Submission
9 year plan feedback
Should we remove 231 Stuart Street (formerly the Fortune Theatre) from the list of strategic assets in the DCC Significance and Engagement policy?
Yes, remove 231 Stuart Street from the list of strategic assets (this is our preferred option)
Do you have any comments about 231 Stuart Street?
Should we charge an entry fee of $20 (incl. GST) for international visitors aged 16 and over, at Toitū and Dunedin Public Art Gallery?
Yes, introduce an entry fee of $20 (incl. GST) (this is our preferred option)
Do you have any comments about the entry fee for international visitors?
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
The Aramoana League Inc would like to see improvements to the section of Aramoana Rd, Deborah Bay between Lewis St & past Hare Hill Horse Treks, 207 Aramoana Rd. The state of the road is very poor, dangerous & very narrow, especially with vehicles travelling in both directions & cyclists all trying to share the road. This section of road has seen very little remedial repairs for years & has deteriorated to a shocking state. The road is flushed in some sections & in winter, the road is extremely dangerous in the shaded areas with black ice & frosted sections. We have been asking since before 2018 when the West Harbour Community Board held public forums & drop in sessions for the community to engage with DCC staff about this ongoing problem.
The Aramoana Rd rock seawall between Port Chalmers and Aramoana is in need of repairs in some sections. The threats not only include sea level rising and storm events, but also the damage occurring from over wash of consistent higher tides that occur outside storm events. There are only certain places that require raising the seawall, particularly Deborah Bay, Hamilton Bay, Dowling Bay & Waipuna Bay, some are relatively small lengths. The area of prime concern relates to under 10% of the total length of Aramoana Road.
We believe by addressing this problem with a budgeted programmed maintenance schedule, the cost to council will be significantly less than the emergency response approach. We believe the comprehensive seawall work carried out in the 2000’s has helped avoid damage to large areas of Aramoana Rd, it is important this maintenance work is continued to avoid costly repairs in the future. The Aramoana League is more than willing to provide community input to assist council staff to determine the highest priority areas. There is only one road in & out of Aramoana, in terms of access, we are a vulnerable community.
The Aramoana League Inc has been concerned for many years about the problem of stormwater in the village. In 2018 Tommy Chan of Fluent Solutions had been engaged by the DCC to investigate the options to mitigate flooding on properties in Aramoana. This report considers options for the mitigation of stormwater ponding on private properties. We ask the DCC to revisit this report & consult with the local community for a cost effective solution.
The Aramoana League Inc would like to see a designated car park area at the Aramoana Domain, Moana St, Aramoana. We have been consulting with the West Harbour Community Board about this issue. With the very popular upgraded playground, there is no off street parking. It is dangerous for families parking on Moana St to get their children out of vehicles to get to the playground. It is a very narrow street and we are fearful of an accident & injury that could happen as we have heard anecdotally of this already occurring.
Aramoana is a very popular recreational destination, with thousands of visitors annually. The League has been requesting for years a permanent public toilet on the corner of Moana St & Mole Rd, Aramoana (DCC land). DOC & DCC have been liaising with the League to see this project progress. Every year for the past 4-5 years DOC two fund portaloos at this site from October to April, the busy tourist season. DOC has now said “in the current economic climate, installation of new toilets does not meet DOC’s funding criteria due to the costs associated with both building and maintaining the asset.” Going on to say “the most viable option, if you were still wanting to progress this project, would be third party ownership (i.e the League/community) and management of a toilet, authorised by DOC through a concession permit/lease, or more likely, a DCC funded toilet on DCC land.” The League does not have the resources or capabilities for this, not to mention, why should a small community group be expected to provide a public amenity.
Local Water Done Well feedback
Which water services delivery model do you support?
The Council’s preferred option: an in-house delivery model
Why did you choose this option?
Do you have any other feedback related to the proposed water services delivery models?
Supporting information
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Submitter
Submission id number: 1131943
Submitter name:
Vicki Wilson
Organisation
The Aramoana League Inc