City Development Committee
15 January 2018
File: (18/21)
Report
no: CDC2018/1/43
General Managers'
Report
Purpose
of Report
1. The
purpose of this report is to provide the Committee with updates on a number of
projects that it has previously identified. This will be done on a regular
basis.
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the
Committee notes the updates contained in the report.
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Background
2. At
the beginning of the 2013-2016 triennium, the Chair of City Development
Committee asked for a General Managers’ report to be provided at each
meeting. This would mainly be for update purposes but from time to time could
include items for decision making.
Discussion
3. An
update of a number of projects is provided below. The items to be included were
discussed by the City Development Committee and may change from time to time.
City Wide and CBD Remissions Policy and Funding
4. A
City Wide and a CBD Remissions policy were adopted from 1 July 2012. Council approved continuing the Development Incentives and Rates
remission schemes until 30 June 2020.
5. As
of this financial year – 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018, 43 new applications have been received. Fees and
rates waived and grants made are as follows:
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CBD Remissions
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Appns
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Approved
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Declined
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A new apartment development of at least 8
attached residential dwelling units OR of at least 500m2 in floor area
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1
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1
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0
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A new commercial development or new
building extension of at least 500m2 floor area
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2
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2
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0
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A new development with a mix of
apartments and commercial space of at least 500m2 in floor area
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1
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1
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0
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Total CBD
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4
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4
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0
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City Wide Remissions – anywhere
in the City including the CBD
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Appns
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Approved
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Declined
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A medium or high density residential
development
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29
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28
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1
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New non-residential building or building
extension of at least 500m2
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6
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5
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1
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A conversion of a building from any use
to residential apartments
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0
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0
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0
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Total City Wide
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35
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33
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2
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Rates Remissions and Economic Grants
for Economic Development Purposes
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Appns
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Approved
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Declined
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Rates remissions
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3
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3
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0
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Economic Development grants
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1
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1
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0
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Total
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4
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4
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0
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Appns
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Approved
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Declined
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Total All Policies
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43
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41
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2
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Fee type remitted
1 July 2017 –
31 January 2018
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$ Amount
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Rates remissions
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$169,592
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Economic development grants
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$32,358
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Development
contributions
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$322,966
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Reserve contributions
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$727,461
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Resource consent fees
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$135,675
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Building consent fees
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$229,507
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TOTAL
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$1,617,559
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Total Fees
Remitted Annually
From 1 July
– 30 June
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FY2012-2013
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$159,000
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FY2013-2014
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$873,000
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FY2014-2015
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$712,000
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FY2015-2016
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$548,000
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FY2016-2017
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$1,137,747
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FY2017-2018 (Year to
date)
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$1,617,559
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6. The figures in the above table reflect the amount of applications
for remissions received and not the total number of developments being built.
7. Additional remissions were approved for another three year period at
the Annual Plan 2017-18 including the introduction of Economic Development
Grants.
Town Hall and Events Centre
8. Since
the last report:
a. completion
of timber flooring to Town Hall;
b. completion
of roof to Town Hall;
c. glazing
to main hall south-façade, Level 1 meeting rooms, Laings Road
façade and café shopfront complete;
d. installation
of in-ceiling services in the new auditorium space has commenced; and
e. atrium
floor slab complete, structural steel complete, roof framing commenced.
9. The programme has been delayed due to the
complexities of the project. Practical completion is now scheduled to be at the
end of May 2018, rather than the previous forecast of late April. Handover to
the Manager is now planned after a commissioning period.
10. The work in
the upcoming period will include:
a. completion of plasterboard linings (GIB) to Town Hall (wall between
Town Hall and Administration Building);
b. bleacher seat reinstatement in the Town Hall;
c. plasterboard linings to toilet areas to allow for secondary acoustic
wall to be built;
d. atrium roof works to complete including high level works on the
southern entrance;
e. first installation of mechanical units to Town Hall;
f. completion of block wall on the southern façade; and
g. completion of foyer atrium roof.
CBD Promenade – Riverlink
11. Since the last report the project continues work on:
1. finalising costs;
2. methodologies for agencies to share costs;
3. acquisition of properties (Pharazyn, Marsden and Daly Streets);
4. development of a Consenting strategy;
5. Melling Interchange and Train Station analysis;
6. completion of the Hutt Story; and
7. a GWRC, NZTA, HCC partner agreement.
