Agenda of City Development Committee

13 25 September 2018

City Development Committee

12 September 2018

File: (18/1492)

Report no: CDC2018/4/282

Wharves Update

Purpose of Report

1. This report provides an update on the wharves refurbishment programme and recommends changes to budget provision in the Long Term Plan in order to safely maintain the Petone Wharf through to 2032 when full refurbishment is programmed.

Recommendations

That the Committee recommends that Council:

(i) notes the information in this report; and

(ii) refers to the Community Plan Committee for consideration recommended budget changes to ensure Petone Wharf is adequately maintained up until its refurbishment in 2032.

Background

2. Following widespread consultation, Council agreed in June 2017 to a programme to refurbish or demolish Council wharves. Initially a sum of $7.3M was approved for these works over a three year period, but a detailed review of costs earlier this year, based on new information, revealed that budget provision would need to be substantially increased to cover the intended refurbishment programme.

3. Council made a decision as part of its deliberations on the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan to modify the programme by pushing out the refurbishment of Petone Wharf to 2032. Officers were asked to report back in more detail on the maintenance implications of deferring the full refurbishment until that time.

Rona Bay Wharf

4. Work commenced on the full refurbishment of the Rona Bay Wharf in late 2017 with the wharf programmed to be open in December 2018. The refurbishment has included the ripping up of the old deck surface and replacement of all timber beams and braces, the repair of piles, the laying of a new concrete deck and replacement of approach fencing and stairs to the beach. Local contractor GK Shaw is undertaking the works.

5. The refurbishment has taken into account the heritage aspects of the structure as required by the conditions of the resource consent. Heritage architect Ian Bowman has provided that input and advice.

6. The programme will take longer to complete than originally anticipated (six weeks) due to issues with the procurement and transportation of suitable timber from South America. The final shipment of beams for the outer bay will not land in New Zealand until the end of October or early November.

7. The total cost of the refurbishment for Rona Bay Wharf is forecast to be $3.26M.

Days Bay Wharf

8. A Registration of Interest (ROI) process has been run to short-list contractors for the refurbishment of the Days Bay Wharf. Seven contractors submitted to the ROI with four short-listed. Tender documents are programmed to be issued once consents have been granted.

9. The resource consent application was lodged with Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) in August. As the wharf is pre 1900, an archaeological plan is required to be prepared and submitted. An archaeologist has been appointed and is providing the necessary inputs on the plan which is scheduled to be completed mid-September.

10. A meeting was held in late May with East by West Ferries and GWRC to discuss options for public access to the ferry service during the construction period. It was agreed that the wharf would remain open during the refurbishment in order to minimise disruption to the ferry service. This will be achieved by building a separate cantilevered walkway and undertaking the upgrade of the wharf head in stages. Other options, such as building a temporary wharf structure, were considered but discounted due to cost or disruption to commuters and users.

11. Works are currently programmed to commence in March 2019 to avoid the busy summer period. The total cost of refurbishment is estimated to be in the order of $3.3M, which includes a 25% contingency sum.

Point Howard Wharf

12. Tonkin & Taylor was engaged to carry out a geotechnical assessment of the piles at Point Howard Wharf to ascertain what will need to be done to ensure the aquifer is protected. A desk top study was completed earlier this year recommending that a geophysical survey be undertaken to infer the thickness of the aquiclude. The geophysical survey was completed in June to support this assessment and Tonkin & Taylor completed its report in September.

13. The report concludes that the marine silt deposit (the aquiclude) is inferred to be approximately 10 metres thick along the length of the wharf. It is likely the piles bear on or just in the Waiwhetu Gravel layer (aquifer). However, due to inferred pile embedment, the risk to pile uplift failure from artesian groundwater pressure is assessed to be very low.

14. A risk assessment was undertaken which identifies mitigations to the pile treatment, (that is cutting off at seabed level), that results in the residual risk being rated as low or very low. Mitigation includes controlled demolition so as to avoid disturbance of piles by lateral loading or displacement along with further inspection of piles.

15. The report also recommends that diver inspection of the previously demolished T extension of wharf cut-off piles be undertaken to consider and evaluate decay of piles and if any signs of leakage are present. If any leakage or decay is noted during this inspection, Tonkin & Taylor recommended a review of diver observations and to consider additional mitigation measures.

16. Next steps are to undertake the diver inspections of the previously cut-off piles and meet with the Lowry Bay Yacht Club to discuss solutions for its starting box requirements. An option that may meet the Club’s requirements and take into account the findings of the Tonkin & Taylor report is to retain approximately 50 metres of the wharf and relocate the starting box at this point or adapt the existing building for that purpose as shown in the diagram below.

17. The wharf has been closed to the general public due to twin pile failure on one bent. (A bent is the support structure for each section of the wharf approach.)

Petone Wharf

18. Following the decision by Council to defer the refurbishment of Petone Wharf until 2032, Calibre Consulting has considered the implications of this and has prepared a report on maintaining the wharf to a standard suitable for safe public use for the interim period.

19. The report concludes that maintenance and repair work to be undertaken between now and 2032 will need to comprise a mixture of ongoing maintenance and some more significant repair work to keep the wharf operational. Some of the repair work will likely only serve until the major refurbishment in 2032, though all pile and bracing work completed prior to 2032 will be of a permanent nature and will reduce the cost of the major refurbishment.

20. The cost of repairs, maintenance and monitoring over the 15 year period is estimated to be $2.8M, which leaves a shortfall in budget of around $1.7M spread over that period. These figures include contingencies. To counter this an estimated saving of $2M would be achieved with the refurbishment in 2032, ($6M as opposed to $8M) as all pile work will have been completed over the 15 years prior.

Discussion

21. The decision to defer the refurbishment of Petone Wharf has a financial impact on the budget over the next 15 years. This matter will need to be referred back to the Community Plan Committee for further consideration.

Consultation

22. Any consultation with respect to Petone Wharf funding should be undertaken as part of the Annual Plan next year.

Legal Considerations

23. There are no legal considerations at this time.

Financial Considerations

24. In order to keep Petone Wharf safe and open for use over the next 15 years, prior to its main refurbishment in 2032, Council will need to consider bringing forward expenditure in the Long Term Plan. The table below shows the changes that are estimated to be required to undertake the necessary works. The 2032 budget provision of $8M would be reduced by $2M as all pile and bracing work would be completed over the next 15 years.

Year	LTP Budget ($000)	Estimated Budget Requirement ($000)	Variance($000)
2018/19	2,500	2,800	(300)
2019/20	3,400	3,400	-
2020/21	-	-	-
2021/22	-	800	(800)
2022/23	-	-	-
2023/24	50	-	50
2024/25	200	-	200
2025/26	-	680	(680)
2026/27	-	-	-
2027/28	50	-	50
2028/29	200	-	200
2029/30	-	650	(650)
2030/31	-	-	-
2031/32	50	-	50
2032/33	8,200	6,020	2,180
Totals	14,650	14,350	300

Other Considerations

25. 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 local government in that it considers the future of Council owned assets.

Appendices

There are no appendices for this report.

Author: Bruce Hodgins

Divisional Manager, Parks and Gardens

Approved By: Matt Reid

General Manager City and Community Services

Attachment 1

TVF Six Month Report to June 2018

Technology Valley Forum

6 month report to 30 June 2018

Executive Summary

As presented to the City Development Committee in July, Technology Valley Forum is quickly gaining momentum – we are confident in our vision and purpose, we have developed our organisational foundations and strategic framework, we are building a brand identity and story that represents the value and potential of our locale and community, and we are forming working relationships with organisations who share in our vision and values.

The six months to June 2018 were particularly productive following the recruitment of the executive director and formal adoption of the organisational constitution. This period was very much a discovery phase where over 20 years of intention, research, and false starts were consolidated and then balanced against our current and future situation. This process has included engagement with the local technology and manufacturing community as well as our government and NGO colleagues. The outcome was a very clear expectation for Technology Valley, and resulted in a distinction in our structure and purpose:

· Technology Valley (TV) identifies the hi-tech and innovation hub of the Wellington Region, with its epicentre in Hutt City and its reach (ultimately) global. It is a brand that will become synonymous with excellence in innovation and will become a powerful tool to attract investment and startups to the area, as well as a vehicle to help local innovators enter into new markets. This brand is managed by the Technology Valley Forum, owned by Technology Valley Incorporated, governed by the Technology Valley Forum Board, and serves the Technology Valley Forum membership.

· Technology Valley Forum (TVF) is the name of the organisation that supports and facilitates the promotion, collaboration, engagement, and development of the community of innovators within Technology Valley (their members). The organisation will connect the dots, providing opportunities for clusters within this community to meet and share ideas, as well as creating new ways to share their stories of inspiration and success with the world. It will work alongside government and support agencies to promote their various supports to this community, ensuring its members have access to every possible support that will enable their success.

With this new purpose and a clear vision for Technology Valley, strategic development and operational planning has become a focus, with the work completed by June 2018 including the Technology Valley Forum Strategic Plan 2018 – 2021, Visual Identity and Brand Guidelines, preliminary workings on membership structure, the framework for a digital portal, and encouraging groundwork for further partnerships that will enable sustainability of the organisation going forward.

The Strategic Plan (and subsequent operational plan) has been developed around six strategic priorities; these strategic priorities form the basis of our reporting.

Organisational Development

Build a strong, connected industry-led member organisation (the Technology Valley Forum) that regularly engages its people and contributes to their success.

