Marina CCO proposal Debate

Community Wellbeing - Togetherness

Option 1

Residents supporting Option 1 express concerns that transitioning to an Asset-Owning Council Controlled Organisation could lead to diminished community control and access to the Marina, which is viewed as a vital local asset closely linked to the community's identity and wellbeing. They emphasize the importance of maintaining the Marina's current management structure to preserve its role as a self-sustaining facility that does not rely on public rates, thereby ensuring its continued alignment with community interests and financial independence. Additionally, there is skepticism about the benefits of increased business acumen through a new organizational structure, with a preference for prioritizing community-focused values and control over potential commercial gains.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
1295.4	The marina is a key asset as we are strongly linked to the sea. The concern I have is if the asset is handed over we lose control over access and utilisation as a community.
1482.4	We disagree with the proposal to adopt option 2 (CCO) and consider the marina should continue to operate under its present mode (option 1).The LTP notes that this area is of great significance to the city, a valuable amenity to the community, and an important means of helping fund the waterfront master pan. We are opposed to a change that could notably diminish the level of community control over its operation, and are not persuaded that the stated emphasis on increasing business acumen would bring sufficient benefits to warrant the potential loss of community focus.We also stress the importance of preserving an operation that is self-sustaining financially and does not draw on rates for its operation.