12. The Riverlink partners Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC),
New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), and Hutt City Council (HCC) work together
through the following structure:
a. Hutt Valley Flood Management Subcommittee (HVFMS) which includes
Mayor Ray Wallace, Deputy Mayor David Bassett and Councillor Chris Milne;
b. CEO Group;
c. Management Group (General Managers); and
d. Working Group (Officers).
13. The HVFMS is expected to agree a decision with HCC and NZTA on
project costs and sharing during March/April 2018. From that point Riverlink
will commence into detailed design and consenting.
DRAFT
Riverlink timing
14. Melling Bridge and Melling Train Station are being considered
through the Melling Interchange DBC (detailed business case) led by NZTA which
is due April–June 2018.
15. The ‘Hutt Story’ is being written between NZTA, GWRC and
HCC to understand benefits wider than transport eg, growth, resilience,
economics, sustainability etc. This story has potential to improve the prioritisation of Melling (and other Hutt based projects) over other NZTA projects
across New Zealand.
City & Community Services Group and
Community Facilities Trust (CFT) Significant Projects
16. The status of these projects is as follows:
Riddiford Gardens
17. Phase 3 construction works began in September following an extensive
value engineering process. Bridge piles and abutments have been installed and
the base for the new water feature has been established. Paving will commence
in February to form the surface of the water feature. Construction details for
the water feature plant are being finalised.
18. Landscape
work is progressing well and Naylor Love expect to complete the hard
landscaping in June 2018. Some planting may occur in July 2018.
Avalon
Park
19. Tenders closed for the third stage of upgrade works for Avalon Park
at the end of October.
20. Downer NZ Limited has been appointed as the main contractor. They
began work on site 29 January 2018 and the expected completion date is
30 June 2018. The work involves replacing the timber bridge with an
accessible feature bridge, hard and soft landscaping around the model boating
pond and updating the landscape furniture.
21. Communication material about Stage 3 has been distributed to Avalon
Park neighbours and to the media in January 2018.
Fraser
Park Sportsville Stage 2
– Multipurpose Sports Building
22. The Fraser Park Sports and Community Hub is well under construction with approximately 36% of the building now
completed. The majority of the building structure, including the first floor
and roof beams, are now in place.
23. Fundraising
for the project is also going well with $970,000 to now be raised to meet the
agreed budget of $13.1 million. Funds raised from small businesses who have
agreed to sponsor parts of the project have now reached over $300,000.
Wainuiomata
and Petone Sportsvilles
24. A preliminary business case has been completed by Visitor Solutions
for both Wainuiomata and Petone Sportsvilles. Both organisations are now refining these plans to meet their operational needs and
desired outcomes. Wainuiomata Sportsville will present this to founding clubs
for sign off prior to further design development taking place.
25. In the case of Petone an alternative development option is being
explored. This essentially follows the withdrawal of two clubs from
Sportsville. If an alternative development option is the preferred scenario
then Council will need to consider and endorse this alternative before any
further work is undertaken.
26. In regard to both sportsville developments it has become clear
during business case development that lease costs (which includes rates and
insurance) will be challenging for clubs, if they are based on capital values
as is currently the case. A report on rates chargeable to sportsvilles is due
to be considered by Council early this year.
Healthy Families Lower Hutt
Smokefree
Lower Hutt
27. Raising awareness of smokefree areas in Wainuiomata and working with
local community to inform messaging.
28. Increasing smokefree signage with another round of signage
installation led by Parks and Gardens with a focus on all parks, playgrounds
and sports ground in Wainuiomata, Stokes Valley, Moera, Naenae, Taita and
Pomare.
29. Engaged with the Youth Council on raising awareness and messaging
for smokefree Scott Court.
30. The ‘smokefree summer’ campaign has included raising
awareness of smokefree areas in the Hutt News, on signboards and digital notice
boards in Council facilities, events beginning with Rhythm and Reels promoting
smokefree messaging and spaces.
