Tahunanui Beach facilities Debate

Economic Benefits - Revenue

Option 2

Residents supporting Option 2 have suggested incorporating revenue-generating facilities within the new Nelson Surf Lifesaving Club building, such as a restaurant, club similar to RSA clubs in Australia, or commercial spaces like a dairy, fish and chip shop, and rental services for beach equipment. These additions are seen as ways to attract more visitors and provide financial sustainability for the Surf Lifesaving Club by generating funds that could be reinvested into the club's operations and maintenance. The potential for renting out spaces for community and private events is also viewed as a beneficial strategy to support the club financially and enhance community engagement.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
140.7	do a RSA style club like in Australia to help pay for it
169.6	Does option 2 include a restaurant open to the public in the new building? Given its location and potential views I suspect this would be a very popular location and may help with revenue, even if the restaurant operator is external
778.7	Tahunanui has been overdue for an ONSITE facilities for slc for decades. I suggest a facility with a dairy/fish and chip shop/coffee shop and or rental shop for paddle boards/kayaks etc or similar below where money from rent/sales can go back to the slc so they can become self sufficient.
825.4	Our Current surf lifesaving facilities at Tahunanui beach are not fit for purpose. It seems a no brainer to me to build a new facility on the beach which will empower the club to attract new members 7 enable this vital service to not just continue but to grow and thrive. Having an area which can be used not just for surf club activities, but other community events will also benefit our community. An area that can be also rented out for functions seems like a good idea to provide some income to go towards building maintenance and surf club funding.