What We Heard

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts about whether or not the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board should support the WHoW Trust’s proposal to install an Aqua Play Park on the lake within NCF Reserve in Kaiapoi.

The majority of submitters supported the proposal, with the main reason relating to the economic benefit of having an aquatic park in Kaiapoi. They believe it will bring more people into the area, encourage spending at other local businesses and provide employment opportunities. They also saw it as a really positive activity for youth and children to keep them active.

For those who did not support the proposal, the main reason related to the effects it could have on local wildlife for nesting and breeding. There were also concerns raised about the water quality not being suitable for swimming now, so there was concern that it is not safe for a new aquatic park.

Summary of feedback

We received 89 submissions and of these:

• 71 % indicated yes, they would like the Board to support the proposal
• 23% indicated no, they don’t think the proposal should be supported by the Board
• 6% indicated maybe, they have some concerns before agreeing to this proposal

Next steps

The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board will consider a report at a meeting at 6pm on Monday 2 August at Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre. You're welcome to attend the meeting.

Following the meeting, we'll update our Facebook page with the outcome.

Thanks for being part of our Let's Talk consultation, and we look forward to seeing your feedback on future projects.