Tahunanui Beach facilities Debate

Community Wellbeing - Culture and Heritage

Option 2

The new facility for the Nelson Surf Lifesaving Club is seen as a continuation of New Zealand's cultural heritage, maintaining the tradition of surf lifesaving buildings along the coastline. It is expected to enhance community wellbeing by providing a safe, accessible place for emergency services and social activities, fostering a stronger sense of community and belonging. Additionally, the facility could increase visitor numbers to the area, supporting local recreation and contributing to the social development of the community.

Table of comments:

Point No

Comment

545.2

I support the building of a Surf Life Saving Club at the Beach in Nelson.  Reasons why:Club BenefitsShelter for lifeguards Storage of gear in one buildingMeets operating needs for any Surf Life Saving Club - social needs for volunteers Increased training opportunities and education Member protection - female club members require decent facilitiesSense of belonging, attracts more members,stronger bigger club Community Benefits  Will help to promote increased patrol hours  Shows Nelson is serious about keeping the public safe at the beach and wants to promote the safe beach.  It’s an opportunity to create a base to help community resilience in the time of a national and local emergency. It creates a place for the public to go for help, to get first aid and a place for safeguarding children and young people if they feel unsafe at the beach.  Surf Life Saving helps with social development of a community.  Gives the community a sense of continuity of service and develops that community connection.  The right building could support the recreation activity in the area in term of bringing more visitors to the area. It could support the activities that are all ready in the area. Surf Life Saving Buildings are part of the New Zealand coastline and a part of our history.  I encourage the Nelson Council to think about what it develops as the group deserves support and are keeping the community safe.