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19.47 QLDC Libraries Library Strategy Site Assessment March 2020

athfieldarchitects.co.nz 105 Amritsar Street Wellington 6035 PO Box 3364 Wellington 6140 Tel 64 4 499 1727

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EXISTING LIBRARY LOCATIONS Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

Introduction QLDC boundary This study has been prepared by Athfield Architects Ltd as part of the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Library Strategy developed by Queenstown Lakes District Sue Sutherland Consulting. Council Libraries The purpose of the Library Strategy is to provide direction for how library Central District services need to be delivered in the future. In particular it aims to clarify: Council Libraries • The range of services needed to deliver both traditional library service and implement future trends, to both residents and visitors alike. This includes enabling equity in literacy and learning opportunities • The spatial requirements to provide appropriate, flexible spaces that can be used for a wider range of services and that provide a third space residents and visitors– a space that is navigable, reassuring and feels like home • The libraries’ response to how best to create a home for the stories of the district.

The strategy has a ten year time frame to 2030 with aspects such as the Hāwea physical infrastructure being considered over a longer timeframe.

Wānaka QLDC currently operates 8 libraries throughout the district as shown on fig.1. QL Libraries maintain a partnership with Central Otago Libraries and the Southlib Consortia of southern libraries. This site assessment study looks at Glenorchy potential new sites for libraries in Frankton, Wānaka and Queenstown. Frankton Cromwell Queenstown Omakau Maniototo Clyde Alexandra

Kingston

Roxburgh

Millers Flat

Dunedin

Fig 1. Te Waipounamu () showing QLDC and CODC libraries (source: QLDC WebMaps)

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EXISTING BRANCHES OVERVIEW Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

Queenstown Frankton Wānaka Existing Building Description: Existing Building Description: Existing Building Description: 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. 26 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, 1 Bullock Creek Lane, QLDC Owned Queenstown. Dunmore Street, Wānaka. Leased to December 2021 - QLDC owned 2 Area: Floorspace - 506.4m Remarkables Park Ltd Area: Floorspace - 580m2 2 Capacity: 80 Area: Floorspace - 547.08m Site - 10, 446m2 (reserved) Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Capacity: 250 Capacity: 95 Thur: 9am – 7pm 9am – 5:30pm 9am – 5:30pm Sat:10am – 5pm Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri: Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri: Thur: 9am – 7pm Thur: 9am – 7pm Masterplan Status + Background Info: Sat: 10am – 5pm Sat:10am – 5pm Queenstown Masterplan Issued June 14, 2018 Masterplan Status + Background Info: Masterplan Status + Background Info: Project Connect & Civic Heart Review May Draft Masterplan Issued June 2019 Masterplan Issued June 10, 2018 2018 - Athfield Architects Ltd Scenarios assessed: Scenario assessed: Scenario assessed: 1. Events Centre Community Hub - As per 1. Upgrade existing 1. New Build on Project Connect Sites + 2019 Masterplan 2. New build on 3 Parks Development Project Manawa. 2. Queenstown Regional Community (existing Rec Centre site) Cnr of Stanley St and Ballarat St Facility (QCHCT) 3. New build on Pembroke Park 3. Ladies Mile - Queenstown County Club Site

Makarora Hāwea Glenorchy Arrowtown Kingston Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: 31 Rata Road, Myra St, Lake Hāwea. 15 Argyle Street , 58 Buckingham St, 48 Kent St, Kingston. Makarora. Leased to Glenorchy. Arrowtown. QLDC Owned Owned by September 2020 QLDC Owned Heritage Building Dept of Education. Lake Hāwea Community Ownership unknown. Area: Floorspace - 145m2 Area: Floorspace - 41m2 QLDC owns library fitout Centre Incorporated 2 Area: Floorspace - 28m Site - 1,138m2 Site - 8, 094m2 and stock. 2 Area: Floorspace - 198m2 Site - 503m (Reserved land) (Not reserved) Area: Floorspace - 60m2? Site - 26,305m2 (Local Purpose Reserve) Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am – 5pm Hours: Sat: 11am – 1.00pm Hours: Tue: 11am – 1pm Capacity: 23 Sat: Wed: 3pm – 3.30pm, Hours: Wed-Fri: Wed: 6pm- 8pm 10:30am – 12:30pm 7pm – 8.30pm Hours: Mon: 10am – 12pm 1:30 – 3:30pm Tue & Wed: 10am – 5pm Sat: 10am – 2pm

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QUEENSTOWN Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

To Arrowtown

Background The existing Queenstown library is located between Gorge Road and the Recreation Ground.