Activity		Status	Comment
2017/18	Engage with the local hi-tech community and other key stakeholders to understand their requirements, expectations, and ambitions.	Completed (and ongoing)	Workshop held in April Industry survey conducted in June
	Develop a three year strategic plan for Technology Valley	Completed (and ongoing)	This document is complete however, it will continue to evolve with the organisation
	Develop a visual identity and brand guidelines for TVF	Completed	TV brand will be developed collaboratively in 2019
	Develop a partnership framework that supports sustainable, meaningful, and productive outcomes	Ongoing
2018/19	Develop and implement TVF marketing plan	Underway
	Develop TVF collateral and assets	Underway
	Develop and implement sector engagement strategy	Underway
	Develop organisational CRM database and policy
	Develop framework for membership development

Brand Development

Develop and nurture an increasingly highly valued and internationally recognised brand for Technology Valley (the place) and position it effectively.

Activity		Status	Comment
2017/18	Develop a visual identity and brand guidelines for TV	Underway	Preliminary work has begun, yet more work will be undertaken collaboratively with our key partners in 2019
	Develop a branding proposition for Hutt City as the ‘epicentre’ of TV	Underway	First draft is complete
	Develop co-brand principles and policy	Underway
2018/19	Develop TV collateral, assets, and toolkit
	Launch TV Brand
	Begin development of ‘Made in TV’ campaign

Storytelling

Create, curate, and publish Technology Valley’s unique and inspiring story.

Activity		Status	Comment
2017/18	Research the local story and understand existing narratives	Completed (and ongoing)
2017/18	Engage with stakeholders to determine their preferred voice and priorities	Completed
2018/19	Commission ambassadors stories and photographs	Underway
	Develop editorial schedule
	Develop content aggregation tool for the website	Underway
	Develop relationships with sector ‘rock stars’
	Secure media partnerships
	Develop media pack/ investment prospectus

Events And Activities

Develop a comprehensive calendar of engaging and high-demand events - including our own and those of others in our network - and encourage member participation.

Activity		Status	Comment
2017/18	Host an event as part of the STEMM Festival	Cancelled	This event would have been too premature in our development
2017/18	Research event activity relevant to TVF community and identify opportunities to engage	Underway
2018/19	Develop a calendar of events	Underway
	Build a searchable calendar/activity function for the website
	Create network of event facilities/hosts	Underway
	Develop event participant CRM
	Recruit cluster leaders	Underway
	Host 6 x cluster meetings, 4 topical Meetups, and 1 social function

Partnerships

Foster meaningful and productive, mutually beneficial partnerships with organisations, government, educators, and others in our community who share common values and are working towards a shared vision for the sector.

Activity		Status	Comment
2017/18	Research organisations, agencies, businesses, and individuals with shared vision, values, and priorities to TVF and identify opportunities to engage and collaborate	Underway
2018/19	Develop a stakeholder roadmap
	Develop partnership policy	Underway
	Develop ‘case for partnership’ prospectus
	Develop partnership content for website
	Prospect new partners
	Appropriately manage partnership relationships	Ongoing

Digital Development

Create various digital touch-points that enable the promotion and engagement of the people and businesses within our community.

Activity		Status	Comment
2017/18	Review current digital footprint	Complete
2017/18	Design new website architecture and development plan	Complete
2018/19	Develop phase one of digital portal (base website)	Underway
	Develop phase two of digital portal (enhanced functionality, content aggregation, member login)
	Develop social media plan and policy	Underway
	Create and curate content for the portal	Underway
	Manage social media channels and activity		Launching once new site goes live
	Workshop stakeholders for digital directory requirements

Conclusion

The renewed focus, momentum, and outputs achieved over this last six months is a direct result of the support and confidence of Hutt City Council’s officers and Councillors. Not only has your financial support enabled this to happen, but the ongoing relationship with officers – in the spirit of shared vision and collaboration – is providing traction that is supporting our progress as such a pace. While this ‘bedding in’ period has been extremely productive much of this work is ‘behind the scenes’. I look forward to presenting my next report and demonstrating more externally visible outputs, such as the launch of the Technology Valley Forum and emergence of the Technology Valley brand.

On behalf of the Technology Valley Forum Board, I thank you for your continued support.

Area of Focus 1 – Grow Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing Businesses
Provide improved infrastructure and amenity for science, technology, engineering and manufacturing businesses to establish and grow in Lower Hutt.	Assist Council to grow the annual Hutt STEMM Festival promoting science, technology, engineering, manufacturing and maths to eventually become a national event. Advocate with Government Ministers, MP’s and agencies on development of the Gracefield Innovation Precinct occupied by Callaghan Innovation and Victoria University. Promote the establishment of other citywide technology requirements e.g. UFB; Wi-Fi Sense. Participate in a feasibility study for establishment of a makerspace/Techshop type facility/activity to support local businesses and advocate for its establishment in Lower Hutt.	2015 onwards 2016 onwards 2016 onwards Start 2016/End 2017	Meet growth target for event as determined between HCC and HVCoC Future development of the Callaghan Innovation precinct Further technology trials in Lower Hutt Makerspace/improved access to technology hardware in Lower Hutt	The Chamber team work alongside the Hutt City Council and participating Businesses to create uptake, involvement and participation. Provided extensive marketing of the annual STEMM festival held in May 2018 to Hutt Valley and Wellington Region Businesses through the Chamber data base. The Chamber is advocating at any opportunity and interaction with central Government and continues to push for greater enhancement and upgrades to make the Callaghan precinct a more attractive asset to the City Most activity is directed through local MP’s and with Govt and opposition Ministers when attending Chamber events. The Chamber has worked actively with key stakeholders and businesses to enable and establish greater uptake and participation of Tech requirements especially in the UFB and Wifi space. The UFB rollout in the Hutt Valley is well advanced with Chamber member businesses reaping material communication efficiency benefits. Chamber advocates when and where required by Council from time to time as a key driver of support for initiatives. The 1st Assembly Innovation centre now established in the Hutt is able to benefit from the UFB rollout. Function held at 1^st Assembly in 2017.

Area of Focus 1 – Grow Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing Businesses

Objective

Actions

Timing

Measure

Commentary

Provide improved infrastructure and amenity for science, technology, engineering and manufacturing businesses to establish and grow in Lower Hutt.

Assist Council to grow the annual Hutt STEMM Festival promoting science, technology, engineering, manufacturing and maths to eventually become a national event.

Advocate with Government Ministers, MP’s and agencies on development of the Gracefield Innovation Precinct occupied by Callaghan Innovation and Victoria University.

Promote the establishment of other citywide technology requirements e.g. UFB; Wi-Fi Sense.

Participate in a feasibility study for establishment of a makerspace/Techshop type facility/activity to support local businesses and advocate for its establishment in Lower Hutt.

2015 onwards

2016 onwards

Start 2016/End 2017

Meet growth target for event as determined between HCC and HVCoC

Future development of the Callaghan Innovation precinct

Further technology trials in Lower Hutt

Makerspace/improved access to technology hardware in Lower Hutt

The Chamber team work alongside the Hutt City Council and participating Businesses to create uptake, involvement and participation. Provided extensive marketing of the annual STEMM festival held in May 2018 to Hutt Valley and Wellington Region Businesses through the Chamber data base.

The Chamber is advocating at any opportunity and interaction with central Government and continues to push for greater enhancement and upgrades to make the Callaghan precinct a more attractive asset to the City Most activity is directed through local MP’s and with Govt and opposition Ministers when attending Chamber events.

The Chamber has worked actively with key stakeholders and businesses to enable and establish greater uptake and participation of Tech requirements especially in the UFB and Wifi space. The UFB rollout in the Hutt Valley is well advanced with Chamber member businesses reaping material communication efficiency benefits.

Chamber advocates when and where required by Council from time to time as a key driver of support for initiatives. The 1st Assembly Innovation centre now established in the Hutt is able to benefit from the UFB rollout.

Function held at 1^st Assembly in 2017.

Area of Focus 1 – Grow Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing Businesses
Objectives	Actions	Timing	Measure	Commentary
Grow the number and size of science, technology, engineering and manufacturing businesses in Lower Hutt	Promote Technology Valley Inc. entity and activities through Chamber channels Support Technology Valley Inc. through the provision of secretariat services and other support as required. Hold regular events showcasing Hutt based technology companies Promote Council’s Incentivises for specific science, technology, engineering and manufacturing businesses to move to/stay in Lower Hutt. Leverage off our international relationships with Tempe (USA), Minoh, Japan and Taizhou, China; and through local embassies etc. to develop business opportunities and investment in the city. Promote high value sectors including research, science and technology. Promote science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing sectors and businesses in the city. Encourage Government Ministers, MP’s and senior Govt. Staff to visit Hutt’s STEMM businesses and agencies to increase recognition of Hutt City as a centre of STEMM.	Ongoing Ongoing 2016 onwards 2016 onwards Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing	Successful establishment of TV brand and activities Provision of secretariat services No of events Additional investment in STEMM businesses Ongoing – 2018 potential China visit planned Participation of Chamber and business community in international relationship opportunities Use of Chamber channels to promote STEMM sectors and businesses No. of visits by Govt. officials.	The Chamber maintains a data base, communications and promotion of Tech Valley and has had a Chamber Board member representing it on Tech Valley Trust. With the Council’s establishment of Technology Valley Incorporated services now rest with the director of Technology Valley, however, the Chamber maintains its data base of Tech enterprises. The Chamber hosted 4 Technology and Innovation series events throughout the year. New Manufacturing series introduced in 2018 New Export series planned showcasing more Hutt Valley businesses. The promotion of Council’s incentives for STEMM related businesses and opportunities have been an ongoing part of Chamber correspondence & communication with our networks, contacts and businesses throughout the year. The leveraging of International relationships, sister cities and growth opportunities is worked on by project with council. The Chamber has been working with the Councillors and Officers in promotion of the 2018 Sister City Visits. The Chamber continues to promote Hutt City and STEMM sectors as a high end opportunity for staying here and also for new Businesses to re-locate here in the Hutt amongst its networks and contacts. The Chamber has very solid and active relationships with Central Government, Ministers and MP’s and hosts them on a regular basis with events and visits. In addition to our work with the local MP’s with regular meetings, we have hosted 6 Govt and Opposition Ministers throughout the year. The opportunity is also taken to represent our Hutt businesses to Ministers when attending function organised by other entities.

