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Myth: Harbour Access Trust and Yachting New Zealand are ‘pushing out’ the campground
Facts:
Closure of the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park was a decision made by Auckland Council in 2013 after a comprehensive public process dealing with the Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan. This was not a decision made by either the Harbour Access Trust or Yachting New Zealand.
The Council’s 2013 decision under the Reserves Act cannot be revisited via the resource consent process and the closure of the campground is not an adverse effect of the Project within the context of that process.
Myth: The Reserve will be fully concreted
Fact: The landscape strategy provides large open grassed spaces (over 7000 square metres of additional green space) surrounded by appropriate layout of coastal trees and low vegetation.
Myth: All trees are being removed
Facts:
There are 61 trees / groups of trees on site. Of the 61 on site, 38 shall be removed.
Of the 38 trees / groups of trees to be removed:
a.Most are exotic (non-native) – 22 in number
b.Natives to be removed (poor to fair specimens due to health and structure)
i.1 x Puriri
ii.2 x Karaka
iii.2 x Karo
iv.1 x Cabbage
v.3 x Hedgerow of natives
vi.7 x Groups (small mixed natives / exotics surrounding existing buildings)
vii.Sapling Pohutakawa (2-3m in height)
There are 17 Pohutakawa on site.
a.11 retained in situ
b.6 to be transplanted – young and healthy and proven to transplant well (note 1 x cabbage tree will also be transplanted)
Additional natives to be planted:
a.4 x Puriri
b.1 x Karaka
c.3 x Ribbonwood
See the Arboricultural Report here on the Auckland Council website.
Myth: Yachties will take over the Reserve and boat ramp
Fact: With dedicated storage for trailers and hardstand facilities the Reserve will be more accessible and safer for the Community providing larger spaces for community passive and active recreation. Congestion for recreational boaties and fishermen on the existing parking and boat ramp areas will be reduced.
Myth: What is being proposed does not comply with the Reserve Management Plan
Fact: The proposal does comply with Council policies and the Reserve Management Plan. The Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan can be viewed on the Auckland Council website.
Myth: Yachting New Zealand will take over all available car parking
Fact: Yachting New Zealand Parking would be provided via lease of 15 spaces at Bruce Mason Centre – no additional parking demand generated.
Myth: This facility is just for an elite minority
Fact: The Marine Activity Hub is a community facility and sailing is an inclusive sport for all age groups and ethnic mixes.
Other Key Facts:
Fact: Iwi engagement and consultation has occurred and will continue to occur as the project progresses with regard to all aspects of the proposal, including earthworks, vegetation, stormwater and the implementation of Te Aranga Design Prinicples.
Fact: Site Area = 16,338m2
Fact: Earthworks = 4000m3 over an area of 5000m2
a. Approx. 1045m3 topsoil strip
b. Approx.. 1095m3 cut to fill
c. Approx. 1990m3 imported fill
Fact: Single level multi use building overall floor area = 1,252m2
Fact: Total Building Coverage 1,372m2 / 8.4% of the site
Fact: Single level multi use ‘hub’ facility for a range of marine uses:
a.Public toilet / shower / change = 82m2
b.Yachting New Zealand High Performance = 400m2
c.Takapuna boating Club = 200m2
d.Boat Storage = 570m2
i.399m2 Yachting New Zealand
ii.171m2 Public storage
e.Hard Stand = 850m2
i.500m2 Yachting New Zealand
ii.350m2 Waka Ama
f.Fully accessible ‘green roof’ 1,372m2
Fact: Finished Floor Level = at least 3.8m RL
Fact: Existing and proposed public water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation systems will adequately support the development.
Fact: Total impermeable area on site = 8,390m2
Fact: Total construction programme estimated 12-18 months.
