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Have your say on the Draft Lake Ruataniwha Reserve Management Plan.
The Lake Ruataniwha Recreation Reserve Management Plan is now available for you to read and comment on.
Earlier in the year we asked you what was important to you in the reserve, and that feedback was taken into account when this document was drafted.
We have heard that the reserve is Twizel’s jewel in the crown, that the lagoon area is highly valued for informal recreation. We are keen to hear what you think of the draft plan.
The draft plan includes management and development direction for approximately 68haContinue reading
Have your say on the Draft Lake Ruataniwha Reserve Management Plan.
The Lake Ruataniwha Recreation Reserve Management Plan is now available for you to read and comment on.
Earlier in the year we asked you what was important to you in the reserve, and that feedback was taken into account when this document was drafted.
We have heard that the reserve is Twizel’s jewel in the crown, that the lagoon area is highly valued for informal recreation. We are keen to hear what you think of the draft plan.
The draft plan includes management and development direction for approximately 68ha of recreation reserve that extends around the lake from the boat launching area off Morrison Terrace to the designated freedom camping on Max Smith Drive (opposite the Pukaki Canal Road junction).
This is the first reserve management plan prepared for the reserve and its focus is on strategic planning rather than an operational matters. The plan’s aim is to guide day-to-day management in a way that reflects the values of mana whenua and the community.
The plan will guide decisions made in relation to the reserve, and Council will refer to it when approving events or granting leases to groups who want to use the reserve, and to guide development and environmental restoration activities.
The draft document is attached.
Draft Concept Plan
We have also attached a Draft Concept Plan which shows what a future look and feel for the reserve might be. We are also interested to know what you think of these ideas.
Next steps
Consultation closes on Sunday 15 January 2023.
Council will review the feedback and use it to prepare a summary of submissions. A hearing will be arranged for anyone who indicated they want to speak to their submission (as long as an email address is supplied with the submission). Council will review recommendations based on the submissions before adopting a final Reserve Management Plan. The final document will be published on the Council's website.
Lake Ruataniwha Draft Reserve Management Plan has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
The consultation will close on Sunday 15 January 2023 at midnight.
Under Review
Lake Ruataniwha Draft Reserve Management Plan has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review.
Summary of Submissions
Lake Ruataniwha Draft Reserve Management Plan has finished this stage
We will provide a summary of submissions to the public on this platform.
Hearings
Lake Ruataniwha Draft Reserve Management Plan has finished this stage
There will be an opportunity to speak to your submission if you indicated you would like to, and if you supplied us with your email address.
Date and time TBC.
Adoption of Reserve Management Plan
Lake Ruataniwha Draft Reserve Management Plan is currently at this stage
The hearings panel will make recommendations to the Council based on submissions received, and Council will adopt a final plan which will then be published on the Council's website.
