Tahunanui Beach facilities Debate

Community Wellbeing - Cost of Living

Option 1

Residents supporting Option 1 emphasize the importance of economic prudence given the current financial climate, advocating for the retention of existing facilities to avoid additional costs and keep rates manageable. They express concerns about prioritizing essential services such as social housing, public transport, and climate resilience over the proposed surf lifesaving club improvements. Additionally, there is a call for cost-effective construction solutions and responsible spending, reflecting widespread anxiety about rate increases and financial stress among households.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
172.7	Not essential at this time in these economic circumstances. Save our money, keep rates down!
847.7	reduce costs and lower rates
1009.7	I'm rather unsure that this is the best thing to spend money on, considering where things are. I would not want the council to skimp on support for social (and accessible) housing, public transport, rewilding initiatives -  and other necessities - before doing this. I am also concerned that the council has not taken full account of how the climate crisis may impact the Tahunanui Beach area. I think it would be better if our funds were put into areas which have a surer chance of holding up through increased weather events and sea level rise.
1216.7	The cost of the new toilet block at Nelson was absurd therefore I only support construction of a simple structure for the surf life saving club - perhaps using containers or other cost efficient construction method. The surf club must be tasked with raising 50% of the cost or council sets up fund matching rule whereby it matches the funds raised by the community up to a specified limit. Rates are blowing out and creating severe stress in many households. This is not the time for any excessive spending.