Marina CCO proposal Debate

Economic Benefits - Costs

Option 3

The residents supporting Option 3 express concerns about the economic viability and accessibility of the Marina, suggesting that it serves a limited portion of the community and does not warrant further investment given its remote location and limited use. They argue that the financial responsibilities of the Marina should not fall on the ratepayers, emphasizing a need to minimize public financial exposure in its operations. Overall, they advocate for a model that prioritizes financial returns from the Marina to alleviate potential burdens on the community, especially during economic austerity.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
56.4	Given the wide range of underused amenities closer to where people live and work, I don't see value in prioritising the marina's broadening of service. The simple fact is that our only viable connection to it is the Trafalgar Park underpass or driving there via pedestrian-unfriendly SH6. Until socioeconomic conditions can drive a substantial attractor development out there, it appears to be a remote fringe area, for minority benefit, that seems to look after itself just fine. It's a nice peaceful place to go for the occassional walk but only if you're already at Trafalgar Park. From anywhere else, it's too far and too poorly connected. We should be looking to extract benefit from it, not to put benefit where hardly anyone will go – especially in this time of austerity when we have ever less to spend.
610.4	The liability of a business should not be on the rate payer