Otorohanga Community Board
AGENDA
13 December 2012
Members of the Otorohanga Community Board
Mr R Prescott (Chair)
Mrs EM Cowan (Deputy Chair)
Mrs AC Laws
Mr AG Ormsby
Mr PD Tindle
Mr DR Williams
Meeting Secretary: Mr CA Tutty (Governance Supervisor)
OTOROHANGA COMMUNITY BOARD
13 December 2012
Notice is hereby given that an ordinary meeting of the Otorohanga Community Board will be held
in the Council Chambers, Maniapoto St, Otorohanga on Thursday 13 December 2012
commencing at 4.00pm.
6 December 2012
DC Clibbery
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
AGENDA
3.30pm
Garden Competition Afternoon Tea to be followed by presentation of awards.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
ITEM
PRECIS
PAGE
PRESENT
1
IN ATTENDANCE
1
APOLOGIES
1
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN GENERAL BUSINESS
1
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES -
1
Item 116
REQUEST TO PLACE MEMORIAL PLAQUE
1
Item 117
PROPOSED CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
3
Item 118
NEW POWER LINE TO OTOROHANGA WATER TREATMENT PLANT
8
Item 119
OCB MATTERS REFERRED 8 NOVEMBER 2012
13
GENERAL
MEETING CLOSURE
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PRESENT
IN ATTENDANCE
APOLOGIES
ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED IN GENERAL BUSINESS
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
REPORTS
Item 116
REQUEST TO PLACE MEMORIAL PLAQUE
To:
Chairperson and Members
Otorohanga Community Board
From:
Chief Executive
Date:
13 December 2012
Relevant Community Outcomes
•
Manage the natural and physical environment in a sustainable manner
•
Foster an involved and engaged Community
Executive Summary
A request has been received from the Otorohanga Rotary Club to install a memorial plaque at the
entrance to Rotary Park.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that:
The request of the Rotary Club to install a memorial plaque on the large limestone rock at the
entrance to Rotary Park is approved or declined.
Report Discussion
A request has been received from the Rotary Club of Otorohanga to place a memorial plaque on
the large limestone rock at the entrance to Rotary Park.
A copy of this request is attached.
Council does not have any specific policy in respect of the placement of memorials in public
places, and as such Community Boards or Council must respond to any requests on a case by
case basis.
In doing so the Board should however be mindful of the potential to establish precedents and defacto policy from which deviation in the future might be difficult.
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Dave Clibbery
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Attachments
a.
Letter from Otorohanga Rotary Club
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Item 117
PROPOSED CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
To:
Chairperson and Members
Otorohanga Community Board
From:
Engineering Manager
Date:
13 December 2012
Relevant Community Outcomes
•
Ensure services and facilities meet the needs of the Community
Executive Summary
A community group wishes to establish a Kiwiana themed children's playground in the Reg Brett
Reserve.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that:
1.
The Board gives in-principle approval for community groups to develop a Kiwiana themed
playground in the Reg Brett Reserve, in the area shown on the attached plan.
2.
Further details of proposed structures or works at the Reg Brett Reserve, and associated
funding arrangements must be provided to the Board for discussion prior to approval
being given for any physical works.
Report Discussion
A community group, involving members of Project Kiwiana and others, has expressed interest in
developing a Kiwiana themed children's playground in the Reg Brett Reserve.
A meeting between members of this group, the Board and relevant Council staff took place on
site at the Reserve on 28 November 2012.
At this meeting a number of issues were discussed, including:
• The desirability of having some Kiwiana related activities in the community in
to the existing decorative features.
addition
•
The suitability of the Reg Brett Reserve for this purpose, given its other existing uses,
its proximity to busy roads and occasional flooding.
•
The possible use of other Reserves.
•
The possible need for partial fencing of a playground area at Reg Brett.
•
The type and extent of playground equipment that might be installed.
It was agreed that the Reg Brett Reserve would be a suitable location for such a playground,
probably without the need for fencing, provided that it was positioned well away from the road,
and with adequate separation from other existing or likely future activities.
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A proposed potential location for a playground area is shown on the attached plan. This includes
part of the bush area at the south of the Reserve. It is not envisaged that this area will be
completely cleared of bush, but that some equipment might be placed within it.