A new permanent library has been proposed amongst the Project Connect, a combined Council Office and Project Manawa (A Community and Cultural Heart). These sites are located along Stanley Street and stretch from Shotover Street to Beetham Street. Walking Track The Queenstown Town Centre Masterplan (2018) proposes a number of initiatives in and around the site including the proposed re-routing of the town centre arterials. This involves creating a new link from Melbourne Street to Henry Street which will run along the north boundary of the proposed sites.

Queenstown Library has the opportunity to play a vital and different role in the life of the town and the district. A recommended size for this space would be around 1,000-1,200m² depending on adjacent or co-located facilities.

Queenstown Queenstown Context Gondola • The site is a place of significant cultural importance, being part of gathering area since pre-european Existing Library times. • Growth - Queenstown population is expected to grow to 13,010 by 2048. Significant development Proposed sites projects include the proposed Lakeview Precinct and the Queenstown Town Centre Masterplan Projects.

17.05 Page 5 QLDC Project Connect & Civic Heart proposed queenstown mAsterpLAn Preliminary Review TOWN CENTRE 30 May 2018 DRAFT Proposed Arterial

To Frankton

LAKEVIEW PRECINCT Lakefront

Lake Wakatipu

Queenstown Gardens

To Glenorchy

Fig 2. Queenstown Aerial photo 2019 (source: QLDC WebMaps) Fig 3. Proposed Queenstown Masterplan (source: QLDC Website)

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QUEENSTOWN: PROPOSED SITE Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

Existing Library

Recreation Ground RESIDENTIAL

Gorge Rd Gorge Early learning Hallenstein St centre Henry St Memorial Hall Plunket Fig 5. View 01 from Shotover Street - looking south east Fig 6. View 02 from Ballarat St - looking south west Fig 7. View 03 from end of Beetham and Stanley St - along Stanley Street (source: AAL photo) toward (source: AAL photo) looking north west (source: AAL photo) A 01 02 B St Joseph’s Future on street C School Bus facility

Future Site Description Key Site Opportunities SquareC St Joseph’s Public Toilets Parish • The proposed site sits along an existing arterial route 1. Provide a catalyst for urban repair to an under-developed along Stanley Street. It is proposed that Melbourne strategic town centre site. Melbourne St Street and Henry Street are connected, relocating the 2. Utilise high profile site to establish strong library & Beetham St arterial route to the north edge of the site. community presence. Village Green • The proposed combined Council offices is located on the 3. Establish a highly accessible library in close proximity to Ballarat St Shotover St 03 existing stepped carpark site on the south side of town centre. Stanley St Ballarat Street. 4. Leverage the proposed Project Connect and associated Queenstown • The proposed community and cultural heart sits on the combined council offices and civic facilities. District court north side of Ballarat Street and extends through to 5. Leverage the proposed Project Manawa cultural and Shotover Street. community facilities eg potential Performing Arts Centre, • It is proposed that Ballarat Street is stopped at Stanley and potential memorial hall replacement. Street. 6. Recognise and enhance important cultural significance Queenstown Mall • A proposed transport interchange is located on Stanley of the site including Ngai Tahu ancient pounamu trail. Street between Ballarat Street and Shotover Street 7. Recognise and enhance existing built and landscape • Significant heritage buildings and trees are located heritage including the history of public library presence in diagonally opposite the proposed sites. this area. Pier 1 8. Leverage off proposed improved public transport access 9. Strengthen and extend important civic axis connecting the site with the Village Green and Lake Wakatipu. Lakefront 10. Establish high quality public openspace alongside library

Fig 4. Queenstown Aerial photo 2019 (source: QLDC WebMaps) Key Site Challenges 1. Competing demands for high value land in such a central Site Description location. A - QLDC-owned freehold land; 2. Capacity for circa 1,000m² -1,200m² for new permanent B - Ministry of Education-owned, in respect of which QLDC and Ngāi Tahu have certain rights. library + servicing + parking + growth. C - Land held and administered by QLDC as Local Purpose Reserve under the Reserves Act 1977, and which is subject to Ngāi Tahu’s Right of First Refusal (as at june 2019).

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FRANKTON - CONTEXT Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

Background The existing Frankton Library is located in 547m2 of leased space on the ground floor of a commercial building on the corner of red Oaks Drive and Hawthorne Drive.

