The Raglan Community Board (RCB) have submitted feedback to council that a boat ramp fee be considered for recreational boaties using the wharf and boat ramps in Whāingaroa. RCB Chair Denis Amoore says that the suggested fee has been set at around $100 per annum and reflects similar fees implemented in districts around the country.
The feedback was submitted as part of the Traffic Bylaw Review and Dennis expects there to be a discounted fee for Waikato District Council ratepayers and Raglan Sports Fishing Club members and that some kind of certificate or ticket would be issued to those that have paid.
“At this stage, the community board has made a recommendation about boat ramp fees to the council. The money from the fees would go back to maintaining assets like the wharf and boat ramps,” said Dennis.
(Listen to the full interview below:) The Raglan Wharf has been undergoing significant upgrades over the past few years and with the structural repairs completed and the eastern side walkway and pontoon nearing completion. This work will also include new handrail on the wharf and general improvements in the area. The next step in the project is to begin work on the western walkway.
“Work on the western walkway is anticipated to begin this winter. The final design will be presented to the community when it’s ready.” He said.
Civil Defence Planning Ongoing Following the Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle hitting the country this summer, civil defence planning has been a top priority for Dennis. The RCB have been in communication with Waikato District Council Emergency Management Advisor, Scott Built to develop a plan that would allow Raglan to survive on its own for three days.
Dennis says that part of the process involves putting together a team to manage each area of the response – such as operations, Iwi liaison, logistics, public information, planning, welfare, intel. If anyone in the community is interested in being involved, you can contact Dennis or the RCB to find out more. At present we are just mapping what’s required.
SH23 Greenslade Intersection The timeline for a potential revocation of a stretch of road (around the Greenslade Rd intersection) from Waka Kotahi to Waikato District Council is still up in the air as the intersection continues to cause hair-raising moments for motorists.
Dennis says that it’s important that any repair work to the road is completed by Waka Kotahi before it is passed over to the council, identifying a culvert that needs to be upgraded in that area before revocation so that the costs aren’t transferred to ratepayers.
These works will need to be submitted to Waka Kotahi’s Long Term Plan to be scheduled, budgeted and completed so any upgrades to the road could be some years away.
A subdivision planned for the area had seen the potential removal of the dangerous Greenslade intersection but there has been no word about whether this is still part of the plan.
Wi Neera Walkway Council staff had previously identified the Wi Neera Walkway (by the jetty) to be in need of structural repair work as parts of the foundation closer to the fire station are starting to deteriorate.
There is currently no budget available for a full upgrade of the area. Council is doing some planning and initial maintenance work will include improvements to the lighting and structural work to the wall. Additional work such as widening the walkway would need to be submitted to the Long Term Plan to receive full financing.
Long Term Plan The Long Term Plan sets out council’s priorities, services and activities that they will fund and develop over a period of 10 years. Any changes to the Long Term Plan are usually updated in the three-yearly Annual Plan.
With high staff turnover at Waikato District Council this past year, Dennis and the RCB are reinforcing Raglan’s priorities with new staff members and he says that there has been a lot of discussion around what needs to go into the plan considering recent global and regional weather events.
For Dennis, things like the land-based wastewater discharge plans are top of the list, being big-ticket items.
“It’s about making sure that Raglan’s priorities are included and at the top of the list. We also need to encourage residents to provide have their ideas for consideration,” said Dennis Manu Bay Breakwall – The meeting planned for the end of March has been delayed again and stakeholders are not impressed. Dennis will be following up with the team for answers.
Water Tower – New plantings are planned for the water tower and Manu Bay areas. There have also been concerns raised around the safety of children crossing from Long St who can’t get their bikes up the steps by the tower. RCB board member Chris Rayner suggested a ramp for the bikes could create a safer environment.
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