Improving the health of the lake and telling the park's history is one of our community's priorities. The new concept plan aims to:
A concept plan has been developed for Lake Te Koo Utu in partnership with mana whenua and the community. The plan proposed the following changes:
We'd also look to set up a volunteer group to help with restorative planting. It’s clear after chatting to the community that there is a huge amount of support to get this work underway.
It was clear from the responses received through the consultation process that the option proposed by Council to implement the full Concept Plan for Lake Te Koo Utu was supported by the community.
This option will:
To remove further financial burden on ratepayers, $4,049,340 will be funded through asset sales. Council will also look to set up a volunteer group to help with restoration planting.
OPTION 1Status quo - No additional development at Lake Te Koo Utu |
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OPTION 2Full implementation of the Lake Te Koo Utu concept plan |
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This option:
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This option:
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COST: |
COST: |
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$0 |
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$5,855,892 with $4,049,340 funding from asset sales |
impact on rates: |
impact on rates: |
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$0
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Year 1 = $422,940 Year 2 = $215,633 Year 3 = $372,484 Year 4-10 yearly average = $113,642 |
Option 2 will enables us to partner with mana whenua to acknowledge and share their connection to Lake Te Koo Utu. It improves the overall visitor experience and, more importantly, improves the water quality of the lake and the water flowing into the Waikato River through Karāpiro Stream.
Option 2 also enhances the biodiversity of the lake and its surrounds.
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