250
2038 85 34 5 6 17,700
Source: Statistics NZ Subnational Population Ethnicity Projections
Note: People can relate to more than one ethnicity so proportions will not equate to 100%.
3.5 Future Activity Participation – External Visitors
Overall, in the case of the proposed aquatic facility success in facility utilisation and sustainability will not
be generated by natural population growth. Rather it will be generated by applying and improving
initiatives for facilities and programmes that generate greater participation. This this can be particularly
enhanced if more adult and older-person’s forms of participation can be generated. It will still be necessary
to attract and maintain higher levels of participation among younger people (given that proportionally
they are likely to become a smaller component of the overall catchment population.
In the case of the proposed Eastern Waikato Aquatic Facility consideration also needs to be made of
potential facility use by non-residents, with a particular focus on domestic and overseas visitors. However,
utilisation of the proposed facility will be dependent on a range of factors such as the types of experiences
being offered, the nature of the different visitor segments passing through, seasonality and weather
patterns, facility location and how the development is marketed. This section assumes the proposed
aquatics facility is located in Thames (see section 5).
5 These ethnicity projections are only available at Territorial Authority level.
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October 2017Visitors to Thames play an important part in the local economy and as users of local facilities. As an
indicator, the annual patterns of recorded card transactions in Thames township shown in Figure 3.6
illustrate that while those from inside Thames Coromandel District conduct more card transactions overall,
transactions by visitors from outside the District are a significant proportion of the totals, and particularly
prominent over the December-January summer period. It can be assumed that potential local facility use
by visitors to Thames would follow a similar pattern (assuming the value proposition of facilities is strong and
resonates with a proportion of the visitor market).
Figure 3.6: Average card transactions by month in Thames Township (over 2011-2015)
Source: ‘Paymark’ Data (Electronic Card Transactions)6
It is also apparent that such external activity has been increasing over recent years, as shown in Figure 3.7,
where the trend in total transaction numbers in Thames township has been increasing, while local
population changes (and presumably also local transactions level) have largely been static (see Section
3.2).
6 Transaction numbers are used instead of dollar figures (which are available) as they show trends more clearly and are less subject
to external variations such as inflation, pricing and product changes etc.
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October 2017Figure 3.7: Monthly card transaction numbers in Thames Township (between 2011-2015)
Source: ‘Paymark’ Data (Electronic Card Transactions)
This trend is also reflected at a wider District level in Figure 3.8, where guest arrivals in ‘Commercial
Accommodation’ businesses in Thames Coromandel are presented.
Figure 3.8: Guest Arrivals in Commercial Accommodation – Thames Coromandel District (2003-2017)
Source: Commercial Accommodation Monitor (CAM), Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
And again, the pattern of this Guest Arrival activity in the District is strongly seasonal around a summer peak
period spanning December to February, as shown in Figure 3.9
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October 2017Figure 3.9: Average Guest Arrivals numbers by month (over 2003-2017)
Source: Commercial Accommodation Monitor (CAM), Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
While specific Commercial Accommodation figures were not available for Thames township itself, the
inferred scale of local baseline tourism activity is already large, even before taking account of those
additional Thames visitors not using commercial accommodation options (or on day trips).
Based on these data we can assume therefore that aquatics facility visitation from external visitors is most
likely to occur over the summer starting from November and running into February. The proposed facility
would need to offer what these visitors are seeking and have appropriate marketing to attract them. For
example, the facility could be marketed as a destination in inclement summer weather, a break from the
beach holiday, a place to soak in a spa after a day of walking or mountain biking or a family fun afternoon
(particularly if hydro slides and water playgrounds were feature that were included). However, it would be
considered unwise to design purely for the visitor market as such use is only likely to be a welcome addition
to the facilities core Eastern Waikato regional market (TCDC and HDC areas).
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October 20174.0 FACILITY INVENTORY ASSESSMENT
4.1 Introduction
A top-line inventory assessment of aquatics facilities was undertaken to illustrate what types of
aquatic facilities are available in the Eastern Waikato (TCDC and HDC). Key information about
these venues is summarised below in Tables 4.1 and 4.2.
Table 4.1: Swimming pool facilities, Eastern Waikato (TCDC and HDC).
