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.