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Community facilities strategy

Contents | Aims of strategy | Strategic goal | Scope | Principles | Council roles | City-wide level of provision | Assessment tools | 10-year action plan | Appendices


Appendix 10

Programme of action and priorities

The information which will be contained in this appendix is that which is currently contained in Appendices D and F of the report 'Community Facilities Strategy Review'.

Priority list of non asset work

Timing (dependent on funding and resources) Research/Non asset Comment Estimates (in 2001/02 $$) Group
2002/03 Citywide level of position of community centres and community office space To address the Building Strong Communities Policy requirement to review the number of community centres and the associated capital investment programme Staff time $50,000 Community Planning
2002/03 Review in terms of alternative management or development options. Initiatives either proposed or supported by the review carried out in response to the resolutions of the Special Finance and Corporate Business Committee meeting of 19 December 2001. Staff time  
Highway house Monitor/Alternative management Staff time CD
Konini Hall Alternative management Staff time CD1
Otahuhu Chambers Alternative management Staff time CD
Rakino Hall Alternative management Staff time CD
Outhwaite House Monitor/Alternative management Staff time CD
Swiftfootes Hall Monitor/Alternative management Staff time CD
Athol Syms Hall Alternative management Staff time CD
Glendowie Hall Alternative management Staff time CD
Western Springs Garden Accessibility feasibility Staff time CDP2
2002/03 Explore feasibility of a brokerage concept to facilitate use of other space that could be accessed for public use Initiatives either proposed or supported by the review carried out in response to the resolutions of the Special Finance and Corporate Business Committee meeting of the 19 December 2001. Staff time CD
2002/03 Youth Facilities The focus on the downtown area as social centre for young people; the intention of the previous Mayor's Foundation to develop a youth facility in the inner city; work of the ACYC3 regards a youth drop-in centre and the Law and Order Committee's resolution December 2001. Staff time CDP
2003/04 Hobson and Eastern Bays Wards
In depth Ward based analysis
To address some particular Hobson issues including the increasing number of inner city residents, the citywide nature of the Parnell Community Centre, use conflicts at the Ellen Melville Hall.

To progress the development of Meadowbank Community Centre, Orakei Community Centre, Tamaki Ex Services Association Hall if supported through level of provision review

$45,000 CDP
2004/05 Pt Chevalier Area
In depth local area analysis
In depth analysis has not been carried out in the Western Bays area due to the building of the Grey Lynn Community Centre in 1999. Possible opportunity to incorporate community needs into adjacent commercial development. The community centre is located in a strategic growth management area. $20,000 CDP
2005/06 Glenn Innes Music and Arts Centre
Developmental Approach
Formulation of developmental approach of utilising existing amenities at Glen Innes facilities for the development of music and art facilities. $60,000 CDP & RACS4

Priority list for asset developments and disposals

New work / renewals Disposals Description of project Why include Why this priority Costings
Mt Albert Community Centre   Development of a new community and recreation facility On-going current work – scheduled for completion 2001/2002 Approved and under construction $2,042,000
Onehunga Community Centre   Development of a new community and library facility On-going current work - scheduled for completion 2002/2003 Approved and under construction $2,861,000
  869 New North Road (Hall) Disposal in conjunction with Mt Albert Centre development Linked to development of new centre Linked to development of new centre  
  10 New Bond Street (Hall) Disposal in conjunction with Mt Albert Centre development Linked to development of new centre Linked to development of new centre  
Wesley Community Centre   Development of a new facility to replace community centre destroyed by fire in 1998. Project Planning in process - scheduled for completion 2002/03 Approved and in progress $2,600,000
Eden Activity Centre   Re - development of existing War Memorial Hall to enable and encourage better use of the facility. Major renewal - Alterations in response to research carried out in 2000. 2003/04. Approved and in progress $2,600,000
Oranga Community Centre   Development of a new facility In planning stage - scheduled for completion 2003/04 Approved and in progress $50,000 (2002/03)
$450,000 (2003/04)
  Fergusson Hall Disposal in conjunction with development of Oranga Community Centre Linked to development of new centre Linked to develop of new centre. Review after completion of Oranga Community Centre and Oranga School Hall.  
Blockhouse Bay Community Centre   Proposal to transfer ownership of the land and building to Council. Substantial deferred maintenance work needed over the next few years and additional operational costs. Community Services Committee has granted approval in principle. Strategic Growth Management Area 2003/04-2004/05. Owners wish to transfer building as soon as possible. Building urgently in need of major maintenance.

Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope.

$180,000
(major renewal work)
Mt Albert War Memorial Hall   Re - development of foyer and entry and some external visual linkage with adjacent new facility. Work linked to recreation precinct development and new Mt Albert Community and Recreation Centre SGMA
2004/05
Links with Precinct development.

Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope.

This work to link with later stages so that all work completed by 2004/05.