The marked area is at least 30 metres from the road carriageway, and 12 metres from the
adjacent skatepark and basketball half-court. These separations are considered necessary for
matters of safety.
The total area within the lines shown is approximately 1500m2. This is a relatively large area,
more than twice as large as the area within Windsor Park that is currently occupied by
playground equipment, so it would be expected that this would be ample for any likely immediate
or long term development of a playground.
At this stage there has been no detailed discussion of funding arrangements for development of
such a playground, and it is understood that the intention is for a substantial proportion of any
required funding to come from sources other than Council.
The Otorohanga community does however currently have some significant funds available from
recent sales of property in Otorohanga, and the Board could therefore contribute towards the
cost of playground development if it wished to do so.
Dave Clibbery
ENGINEERING MANAGER
Attachments
a.
Aerial photograph showing proposed area for playground.
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Kiwiana-themed Playground
Discussion held: 19th August 2012
Present: Ronelle Gordon, Ian Russell and Jo Russell
Proposed Site of Playground:
•
Proposed Playground Site is located beside the existing skate-park, opposite Countdown
Supermarket, on the corner of Maniapoto Street and Huiputea Drive.
•
Benefits of the proposed site
o Visibility of the site to passing traffic on SH3 to attract travellers to stop and spend
more time in Otorohanga
o Adequate parking along Huiputea Drive
o Location beside the existing skate park enables families to use both resources on the
same site and to concentrate infrastructure required
o The open space and location opposite Countdown Supermarket means the site is
exposed and visible to the public at all times. There is a perception of it being 'safer'
(Parents have expressed concern about Windsor Park, the current playground,
having areas that are hidden from view and have little passing traffic).
o The site is also a convenient stop for local families, in particular parents of young
children using strollers, travelling to and from the Supermarket/Pregger's Cottage
•
Possible concerns to be addressed:
o unsupervised children crossing over the adjoining roads to this location (traffic
speed)
o whether the site is prone to flooding or has adequate drainage
o size of the site that is available
o visibility of the site to passing traffic on SH3 — ensuring passing travellers are
attracted to this site
o possible 'negative interactions' between some teenage/young adult groups using
the existing skate park and the younger children/families using the proposed new
playground
Playground Infrastructure — all items regarded as essential:
•
On-site toilet facility (with restricted hours e.g. 9am-5pm)
•
Boundary "pool regulation" fencing and a single entrance with gate
•
Playground surfacing and equipment that meets the appropriate NZ public playground
standard (NZS5828:2004)
•
Shade sails — to provide adequate sun protection from mid-morning to late afternoon in
summer
•
Rubbish and recycling bin/s
•
Picnic table/s — preferably within the boundary fence
Suggested Playground Equipment
•
Safety swings x 2 — for toddlers and infants
•
Regular swings x2
•
Toddler 2m slide
•
Regular 2.4m slide
•
Rocking sit-on icon
•
Spring sit-in icon
•
Climbing net (e.g. Dynamo Spiders Web)
•
Hamster-wheel
•
Merry-go-round
•
Love seat swing
•
Buddy swing
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Developing the Kiwiana Theme
Option 1:
•
Incorporating the existing Kiwiana icons on signboards/moulded plastic and attached to the
boundary fence
•
Impressions/mosaic/painted Kiwiana icons in/on any surrounding hard surfaces e.g. toilet
walls, footpaths, Perspex/tiled/wooden sides of platforms
•
Road signage using Kiwiana icons
Option 2:
•
Playground equipment modified/purpose built to resemble Kiwiana icons:
o Safety swings formed from moulded plastic to resemble kiwifruit
o Icons attached to swing set frames
o Tuatara/kiwi character slides with plastic molded sides representing the character
attached to an existing slide unit/s
o Buzzy Bee rocking sit-on (plastic moulded buzzy bee attached to a rocking sit-on
unit)
o Rugby boot spring sit-in (wooden seat and spring unit with 2 x cut out Rugby boot
icon wooden cut outs attached on either side)
o Climbing Net — spiders web configuration with large plastic moulded katipo spider
icon
o Hamster-wheel unit painted to resemble a marmite jar on its side
o Plastic moulded pavlova attached to a Merry-go-round base unit
o Love-seat swing unit with cut out moulded plastic gumboot 'heel' and 'toe' attached