31. The second Smokefree Lower Hutt Citizens Panel Survey Report
completed which included the following key results:
· 63% knew that
the Council had made some areas smokefree;
· print media
(58%) and signs and displays (40%) were the main two ways people knew about the
smokefree areas;
· most people
were aware that swimming pools and playgrounds are smokefree; however,
awareness of other smokefree areas was significantly lower in comparison;
· strong support
for outdoor areas in the Lower Hutt CBD, Jackson Street Petone and suburban
shopping centres being smokefree (over 80% for each);
· strong support
for Lower Hutt becoming increasingly smokefree (90%) including a smoking ban in
all public places where children are likely to go (89%); and
· the majority
(52%) supported electronic cigarettes being included in the Smokefree Policy
however a significant number (20%) did not know.
32. Mayor Ray Wallace and local Mo Town Café, featuring in World
Smokefree Day Campaign for 2018 led by the Health Promotion Agency.
Community Hydration Stations
33. Our two portable hydration stations are being utilised at significant regional events reaching tens of thousands of
Wellingtonians, including Porirua City Council’s Xmas in the Park, Upper
Hutt City Council’s Activation events, as well as being booked for Cigna
Round the Bays.
34. Further installation of six fixed community hydration stations in
priority communities will begin in February.
Turning the Tide
35. In partnership with Pomare School, hosted a successful Turning the
Tide launch in November 2017 with 42 partners and community champions in
attendance as well as local MPs. This provided an opportunity to celebrate the
great work that is already happening in our community and hear from some of our
local community leaders and champions around what they are doing to turn the
tide on our communities’ health.
36. Turning the Tide now has 37 settings on board (1 x café, restaurant, bar, 3 x
community organisations, 1 x retailer, 1 x place of
worship, 3 x health organisation, 10 x schools and
ECEs, 6 x sports clubs and codes and 12 x workplaces) and 10 success stories
captured and shared.
Science & Technology (STEMM) Funding and Activity
37. Council allocated $115,000 in the 2017/2018
budget for projects related to STEMM. Projects include:
· Irwin Munro resigned
from the role of STEMM Sector Development Manager in December 2017 after two
years in the role. Laura Sessions has been recruited into the role and
commenced in late January 2018.
· Technology Valley
Inc. has appointed an Executive Director. Anthea Armstrong commenced in January
2018 and will work closely with the Council’s STEMM Sector Development
Manager.
· Scholarships for the
Open Polytechnic Graduate Certificate in Primary Science Teaching; Weltec
Engineering School and Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice by the Mind
Lab.
· Wellington
e-Velocity programme – a curriculum focused
electric vehicle, design, build and compete for teams from high schools in the
Region. Our support is for Lower Hutt based high schools.
· Hutt Science Programme – over 40 primary schools in Lower Hutt are currently enrolled
in the Hutt Science Programme and from February 2018
all primary schools in Upper Hutt will also be part of the programme (funding
provided by UHCC). The resource centre has been
expanded at Naenae Primary School to cope with this expansion of the programme.
A professional development programme for primary and secondary school teachers
is now well developed along with a mentoring programme for secondary school
science scholarship students.
· Innovative Young
Minds (IYM) programme developed and delivered in July 2017 – programme
for 40 senior secondary school female students are immersed in STEMM
experiences throughout a weeklong programme of organisational visits and structured programmes. Planning
is now underway to run this programme again this year in conjunction with
Rotary Hutt City.
· Hutt STEMM Festival
– Planning is underway for the 2018 festival which will be run over the
month of May.
38. 1st
Assembly – Innovation Hub
Further funding was approved at the Annual
Plan for the continuation of 1st Assembly – the Innovation Hub
based at 125 High Street operated by Creative HQ.
The space now accommodates six ventures
Conduce, Makegood, Fre3Formd, Quamcom, Yali and Simutech.
Regular mentoring clinics are being held
with established but early stage businesses as they focus on growth.
A regular programme of workshops and
events is in place.
Due to the unknown NBS rating of the
existing building alternative premises with a certified minimum of
approximately 70%NBS rating are being sought, as required by the CHQ board.
Premises at 33 Waterloo Road have been found which are suitable and 1st
Assembly will be relocated here from 1 March 2018.
39. Maker -
Space (Techshop) Feasibility - TechShop makerspace
market assessment
Council has been unable to secure the support
required to bring a TechShop makerspace to the region following an exhaustive
market assessment completed in August 2017. The financial support of key
partners is critical to funding a TechShop as has been illustrated in North
America, where all USA based TechShops ceased trading on 15 September 2017 due
to the retail business model they were operating. Note that TechShop Global
spaces are unaffected due to the partnership models in place.