It is recommended that this library be designated as the District Library because of its more central location and closer access to Upper Clutha and Central Otago. Workspace for the District Librarian and those staff with a district-wide responsibility will be needed in addition to the normal functions of a community library. Ladies Mile Site This library will be a busy suburban style library serving the largest population catchment in the district. A recommended size for this space would be around 1,400-1,500m².

Lake Hayes Estate Frankton Context Draft 2048 masterplan scope • Frankton Village is a place of significant cultural importance, being part of gathering area since pre- european times. • Growth - The Frankton Masterplan identifies areas for future development as shown on fig. 8. It is expected the current (2018) population of 10,910 will more than double by 2048 to 26,860. • Frankton Town Centre - Frankton has become an important service centre for the Central Otago Region Queenstown Events Centre with 2 large shopping areas located either side of the airport on Frankton Flats.

Frankton Te Kirikiri / Frankton Assessment Sites Village The following sites have been identified as potential locations for a new Frankton Library. These are shown Draft masterplan (2048)on fig. 8. These were selected based on previous work prepared for the Te Kirikiri / Frankton Draft Masterplan 2048. LOWER SHOTOVER RD Queenstown Regional Key FRANKTON-LADIES MILE HWY QUEENSTOWN Community Facility Masterplan area COUNTRY CLUB 6 Movement network 20 Key features 1. Queenstown Events Centre - Council owned recreation reserve land located on the corner of Joe Frankton Campground Public transport route /stops 01 (separated lanes or priority) redevelopment O’connell DriveLAKE JOHNSON and Frankton Ladies Mile Highway. This site was identified in the 2018 Draft Frankton Orbital bus route / stops 02 Emergency precinct QUAIL RISE 07 Gondola lines / base station 0 Events centre extension Masterplan. SOUTH SHOTOVER (private) COUNTRY 04 Public transport interchange 0 09 Ferry route / stops (estimated location) Street network 0 Community hub 2. Queenstown Regional Community Facility - A proposed building by the Queenstown Community Hub

HANSEN RD Active travel network (walking 0 Arranmore/McBride Farm and cycling) heritage precinct Charitable Trust (QCHCT) in partnership with RemarkableKIMIĀKAU / SHOTOVER RIVER Park Limited located to the south of Wakatipu New road corridor 07 Wastewater treatment plant expansion Freight route SHOTOVER High School. In this scenarioFIVE MILE it is assumed the library would lease space. Bridge crossing (Active travel 0 Transmission line substation DELTA URBAN CORRIDOR GLENDA DR and / or public transport) Resource recovery centre 09 HAWTHORNE DR Kelvin Heights 400m (5min) walking distance 3. Ladies Mile Site - Council owned land along Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway. 10 Wastewater ground ltration GRANT RD Park and Ride 11 Mahika Kai wetland areas 10 Note: Dashed routes subject to 12 Proposed golf course further investigation 1 Commercial recreation expansion QUEENSTOWN Constraints 14 Conference and arts centre 0 0 FRANKTON EVENTS CENTRE 1 Quayside waterfront and jetty 11 Airport noise contours (existing) FRANKTON RD VILLAGE 04 Frankton Gardens Transmission lines 1 6A 0 17 Regional coach hub 01 02 12 STEWART ST QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT Land Use 1 Humphrey St extension FRANKTON DOMAIN EXTENSION 19 Lakes District Hospital FRANKTON Higher density residential (long-term relocation) MARINA Medium density residential 20 Airport-lake link bridge Lower density residential 1 Mixed use (includes residential) 20 LUCAS PL REMARKABLES MOUNTAIN ASH DR Small to medium format retail PRIMARY SCHOOL 19 ACCESS RD Large format retail FRANKTON ARM 17 WAKATIPU LAKE WAKATIPU 1 HIGH Commercial (excludes RED OAKS DR residential) SCHOOL FERRY JETTY HUMPHREY ST REMARKABLES Light industrial and utilities RIVERSIDE RD PARK Community facilities (buildings) ROBERTSON ST ŌTEROTU / Queenstown Airport Corporation KAWARAU FALLS 14 (subject to separate process) Active open space QEC Recreation Masterplan area PENINSULA RD (subject to separate process) 6 Passive open space 1 Urban park (location and size 1 Jacks Point subject to levels of service) Native revegetation KINGSTON RD Tussockland / wetland 0 600m Note: Land use mix assumes removal of crosswind runway