Area of Focus 1 – Grow Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing Businesses
Objectives	Actions	Timing	Measure	Commentary
Increase the percentage of Research and Development (R&D) spend in local science, technology, engineering businesses	Investigate with businesses opportunities for improving R&D expenditure and increasing R&D activity in local high/medium tech businesses Assist Callaghan in connecting with local businesses to capitalise on R&D	2016/17 2016 onwards	Use Chamber surveys to determine opportunity for increased R&D activity and improved R&D expenditure Improved connection between Callaghan Innovation and Lower Hutt business community	The Chamber regularly surveys its members on topics, in addition to our quarterly surveys. Results from these are shared, published sent to media and followed up and feedback on as we look for the opportunities and to voice the opinions of Businesses. The Chamber does refer business to Callaghan innovation.. We have successfully reengaged with WREDA to ensure their utilisation of the Chamber’s extensive knowledge and database relative to the Hutt Business community. Worked closely with Council Officers in surveying Chamber Members as to their views on the Govt R & D Tax incentive proposals.

Council Officer Commentary

STEMM Festival – The success of the month long event held in May this year relied on the access to the Chambers marketing channels and extensive database. Chamber’s marketing of this event to members and the broader business community were key to ensuring high levels of participation.

Innovative Young Minds – The Chamber supports the ongoing programme for encouraging young women into STEMM sector roles.

BNZ Technology Series – the Chamber continues this series showcasing Hutt Valley technology and science based businesses. These events are one of the most popular series hosted by the Chamber and are often oversubscribed showcasing world class businesses and entrepreneurs resident in the Hutt Valley.

The Chamber continues to advocate for the redevelopment of the Callaghan Innovation Gracefield campus and uses the opportunity of its regular political series to do this with leaders of various parties and ministers of the government. Some work is now being undertaken but continued advocacy is required to gain momentum for the larger redevelopment opportunity of the site.

The Chamber CEO was a foundation member of the Hutt Science advisory board, and regularly attended those meetings, up until his leaving and was particularly involved in identifying and introducing possible business support for the programmes expansion into Upper Hutt. Whilst currently funded by the UHCC in the interim these avenues continued to be explored for the continuation of the programme.

The interim CEO worked closely with Laura Sessions on a submission to Govt. on its proposed R&D proposals.

The Chamber has worked to better its connection to WREDA and its business services – WREDA’s recent restructure will require making further new connections within WREDA and strengthening ties with those that remain in these areas. The new CE of WREDA was the recent speaker at one of the Chamber business events.

Area of Focus 2 – Rejuvenate the CBD
Objectives	Actions	Timing	Measure	Commentary
Increase the number of jobs in the CBD	Support the establishment of a hotel in the CBD to support the increased demand for bed nights generated from activity in the new events centre Support and participate in initiatives to improve the amenity of the central CBD to attract businesses e.g. smart tech building precinct, improvements to the urban environment including promoting walking and cycling access, public art Support and promote the establishment of shared working spaces in the CBD Support the CBD Development manager to fill office space via targeted approaches to possible tenants and through working with building owners and developers	2016 onwards 2017 onwards 2015 onwards 2016 onwards	Successful establishment of more accommodation in the CBD Participation and representation in initiatives Work with Council on promotion and establishment of shared workspaces Participation and promotion of initiatives to fill CBD office space	The Chamber continued with its support on the establishment of both the Hotel and New Events centre. The Chamber has been active in its support and participation to improve the amenity value of the CBD, and works alongside Officers and stakeholders in this regard. Chamber Team continues to work well with City development team, developers, landlords and businesses regards to tenancies and opportunity.
	Support the CBD Development Manager’s retail focussed promotions Promote and support Council’s About Space and Business Boot Camp programmes Help Council lobby central government Ministers and MP’s and agencies with regards to moving central government jobs to Lower Hutt	Ongoing 2016 onwards Ongoing	Promotion of retail focused promotions Participation in and promotion of Business Boot Camp programmes Relocation of central government jobs to Lower Hutt	Chamber promotes all CBD officers initiative’s through its network as they arise Chamber works with City development officer on programs actively promoting and hosting them throughout the year Chamber Team works with Gary Craig and his team to ensure every opportunity for any crown entity office accommodation requirement has the Hutt on its radar as a destination.

Area of Focus 2 – Rejuvenate the CBD

Objectives

Actions

Timing

Measure

Commentary

Increase the number of people living in the CBD

Advocate for and promote enhanced public transport links to and from the CBD

Encourage business responses to Council’s review of the Transport Chapter of the District Plan to recognise and plan for public and active modes of travel in the CBD and look at parking requirements for new and redeveloped apartments in the CBD

Promote and support Council’s CBD events programme

Provide business input into the review by Council whether to continue to provide 5 years rates remission for residential/commercial development in the CBD

Participate in feasibility study for establishing student accommodation in the CBD

2016 onwards

2016 - 2017

2016 onwards

2016-2017

Improved public transport links to/from CBD

Chamber channels used to encourage submissions from the business community

Use of Chamber channels to promote CBD events

Use Chamber surveys, forum and channels to provide business views on continuation of development incentives

Active participation in Council feasibility study

The Chamber holds and hosts forums as required and is very active in its submissions as a result and encourages actively the views of businesses also be put across jointly & Individually

Chamber does this actively and on an ongoing basis.

The newly established Economic and Infrastructure Development series event has focused on the transport aspects of the RiverLink Project.

The Chamber uses all its marketing Channels to support and promote Council content

Chamber tailors quarterly surveys to members asking for feedback on relevant topics to aid a business participation and view

Ongoing as required by Council from time to time

Area of Focus 2 – Rejuvenate the CBD

Objectives

Actions

Timing

Measure

Commentary

Increase Council investment in the CBD

Partner with Council to help promote and implement Making Places projects including:

· Business Boot Camp

· 1^st Assembly

· Kai on High Street (food trucks)

· Making Spaces (pop up retail and F&B)

Advocate for and promote awareness across the business community the Riverlink project development including flood protection by GWRC, establishment of a promenade by Council with adjacent apartments/commercial space and improved connection to the CBD by NZTA.

Promote awareness to the business community of Council’s programme of investment in the CBD including;

· new Events Centre and Hotel

· Riddiford Gardens as a key part of the Civic Precinct

Through use of focus groups, hosting workshops for the business community and generating responses from the business community.

Ongoing

2015-18 consult

2019-2022 build

2017

Maintain participation rates and improve quality of applicants

Use Chamber surveys, forum and channels to provide business views and input on Riverlink project

High level of awareness within the business community of Council’s investment programme

Chamber Team are active contributors, Participants and hosts, partnering with Council teams over all initiatives. Events are marketed through the Chambers extensive data base of 4500 businesses

Chamber participation, Input and responsiveness is high with HCC, NZTA, GWRC and the wider community. We host, Facilitate, feedback, survey and advocate. Through our Industry Series programme we have represented the options associated with in particular the transport aspects, providing opportunity for speakers from both Council and NZTA to improve understanding of options available.

Our Economy and Infrastructure series provided the opportunity for Council Officers to highlight the Councils Investment programme whilst also profiling the recently completed bowling Centre through its utilisation for the event.

Council Officer Commentary

The Chamber has provided opportunity through its business event series for officers to profile the RiverLink project; most recently for officers from Council and NZTA to profile and discuss the Melling Interchange options with a business audience.

The Chamber provided continued support for the development of the Events Centre and associated hotel in the CBD as generators of economic activity and renewal of the city’s facilities. The Chamber has recently hosted a business series event in the Events Centre where the Events Centre management profiled the centre and took participants on a tour of the facilities. The Chamber has subsequently booked 2 large events in the Centre to be held over the course of this financial year.

The Chamber provided business views for Council’s 2018-2028 Draft Long Term Plan matters impacting the CBD rejuvenation strongly supporting the new facilities being developed in the CBD and the RiverLink project in all of its elements (flood protection; improved transport; city rejuvenation). A recent business series event gave the Chamber an opportunity to emphasise this to the Minister of Transport Phil Twyford.

Area of Focus 3 – Stimulate Development & Growth

Objectives

Actions

Timing

Measure

Commentary

Increase the number of commercial and industrial developments in Lower Hutt.

Assist where appropriate to facilitate timely redevelopment of large, relevant sites e.g. ex- Housing New Zealand land

Identify and introduce property and business owners (including Iwi) to Council to look at opportunities for relocation to or development in the city.

Advocate on infrastructure development to regional and national leaders and agencies including the Cross Valley Link to improve traffic movements across the Valley, facilitate access to Seaview/Gracefield and support the Petone Vision mixed development and amenity.

Ongoing

2016/18 - investigate and design

2024-2027 - build

Involvement in development opportunity discussions with Council and developers

Introduction of property and business owners

Submissions made.

Use of Chamber surveys, forum and channels to provide business views on infrastructure development in the city and wider region.

This work is ongoing with the Chamber contributing fully when and where possible and as opportunities present.

Chamber is a great conduit for introductions to Council Officers and connecting opportunity through to Council with property & Business owners as it presents.

The Chamber is very active in its views/submissions to agencies on Infrastructure not only for the city but the wider region.

