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A popular piece of land near Maketu will soon be called Otaiparia Reserve.
The name change, from 83 Ford Road, and a concept plan to develop the coastal site was formally adopted by Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Policy Committee.
The site is located along the Kaituna River 5.5km from Maketu. The land was purchased by Council for community use in 2016 because of its strategic location, connecting to the Tauranga Eastern Link Cycleway and Bay of Plenty Regional Council land along the Kaituna River.
The land includes Tukotahi Marae, a boat ramp, jetty and a carpark area.
Council’s Reserves and Facilities Manager Peter Watson says “This site is much loved and well used by recreational boat owners, local clubs and organisations, including the Maketu Coastguard and Maketu Hoe Waka Club.
“The community have rallied behind these organisations, and we’re happy to have the concept plan approved so we can develop the area and include a few more amenities that everyone can enjoy.”
Peter says the community have also given their support for the name change to Otaiparia Reserve. “Otaiparia is the name historically used to refer to the area by Tangata Whenua. This name recognises the site’s cultural significance and reflects on its coastal location.”
The approved concept plan allows for Maketu Coastguard to develop their own building on site which will be used for water safety education and training. The plan also provides for Maketu Hoe Waka Club’s continued use and development of the site and improvement of their waka launching facilities.
The existing green space will be maintained for the public to use as a large multi-use open space for recreation and community events. New facilities will include additional boat trailer parking and public toilets at a central location.
Those looking to enjoy a picnic will be able to do so via a new raised picnic area with views of the water. An area with native plants and pathways will also be developed over time.
The Policy Committee decision follows extensive consultation with the community. Initial feedback and was sought from 27 August to Friday 18 September 2020. Formal consultation followed from 12 April to 12 May 2021.
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A multi-use open space catering for community events and activities is part of a draft concept plan for a three-hectare site at 83 Ford Road, near Maketu.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has today released its draft concept plan for the three-hectare site, currently undeveloped and zoned rural, to the public in efforts to enhance the site’s future use and recreational opportunities.
Public feedback is now open on the proposed plan until Wednesday 12 May, with Council holding a community open day on site at 83 Ford Road on Saturday 1 May from 10am-1pm.
The open day is a drop-in event for anyone to attend, talk to staff and key stakeholder groups such as Maketu Hoe Waka Club and Maketu Coastguard, and give their feedback about the plan.
The plan includes a proposed base for Maketu Hoe Waka Club and Maketu Coastguard; development of a multi-use open space that can be utilised for community events and activities; more car parking, including for boat trailers; development of an elevated picnic area providing connection to the water; and ablutions facility on site.
Ford Road is a well used and connected site. It is a strategic access point to the river and the ocean for boaties and has a lot of history associated with the Kaituna River.
Council is also proposing to rename the site, to better reflect its historic significance. The site is currently known as 83 Ford Road due to its location, however, we are proposing to rename it to Otaiparia Reserve. Otaiparia is the name historically used in reference to the area by Tangata Whenua.
Council’s Reserves and Facilities Manager Peter Watson says Council believes now is the perfect time to develop the site to benefit the community and further enhance the lower Kaituna River area.
“We’ve listened and have come up with a draft concept plan that encapsulates most of the feedback received during the pre-engagement late last year.
“This is a strategic piece of land in a great location which can be used by everyone - local residents, including tangata whenua, water based groups and clubs and cyclists using the Tauranga Eastern Link Cycleway.
“We cannot do this without you. We need your input to ensure the final concept plan is comprehensive, robust and community-minded.”
Council purchased the site in 2016 for community use. The land includes, the Tukotahi Marae wharenui, a boat ramp and jetty and a carpark area. Its location provides connections to land owned by Bay of Plenty Regional Council along the Kaituna River to Te Pourepo O Kaituna and the Tauranga Eastern Link Cycleway.
Over the past two years the site has been used as a depot for the $16.5 million Kaituna River Re-Diversion project, under an agreement with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and JP Swap Contractors Ltd.
People can share their views online at: haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/ford-road-plan - or fill out a feedback form at the community open day session.
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A three-hectare site at 83 Ford Road near Maketu is being considered for community use, and the community is invited to take part in the planning of how it may be used.
Currently undeveloped and zoned rural, Western Bay of Plenty District Council is planning to develop a concept plan for the site’s future use and recreational opportunities.
Consultation opens on Thursday 27 August and Council will hold a community open day session on site at 83 Ford Road on Thursday 3 September, from 3pm to 6pm.
Council’s Reserves and Facilities Manager Peter Watson says Ford Road is a well used and connected site. It is a strategic access point to the river and the ocean for boaties and has a lot of history associated with the Kaituna River.
Therefore, community feedback is important so that Council can produce a plan that is reflective of everyone’s needs.
“This is a strategic piece of land in a great location which can be used by everyone - local residents, tangata whenua, water based groups/clubs and cyclists using the Tauranga Eastern Link Cycleway.
“We are keen to hear what people think – it may be the usual activities – or something we haven’t thought of. It all counts. We’re open to all ideas and discussions to ensure this area is developed with everyone’s best interests in mind,” explains Peter.
Council purchased the site in 2016 for community use. The land includes, the Tukotahi Marae wharenui, a boat ramp and jetty and a carpark area. Its location provides connections to land owned by Bay of Plenty Regional Council along Kaituna River to Te Pourepo O Kaituna and the Tauranga Eastern Link Cycleway.
Over the past two years the site has been used as a depot for the $16.5 million Kaituna River Re-Diversion project, under an agreement with Bay of Plenty Regional Council and JP Swap Contractors Ltd.
Council believes now is the perfect time to develop the site to benefit the community and further enhance the lower Kaituna River area.
From Thursday 27 August to Friday 18 September, people can share their views online at: https://haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/fordroad - or fill out a feedback form at the community open day session.
Following public feedback, a draft concept plan will be developed and this will go back out for public feedback in November 2020. The final concept plan will be considered and adopted by Council in February 2021.