Fig 8. Frankton Aerial photo 2019 with QLDC - Te Kirikiri / Frankton Draft masterplan (2048) (source: QLDC WebMaps)

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FRANKTON: QUEENSTOWN EVENTS CENTRE Athfield Architects Ltd confirm name Sue Sutherland Consulting

5 Mile Urban Corridor

Kelvin Heights

5 Mile Church Mixed use development

Cemetery COMMERCIAL

Hansen Rd QueenstownTrail Fig 10. View 01 from corner of Joe O’connell Drive and Frankton- Fig 11. View 02 from Frankton Golf Course Fig 12. View 03 looking south across Major Intersection 01 Ladies Mile Highway (source: AAL photo) (source: AAL photo) playing fields. (source: AAL photo) Proposed Site Frankton Village 03 Swimming Club 02 Davies Park Frankton Rd A B Bus Stop Frankton Golf Active Edges, Front Doors and Building Use Open Spaces Club Events Centre • The site is situated at the junction between the 5 mile • The site is located on reserve land made up of playing To Queenstown To RESIDENTIAL Parking urban corridor (large format retail to the east), Frankton fields, and trails. Village to the west (residential, mixed use commercial • No formal ‘urban’ open space nearby and retail activity) as well as the ‘gateway’ to 5min walk (500m) Queenstown along Frankton Road, Community facilities District Plan: Church including swimming centre and events centre to the • The site is Rural General Zoned with a designation (29) Kawarau Rd south east. Recreational fields surround the immediate of Multi purpose indoor and outdoor recreation, cultural site to the west, south and east, including the Frankton and conference complex.

Frankton Golf Course. Beach • The Frankton cemetery exists to the north west. Environmental: • The site opposite to the north is under construction. • Sheltered from the predominant north westerly winds • Southerly - exposed. Airport Movement Remarkables • The site is located at the intersection of a major arterial Primary School route and a cul-de-sac drive. There is a large carpark nearby serving the events centre. 100m Fig 9. Frankton Aerial photo 2019 (source: QLDC WebMaps) • The Queenstown Trail (pedestrian) runs alongside the site connecting Frankton Village to the 5 mile urban Site Description corridor. Council owned recreation reserve land on the corner of Joe O’connell Drive and Frankton- • A bus stop is located nearby on Kawarau Rd Ladies Mile Highway • A future transport interchange has been identified in the A - Frankton golf course is approx 63,409m² Frankton Masterplan 2048 on the adjacent site (Frankton B - The parcel located between the Golf Club and Joe Oçonnell Drive is approx 31,616m² Golf Course)

QEC Masterplan was undertaken in 2018. Athfield Architects have yet to review this masterplan as part of this site assessment.

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FRANKTON: QUEENSTOWN EVENTS CENTRE Athfield Architects Ltd confirm name Sue Sutherland Consulting

5 Mile Urban Corridor Key Site Benefits • Strategically located along primary transport corridor with high profile to Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway. • Good proximity to existing/established community facilities including Alpine Aqualand, Events Centre, Stadium, sports ground + health facilities • Close proximity to Frankton Village Church • Expansive unobstructed views out to the south towards The Remarkables. • Large open site Queenstown Trail Key Site Opportunities 1. Improve relationship/connection between Frankton Village and Queenstown Events Centre 2. Establish High profile presence on primary approach to Frankton Village Future Development and Queenstown with an anchor building. Indicative site identified as 3. Utilise existing car parking. Frankton Masterpaln 2018 4. Complement existing and proposed transportation corridor and interchanges. Cemetery 5. Strengthen/support Queenstown Trail with supporting facilities eg public toilets, integrated landscape. 6. Recognise significant cultural values of the site including the traditional pā Paharaki. Frankton Village Davies Park Frankton Rd Swimming Club Key Site Challenges 1. Competing demands for recreation facilities and open space. 2. Congested arterial route and proximity major intersection. 3. Noise Frankton Golf Events Centre Club 4. Potential Planning constraints re the status of the land. Bus Stop

Parking Kawarau Rd

100m Fig 13. Frankton Aerial photo 2019 (source: QLDC WebMaps)

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FRANKTON: QUEENSTOWN REGIONAL Athfield Architects Ltd COMMUNITY FACILITY Sue Sutherland Consulting

