Marina CCO proposal Debate

Community Wellbeing - Safety and Security

Option 2

Residents supporting Option 2 emphasize the importance of balancing enhanced public access to the Marina with maintaining the security of docked vessels. Concerns were raised about the proposed location of the Sea Sports Facility, suggesting an alternative site to ensure safer water access under common local conditions. Additionally, the necessity of dredging was highlighted to ensure that boats can safely leave their berths during emergencies, such as low tides and fires.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
583.4	Our marina is awesome! It would be great to see it more accessible to the public, while not compromising security of the vessels in it.
909.4	The CCO must be bound into the so-called 'social enterprise' model mentioned in the documentation. The recreational use of the Haven, and Tasman Bay must be protected and the Marina organisation must seek to benefit the community first and foremost, rather than generate profits (as per option 3). I do have some serious concerns around the Marina Masterplan, in particular the location of the proposed Sea Sports Facility, and the expansion of the marina to the North. The Sea Sports Facility would be much better located at the end of Akersten St, where Plant & Food Research currently is. This would allow water access to be developed on the lee (downwind) side to the breakwater, which would provide for much safer water access for the multitude of different craft who will use the facility. The proposed location is exceptionally exposed to prevailing wind conditions, and has strong tidal currents. It will be totally unsafe in commonly occurring Nelson conditions.
1024.4	I am a stakeholder yacht owner, and I will keep this short.Dredge, Dredge, Dredge! In the event of a fire at low tide my boat and many others CAN NOT leave our berth because it is to shallow. I am not in favour of selling any council land for private development.  Don't kill the golden goose.Allow users access to the COO board to provide input. Please notify us of these meetings. I am in favor of wardale option 2 version 8 having docks R-Y. We need the berths! Great Idea having more pump outs for better water quality. Getting more Maitai fresh water to flush the marina from the P dock end would be good. Again Fire Safety and general marina health. All boats should be operational and required to leave their berth twice a year. Sooooo many boats I see never move and are dying a slow death. These boats are taking up space that people who use their boats would like. Good start so far with the boat graveyard in the hardstand.Thank you Saxby Thorndyke
1465.2	Nelson Yacht Club supports Option 2 - to create an Asset-Owning Council Controlled Organisation. There is mention of the ability for the CCO to operate as a Social Enterprise. This is an important factor for our community, who are all stakeholders in the marine environment, navigation safety, and recreational use of our marine areas. The remit of the Marina CCO to create value for our community, not just commercial returns is important. In relation to the “City to the Sea” connection. We feel strongly that the Marina Masterplan redevelopment should not come at the expense of investing in our waterfront, and the Wakefield Quay area that includes the Nelson Yacht Club. There is great potential for the “Haven Precinct”, with a commercial core around The Styx, Custom House, and Anchor Shipping & Foundry buildings, and a recreational zone from there to the yacht club. We would welcome Council engagement on proposals for this area as part of the Long Term Plan process.