Name Address Distance from Thames Distance from Hauraki
Coromandel District District Counci
Council (using Google Maps)
(using Google Maps)
Ngatea Community Hugh Hayward Domain, 23km 2km
Swimming Pool Hayward Road, Ngatea, 3503
Tony Richards Paeroa Princes Street, Paeroa, 3600 32km 25km
Swimming Pool
Waihi College Community Waihi College Pool, Rata 53km 45km
Pool Steet, Waihi 3610
Coromandel Community 120 Woollams Avenue, 54 metres 79km
Swimming Pool Coromandel, 3506
Mercury Bay Community 20 South Highway, Whitianga, 62km 87km
Swimming Pool (on grounds 3510
of Mercury Bay Area School)
Thames Centennial Pool 105 Mackay Street, Thames, 950 metres 24km
3500
Miranda Hot Springs 595 Front Miranda Road, RD 6, 30km 19km
Thames 3576
Whangamata Community 112 Achilles Avenue, 58km 70km
Pool Coromandel, 3620
Plate 4.1: Thames Centennial Pool (source: www.stuff.co.nz) Plate 4.2” Inflatable dome over Thames Centennial Pool
(source: http:blog.dnevnik.hr)
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October 2017Plate 4.3: Mercury Bay Community Swimming Pool
Plate 4.4: Miranda Hot Springs - large outdoor pool Plate 4.5: Miranda Hot Springs – indoor sauna pool
Plate 4.6: Tony Richards Paeroa Swimming Pool Plate 4.7: Whangamata Community Pool
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Plate 4.9: Ngatea Community Swimming Pool Plate 4.10: Waihi College Community Pool
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October 2017Table 4.2: Network of swimming pool facilities, Eastern Waikato (TCDC and HDC).
Name Facilities
Ngatea Community • Operated by Hauraki District Council.
Swimming Pool • Lifeguards and a supervisor are employed at this pool.
• Main pool is 30.5 metres with six lanes heated to 27°C (outdoor).
• Also has a small learners’ pool available.
• Toilets.
• Changing rooms.
• BBQ tables.
• Shade shelters.
• Pool is only open to the public from November until the following March
(seasonal only operation).
• Opening hours (school term): 6-9am – lane swimming; 9-12.30pm –
school usage; 12.30-1.30pm – lane swimming; 1.30-3pm – school usage;
3-4.30pm – public swimming; 4.30-5.30pm – lane swimming; 5.30-7.30pm
– swimming club usage
• Opening hours (weekends): 11am-5pm – public swimming (lanes made
available).
• Opening hours (school holidays): 6-9am – lane swimming; 9-5.30pm –
public swimming, Weekend opening hours: 11am-5pm – public
swimming.
Pool Usage Prices
• $2 per swimmer aged five years and over (only $1 in January).
• 10 swim concession per swimmer: $18 (two swimmers - $34).
• Season pass concession ticket: $72 (two swimmers - $125).
• Ngatea Primary School: $3 per enrolled pupil per entry.
Tony Richards Paeroa • Operated by Hauraki District Council.
Swimming Pool • Lifeguards and a supervisor are employed at this pool.
• Pool is 25 metres long with six lanes heated to 27°C (outdoor).
• Toilets and changing rooms.
• BBQ tables.
• Shade shelters.
• Pools only open to public from November until the following March
(seasonal only operation). A feasibility study is being undertaken
currently to determine if an extended season is viable.
• Opening hours are the same as at the other Hauraki District Council
community pools with the exception of school terms when schools use
the pool between 9-12pm, lane swimming takes place between 12-1pm
and the next school block use is from 1-3pm.
Pool Usage Prices
• Same as for Ngatea Community Swimming Pool and the Waihi College
Community Pool.
Waihi College • Operated by Hauraki District Council.
Community Pool • Lifeguards and a supervisor are employed at this pool.
• Pool is an outdoor 25 metre seasonal pool.
• Toilets and changing rooms.
• Pools only open to public from November until the following March
(seasonal only operation).
• Waihi Swimming Club is a community/volunteer run swimming club
which offers learn to swim lessons for school aged children through to
squad swimming and Swimfit for older youth (up to nine ability levels).
They also run club nights and make BBQs available to members.
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community pools. During the school terms opening hours are as follows:
6-8.30am – lane swimming; 8.30-12.15pm – school usage; 12.15-1.15pm
– lane swimming; 1.15-3.30pm – school usage; 3.30-4.30pm – public
swimming. After 4.30pm the usage schedule is the same as at the other
pools in the Hauraki District.
Pool Usage Prices
• Same as for Ngatea Community Swimming Pool and the Tony Richards
Paeroa Swimming Pool
Thames Centennial Pool • Situated in Thames and operated by TCDC.
• Only year-round pool in the wider Thames Coromandel and Hauraki
District areas that operates throughout the year.