To Frankton, Queenstown

Lakes District Hospital

Airport

Mountain Ash Drive Fig 15. View 01 from Wakatipu High School looking Fig 16. View 02 from Remarkable Park Fig 17. View 03 of Wakatipu High School Existing Library Hawthorne Drive south (source: AAL photo) Shopping Centre (source: AAL photo). (source: AAL photo). Remarkables Wakatipu High Queenstown Trail 03 School Park Red Oaks Drive Shopping Cherry Blossom Drive Centre 01 Church RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL02 Active Edges, Front Doors and Building Use Movement Proposed Site (indicative only) • The site is currently vacant with adjacent properties • The site is located away existing primary vehicle routes Early Learning under construction or awaiting resource/building in and out of Frankton. Centre consents (as at January 2020). • The is not currently located along any primary pedestrian • Wakatipu High School is located to the north. routes, the nearest being the Queenstown Trail that runs • The Frankton Masterplan 2048 identifies the surrounding along the Kawarau River 200m away to the south. Kawarau River area being developed in a combination of Mixed use • The Car parking provision is unknown at this stage but is (including residential), Higher Density residential, and assumed to be located on site. There are public car 5min walk (500m) small to medium format retail. parks situated on sites to the north west awaiting future development. • A future Kawarau bridge connection is identified on the Zoological Gardens 2048 masterplan providing a more direct link to Jacks Point residential developments to the south. This is subject to further investigation. • A future private Gondola line and base is proposed nearby providing connection to Queenstown and Remarkables Ski field. Open Spaces • The site is located next to a proposed reserve, the status of which is to be confirmed.

District Plan Fig 14. Frankton Aerial photo 2019 200m (source: QLDC WebMaps) To Jacks Point, Hanley Park • The site is in a Remarkable Park Zoned area

Site Description Environmental Queenstown Community Hub Charitable Trust (QCHCT) in partnership with Remarkables Park Limited are • Southerly - exposed. proposing a purpose-built Queenstown regional community facility.

This location is situated along the south side of Pin Oak Avenue.

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FRANKTON: QUEENSTOWN REGIONAL Athfield Architects Ltd COMMUNITY FACILITY Sue Sutherland Consulting

Key Site Benefits • Located within a newly developing community. • Proximity to Wakatipu High School • Proximity to the Queenstown trail / Kawarau River • Proximity to proposed reserve

Mountain Ash Drive Key Site Opportunities • Potential anchor/catalyst in a future growth area. • Develop synergies with local schools including Wakatipu High School • Potential linkages with Queenstown Trail / Kawarau River Existing Library Hawthorne Drive • Potential synergies with adjacent reserve • Build upon sites proximity to existing Frankton temporary library

Key Site Challenges • Unfamiliar site location • Connection to existing public transport links Red Oaks Drive Wakatipu High • Connection to existing pedestrian routes School • Establishing connection to remarkable Park Shopping Centre • Limited capacity for ground floor occupation (proposed footprint is 950m²) Cherry Blossom Drive Proposed Remarkables Park Proposed Site Reserve Shopping Centre (indicative only)

Proposed Salvation Army CONSTRUCTION Pin Oak Avenue & FUTURE Early Learning Apartment / Hotel Centre DEVELOPMENT (under construction) SITES

Queenstown Trail

Kawarau River

100m Fig 18. Frankton Aerial photo 2019 (source: QLDC WebMaps)

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FRANKTON: LADIES MILE SITE Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

To 01

Site Boundary (indicative only)

Fig 20. View 01 from Frankton-Ladies mile highway looking south (source: AAL photo)

Wakatipu Medical Centre

To Frankton To Shotover Country

Active Edges, Front Doors and Building Use Key Site Benefits • The site is currently vacant • Strategically located along primary transport corridor with Shotover Primary School high profile to Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway. Movement • Good proximity to existing residential neighborhoods • The site is located alongside Frankton-Ladies Mile • Site capacity for growth and /or integrated landscape Highway. amenity • There appears to be no current access to Howards drive. Queenstown Trail • The Queenstown trail runs along the southern site Key Site Opportunities boundary. 1. Opportunity to become key community building in close proximity to local residential population. Kawarau River Shotover Open Spaces 2. Potential for good profile and accessibility. River • The site and surrounds is is currently relatively open. 3. Strengthen/support Queenstown Trail with supporting Fig 19. Frankton Aerial photo 2019 (source: QLDC WebMaps) 200m facilities eg public toilets, integrated landscape. District Plan Site Description: • The site is in a Rural General Zone Key Site Challenges Council owned land along Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway (#516) 1. Distance from Frankton Village and other commercial Approximate area: 145,591m² centres 2. Competing demands for reserve / open space for recreation 3. Potential planning/consenting issues with status of land.