Area of Focus 3 – Stimulate Development & Growth
Objectives	Actions	Timing	Measure	Commentary
Support and incentivise development and developers in Lower Hutt	Promote the Development Incentives for CBD and wider Lower Hutt until 2017 and after if continued. Promote the Rates Remissions for Economic Development across the city Promote the Development Liaison Manager role to developers and other parties and after if continued. Promote awareness within the business community of proposed and recently adopted District Plan changes. Keep Council abreast of business community perceptions of RMA and consenting issues.	Ongoing to 2020 Ongoing Ongoing to 2020 Ongoing	Use of Chamber channels to promote Development Incentives for CBD and wider Lower Hutt Use of Chamber channels to promote rates remission across the city Use of Chamber channels to promote Development Liaison role Use Chamber surveys, forum and channels to provide business views and input on District Plan changes affecting business	The Chamber uses its network and reach to ensure Councils voice, Incentives, remissions and opportunities are put in danger of being seen, heard or read as required. The Chamber will run specific targeted or pointed survey as required to gather information on topics relevant the keeping the Council informed of the views and issues facing the business sectors and wider community
Area of Focus 3 – Stimulate Development & Growth
Objectives	Actions	Timing	Measure	Commentary
Support for council led rejuvenation and integrated facilities developments in the wider city.	Support Council and CCO led projects including Walter Nash Centre, Naenae Bowls Centre, Stokes Valley Hub, Huia Pool redevelopment and other projects aimed at rejuvenation of the city.	2015–2018	High level of awareness within the business community of Council’s investment programme	The Chamber plays an active part of ensuring the investment by Council in both the Business and wider community is seen and recognised focussing on the good and positive side of growth in the City.
Increase the number of tourism products in Lower Hutt	Participate in the development of a Hutt City Tourism Plan by Council to provide direction for Tourism development in the next five years and provide clarity about the relevant level of activity Promote new tourism product in the city e.g. heritage, adventure, cycling. Provide commentary and support when appropriate to increase promotion of tourism products including the new Events Centre	2016-2017 Ongoing	Participate in and provide business views on development of Tourism Plan Use of Chamber channels to promote new tourism product in the city and increase promotion of tourism product.	Not yet commenced Ongoing and as required participation from the Chamber is provided.

Council Officer Commentary

The Chamber continues to strongly support the Council’s rejuvenation projects across the city including the completion of the Events centre, the sportsville and community hubs which benefit both business and residents.

The Chamber provides leads on business intentions for growth; relocation; etc. to Council’s City Growth team.

Advocacy on a number of transport projects, flood protection improvement and other key infrastructure resilience projects have been high on the Chambers agenda. The Chamber through its full support behind Council’s submission to the proposed changes by GWRC to the allocation of the costs of flood protection work.

Area of Focus 4 – Continue Business Support
Continue to provide support to local businesses	Regularly liaise with Council on respective business visits and issues being raised with business community. Undertake regular business confidence survey with local businesses and publish results. Work with Council to establish a business communications programme to target and bring in businesses outside of Lower Hutt Promote employment recruitment programmes including Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs (Wainuiomata) and actively seek among the business community opportunities to get young people into work experience and / or employment situations with local employers. Promote Council’s environmental sustainability programmes with local businesses to support their need to show environmental responsibility Promote 1^st Assembly business incubator to provide incubation services for Lower Hutt start-ups and look for opportunities for established businesses to mentor resident businesses. Support Regional Gold Awards Hold annual Business Awards & Business Hall of Fame events. Wellington Region Business Expo 2017	Ongoing Ongoing 2016-2017 Ongoing Ongoing 2016 onwards 2016-2017 2016-2017 Sept 2017	Regular meeting with DM City Development and relevant team members Share regular business survey result with Council Participate in establishment of a communications programme. No. of successful placements Use of Chamber channels to promote Council’s environmental sustainability programmes. Use of Chamber channels to promote 1^st Assembly incubation services. No. of successful nominations of Lower Hutt businesses for Regional Gold Awards. Success of annual business awards and Hall of fame events.	Regular monthly meetings are held, with the inclusion of many other meetings outside of this across multiple team members being the norm. Chamber delivers survey and results every quarter The Chamber participates in targeted business communications with HCC. Chamber employment and recruitment programmes for local businesses and residents Ongoing and as required promotion of programs is carried out Chamber actively promotes 1^st Assembly. Chamber works closely with Council in supporting Regional Gold Awards and the inclusion/nomination of Hutt Businesses Chamber hosted very successful awards dinner at Expressions in 2017 the evening was a great success. Hall of Fame was hosted in June 2017 at Silverstream retreat with a further 8 Businesses inducted. Inductee’s now total 24 businesses. Sept 2017- This regional event has grown year on year was held at the Westpac Stadium due to the large number of business exhibitors (over 125). The event was well attended with 2000 visitors. Hutt City Council participated and showcased plans for new events centre and hotelunder construction.

Area of Focus 4 – Continue Business Support

Objectives

Actions

Timing

Measure

Commentary

Continue to provide support to local businesses

Regularly liaise with Council on respective business visits and issues being raised with business community.

Undertake regular business confidence survey with local businesses and publish results.

Work with Council to establish a business communications programme to target and bring in businesses outside of Lower Hutt

Promote employment recruitment programmes including Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs (Wainuiomata) and actively seek among the business community opportunities to get young people into work experience and / or employment situations with local employers.

Promote Council’s environmental sustainability programmes with local businesses to support their need to show environmental responsibility

Promote 1^st Assembly business incubator to provide incubation services for Lower Hutt start-ups and look for opportunities for established businesses to mentor resident businesses.

Support Regional Gold Awards

Hold annual Business Awards & Business Hall of Fame events.

Wellington Region Business Expo 2017

Ongoing

2016-2017

Ongoing

2016 onwards

2016-2017

Sept 2017

Regular meeting with DM City Development and relevant team members

Share regular business survey result with Council

Participate in establishment of a communications programme.

No. of successful placements

Use of Chamber channels to promote Council’s environmental sustainability programmes.

Use of Chamber channels to promote 1^st Assembly incubation services.

No. of successful nominations of Lower Hutt businesses for Regional Gold Awards.

Success of annual business awards and Hall of fame events.

Regular monthly meetings are held, with the inclusion of many other meetings outside of this across multiple team members being the norm.

Chamber delivers survey and results every quarter

The Chamber participates in targeted business communications with HCC.

Chamber employment and recruitment programmes for local businesses and residents

Ongoing and as required promotion of programs is carried out

Chamber actively promotes 1^st Assembly.

Chamber works closely with Council in supporting Regional Gold Awards and the inclusion/nomination of Hutt Businesses

Chamber hosted very successful awards dinner at Expressions in 2017 the evening was a great success.

Hall of Fame was hosted in June 2017 at Silverstream retreat with a further 8 Businesses inducted. Inductee’s now total 24 businesses.

Sept 2017- This regional event has grown year on year was held at the Westpac Stadium due to the large number of business exhibitors (over 125). The event was well attended with 2000 visitors. Hutt City Council participated and showcased plans for new events centre and hotelunder construction.

Area of Focus 4 – Continue Business Support

Objectives

Actions

Timing

Achieved

Commentary

Continue to make it easier for businesses to do business

Advocate to government regarding law changes to simplify business processes

2016 onwards

Ongoing

Ongoing collaboration with Chamber, Business, community opposition, Central Government and Council continued throughout 2017/18

Council Officer Commentary

The Chamber provides a strong series of events throughout the year for businesses; including

- The Business Expo 2017 held in September. The event which has grown year on year was held at the Westpac Stadium due to the large number of business exhibitors (over 130). The event was well attended.

- Business Awards gala dinner celebrating business achievement throughout the Hutt Valley

Chamber reps assisted with the selection of Hutt businesses for the Wellington Gold Awards.

Chamber joined Council in a submission to Government on its proposed changes to the R&D incentives.

The Chamber runs a MSD supported programme to place unemployed people back into work in the business community. This successful programme was concluded at 30 June 2018 as a consequence of changing focus by MSD.

The CEO and Div. Mgr. City Growth regularly meet to discuss issues of the moment and upcoming matters. The Chamber board and staff have good contacts within the Council and have direct contact with relevant officers.

Attachment 1

Completed Annual JSP Report HCC July 2017 - June 2018

Jackson Street Programme Incorporated

Year – end report to HCC July 2017 – June 2018
Reporting against our Strategic Plan 2018 - 2019

Executive Summary:-

The JSP Committee is very happy with the progress made over the past year. Our Committee is led by in the Chair Leonie Dobbs with Board Members: -Karyn Weller, Leo O’Sullivan, John Donnelly, Robbie Schneider, Fay Drysdale, Ron Weitzel, Megan Tomms, Viv D’Or, John Donnelly and Angela Lane. Our Office staff are Hellen Swales (JSP Coordinator) and Karen Arraj – Fisher (JSP Part – Time Administrator) and we have also employed a Social Media Person Vicky Coombes for 6 hours a week. It is great to see that we have been able to maintain the diversity and representation on the JSP Board, with associate member’s representation from the hospitality industry, professional services, beauty and massage, big box retail as well as retail. It has given the board a wide scope of perception and delivery of the initiative’s in the past year of our Strategic plan.

JSP is always working on and committed to ensuring that we as an organisation are meeting our legal requirements as an incorporated society. These are monitored quarterly and feedback given to the board.

In the last year we need to acknowledge and thank the Hutt City Council for supporting and collecting our special rate from those businesses that line Jackson Street. It is important that as a board our staff are aware of legislation changes that effect the operational delivery of how we work and function within the current legislation frameworks and we do this by sending the staff on courses to keep the office up to date.

The investment we made by getting quarterly “Marketview” reports for the businesses in Jackson Street have proved valuable for the businesses. We discuss these at the monthly Business Networking Meetings and have assisted with the translation of the data. The information is used to look at ways we can encourage better business practices as well and where clients are coming from, in order for them to be more strategic in their marketing.

