Marina CCO proposal Debate

Economic Benefits - Business Opportunities

Option 2

The comments highlight that the Nelson Marina is viewed as a significant asset with potential for further development, particularly in enhancing world-class maintenance facilities for merchant and foreign vessels, which could alleviate current bottlenecks such as the boat ramp backlog. The Marina Masterplan is seen as essential for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy in Nelson Tasman, with expectations that it will drive growth in the marine industry, create sustainable jobs, and attract government partnership investments. Overall, there is strong belief that the proposed Asset-Owning CCO structure will enable the effective realization of these opportunities, thereby boosting business and tourism in the region.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
81.4	The marina is our biggest asset, we need to grow this area. We have world class maintenance facilities for contacts on merchant/foreign vessels. The boat ramp is already back logged, how can we manage this?
932.4	The Marina Masterplan is an important initiative that will unlock the significant potential of the Blue Economy in Nelson Tasman. As a regional development priority, it seeks Government partnership investment to drive growth in the marine industry and enhance our regional marine offerings. The Council's proposed model for the Marina has been identified as the best structure to enable this blue economy opportunity. The Marina Masterplan and Government partnership investment aligns with the goals of supporting regional development, creating sustainable jobs, and fostering innovation.
1219.4	Nelson is one of the most fortunate cities in New Zealand to have such a wonderful asset on our doorstep. It is underutilised and the Nelson Marina has so much under utilized potential that could benefit so many industries and bring more businesses and tourism to the area.
1476.1	The Blue Economy is a significant (economic) competitive advantage and opportunity for Nelson Tasman[1].  The Marina Masterplan is an identified regional development priority seeking Government partnership investment, as a platform for growth in the marine industry and to enhance our regional marine offerings (Nelson Tasman Briefing for Ministers 2024).  NRDA will advocate strongly for Government partnership investment in the Marina Masterplan and supports Council’s proposed model for the Marina based on this being identified as the best structure to enable this blue economy opportunity.  [1] Nelson Tasman Regional Economic Briefing.  People and Places.  NRDA commissioned.