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civic heart

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WĀNAKA - CONTEXTdispersed and generally not visible. There is an opportunity to establish Athfield Architects Ltd a strong civic and community heart in the town centre. This will include Sue Sutherland Consulting enhancing existing community facilities and introducing new ones. A potential mix of facilities for a Civic Heart could include:

+ Performing Arts Centre + Library (existing) + Wanaka Centre/Community + Youth Centre Hall (upgrade to larger 500+ Background Art Gallery Lake Wānaka seat performing arts venue) + The existing Wānaka Library (580m²) is located on Dunmore Street and sits alongside Bullock Creek. As one of the two main tourist and visitor destinations the library needs to cater for both locals and visitors. A + Museum + Community Meeting Spaces recommended size for the Wānaka Library is 1,000-1,200m² depending on its location and what else might + Cultural Centre be co-located or adjacent facilities. + Arts Centre (replacement) Wānaka Context • Growth - Wānaka is experiencing significant growth. Large residential and commercial developments are civic heart location underway on the fringes of Wānaka township including the 3 Parks mixed used development and the Northlake residential development. Two options for a new civic heart have been identified: • Civic Heart - It is understood that a Civic Heart study is underway for Wānaka town centre. Refer fig. 22. The library will be an important component to the outcome of this study. A) Split between the existing Wanaka Centre and LibraryTo locations and new building/sNorthlake on the corner of Stratford Terrace Hāweaand Assessment Sites Ballantyne Road within the Wanaka Golf Course grounds. The following sites have been identified as potential locations for a new or extended Library. These are shown on fig. 21. B) Expansion of the existing civic area around Bullock Creek through retention of the Wanaka Centre and Library, and construction of 1. Existing Wānaka Library - Council owned land located on Dunmore Street. new building/s and a civic plaza surrounding the Masonic Hall on2. Pembroke Park - Council owned reserve the Dunmore Street Carpark. Albert Town 3. 3 Parks Recreation site- Council owned reserve

Roys Bay Existing Library

Wānaka Town Centre 3 Parks Rec Centre Site Pembroke Park

Fig 21. Wānaka Aerial photo 2019 3 Parks Masterplan To Queenstown Fig 22. Wānaka Town Centre Masterplan - Civic Heart Option B (source: QLDC Website) overlay (source: QLDC WebMaps)

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WĀNAKA: EXISTING SITE Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

Lismore Park

DinosaurRd Lakeside Mount Aspiring Roys Bay Park National Park Ardmore St Visitor Centre

Lake Wānaka Fig 24. Wānaka Library (source: AAL photo) Centre Wānaka Hotel

NZ Police

Russell St

Ballantyne Rd Active Edges, Front Doors and Building Use Movement • The current library site is constrained by the Recreational • The lane provides for limited through movement of traffic

Ardmore St Chalmers St Reserve (and Bullock stream) to the south and the • The pathway through the Reserve area provides a Dunmore St NZ Fire Bullock Creek through-lane and Wānaka Arts Centre to pedestrian link to town and the lakefront Service Wānaka War the north. • Dunmore Street also provides a pedestrian and vehicle Memorial • The council has offices located to the north fronting link to town Dungarvon St Stratford St Ardmore Street. Bullock Creek lane traverses the back side of the Council building, along with carparking for the Open Spaces Helwick St Brownston StRESIDENTIAL neighbouring sites to the north. • The adjacent Reserve and Bullock stream offers some COMMERCIAL • Although the lane is a through lane, the key address and connection to outdoor amenity. current ‘Front Door’ is from the Dunmore Street • The pathway through the Reserve to the lake offers a Wānaka Golf • Profile and interface is limited by the relatively ‘back connection to lakefront and lake. Course Pembroke Park street/ service nature of the lane District Plan • The site is zoned Wānaka Town Centre Fig 23. Wānaka Aerial photo 2019 (source: QLDC WebMaps) 100m • Heritage trees are located nearby to the north.