• Open air facility during the summer months.
• In winter, a temporary inflatable dome structure is placed over the pool
to enable usage during coldest months of the year.
• Two outdoor season pools:
1. 25 metre six lane solar heated pool.
2. Solar heated toddlers pool.
• Prices for activities and programmes vary. These include:
- One swim: adult - $4.50, child/students/seniors - $3.50, pre-schoolers $1,
family - $10.50
• Learn to Swim one adult per tutor (one lesson): $20
• Learn to Swim one child (10 lessons): $75
• Aqua Aerobics adult/seniors (10 sessions): $50/$40
• Adult concession cards (10 swims): $37
• Child/student/senior concession cards (10 swims): $28
• All activities year round (unlimited use): $1,000
• Pool hireage per half day or three hours (non-school): $180 and $1 per
swimmer
• Pool hireage per half day or three hours (school): $160
Activities/Programmes Overview
This facility offers Learn to Swim classes to children under five years of age,
school aged children and adults. For children over five years there are a
variety of different options available ranging from beginner “Pipi” classes
which introduces basic water confidence and being able to lift the feet off
the bottom without assistance through to “Marlin” classes which includes
freestyle 100m bilateral breathing, streamline underwater for 10m and
butterfly. Block courses are also provided during school holidays ($60 for
eight lessons). Children (and adults) are also able to use the so-called
“assault course” which is a large inflatable confidence course.
Adults are able to participate in aqua aerobics (Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-
11.45am and lane swimming before work (6-8am). Training for swimmers at
squad or academy level is also available, as is competitive development.
The development squad enables “progressive” swimmers the opportunity
to enter the Thames Swimming Academy. The squads cater for beginner to
competitive level and open water squads at masters, triathlete, ocean and
social swimmer levels.
Mercury Bay • Facility is located in the grounds at Mercury Bay Area school, Whitianga
Community Swimming • Managed by the Mercury Bay Community Pool Trust.
Pool (on grounds of • The Mercury Bay Community Board supports this pool which operates
Mercury Bay Area School) on a seasonal basis.
• Toilets and changing rooms.
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swimming.
• 25 metre six lane solar heated pool (27°C) with lifeguards.
• Summer opening hours: 10am to 5pm and 6-8am for lane swimmers on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
• “Splash” learn to swim lessons are available for pre-school children ($60
for six 25-30 minute lessons)
• There was a large community working bee in October 2016 to help
prepare the pool for the 2016/17 summer season.
• Other activities: aqua fitness sessions and Mercury Bay Swimming Club
provides programmes and training for participants from complete
beginners to open grade competitive swimmers (senior squad).
Pool Usage Prices:
• Adults - $4.
• Children/students/seniors - $3.
• Under 5s $2.
• Family groups - $10 (or $80 for a family concession card for 10 swims).
• Adult concession card (10 swims): $30.
• Student concession card (10 swims): $20.
Coromandel • Situated in Coromandel Town and operated by a not-for-profit
Community Swimming community group.
Pool • Community run swimming club: learn to swim, squad swimming and
aqua-aerobics.
• One outdoor 25 metre pool (heated to 28°C) and a smaller heated
toddlers’ pool.
• Six lane solar heated pool.
• Open during October through to April.
• Summer school holidays opening hours: 6-8am and 12-5pm daily
• Car parking facilities.
• In late 2016 the changing rooms had a make-over, including re-levelling
of the toilet floors.
• The Coromandel Swimming Club utilises this facility for their activities.
Pool Usage Prices
• Adults - $4
• Children/seniors - $3
• Under 5s - $1
• Spectators - $1
Miranda Hot Springs • The current aquatic facility was built in 1959-60 but was used prior to this
during pre-European times by Ngāti Paoa.
• Three outdoor heated pools:
- The facility’s largest pool is 47 metres by 17 metres of hot thermal
mineral water (36-38°C) and has an aqua-lift for increased
accessibility.
- Children’s pool is cooler than the large pool.
- One adult-only sauna pool (40-41°C).
- There are also four private spa pools available for private use.
• All of the pools are thermally heated with fresh mineral water.
• Toilets and changing rooms.
• Facility has approximately two acres of landscape grounds, including
open space with picnic areas.
• Games room.
• Adventure playground.
• Jumping pillow.
• Coin operated personal lockers and electric BBQs are available.
• An on-site shop supplies hot/cold food, confectionary, ice creams, etc.
