Draft Glenavy Recreation Reserve Management Plan
Decision
The Glenavy Recreation Reserve Management Plan has been approved by Council.
The future of the 4.2 hectare area will now be managed by the newly formed Friends of Glenavy Reserve, made up of Glenavy residents, Glenavy School and Council. The group is the successor of the now dissolved Glenavy Reserve Community Planning Group and will have more of an input into day-to-day management of the area.
Council received 15 submissions, which were largely focused on horses and what types of plants would be established.
Council decided while the tracks and native plants are fresh, horses will not be allowed on the walking trails, although this will be reviewed as required under the Reserves Act 1977. A planting plan will be created to guide what type of vegetation is added. More than 2,200 natives have already been planted and there are plans for more. The Friends of Glenavy Reserve will assist with the work in conjunction with the Parks and Reserves team.
Glenavy school pupils made a presentation on what recreation areas they would like to see, and their ideas will be incorporated into the development of the reserve.
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Introduction
Council is responsible for preparing policies for the management of the reserves it controls. The Reserve Act 1977 mandates Council to prepare reserve management plans for reserves within the Waimate District outlining the general intentions for their use, development, maintenance, protection and preservation.
The Draft Glenavy Recreation Reserve Management Plan (draft RMP) is a high-level policy document rather than a detailed operational plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide Waimate District Council with a clear framework for the day-to-day management and decision-making for the Glenavy Recreation Reserve over the next 10 years. Council is required to comply with the objectives and policies in this plan, which will guide the reserve’s development, management, protection, operation and public use.
Reason for the plan
Although the Glenavy Recreation Reserve is currently covered under the ‘General Reserve Policies for Waimate District – 2019’, the increase in recreational activity within the reserve will require a reserve management plan as mandated under section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977. Section 41 further requires Council to conduct public consultation and gather community input into the draft RMP.
Council wants to ensure that development and management of the reserve involves community participation. Through consultation, the aspirations and requests of the community will be identified and considered. The draft RMP will reflect the collective vision of the community for the Glenavy Recreation Reserve over the next 10 years.
Consultation document
The consultation document gives an overview of the process that was followed in developing the draft RMP along with key information in the plan.
The purpose of the consultation document is to:
- Explain the need for the draft RMP
- Identify the aim, objectives and proposed concept plans
- Provide FAQs on key areas of interest
- Explain how to make a submission on the draft RMP.
Please note that this consultation document does not provide a comprehensive rundown of the draft RMP. Please read the draft RMP in full before making a submission. You can download the draft RMP in full, from the supporting information section below.
Supporting information
Supporting information includes the Draft Glenavy Recreation Reserve Management Plan which is open for public consultation. Please read the document in full before making a submission:
Key dates
| Submissions open: | Thursday 17 August 2023 |
| Submissions close: | Wednesday 18 October 2023 at 12pm |
| Submission hearings: | Tuesday 21 November 2023 |
| Decision made by Council: | Tuesday 21 November 2023 |
| Notification of decision: | Wednesday 22 November 2023 |