Environmental Site Description: • The site is relatively sheltered from all directions by Council owned land located between Dunmore Street and Ardmore Street and Brownston Street. adjacent buildings/ vegetation. Approximate area: 13,982m²

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WĀNAKA: EXISTING SITE Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

Key Site Benefits Dinosaur Ardmore St • Existing library building Park • Proximity to Council Building and Arts Centre Plunket Wānaka Council • Proximity to the landscape amenity of Bullock Stream Building and the Reserve • General proximity and linkages to Wānaka town Centre.

Key Site Opportunities Wānaka Hotel 1. Extend and utilise existing library building 2. Leverage connection to existing Wānaka council building Bullock Creek 3. Leverage potential laneway improvements 4. Extend town centre and improve public realm 5. Unlock potential of wider precinct urban design

opportunities Lake 6. integration with future civic heart projects Wānaka Centre Key Site Challenges 1. ‘Back street’ profile of site. Potential Civic Heart Potential laneway improvements 2. challenges associated with extending /modifying existing site library building and lane. 3. Facilitating future growth within constrained site. 4. Accommodating service entry 5. Improving northern boundary conditions adjacent Russell St Wānaka Hotel Existing Library Potential Library extension Chalmers St Dunmore St Helwick St

Wānaka War Memorial

Brownston St

50m Fig 25. Wānaka Aerial photo 2019 (source: QLDC WebMaps)

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WĀNAKA: PEMBROKE PARK Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

Roys Bay Lake Wānaka Centre

Existing Fig 27. North east corner of Pembroke Park (source: Google streetview) Library

Ardmore St Dunmore St Active Edges, Front Doors and Building Use Environmental • High profile, high interface to Town Centre and Lake front • The site is relatively exposed to weather from the north • Good access and proximity to Dungarvon and Ardmore east and south Streets • The site has spectacular aspect to the lake/ lakefront, • Good proximity to public parking and to service access and the park. Public Toilets Dungarvon St from adjacent streets and public carpark Helwick St • Good proximity to town centre and lakefront amenity and Key Site Benefits Skatepark Brownston St activity. • High profile and accessibility and serviceability • Close proximity and connections to town centre and Movement lakefront • High traffic and pedestrian movements around • Close proximity and connections to community open Dungarvon and Ardmore Streets space and activities • High pedestrian movements along lakefront and park Public Carpark Pembroke Park Open Spaces Key Site Opportunities • Immediate proximity to Pembroke park, lakefront and 1. Develop integrated community facility with park in high Fig 26. Wānaka Aerial photo 2019 (source: QLDC WebMaps) lake. profile, accessible location • Excellent opportunity for integration with community 2. Leverage connections to town centre and lakefront Site Description: open space and park activities (skateboard park and 3. Capacity to develop and catalyse other community Council owned reserve land bound by Ardmore Street, Dungarvon Street, Brownston Street park events) activity (including open space) and McDougall Street. 4. Utilise integrated community development to develop Approximate area: 105,067m² District Plan profile of town/ region. • The site is zoned Rural general with a reserve designation Key Site Challenges 1. Competing demand for open space activities 2. Community sensitivities re building on open space 3. Potential planning/ Resource Consent complications

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WĀNAKA: 3 PARKS RECREATION CENTRE SITE Athfield Architects Ltd Sue Sutherland Consulting

QLDC land Active Edges, Front Doors and Building Use Environmental Existing Recreation • Broader site currently under development, but potential • The site is currently open and relatively exposed to Centre future interfaces/ ‘Front doors weather from all directions • Good access and proximity new school and mixed • The site has potential aspect out to mountains/ distant community including Rec Centre. landscape to east, west and south. Primary School • Potential profile from Wānaka- Highway entry to Wānaka Key Site Benefits • Good proximity to developing infrastructure including • Site capacity and proximity to developing community public parking. • Relatively remote from Wānaka Town Centre Key Site Opportunities 1. Capitalise on synergies with Recreation Centre Movement 2. Establish presence within developing commercial area • Currently isolated- but potential future connections to 3. Leverage adjacent openspace amenity local traffic and pedestrian networks 4. Develop synergies with adjacent primary school

Open Spaces Key Site Challenges • Proximity to park/ sports fields 1. Competing demand for open space and recreation facilities. District Plan 2. Street presence / profile when area is fully developed. • The site is zoned Three Parks Zone 3. Dislocation from Wānaka Towncentre.

Fig 28. 3 Parks Outline Development Plan (source: threeparks.co.nz)

Site Description: Council owned recreation reserve land. The Recreation centre has indoor courts and a swimming pool as well as outdoor playing fields and artificial turfs. Carparking is provided on site.

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