This project is now closed and no further
reporting will be undertaken on this in future reports.
Urban Growth Strategy Implementation
40. The Urban
Growth Strategy 2012 - 2032 was adopted in 2014. It targets 6000 new
residential dwellings built by 2013 (average 300 p.a.) and a population of at
least 110,000 by 2032.
41. Progress to
date:
New Residential Dwellings Completed (net
after demolitions/removals):
· Year
to 30 June 2013 179
· Year
to 30 June 2014 198
Cumulative 377 Average
p.a. 187
· Year
to 30 June 2015 258
Cumulative 635 Average
p.a. 212
· Year
to 30 June 2016 232
Cumulative 867 Average
p.a. 217
· Year
to 30 June 2017 325
Cumulative 1,192 Average
p.a. 238
No. of new dwellings consented:
· 12
Months to 30 June 2015 338 (Dept. of
Stats) Average p.a. 338
· 12
months to 30 June 2016 445 (Dept. of
Stats) Average p.a. 391
· 12
months to 30 June 2017 213 (Dept. of
Stats) Average p.a. 332
· 6
Months to 31 Dec. 2017 127 (Dept. of Stats)
Population 2013:
101,200 2016:
103,400
Statistics
population medium projection for Lower Hutt in 2033 is now 108,100 (revised up
from 102,100)
42. Implementation
projects being worked on include:
· Wainuiomata
- extension of Wise Street – One subdivision consented and houses under
construction. Other landholdings along this extension are considering future
residential development.
· Upper
Fitzherbert, Wainuiomata
Officers working with a consultant team
undertook a planning exercise in November 2017 to develop a framework for the
urban development of Upper Fitzherbert Road, Wainuiomata. This work has just
been received in draft form and when completed will inform a District Plan
change to enable residential development as proposed in the urban Growth
strategy 2012 – 2032. A councilor workshop will be held to go through the
report and determine next steps.
· Upper
Kelson – extension of Major Drive – currently working with owner on
proposed plan change to enable this site to be developed into approximately 90
lots and brought to market.
Kaitangata Crescent, Kelson –
existing consent for approximately 140 lots – Owner is preparing resource
consent for a development proposal increasing the number of lots to be
developed to approximately 180.
· Stokes
Valley – extension of Shaftsbury Grove – Titles have now issued from
LINZ. Urban Plus has now completed the sale of the amalgamated
parcels (12ha) at Shaftesbury Grove. It is understood that the purchasers
intend to develop the site as soon as possible – with potentially over 80
residential sections.
· District
Plan Work Programme – Plan Change 43 is now out
for public consultation. The plan change would enable medium density housing
and a wider range of housing types to be built in the city. Consultation is
open for four months until 9 March 2018.
· Housing
New Zealand has announced plans to build 330 new homes and refurbish 383 homes
in Hutt Valley, nearly all in Lower Hutt.
CBD
43. Current CBD
activity includes:
· Sebel
Hotel development – Construction is due to commence February 2018;
· The
ex-Baseline building in Dudley Street is being redeveloped into a motel with
occupancy for 100 people;
· PetVet
are relocating from Pharazyn Street into Rutherford Street in the CBD;
· Laings
Road – 39 apartments for social housing agency Oasis Network;
· 2
Connelly Street – Construction of a large commercial building is nearly
complete and due to be occupied in early 2018;
· AMI have
relocated into Ex-TAB site; and
· Foodstuffs
located up to 90 staff into the Public Trust building in early 2018.
44. Completed
CBD activity includes:
· Premier
Hair Academy has opened in ex Evan’s building on High Street
· ex-NZ
Post office Building – 16 apartments. Baseline and Barnado’s have
relocated into ex-NZ Post Building ground floor
· ex-ANZ
Building – new TAB
· Gibson
Sheat Building – Car parking building completed and tenanting of retail
spaces now underway including Fellow Café kiosk and A1 Homes
· 531 High
Street – six year lease to Kiwibank
· Centre
City Plaza – call centres reoccupied after
earthquake repairs
· Big Save
Furniture opened
· ex-Jina’s
Fruit shop leased
· 47
Dudley Street leased to Ceylon Spices
· 2
Waterloo Road leased to Wellington Christmas Company.