We have presented to HCC on the Long Term Plan and are regular attendees at the Petone Community Board.

We have made huge progress within our community around our events we run like the holiday programs which focused this year on a heritage booklet we produced and was downloadable from our website. This was also picked up by the local schools which asked for guided tours which we co- facilitated with the Dowse Museum. Our Christmas events are going from strength to strength with numbers growing every year with floats entering the Twilight Santa Parade and with the loss of the Wellington Parade we now have groups from Wellington joining us. We were also pleased we managed to make the “7 Tonight Program where the interviewer was on the Santa Sleight and live recording the event. Also with the letters to Santa, The Treasure Hunt and the Grotto all great attractions for the community.

Our associate membership has increased 20 and more people are interested in being part of JSP. We also believe the timing is right to increase the footprint of the Programme, to include other businesses that wish to be part of the work we are doing. We are marketing ourselves as the gateway to the Hutt Valley. With the increased reach we have with all our social media campaigns where we now reach over 190,000 ON Face-book and on our website 1900 with a bounce rate of 1% and the length of time on the website average 3 minutes for their duration. It shows that we are reliant and providing information that the searchers is looking for. We now have intellectual Property (information) that is now starting to have a value for us.

Our Business Networking evenings now attract between 35 and 30 people to them and each time we are seeing new people engaging with us at these. We aim to keep the topics relevant and topical and focus on how we can improve on delivery of service and relevant with legislation.

The feedback from annual surveys have indicated that we are making progress with better engagement, which has been assisted by our monthly newsletter and our Police alerts and texts. We also measure the feedback from the events we have development for the stakeholders which have doubled over the three-year period. Of the 220 businesses we can now state that 75 - 80% of them participate in our events. We have developed a by- line that we want to be the family friendly village in the region, - come and play with us.

We have worked on projects with HCC officers around promoting and updating the photo stock of Petone ensuring that the images are fresh and show what we are today not yesterday. We have also work with Helen Orams team around the Unreinforced Masonry and Parapets this has been a long journey, but which has had successful outcomes for the council as well as the building owners on the street. We are also looking at doing another joint partnership with council around a heritage project with Paki Maaka, Petone Community Board and Councilor Tui Lewis. We also appreciate the regular meeting with Gary Craig, with Roading and with the planning department.

As an organisation we strive to continue to evolve and keep pace with the current trends for our membership and are always looking for ways to improve how we represented and advocate on their behalf.

Purpose and Primary Goal of the Jackson Street Programme

Goal One: Making Jackson Street a desirable place to be in.

Given the success of the first stages of the integrated streetscape work undertaken by HCC, the JSP will continue to encourage Council to allocate funds to complete the project.

· JSP has looked at ways we can work with the HCC and members of the community to ensure we are a desirable place to shop and live.

· We have been voted the most desirable suburb in Wellington

· We have no commercial spaces on the street that last longer than a month to file as the demand is high for vacancies.

· We field enquiries all the time. We are also looking at filling and bring businesses into the side streets hence the reason we would like to increase our foot print.

· We are fielding more enquiries from a diverse range of businesses that want to set un in Petone the most recent a French Commercial bakery that would also offer retail.

Goal Two: - Making Jackson Street a desirable place to visit.

JSP will facilitate, and as appropriate support, public events in Jackson Street which will encourage residents and/or out-of-area people to visit and enjoy the Street and its businesses. JSP will also actively develop our own programme of events, which will increase the offer to the wider communities to promote Jackson Street as their preferred destination of choice for shopping

· We know that we have achieved this goal with the growing support from the local schools, Settlers Museum, Dowse Museum, and the events we put on and the numbers we count that this is only growing. These partnership also with the Petone Library and the Community House add to getting our message out into the community that we listen and hear what the community want to see and support when it comes to events and that they have a family focus.

· We also have Heritage New Zealand want to be apart of our Heritage Month activities.

· We have just hosted another successful walk of Champions event and looking at celebrating 110 years of the jail being open.

GOAL THREE: Preserving the Heritage Character of Jackson Street.

The JSP will facilitate the understanding of, and respect for HCC’s 2008 Heritage Policy and the Wellington Regional Strategy on Heritage as they affect Jackson Street Landlords and Businesses.

(See JSP website for a copy of the HCC’s 2008 Heritage Policy and the Wellington Regional Strategy on heritage)

· We live and breath this in the office and as our board it is one of our pillars we report against.

GOAL FOUR: Keeping the Jackson Street Programme relevant today.

The JSP will actively monitor and evaluate all aspects of its activities in order to ensure that good value is being achieved for the investment of money and time.

· When you look at the status that are provide in our monthly reports to the board and that we eluded to in the beginning of our report you will see that through our social media platforms we are and engaged with the local and regional community.

· That we are relevant and always looking to evolve and keep up with the times.

· We look to leverage off events that are happening in the community and see how we can best promote our place as the deired place to shop and live.

Summary: -

The JSP Committee is very happy with the progress made over the past twelve months. The office of the Jackson Street Programme is running smoothly with the limited hours we are able to open. We have seen an increase in foot traffic to the Old Jail Museum -we average 450 people a month (remembering we are not open three days a week.). We see a spike when the cruise ships are in and we offer them, local self-walking trail to do. We are very low in Discover Petone pamphlets and need more of these pamphlets now. We will look to put this online when the “q code” is printed on the pamphlets.

We have also hired a video-photographer to take more shots of layout of the Street instead of using old images which are out of date... We have retained the services of a person to do our voice over work for the videos. You will see our first launch which we have done on the “walk of champions. “

We know that the programme is gaining a great reputation amongst the businesses on the Street and around.

With a better representation of the businesses on the street on our board, we are just going from strength to strength. The ideas for new events are building and the engagement of the JSP with our stakeholders has a new confidence that the JSP Committee operates in a professional manner in all its activities on behalf of the membership.

We are working well with the wider community, which in turn is increasing our profile within the Petone Community

JSP are working on and committed to ensuring that as an organisation meets all our legal requirements as an incorporated society.

We believe the JSP is well placed to continue to improve on the foundations that have been laid and look forward to the future with optimism for the prosperous future for Jackson Street.

Leonie Dobbs, Chair

Jackson Street Programme

Attachment 1

Seaview Business Association 12 Month Report to 30 June 2018

SEAVIEW BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 12 MONTH REPORT TO 30TH JUNE 2018

Objective 1: Develop Database of businesses in Seaview/Gracefield

· Develop Database

· Networking Events

· Monthly Newsletter

Objective 2: Lift the Profile of the Seaview/Gracefield area

· STEMM festival

· Other events

· Develop website to profile the area and attract businesses

· SBA in the media

Objective 3: Maintain and Strengthen Governance/Operational capability

· Maintain a core group of businesses on Governance team

· Coordinators role

· Broadening representation in the membership base and growing the Governance Group

· Make submissions to Council on matters affecting the Seaview/Gracefield business community

· Issues working on for the Business Community

OBJECTIVE 1: DEVELOP DATABASE OF BUSINESSES IN SEAVIEW/GRACEFIELD

Current Initiatives and Progress

Develop Database

With 435 businesses on the database, constant updating is required. Using real estate websites is a useful method of identifying vacant properties.

Networking Events – minimum of 6 networking events

· August – Business After 5 joint event with Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce attended by 65 people, of which 30 were members of the local business community.

· October – Immigration New Zealand Employment talk - attended by 9 people

· November – NZ Oil Services Hazardous site information session – attended by 31 people over two dates.

· December – NZ Oil Services Hazardous site information session – due to the popularity of the event, at third session was held and attended by 10 people.

· May – SBA hosted the Lightwing Opening Function – attended by 105 people, however this was a mix of invited guests, local businesses and E Tu Awakairangi Hutt Public Art Trust members.

Feedback we received last year was that evening events were not ideal so this year events have been held over a lunch period which seemed to work better. The site visits to local businesses have also been popular and of interest so we will continue with that while also hosting speakers and educational events where possible. While our attendance numbers are still low the events themselves have been positive and well received by those attending.

Monthly Newsletters

There have been five newsletters go out over the last year as a combination of security updates and newsletters with an average readership of 30.42 % which is down from last year. The subscriber list is 340, which is slightly up on last year.

Separate emails are used for invitations and important messages that need a more direct delivery. We will continue to use this method as it works well.

Longer Term Priorities

Over the next 12 months the group will look at improved ways to keep the database updated including investigating a self update function on the website. We will continue to use interesting information for our newsletter articles to keep the readership interested.

Bring to the area networking events relevant to the businesses here, at a day and time that suit the majority.

OBJECTIVE 2: LIFT THE PROFILE OF THE SEAVIEW/GRACEFIELD AREA

Current Initiatives and Progress

STEMM festival event

SBA participated in the STEMM festival for the fourth time. There were ten businesses involved with eight tours over the morning of the 22^nd May. Eighty year 11 and 12 students attended from five schools. We organised the tours to different types of industries so that students could pick a tour that interested them. The number of students and schools participating increased this year.

Overall the tours were a success however a last-minute cancellation of two bus drivers and a tour leader meant the tours departed late and this had a follow-on effect.

Other events involved in

SBA was not involved in any other events this year however we are currently investigating the feasibility of an employment expo to connect businesses with job seekers.

Develop website to profile the area and attract businesses

The website is currently under redevelopment. The aim of this project is to allow businesses to showcase their profiles more, refresh the news items, show the linkages to the Seaview / Gracefield Vision 2030 document and overall update the look and feel to a more modern site.