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• Adult (14 years and older) $14
• Child (aged 3-13 years) $7
• Under 3 years free entry
• Seniors (65 and older) $8.50
Whangamata • This aquatic facility opened in 1991.
Community Pool • One 25 metre solar heated pool.
• Non-Council run by committee members.
• Summer opening hours: lane swimming – 6.30-10am; public swimming
11am-5.30 daily.
• Non-summer opening hours: lane swimming – 6.30-9am and 12.15-1.15;
public swimming 3-5.30pm; weekends: 11am-5.30pm.
• Toilets and changing rooms.
• BBQ tables and umbrellas.
• Sun loungers.
• Community run swimming coaching.
• On-site shop sells confectionary, chips, soft drinks, etc.
• Pool is available for private functions after hours.
• A defibrillator was purchased for the facility in 2016.
Pool Usage Prices:
• Adults - $3.50
• Children/students - $2.50
• Adult concession card (10 swims): $30
• Child concession card (10 swims): $20
• Adults seasonal pass: $120
• Child seasonal pass: $100
• Family season pass: $250
4.2 Key Summary Points
• There are currently eight aquatic facilities in the Thames Coromandel District Council and
Hauraki District Council areas.
• There are a range of entry charges, with the most affordable entrance fee being $2 per
swimmer aged five years or older at the three community pools operated by the Hauraki
District Council.
• Thames Centennial Pool provides the widest range of activities and programmes. Their
schedule covers Learn to Swim classes for a range of ages through to aqua aerobics, lane
swimming for workers as well as water squads that cater for swimmers at masters, triathlete
and ocean levels.
• All facilities’ main pools are outdoor heated or solar heated swimming pools. The Thames
Centennial Pool is the only pool that is covered at any point of the year and this is with an
inflatable “dome” during the winter months.
• Accordingly, most of these pool facilities only operate between spring and autumn
(October to March/April).
• There are consequently no permanent indoor swimming pools in the Eastern Waikato
(TCDC and HDC areas).
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October 20175.0 PRELIMINARY SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING EVALUATION
5.1 Introduction
Seven potential sites in the Thames / Hauraki area were initially proposed for the new sub regional
pool by the client. These were subsequently reviewed by the Visitor Solutions at a preliminary
level. The following section first provides a summary evaluation each site and an analysis of
approximate drive time catchments associated with each. Planning issues are subsequently
discussed in detail in relation to the top three sites are located in or around Thames and are: a)
Burke Street; b) Rhodes Park, and c) Airport South.
5.2 Preliminary Site Options - Summary
The seven preliminary sites were evaluated against a matrix of seven key variables which
included the size of each site, their topography, accessibility and cost. Comments and a score
out of five were given for each variable. These are summarised below in table form. Maps
showing the approximate drive times for each of the preliminary site were also produced (Maps
1-7)
Table 5.1: Burke Street Site, Thames - Summary
Variable Comment Score (out of 5)
Site Size Sufficient size. 5
Site topography etc Flat and undulating areas. Will likely have 3
geotechnical issues in some places.
Land ownership Mix of Council (and potentially private. 3.5
Access Very good vehicle and foot access. 5
Catchment Very good core catchment coverage of largest 5
population areas (See Map 1). This site is the
closest to the central business district.
Planning Industrial area so planning issues are likely to be 4
less of an issue.
Cost Geotechnical issues may increase costs. Involves 3
some land costs.
Total 28.5
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October 2017Table 5.2: Rhodes Park Site, Thames - Summary
Variable Comment Score (out of 5)
Site Size Sufficient size. 5
Site topography etc Flat but located inside a flood zone (although 3
situation potentially improving with planned
earthworks7)
Land ownership Council. 5
Access Good access via vehicle. Slightly further via foot 4.5
or bicycle as the site is on the periphery of the
main central residential area of Thames.
Catchment Very good core catchment coverage of largest 5
population areas (See Map 2).
Planning Reserve classification situated away from main 4
residential area so planning issues are likely to be
less of an issue.
Cost Flooding issues may increase build cost. 3
Total 29.5
Table 5.3: Race Course Site, Thames - Summary
Variable Comment Score (out of 5)
Site Size Possible development option but constrained. 2
Site topography etc Raised site with banks on two sides overlooking 2
the racecourse.
Land ownership Private. 3
Access Good vehicle and foot access but more hidden. 4
Catchment Good core catchment coverage of largest 4
population areas (See Map 3).
Planning Located in residential area on an area of raised 1
land. Development may obstruct views.
Cost Resource consent issues may increase cost. 4
Involves land costs.