45. Retail
spending in Lower Hutt for the December 2017 quarter was up 14.4% when compared
to the same months last year. Within Lower Hutt the CBD experienced a 13.9%
increase in spending and Petone experienced a 17.4% increase in spending. The
peer group of Wellington region cities experienced 4.4% increase in spending
when compared to same months last year. Lower Hutt retail merchants had 23.9%
market share up 1.6% on same period last year.
177 High Street
46. The
marketing stage was completed in mid-December 2017. A separate report has been
brought to Council on progressing the Expressions of Interest received.
Petone 2040 Spatial Plan
47. The Jackson
Street Streetscape Design (JSSD) final report indicates:
1. Options to develop the entire 2.5km length (in separable portions)
of Jackson Street with ballpark costs;
2. The heritage retail/business precinct be treated as Council’s
priority;
3. Direction for the placement of new street furniture; and
4. Direction for the placement of public art.
CBD Spatial Plan
48. The CBD
Spatial Plan is to update the Making Places strategy of 2009 and to better
consider contemporary issues, policies, economic and social drivers such as:
a. Resilience;
b. Natural Hazards;
c. Climate Change;
d. Riverlink;
e. NZTA Hutt Story;
f. Urban Growth Strategy;
g. Intensification; and
h. Ageing and ethnic mix of population (possibly post Baby Boomer).
49. The CBD Spatial Plan is being led by the Urban Design Manager and a
group of Divisional Managers. The project will involve engagement (similar to
Petone 2040) with community, stakeholders, and decision makers and completion
is expected August – October 2018.
Options
50. There are no
options. The information is for noting only.
Consultation
51. No
consultation was required for this report. Consultation relevant for the
specific projects outlined above have been undertaken as required.
Legal Considerations
52. There are no
legal considerations.
Financial Considerations
53. There are no
financial considerations. All funding discussed in this paper has been approved
at previous meetings or were reported as budget implications to Council.
Other Considerations
54. In making
this recommendation, officers have given careful consideration to the purpose
of local government in section 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. Officers
believe that this recommendation falls within the purpose of the local
government in that it is mostly a noting paper on current activity. It does
this in a way that is cost-effective because it provides timely information to
Council.
Summary Table
The table below provides an overall summary of the timing and status
of each of the projects mentioned in this report.
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Project
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To be completed by 30 June 2018
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Project
completion date
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Status
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Events Centre
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By 30 June 2018 the project will be
completed and handed over to the operator.
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May/June 2018
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On track
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Riddiford Gardens
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All Phase 3 landscape, bridges, carpark
and Laings Road improvements.
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June 2018
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Naylor Love commenced physical works
early September 2017.
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Avalon Park
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All Stage 3 landscape works between the
southern end car park and the new playground.
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June 2018
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Downer NZ Ltd engaged as main
contractor. Works commenced 29 January 2018.
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CBD Promenade - Riverlink
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Design and Costing stage
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April 2018
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On track
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Regional Bowls Centre
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Complete.
Fundraising 95% achieved
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Mid 2017
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Completed
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Huia Pool Development
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Construction complete
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July 2017
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Completed
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SV Community Hub
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Construction complete
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October 2017
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Completed
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Fraser Park Sportsville Stage 2
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Construction underway
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November 2018
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On track
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UGS – Wainuiomata Wise St
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Draft design and cost estimates
completed. Discussions with residents commenced
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Completed
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UGS – Upper Kelson
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Revised design and cost estimates
completed. District Plan team to progress Plan Change
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June 2020
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On track
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UGS – Stokes Valley
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Draft design and cost estimates to be
completed.
District Plan team to progress Plan
Change
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Possible private sector development
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UGS – Wainuiomata Development
Plan
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Plan being finalised
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Completed. Coordinator appointed
April 2016.
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Appendices
There are no appendices for this
report.
Author: Parvati
Rotherham
Manager Development Liaison
Author: Gary
Craig
Divisional Manager City Growth
Author: Paki
Maaka
Urban Design Manager
Author: Bruce
Hodgins
Divisional Manager, Parks and Gardens
Author: Bruce
Sherlock
Strategic Projects Director
Author: Allen
Yip
Strategic Projects Manager
Approved By: Kim Kelly
General Manager, City Transformation