o Buddy swing unit with seating platform painted/dyed to look like a paua
Option Three:
•
Large painted concrete moulded Kiwiana icons with playground equipment set into them
Possible Actions:
•
Carry out initial consultation with:
o Kiwiana Committee
o Parent Centre Committee
o Play Centre Committee (contact Play Centre President, Tamara Mateni)
o Plunket
o COPS network (Secretary: Sharon Harty)
o ECE providers in Otorohanga; Hopscotch, Annie's
•
Research NZ Standards and investigate playground equipment manufacturers and do
preliminary costing to provide a basis for comparison
•
Contact a range of councils to discuss costs for purchase, installation, and maintenance of
existing playgrounds e.g. Te Awamutu Leisure Centre Park, Wanganui
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Item 118
NEW POWER LINE TO OTOROHANGA WATER TREATMENT PLANT
To:
Mayor & Councillors
Otorohanga District Council
From:
Services Manager
Date:
13 December 2012
Relevant Community Outcomes
•
The Otorohanga District is a safe place to live
•
Ensure services and facilities meet the needs of the Community
•
Promote the local economy and opportunities for sustainable economic development
Executive Summary
Safety hazards have been identified at the Otorohanga/Waipa Water Treatment Plant with regard
to the low height of the overhead electricity cable. The risks may be averted by the replacement
of the overhead line. with an underground cable.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that:
The request for the cost of upgrading the power line from the transformer to the water treatment
plant be approved.
Report Discussion
A major hazard has been identified at the Otorohanga Water Treatment Plant on Rangiatea Road
in relation to the proximity of the overhead power line to delivery vehicles and also the roof of the
new extension to the treatment plant.
The existing power line extends from the transformer on the edge of Rangiatea Road overhead
along the metal access way to the plant (see attached plans and photographs).
This hazard was initially identified when the operator of an I-HAB vehicle that delivers the heavy
chlorine gas cylinders found it dangerous unloading the cylinders due to the difficult access to the
plant and the low height of the overhead electric cables.
Additionally, the new extension to the plant that is presently being built to accommodate the
improved controls, automation and telemetry is particularly close to the cables and the plant
operation will have to be shut down while the roof is being added to the new part of the building.
There will only be less than one metre distance from the metal roof to the cables. This distance is
inadequate to ensure safe operation of the plant and safety of the plant personnel.
To resolve these safety issues, there are two options:
•
Replace the overhead line with a new cable running underground between the transformer
close to Rangiatea Road and the water treatment plant.
•
Replace the overhead cable from the closest pole to the plant with an underground cable
between that electricity pole and the plant.
The cost of each of these options are - $9,300 and $4,500 (plus GST) respectively.
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The voltage and current of the existing cable are considered adequate for the present upgrade of
the plant and therefore, no subsidy would be available from the Ministry of Health for any
increase in electrical carrying capacity of a new cable. It would however, be beneficial to
increase the voltage and current capacity of a new cable in order to meet any short or long term
increase in the demand for water treated at the plant. It is considered to be more cost effective
and would avoid any additional risks that may arise if the whole length of the line from the
transformer to the plant be replaced by an underground cable.
S Mailer
SERVICES MANAGER
Attachments
a.
Map & Photos
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Item 119
OCB MATTERS REFERRED 8 NOVEMBER 2012
To:
Chairperson and Members
Otorohanga District Council
From:
Governance Supervisor
Date:
13 December 2012
Executive Summary
1.
BOARD
11 October 2012
i.
Workshop meeting with parties interested in developing a Kiwiana Playground at the Reg
Brett Reserve on Wed 28 November at 5.00pm.
2.
CHAIR
9 August 2012
i.
To have discussions with Mrs Cowan to ascertain where the Board is at following the
Roger Brady workshop.
3.
P TINDLE
11 October 2012
i.
To obtain additional information on the suggestion to install some form of removal
overhead structure across the Otorohanga Reserve (Village Green), for report back to the
Board.
CA Tutty
GOVERNANCE SUPERVISOR
GENERAL
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