$175,000
Mt Albert Senior Citizens   Renovation to improve storage and entrances and some external visual linkage with adjacent new facility. Work linked to recreation precinct development new Mt Albert Community and Recreation Centre. SGMA
2004/05
Links with Precinct development.

Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope.

This work to link with later stages so that all work completed by 2004/05.

$110,000
Avondale Community Centre   Re - development to address issues from Need Assessment carried out in 2000 – additional / flexible meeting space, improved entry, better outdoor linkages. Current design of building unable to meet demand. The condition of the building is good and warrants re - development to meet changing demand.
SGMA
2004/05-2005/06
Feasibility approved following community research.

Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope.

$550,000
Three Kings Facilities

Mt Roskill Community Centre

Fickling Centre

Three Kings Tennis Pavilion
  Review of community facilities at Three Kings in conjunction with the Recreation Precinct development study, with a view to rationalising facilities and considering best options for development of the community centre in response to issues arising from the Needs Assessment carried out in 2000.
2004/05-2007/08
Existing community centre not fit for intended purpose and unsuitable for re - development.

Recreation Precinct.

Feasibility approved following community research.

Indicated in Long Term Financial within budget envelope.

Link with Recreation Precinct development study.

$1.15m
Great Barrier Island Community Centre   Development of new multipurpose community facility. A Stage 1 concept will be developed that can be completed within a $500,000 budget. Investigate partnerships for future stages. 2004/5-2006/7. Gap in provision.

Identified local community demand.

Planning for this facility is underway.

Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope.

$500,000
Tamaki Ex Services Association Hall   Possible partnership opportunities for development in conjunction with adjacent commercial re - developments. Potential to develop as a citywide venue for performing arts. Proposals have arisen from partnership opportunities from adjacent commercial developments, building condition, key location, possible arts development 2004/05-2006/07 Re - development needed due to building condition.

Take advantage of partnership opportunities.

Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope.

$560,000
Western Springs Garden Hall   Explore possibility of future development as 'state of the art' disability venue which will also enhance use by all users.
2004/05
No specialised Council accessible in the city. The condition of the building is good and warrants re - development to meet changing demand. Impact on citywide provision.

Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope.

$150,000
Meadowbank Community Centre   Well used Centre at maximum capacity. Need for additional space.
2006/7 - 2008/9
Dependant on the outcome of city wide and Eastern Bays review of provision, strategic growth management area, high usage Not included in the Long Term Financial Strategy.

Feasibility to be undertaken to confirm requirements.

Within Strategic Growth Management Area.

$835,000 indicative only
Wesley Hall   Stage 2 of development of Wesley Community Centre
2005/06
Included as part of planning for Stage 1 but delayed due to budgetary constraints. Identified local community demand. Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope. $1.3m
Ellerslie War Memorial Hall   Improvements to entry and foyer area and improved use of first floor space.

Potential for development as citywide venue for performing arts, alternations need to be congruent with main street plans.
Located in strategic growth management area.
20011/12 – 2012/13
Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope. $370,000
Grey Lynn Community Centre   Development of level one office and meeting space. New building with ability to develop upper level 2010/11. Indicated in Long Term Financial Strategy within budget envelope. $200,000
Otahuhu Community Centre   Possible development of new community centre and library facilities in conjunction with development of recreation and aquatic facilities on the Mason Avenue site. Development of Otahuhu Recreation Centre needs to be monitored for the impact on Otahuhu Community Centre. The Centre may need to be re-located within the developing precinct. 2005/06-2008/09. Not included in the Long Term Financial Strategy.

Feasibility to be undertaken to confirm requirements.

$1.85m indicative only
Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre   Proposal for development of a new facility following need identified in research carried out under in Youth Policy in 2001. Monitoring of developmental approach of utilising existing amenities at Glen Innes facilities for the development of music arts activities 2006/7 and 2008/9. Not included in Long Term Financial Strategy.

Feasibility to be undertaken to confirm requirements.

$5.12m indicative only
Pt Chevalier Community Centre   Community Centre currently operated in a converted residential dwelling. Needs additional space. Dependant on outcome of citywide and Pt Chevalier review of provision. Possible partnership opportunities in commercial development of Pt Chevalier Centre. Age of Centre relevant to priority of development. Located in a strategic growth management area 2006/7 - 2008/9. Not included in Long Term Financial Strategy.

Feasibility to be undertaken to confirm requirements.

$560,000 indicative only
Orakei Community Centre   Indications that major re - development needed to improve useability and flexibility of centre and carry out general upgrade of building.
2007/9 - 2009/10
Links to Eastern Bays needs research to clarify development options. Not included in Long Term Financial Strategy.

Feasibility to be undertaken to confirm requirements.

$835,000 indicative only

Published April 2002


1Community Development division of Recreation and Community Services Group

2Community Development Planning division of Community Planning Group

3Auckland City Youth Council

4Recreation and Community Services Group