Total 20
7 HDC staff provided comment during a site walk that planned engineering approaches would likely
lower risks. This should be confirmed when more data becomes available.
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October 2017Table 5.4: Airport South Site, Thames / Kopu - Summary
Variable Comment Score (out of 5)
Site Size Sufficient size. 5
Site topography etc Flat but located inside a flood zone but less so 4
than Rhoades Park (although improving with
planned earthworks)8.
Land ownership Council. 5
Access Good access via vehicle. Further via foot or 3.5
bicycle as the site is on the periphery of the main
central residential area of Thames.
Catchment Good core catchment coverage of largest 4.5
population areas (See Map 4).
Planning Reserve classification away from residential so 4.5
planning issues are likely to be less of an issue.
Location besides airfield may govern some
development aspects re height to boundary and
lighting.
Cost Some flooding issues and airfield proximity may 4
increase build costs.
Total 30.5
Table 5.5: Old Carter Holt Harvey Site, Matatoki - Summary
Variable Comment Score (out of 5)
Site Size Sufficient size. 5
Site topography etc Undulating with substantive flat areas. 3
Land ownership Private commercial site. 2.5
Access Good access via vehicle. Very limited foot or 2.5
cycle access.
Catchment Acceptable core catchment coverage of largest 2.5
population areas. Most coverage greater than 10
minutes via vehicle even from nearest population
area (Thames) (See Map 5).
Planning Planning may be more complex depending on 2.5
current and past site use (hazards, contamination
etc).
Cost Dependant on factors such as contamination 3
and hazard avoidance. Involves land costs.
Total 21
8 HDC staff provided comment during a site walk that planned engineering approaches would likely
lower risks. This should be confirmed when more data becomes available.
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October 2017Table 5.6: Ngatea Site - Summary
Variable Comment Score (out of 5)
Site Size Sufficient size 5
Site topography etc Flat 5
Land ownership Council (HDC) 5
Access Access via vehicle for the majority of the 1.5
catchments residents
Catchment Very poor core catchment coverage of largest 1
population areas (in both TCDC and HDC). Serves
outside the strategic catchment area in the west
(See Map 6).
Planning Reserve classification with some separation from 4
residential so planning issues are likely to be less of
an issue.
Cost Unlikely to have any additional cost issues 5
associated with the site.
Total 26.5
Table 5.7: Miranda Site
Variable Comment Score (out of 5)
Site Size No site confirmed – potential exists for a site of 2.5
sufficient size to be secured.
Site topography etc No site confirmed – potential exists for a site with 2.5
the necessary characteristics.
Land ownership Private 2
Access Access via vehicle with little opportunity for 0
walking or cycling access.
Catchment Very poor core catchment coverage of largest .5
population areas (in both TCDC and HDC). Serves
outside the strategic catchment area in the west.
Planning No site confirmed – however, potential exists for 2.5
planning to be achieved.
Cost No site confirmed - however, potential exists for a 2.5
site to be found that adds little additional cost.
Total 12.5
Note: Site ruled out on the basis of catchment and access issues which are known and are very
poor (relative to the core residential catchment).
Summary
Of the seven sites examined three are considered to warrant greater analysis from a planning
perspective. These top three sites are located in or around Thames and are: a) Burke Street; b)
Rhodes Park, and c) Airport South.
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Burke Street / Beach Road
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Rhodes Park
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Race Course Site
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Airport South Site
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Old Carter Holt Harvey Site
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Ngatea Site (near Turf)
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Miranda – general area
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October 20175.2 Top Three Sites – Planning Issue Summary
Site One: Burke Street / Beach Road.
5.2.1 Site Description and Location
Legal Description: 103 Beach Road Lot 4 DPS 56092
Area: 1.07ha
Zone: Light Industrial Zone
Additional Limitations:
Heritage New Zealand (ID 128) Listed Category 1 Item A&G Price Foundry
Proposed District Plan Scheduled Item A&G Price Foundry
Historic Heritage Area (Grahamstown)
Legal Description: 104 Burke Street Lot 5 DPS 56092
Area: 0.18ha
Zone: Light Industrial Zone
Additional Limitations:
Historic Heritage Area (Grahamstown)
Legal Description: 102 Burke Street Lot 1 DPS 60014
Area: 6.95ha
Zone: Light Industrial Zone
Additional Limitations:
Historic Heritage Area (Grahamstown)
TCDC Designation: TC 301Thames Refuse Transfer Station
Figure 5.1: Site Location and Proposed District Plan Zone
Subject sites
(pink zoned area)
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