SBA in the media

SBA secured the services of Arriba! PR for promotion of the Lightwing sculpture, this resulted in eight pieces of media coverage secured and achieved across major mainstream metropolitan, regional and community newspapers and magazines as well as major digital outlets:

· NZ Herald (1 May 2018 & 16 May 2018).

· Hutt News (8 May 2018).

· Stuff.co.nz (9 May 2018).

· Newshub/TV3 (8 May 2018).

· Regional News (June issue).

· Capital magazine (June issue).

· Eastbourne Herald (27 June).

Further coverage on Lightwing to come:

· Construction News magazine. Oct/Nov issue. Arriba! PR writing contributing article.

· Manufacturer News magazine. October issue. Arriba! PR writing contributing article.

· Urbis magazine. Profile on Andrew Thomas. Ongoing liaison with editor to secure interest.

The Hutt news featured an article on the large mural by Auckland Artist Mr G” Hoete on Seaview road commissioned by SBA.

Articles about businesses and issues relevant to the area are still loaded onto the Seaview Business Association website and on the Facebook page where appropriate.

Longer Term Priorities

SBA will continue to engage a PR company where appropriate to ensure maximum media exposure for upcoming projects.

Continue to beautify the area by supporting art installations and plantings where needed.

Increased use of website and social media to increase the profile of Seaview and SBA.

OBJECTIVE 3: MAINTAIN AND STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE/OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY

Maintain a core group of businesses on Governance team

Angus Kincaid stepped down as Chairperson and Bruce Whiley has been elected in the position. Mike Henderson was elected as Treasurer. The core committee members consist of: Brett Gillies – GNS, Tom Hudig – JJL, Des Fell – Waste Management, Carl Longstaff – Metal Art, Steve Rickman – Dulux, Byron Cummins - Howard Material Handling, David Black – RaceTech, Ross O’Loughlin – Waste Management, Kevin Manane – PE logistics. The core group continues to be a stable group and SBA are looking to add more members to committee.

Coordinators role

Kiri Whiteman continues in her role and has spent the year establishing and growing relationships in the area, while expanding on the work of the previous Coordinator.

Broadening representation in the membership base and growing the Governance Group

The average number of members attending the committee meetings over the year is 7.

AGM July – 12 members

August – 12 members

September – 7 members

October – 5 members

November – 7 members

February – 7 members

March – 5 members

April – no meeting held

May – 9 members

June – 7 members

Make submissions to Council on matters affecting the Seaview/Gracefield business community

This years submission was based on previous years submissions. Acknowledging the Hutt City Council Port Road Seawall work that is due to commence this financial year which we are looking forward to.

Following up on the proposal to hard seal the grass berm outside the Bulk Services Terminal that had been previously approved but had not happened, we were disappointed to learn that the proposal will not go ahead as the area continues to be problematic.

SBA also noted in their submission hat we continue to encourage HCC to support and champion the Cross-Valley Link Road. The businesses in the area believe this road is essential to the area to be sustainable and to allow for growth of the industrial area.

Issues working on for the Business Community

The night guard is no longer working in Seaview, as a new company had taken over and the cost to run it was prohibitive. At the moment, reported crime and anti-social activity does seem to be lower than previously so we will continue to monitor that area and look at further options if needed.

SBA has purchased three tsunami evacuation markers to show points of access of evacuation in the area. We have identified two areas and are working with the appropriate businesses to ensure they are happy and equipped to be an evacuation point before installation.

Lightwing Sculpture has been installed and SBA are working on a promotional video of the process.

SBA commissioned a mural on the wall at the back of Asmuss that borders the Waiwhetu Marae. We worked with the marae and building owner on a concept and secured Graham “Mr G” Hoete as the mural artist. He also mentored some local up and coming mural artists. It is the intent to put up more murals where we see suitable locations.

SBA is also looking at showcasing the history of the area by installing a set of panels. We are currently obtaining costs and looking at suitable locations in order to proceed.

The Coordinator alerted the Council to a property on Seaview Road that had become a dumping point, after complaints were received. We are pleased to see the area is being slowly tidied up.

SBA are working with the oil companies and Centreport to tidy up the berm along the pipeline outside Mobil on Seaview Road. The area has not been maintained and a lot of exotic plants and weeds have taken over. We are currently working on a planting plan with a Landscape architect to tidy up the area and plant with exclusively with native plants that require little maintenance.

The company that was overseeing the security cameras on Hutt Park Road is unfortunately no longer operating. Currently only two cameras are operational however this has still provided some use. We are currently working to get all cameras operational and sort out a model to roll them out throughout the area.

Longer Term Priorities

Expand CCTV Network - The cameras on Hutt Park road appear to have both discouraged the boy racers from this area, and also provided footage of incidents and steeling in this Street on a number of occasions. Expand CCTV to other areas/ trouble spots, and key spots in Seaview/ Gracefield.

122 25 September 2018

City Development Committee

01 August 2018

File: (18/1325)

Report no: CDC2018/4/275

Jackson Street - Proposed Temporary Road Closures: Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair 2019

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek the approval of the City Development Committee, as per the authorised process, for the temporary road closure and no stopping restriction for parts of Jackson Street, Elizabeth Street, Buick Street and Victoria Street for the Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair.

Recommendations

That the Committee:

(i) agrees to approve the following temporary road closures, subject to the conditions listed in the Proposed Temporary Road Closure Impact Report as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report;

Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair 2019

(a) Jackson Street from Victoria Street to Cuba Street;

(b) Elizabeth Street from Jackson Street northwards for 50 metres;

(d) Victoria Street from Jackson Street southwards for 22 metres.

On Saturday 16 February 2019 from 6:00am to 6:00pm; and

(ii) agrees to rescind, all existing parking restrictions and impose No Stopping Restrictions for the annual Hutt News Petone Fair on Saturday 16 February 2019, as follows and as shown attached as Appendix 2 to the report:

(a) Jackson Street – both sides, from Victoria Street to Cuba Street – No Stopping 6:00am to 6:00pm;

(b) Elizabeth Street – both sides, from Jackson Street northwards for 50 metres – No Stopping 6:00am to 6:00pm;

(d) Victoria Street – both sides, from Jackson Street southwards for 22 metres – No Stopping 6:00am to 6:00pm.

For the reason that the proposed road closures are necessary to ensure public safety during the event.

Background

2. Council has received an application from the Petone Rotary Club, the event organiser, for approval to hold the Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair 2019, an event involving temporary road closures and temporary ‘No Stopping’ restrictions as detailed in recommendations (i) to (ii) above. Details of the event and the expected impact on traffic are attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

3. At its meeting of 12 August 2008, Council approved a procedure for Council to follow to comply with the Local Government Act 1974 (Schedule 10) provisions for temporary road closures for events.

4. Processes have been established to implement these procedures including the required communications and consultation prior to any approval of a closure.

5. For those events where vehicles remaining on roads are considered to be inconsiderately parked, it is necessary for Council to also pass a resolution that, for the duration of the event, the road be subject to a ‘No Stopping’ restriction.

6. Council can then erect temporary signage and its Parking Enforcement Officers can attend the event and authorise the removal of any offending vehicles.

7. This report has been prepared in accordance with the approved procedures.

Discussion

8. The Senior Traffic Engineer, Transport, acting as Council’s Traffic Engineer, has assessed each of the proposed closures with regards to their expected impact on traffic. The Traffic Engineer has provided a professional opinion as to whether the resulting impact on traffic is likely to be reasonable or unreasonable.

9. The proposed closures, if implemented in accordance with the proposed Traffic Management Plan and in accordance with any specific conditions set by the Traffic Engineer, should not result in any unreasonable impact on traffic.

10. Any vehicles remaining within the proposed road closures during this event will be a safety concern and therefore temporary No Stopping restrictions are required to enable these vehicles to be removed.

11. Where existing parking restrictions are in place, these are to be temporarily rescinded to facilitate the temporary No Stopping restrictions.

12. Temporary Traffic Management Plans prepared for the event will show how traffic safety and flow will be managed.

Consultation

13. Consultation has been carried out by the applicant to assess the level of stakeholder support. 179 local businesses and 168 local residences were surveyed.

14. Of the 179 businesses surveyed, 170 were in support of the Fair, two recorded no opinion, three were not in support and four did not respond.

15. Of the 168 residents surveyed, only two responses were received, both in support of the proposal.

16. The public were notified that Council was going to consider the proposed temporary road closures through a Public Notice advertisement in The Hutt News on 17 July 2018.

17. No correspondence has been received in response to the Public Notice.

18. The applicant advises that the Jackson Street Programme (JSP) have not collectively been asked for approval, however, of twelve current JSP board members eight have businesses on Jackson Street and seven of the eight businesses have supported the proposed road closures.

19. Due to the extensive consultation required each year it was suggested by Council Officers that agreement be sought from those supporting businesses and residents for their consent to be granted for a three year period. Although the road closure approval process will still be an annual process as required by the Local Government Act, this is intended to reduce the annual consultation effort.

Legal Considerations

20. Approval is required from the City Development Committee or the Temporary Road Closure Subcommittee to allow for the temporary closure of roads and for the imposition of temporary No Stopping restrictions. This will ensure that Council is complying with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1974 (Schedule 10) for the temporary closure of roads within its jurisdiction.

Financial Considerations

21. For Community Events, the cost of public notices in The Hutt News is paid from Council budgets. For commercial events, the cost of the public notices is passed onto the appropriate event organiser. This event is a community event.

Other Considerations

22. 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 local government in that it complies with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1974 (Schedule 10) for the temporary closure of roads for events.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Impact Report: Jackson Street - Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair 2019 Report 18/1325	123
2 ⇩	Plan: Jackson Street - Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair 2019 Report 18/1325	126

Author: Alan Hopkinson

Senior Traffic Engineer

Reviewed By: Zackary Moodie

Traffic Engineer - Network Operations

Approved By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

139 25 September 2018

City Development Committee

03 September 2018

File: (18/1502)

Report no: CDC2018/4/284

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.

