Tahunanui Beach facilities Debate

Operational Considerations - Stakeholder Engagement

Option 2

Stakeholders, including the Marist Rugby Football Club and Nelson Yacht Club, express strong support for Option 2, emphasizing the need for their formal inclusion and consultation in the Tāhunanui Reserve Management Plan to ensure their interests and operational needs are met. The Marist Rugby Football Club highlights the potential for a new multi-use facility to significantly enhance their operational capabilities and community engagement by centralizing activities and fostering a stronger sense of community. Additionally, stakeholders stress the importance of clear communication from the council regarding the public benefits of the investment, such as improved safety and enhanced community facilities, to justify the financial and operational impacts of the proposed developments.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
108.7	The public benefit from this investment should be made clear.
150.3	The Marist Rugby Football Club (Nelson) inc. is supportive of Council providing a new, fit for purpose building for the Surf Lifesaving Club close to the beach, and upgrading the existing changing facilities (which are utilised by the Marist age grade and senior men's and women's teams when playing at Tahunanui).Marist does so on the proviso that the Marist Rugby Football Club (Nelson) Inc. is formally listed as a stakeholder on the Tahunanui Reserve ManagementPlan (RMP). We have been lobbying with Council and the Tahunanui Ward councillor for this to be addressed for a number of years, to no avail thus far.Marist would be very interested in being a partner in a new multi-use facility with Surf Lifesaving. Although we play all JAB and Age Grade rugby, and some senior men's and women's rugby at Tahunanui, our clubrooms are at Hathaway Terrace, adjacent to Trafalgar Park. The lease on our existing clubrooms expires in 2030. It would be a game changer for our Club to be located at Tahunanui to better suite our catchment area for players, and to bring all our members and supporters together at the one venue and facility..Regarding the use of the existing surf lifesaving facility for another purpose, Marist could possibly use it for sponsor hosting, officials use and match viewing, however it could not replace our current licensed clubrooms for use as an after-match venue without the ability to generate bar proceeds.Marist Rugby Football Club (Nelson) inc. will welcome any further consultation on this specific matter, and that of our inclusion in the Tahunanui RMP.
151.7	As a member of Marist Rugby Football Club (Nelson) Inc. I support their detailed submission made. We support the Council providing a new, fit for purpose building for the Surf Lifesaving Club close to the beach, and upgrading the existing changing facilities, on the proviso that the Marist Rugby Football Club (Nelson) Inc. is formally listed as a stakeholder on the Tahunanui Reserve Management Plan (RMP), and we are considered for consultation as a potential partner in a new multi-use facility with Surf Lifesaving. It would be a game changer for Marist Rugby Football Club (Nelson) Inc.  to be located at Tahunanui to better suite our catchment area for players, and to bring all our members and supporters together at the one venue and facility.
319.7	As a member of Marist Rugby Football Club (Nelson) Inc., I wholeheartedly endorse their comprehensive submission. We firmly stand behind the Council's proposal to establish a new, purpose-built facility for the Surf Lifesaving Club in close proximity to the beach, coupled with the much-needed upgrade of existing changing facilities. However, our support is contingent upon Marist Rugby Football Club (Nelson) Inc. being formally acknowledged as a stakeholder in the Tahunanui Reserve Management Plan (RMP) and being actively involved in consultations regarding the potential collaboration in a new multi-use facility with Surf Lifesaving. The prospect of relocating to Tahunanui represents a tremendous opportunity for Marist Rugby Football Club (Nelson) Inc. It not only aligns with our existing catchment area but also promises to unify all our members and supporters under one roof, fostering a stronger sense of community and camaraderie. Moreover, the envisaged new facilities wouldn't just benefit our club; they would also be advantageous to Touch Rugby Nelson and football, offering an authentic chance to elevate the already remarkable ambiance of Tahunanui. This collaborative endeavor has the potential to transform Tahunanui into a hub of sporting excellence and community engagement, benefiting all involved parties and enhancing the overall appeal of our beloved region.
1465.3	Nelson Yacht Club is supportive of Option 2 - Construct a new facility for the Nelson Surf Life Saving Club and upgrade the changing facilities. We know full well how important it is for a club to have a fit-for-purpose facility, and wish our friends at the Nelson Surf Life Saving Club every success in securing their new facility. We also note the significant financial support for the development of the new facility, at a time when we are fighting to secure our existing facility. We would welcome engagement with Council on how NCC may be able to assist Nelson Yacht Club both with our current seismic strengthening project, but also with future projects such as the renewal of the launching ramp.