Tahunanui Beach facilities Debate

Economic Benefits - Costs

Option 2

The majority of comments supporting Option 2 emphasize the potential for operational efficiencies and long-term cost savings through the integration of facilities for various sports codes and the repurposing of existing structures. Stakeholders argue that despite the initial financial outlay, the investment in upgraded facilities at Tāhunanui Beach would enhance safety, increase the area's appeal, and provide a more sustainable and economically viable community hub. Additionally, there is a strong sentiment that careful planning and competitive tendering could control costs effectively, ensuring that the project remains financially feasible and delivers significant community benefits.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
8.2	Tahuna Football Club strongly supports the proposed upgrade of facilities at Tahunanui Reserve in the Council's Long Term Plan. As a key user group based at the reserve, we believe the current amenities are extremely substandard and in dire need of improvement. For a coastal gem like Tahunanui Beach that attracts residents and visitors alike, the facilities provided are simply not befitting of a world-class destination. The changing rooms used by our club and other sports codes are old, rundown and leak badly during rain. With six senior teams and plans to reintroduce youth teams, Tahuna FC requires facilities that can properly cater for players, coaches and families, especially when forced to share with other user groups like Marist Rugby Club.The entire Tahunanui Reserve is a beloved community asset enjoyed by a huge percentage of Nelsonians, not just for sport but for its beach, playgrounds and open green spaces. The council has an opportunity through this Long Term Plan to transform the reserve into an integrated community hub by tying together upgraded facilities for summer and winter sport codes.  We understand Surf Life Saving Nelson requires a new, modern clubhouse to replace its current substandard premises. As a key stakeholder at Tahunanui Reserve, Tahuna Football Club requests to be included in any consultation around the potential development of new shared facilities that could impact our operations. We see great opportunities to collaborate and find solutions that optimise the use of resources across the seasonal sporting calendar.Specifically, we propose the council explores options for Tahuna FC to be housed in any new multi-code facility developed to serve surf lifesaving and other summer sports. Having complementary winter and summer codes co-located could create significant operational efficiencies and reduce council's long-term maintenance costs across the reserve. It would also provide a vibrant, sustainable community hub for sport and recreation year-round.In summary, Tahuna FC fully endorses an upgrade of the poorly ageing facilities at Tahunanui Reserve to match the status of this outstanding beach and coastal environment. We are eager to be involved in the development of an exciting, integrated solution that brings sporting codes together in new shared premises. With some long-term vision and stakeholder consultation, the council has a chance to create a multi-code community facility befitting of this world-class location.
10.7	We commend the Council and strongly support this proposal. The current facilities are outdated and not fit for purpose. Importantly, the proposal would improve safety and the ability to respond to emergencies. This is important and sensible expenditure even in a context of significant financial pressures.
173.7	As for The Tahunanui Beach Facility ( option 2) i am for same for this proposal is contingent on the Nelson Surf Life Savings Club in contribution of 50 percent ( skin in the game). I have no objection if the club makes it’s own contribution.
250.7	this need to be a competitive tender, for both the design and for the construction.
349.7	Changing facilities were updated not long ago - we don't need to waste money on new ones but a new facility for the Surf Life Saving Club would be great and would make the beach a safer and more enjoyable place to be, especially over summer.
381.7	The extra money sent into the increase of rates is essential the public donating to a very worthy cause. Surf life saving in this country is the back bone of nz summers and keeping people safe . Nz Families summer memories are created with knowing that tnere at a safe beach !!! To give neslon surf life saving club a new surf club would cement a safer beach and more exciting facilities to use as a community right on the beach front !! . The pros definitely out way the cons ( if any ) and it will also give tahunanui a modern yet earthy face lift , to which it show community professionalism and saftey above all is paramount!!!
541.5	As long as the cost is not stupid
881.7	But do  a new facility for the Tahunanui beach  needs the most  expensive architects (like the ones...  Baron ect for the toilets by the Suter Gallery half a million dollars for 2 toilets????
958.7	Keep the existing facility for sports clubrooms eg touch rugby, and renovate the current changing rooms to be more fit for purpose, the new building for slsc should be carefully considered to have minimal impact on dune system and beach envrionment but i support it as long as its not built on the beach volleyball courts, also the existing containers could be repurposed into the final building to save costs and resources
977.7	Surf Life Saving Club should not have to raise the whole 50% as this is a community service. Consider a lesser amount.
1018.7	As above - when town sorted.
1022.2	this would be a great opportunity to include winter sports clubs in a redevelopment that could also replace the sub standard toilet and changing facilities at the tahuna fields. They are long overdue an overhaul and have constant maintenance issues.If a new development goes ahead it would be prudent to make it a multi purpose facility which would surely be more cost effective and economical to maintain in future rather than continuing to patch up the current crumbling facilities and potentially having to replace them in future anyway.Specifically Tahuna FC has 6 teams (mens and womens) and plans for a youth program. The current facilities are inadequate at best. They are also an eye sore in an otherwise stunning location. A new facility would compliment the area.
1075.7	I support greater investment into facilities at Tāhunanaui in general. It may be more cost effective to have a swing at a few other opportunities down there at the same time.
1119.5	a multi purpose facility is needed and I think that the best place would be on the the current beach cafe site as this needs upgrading and could become a cafe on ground floor and lifesaving above. Power water and SS services already exist here so reduce costs by upgrading an existing facility
1324.7	This facility is needed.  Scope it out with the community, allow for expansion, determine if a wider use of a community facility is needed and consider a removable structure for when sea level starts to impact it's position.  Simple and scalable is best. Consider a modular design, but built locally.
1329.6	construct within your means
1345.7	But surely it should not cost as propose - this not a reflection on the dedication and bravery of our life savers . I request this audited Nelson cannot afford $1mill over runs as with new bus service. Don't cut that! It is really good. Drivers are great.  Increase the bus service Nsn to Richmond, a workers bus and students bus would be ideal.
1482.7	We are ambivalent on the best course of action, in part due to pressures to minimise current demands on rates and in part due to shortage of data supplied around the actual lifesaving activities of the Surf Lifesaving Club.We acknowledge the general importance of surf lifesaving in New Zealand, the undesirable location of the present building, and the high level of usage of Tahunanui Beach. We also recognise potential repurposing of the existing building and need for improvement to some other amenities.In view of the business case having been prepared and the graduated expenditure we agree, with some reservations, with the proposal to pursue Option 2.
1489.7	This needs to happen - this would be a great investment in the community it is one of the biggest attractions in the nelson and the facilities could be world class - this would be a better investment and use of money that the whole region would benefit from - the huge amount of money wasted on - maintaining the churches in the region - bike parks - reporting with no action is mind blowing