Recommendations

That the Committee:

(i) notes the updates contained in the report; and

(ii) endorses the “Lower Hutt Growth Story” attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

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 2018 to 30 June 2019, 12 new applications have been received. Fees and rates waived and grants made are as follows:

CBD Remissions	Appns	Approved	Declined
A new apartment development of at least 8 attached residential dwelling units OR of at least 500m2 in floor area	0	0	0
A new commercial development or new building extension of at least 500m2 floor area	0	0	0
A new development with a mix of apartments and commercial space of at least 500m2 in floor area	0	0	0
Total CBD	0	0	0

City Wide Remissions – anywhere in the City including the CBD	Appns	Approved	Declined
A medium or high density residential development	11	10	1
New non-residential building or building extension of at least 500m2	1	1	0
A conversion of a building from any use to residential apartments	0	0	0
Total City Wide	12	11	1
Rates Remissions and Economic Grants for Economic Development Purposes	Appns	Approved	Declined
Rates remissions	0	0	0
Economic Development grants	0	0	0
Total	0	0	0

	Appns	Approved	Declined
Total All Policies	12	11	1

Fee type remitted 1 July 2018 – 31 August 2018	$ Amount
Rates remissions	$0
Economic development grants	$0
Development contributions	$41,297.55
Reserve contributions	$270,766.31
Resource consent fees	$63,872.50
Building consent fees	$100,772.12
TOTAL	$476,708.48

Total Fees Remitted Annually From 1 July – 30 June
FY2012-2013	$159,000
FY2013-2014	$873,000
FY2014-2015	$712,000
FY2015-2016	$548,000
FY2016-2017	$1,137,747
FY2017-2018	$2,742,265
FY2018-2019 (Year to date)	$476,708

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. The Policy will end on 31 December 2018.

8. Having now confirmed that Council will be suspending development fee remissions from 31 December 2018 there has been a noticeable increase in enquiry for pre-application meetings on proposed future developments. These are in the main new residential developments which were unknown to us at the time of determining the extent of future remissions. We will continue to monitor the level of enquiry and subsequent consent application to report back on the expected future remissions as a result.

Town Hall and Events Centre

9. Since the last report:

a. Building construction complete

b. Building commissioning commenced

c. Event Centre handed over to Manager.

10. The work in the upcoming period will include:

a. Building commissioning to be completed

b. Town Hall theatre services to be completed.

11. Practical completion and handover occurred in July 2018.

12. Some construction activity is still to be completed. This is mainly in installation of Town Hall theatre services on the stage and in the clock tower.

CBD Promenade – RiverLink

13. During August 2018 RiverLink progressed from Preliminary Design and is now ready for the Detailed Design/RMA Consent Phase.

14. Work has now commenced with RiverLink partners on procuring expertise to prepare an RFP to go to the market for technical experts to prepare the Notices of Requirement (NoR) and the resource consents for the RiverLink work. It is expected that these technical experts will be ready to commence work in February 2019.

15. Current Programme

16. Council deliverables through RiverLink (HCC $39M LTP funding):

· Promenade Andrews Avenue to Margaret Street

· Margaret Street West Upgrade/Reconfigure

· Dudley Street Upgrade/Reconfigure

· Andrews Avenue Upgrade/Reconfigure

· Pedestrian/Cycle access ramps and stairs at Andrews Avenue and Margaret Street

· Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge over river

· MSE Wall Margaret to Andrews Avenue

· MSE Wall Andrews Avenue to Jinas

· Landscaping, paths and facilities in Riverplain reconfiguration.

· Acquisition of Daly Street properties

· Project Costs (design/legal/engagement/consent fees etc,).

17. The following are also funded in Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP):

· Melling Bridge contribution $6.5M

· Riverbank Car Parking $0.8M

· East Access Route $3.5M

· Stormwater $2.1M.

18. The following are not funded in Council’s LTP. These works have been identified or further confirmed as the project as progressed as opportunities. Some of these projects could be funded from a range of sources.

· Promenade - Andrews Avenue to Jinas and Margaret Street to Melling

· Laneways and East/West walk/cycle connections CBD to River

· Train Station – moving Melling Station and new station

· Bus Interchange/connections

· Capital works west side of river

· Possible demonstration property development (incentivisation).

19. Melling Interchange: New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is currently looking at 12 projects nationwide that are being reassessed against the new Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Transport. Melling Interchange is one of these. At this stage it is expected that the NZTA Board will look at these 12 projects at their December Board meeting. If it is decided that the Melling Interchange aligns with the GPS, then further work will be required to complete the Business Case.

20. Lower Hutt Growth Story: As part of the work with NZTA and GWRC, a question arose about how does RiverLink fit into the overall Lower Hutt Growth Story. To answer this question and to provide further context for the NZTA Board on where the Melling Interchange (and at a later period the Hutt City Cross Valley Connector) fits in the Lower Hutt Growth Story, a document has been prepared that tell this story. The Lower Hutt Growth Story covers transport, urban growth and resilience.

21. This Committee is being asked to endorse the Lower Hutt Growth Story as part of the process of preparation. This will confirm to NZTA and the NZTA Board that Council agrees with the work prepared by officers.

City and Community Services Group and Community Facilities Trust (CFT) Significant Projects

22. The status of these projects is as follows:

Riddiford Garden

23. Phase 3 construction works began in September 2017 following an extensive value engineering process. Both bridges have been installed across Opahu Stream. All of the new paths within the site have developed and the paving for the new water feature is almost complete. The new water feature can then be commissioned.

24. Some seating and most lighting has been installed. Approximately 2300 plants of the 5000 stage 3 plants are in the ground. The final areas of planting and turf will be established in September.

25. The new car park east of the Events Centre and the loading zone in front of the Town Hall has been operating since 14 July 2018. Warm dry weather is required to address some of the imperfections in the car park and Laings Road surface.

26. The last significant piece of construction is underway and this involves developing car parks and realigning the footpath near the corner of Laings Road and Myrtle Street.

27. Temporary construction fencing will be altered by 14 September 2018 and this will allow the public to move between Laings Road and Myrtle Street to the playground and War Memorial Library. Landscaping work is progressing well and Naylor Love expects to complete the hard landscaping by end September 2018, in time for the Highlight event.

Avalon Park

28. Tenders closed for the third stage of upgrade works for Avalon Park at the end of October 2017. Downer NZ Ltd began work on site 29 January 2018 and the contract will be completed in August 2018.

29. A new, accessible feature bridge has been installed to replace the old timber bridge across the model boating pond. Substantial sections of paths and retaining walls have been installed.

30. Bulk earthworks were completed 9 April. Topsoil has been spread to the required levels across most of the construction site and grass has struck across new lawn areas. Most of the tree and shrub planting has been complete. Landscape furniture and decorative features have been installed. Embellishments for the bridge have been manufactured by Metal Art and have just been delivered to site. A new entrance sign is being installed near the Fairway Drive entrance.

31. Downer is reporting a completion date of early October 2018. The completion is running late because problems with concrete around the new bridge have, in turn, delayed site measuring and fabrication of balustrades.

32. A local architect is developing a design to renovate the existing toilet block near the pavilion. At this stage it is likely that five or six unisex toilets plus two accessible unisex toilets will be provided in the 2018/19 summer.

Fraser Park Sports and Community Hub

33. The Fraser Park Sports and Community Hub is well under construction with approximately 70% of the building now completed. The majority of the building structure, including the first floor, windows and interior room partitions are now in place. Wiring and cabling for lighting, heating, IT and building management is now well advanced. The six squash courts which are being built in Europe are now on the ship and are due in Wellington at the end of the month.

34. The project has been delayed by the recent bad weather and resource constraints in the building industry and will now be completed by early December 2018.

35. The project capital budget is under pressure with a long list of budget variations being worked through.

36. Fundraising for the project is going well with “only” $613,000 now to be raised to meet the agreed budget of $13.1 million. Funds raised from small Hutt City businesses who have agreed to sponsor parts of the project have now reached over $400,000. Funds raised from the sale of bricks and pavers has reached approximately $20,000. Total fundraising over and above Council grants for the project has now reached $3,235,858.

37. CFT is now advancing the commercial lease of the roof for a solar farm with- two electricity generators and retailers looking closely at the opportunity.

Healthy Families Lower Hutt

38. With the confirmation of a new contract the focus has been on confirming continuing employees into new roles and recruitment to address new outcomes.

39. Highlights over the last month have been the securing of joint funding with the Active in the Hutt team for continuation of the Play project, continued development of the Healthy Streets initiative, assisting with setting up of a fruit and vegetable market in Naenae and hosting of the Gangsta Gardener.

Science and Technology (STEMM) Funding and Activity

40. Council allocated $115,000 in the 2017/2018 budget for projects related to STEMM. Projects include:

· Hutt STEMM Festival – The 2018 Hutt STEMM Festival was the biggest and best ever with 69 events spread throughout the month of May. The events reached thousands of people from a wide range of audiences. Plans are underway for the 2019 festival to engage across Council units and with an even wider cross-section of businesses and partners.

· Hutt Science Programme – over 40 primary schools in Lower Hutt are enrolled in the Hutt Science Programme and all primary schools in Upper Hutt are now 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.

Dr. Megan Woods, Minister of Research, Science and Innovation visited the Programme in May.

The national symposium for the House of Science to which Hutt Science is affiliated will be held in Lower Hutt in November 2018 at the new Events Centre

· The Innovative Young Minds (IYM) programme designed to encourage young women to explore the STEMM sector. The IYM programme is a residential programme open to 40 female Year 11 and Year 12 students in the Greater Wellington region and was run from 8-13 July 2018. Highlights of the 2018 programme included:

Learning about Antarctic ice cores and getting up close and personal with an electron scanning microscope at Victoria University.

Experiencing cutting-edge virtual reality technologies at the new Te Auaha Institute of Creativity.

Playing fossil detective, learning about fabric forensics, and making ice cream using liquid nitrogen at GNS Science.

Exploring the chemistry behind new 'smart' paint that can switch on lights, and help test used plastic bottles being turned into brand new food containers.

Visiting Parliament for a networking reception with some of New Zealand's leading scientists, innovators and politicians.

· We are discussing with Rotary options for expanding the programme in 2019 to attract students from around the country and to provide some exciting new opportunities for our local rangatahi.

· 1^st Assembly – Innovation Hub

41. 1^st Assembly are now well settled in their new improved premises at 33 Waterloo Road.

The space accommodates ventures Eight360, Makegood, Fre3Formd, Qamcom and Simutech and a range of startups in Creative HQ’s start-up programme.

Regular mentoring clinics are being held with established but early stage businesses as they focus on growth, regular programme of workshops and events is in place.

Dr Megan Woods, Minister of Research, Science and Innovation visited the Hub in May.

In July the Creative HQ board hosted Council members at the new premises for a briefing on 1^st Assembly and an opportunity to meet and see the businesses that are getting a start through 1^st Assembly.

Urban Growth Strategy Implementation

42. 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.

43. 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

· Year to 30 June 2018 462 Cumulative 1,654 Average p.a. 276

No. of new dwellings consented (Dept. of Stats):

· Year to 30 June 2013 137

· Year to 30 June 2014 231 Cumulative 368 Average p.a. 184

· Year to 30 June 2015 338 Cumulative 706 Average p.a. 235

· Year to 30 June 2016 445 Cumulative 1,151 Average p.a. 287

· Year to 30 June 2017 213 Cumulative 1,364 Average p.a. 272

· Year to 30 June 2018 395 Cumulative 1,759 Average p.a. 293

Population 2013: 101,200 2016: 103,400 2017: 104,700

Statistics population medium projection for Lower Hutt in 2033 is now 108,100

44. 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 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 – Earthworks commenced. Plan change for upwards of 180 lots yet to be lodged.

· 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 – with potentially over 80 residential sections. Pre application meetings are being held.

· District Plan Work Programme – Plan Change 43 submissions period closed on 9 March 2018 and further submissions closed on 7September 2018.

· Housing New Zealand has announced plans to build 330 new homes and refurbish 383 homes in Hutt Valley.

CBD

45. Current CBD activity includes:

· Sebel Hotel development – Contractor is on site; piling is completed; next stage to begin;

· the ex-Baseline building in Dudley Street is being redeveloped into a motel and back-packers 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; and

· Red Rat skate shop to open in Margaret Street.

· 3 new retail tenancies being installed along with Big Save, opening the store out to High Street.

46. Completed CBD activity in 2018 includes:

· 2 Connelly Street – Construction of a large commercial building is completed;

· Storage Box has relocated into southern High Street;

· Premier Hair Academy opened in ex Evan’s building on High Street;

· AMI have relocated into Ex-TAB site;

· Foodstuffs located up to 90 staff into the Public Trust building in early 2018; and

· Gibson Sheat Building – Car parking building completed and tenanting of retail spaces now underway including Fellow Café kiosk and A1 Homes.

47. For the June 2018 year retail spending in Lower Hutt was up 9.8% on same period last year with the CBD experiencing a 6.9% increase in spending. The category experiencing greatest growth is Apparel up 22.7% and follows the opening of new stores in Queensgate late in 2017.

48. Queensgate has recently advised 50 stores within three of the 10 buildings that make up the mall that the buildings are earthquake prone. A number of businesses have now relocated out of the mall. Stride Property, the owner plan to undertake work to bring the buildings up to 67% of the NBS as soon as possible.

177 High Street

49. The property has been sold. Settlement occurs in October 2018.

Riverbank Market

50. New parking charges in the Riverbank carpark were introduced for the Saturday Riverbank Market.

Saturday Parking Revenue 1 July to 18 September 2018

Budget $59,327.84 Actual $6,235.79

51. A grace period during which media and pamphlets were used to encourage people to pay the new fees has ended with limited success and enforcement is now being undertaken and will increase over coming weeks.

52. Traffic control measures will also be periodically checked to ensure level is appropriate.

53. Updates will continue to be provided through this report.

Petone 2040 Spatial Plan

54. Heritage and character of buildings has been identified as the top priority for Jackson Street. Work on this was pending Councillor Workshop in late April though the 2040 Community Group was expected to make a submission to LTP for funding to progress this work.

55. Petone 2040 projects to be progressed during 2018-2019 include:

· heritage demonstration project in the Jackson Street Historic Area;

· investigation of CVL as a possible collaboration between HCC, GWRC and NZTA to achieve urban growth, flood protection and transport outcomes; and

· possible District Plan Heritage Overlay for Petone.

Central City Spatial Plan

56. This spatial plan is the update of Making Places (2009). It considers what Making Places did achieve, what it did not achieve, market conditions and other environmental factors such as changing demographics, climate change, resilience and the projects of others (eg, private sector and agencies).

57. The spatial plan is being consulted upon with officers, partner agencies (eg, GWRC, NZTA, Wellington Water, Housing NZ etc,), Community, Property Developers (six mainly Wellington based) and Iwi (Taranaki Whanui).

58. The key findings so far are that there is potential to compress the CBD core and there may be flexibility to reconsider residential land use closer in toward that core. As private motor vehicle ownership changes and as confidence builds in residential growth the land uses north of Margaret Street to the VIC may be more receptive to mixed use/residential.

59. The draft plan was due May 2018 and the final in September 2018. These will be reported to Council through City Development Committee.

Information requested from LTP meeting – Hutt Valley Tennis Centre

60. Hutt Valley Tennis received an updated Seismic Assessment (ISA) for the Mitchell Park Complex in July which provided more information on specific items of concern within the building. Hutt Valley Tennis are now seeking further information on possible remedial action on the current building before assessing the best capital spend and business model for this site in the future. Council Officers are continuing to work with Hutt Valley Tennis to provide information required for them to make an informed decision on the future model for tennis provision in the city.

Options

61. There are no options. The information is for noting only.

Consultation

62. No consultation was required for this report. Consultation relevant for the specific projects outlined above have been undertaken as required.

Legal Considerations

63. There are no legal considerations.

Financial Considerations

64. 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

65. 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 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.

Project	To be completed by 30 June 2018	Project completion date	Status
Events Centre	By 30 June 2018 the project will be completed and handed over to the operator.	July 2018	Revised date, but project is completed
Riddiford Gardens	All Phase 3 landscape, bridges, carpark and Laings Road improvements.	July 2018	Work on the Event Centre has affected the hard landscape programme
Avalon Park	All Stage 3 landscape works between the southern end car park and the new playground.	August 2018	Completion is expected to be delayed by 5 weeks related to issues with the concrete bridge abutments and ramps
CBD Promenade - RiverLink	Preliminary Design and Costing stage to Council for approval	July 2018	On track
Fraser Park Sportsville Stage 2	Construction underway	December 2018	On track

Project	To be completed by 30 June 2018	Project completion date	Status
UGS – Wainuiomata Wise Street	Draft design and cost estimates completed. Discussions with residents commenced		Completed
UGS – Upper Kelson	Revised design and cost estimates completed. District Plan team to progress Plan Change	June 2020	On track
UGS – Stokes Valley	Draft design and cost estimates to be completed. District Plan team to progress Plan Change		Possible private sector development
UGS – Wainuiomata Development Plan	Plan being finalised		Completed. Coordinator appointed April 2016

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Lower Hutt Growth Story September 2018 - Final	140

Author: Christine Chong

Development Planning Liaison Manager

Approved By: Kim Kelly

General Manager, City Transformation

Description

Author

Cycle 5

2018

Cycle 1

2019

Cycle 2

2019

Cycle 3

2019

Cycle 4

2019

Pending

GMs’ Report

K Kelly

Urban Growth Strategy – Wainuiomata North Development Framework

G Craig/C Chong

International Relations Six Month Update

L Goss-Wallace

Activity Report: City Growth and Sustainability

C Steed

Activity Report: Transport and Accessways

J Gloag

Update of Archives Exhibition Spaces

J Henton

Update on the Review of Potential Alternate Sites for the Riverbank Market

C Christensen

Proposed New Private Street Name – Subdivision of 1015A High Street, Avalon

Z Moodie

Cr C Barry	Cr G Barratt
Cr MJ Cousins	Cr S Edwards
Cr T Lewis	Cr M Lulich
Cr G McDonald	Cr C Milne
Cr L Sutton (Deputy Chair)	Mayor W R Wallace (ex-officio)

Determine and where relevant monitor:

Review and make recommendations to Council on:

General:

Conduct:

Description	Author	Cycle 5 2018	Cycle 1 2019	Cycle 2 2019	Cycle 3 2019	Cycle 4 2019	Pending
GMs’ Report	K Kelly	x	x	x	x	x
Urban Growth Strategy – Wainuiomata North Development Framework	G Craig/C Chong	x
International Relations Six Month Update	L Goss-Wallace	x		x
Activity Report: City Growth and Sustainability	C Steed	x
Activity Report: Transport and Accessways	J Gloag	x
Update of Archives Exhibition Spaces	J Henton	x
Update on the Review of Potential Alternate Sites for the Riverbank Market	C Christensen	x
Proposed New Private Street Name – Subdivision of 1015A High Street, Avalon	Z Moodie	x