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NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Liardet St, Private Bag 2025, New Plymouth Phone 06-759 6060 Facsimile 06-759 6072 Internet address: www.newplymouthnz.com Email: [email protected] The Coastal Strategy was adopted in April 2006 and set a 20-year vision for 3. Implementation of the Actions identified in sections 6 and 7 of the the future of the coast in the New Plymouth District. The strategy includes Coastal Strategy. The actions are identified within this Coastal Strategy a detailed programme of on-going work over a 20 year timeframe. The aim Implementation Plan document which will be updated with progress now is to set a desired vision for the future and start working on plans and every six months. actions to move consistently toward that shared vision. Action Implementation Plan It is important to remember that the Coastal Strategy describes a There are a number of types of actions used to implement the Coastal partnership between the council and the community and implementation is Strategy. These generally fall into the five categories identified below: the responsibility of all partners. The council is committed to the implementation of the Coastal Strategy and will utilise the Long-Term C Community/Partnership. This is about the community working together Council Community Plan (LTCCP) process to achieve much of this. It is also and is supported by the concept of partnership. important that regular monitoring of the proposed actions is undertaken and I Investigation. Generally this involves research or technical study to be reviewed as the coast and activities within the coastal environment are undertaken by organisations with responsibility in the coastal dynamic and constantly changing. The Coastal Strategy must be flexible environment in association with the local community. enough to respond to these changes whilst remaining focused on the long term goals. E Education. This is about improving the information and knowledge available to the wider community. Implementation of the Coastal Strategy will be at different levels. The main areas of focus will be: P Planning. This includes specific recommendations for changes to planning documents – both strategic and statutory. For example plan 1. On-going monitoring and review of internal processes to ensure that the changes to the New Plymouth District Plan, structure plans, the New Coastal Strategy is taken into account in day to day recommendations Plymouth Long-term Council Community Plan, Asset Management Plans and decision-making processes. Implementation progress will be and changes to bylaws and other agencies statutory documents. reported to the Monitoring Committee every six months and the Coastal Strategy will be reviewed in five years from adoption (2011/12). S Services. This includes the provision of works and services by the An across council project team will be retained to ensure an across council. council approach to implementation. Actions to achieve the vision of the Coastal Strategy have been developed 2. Working in partnership with key stakeholders and the local community and are outlined in detail. Priorities have been identified for each action on Coastal Strategy implementation, including the establishment of a showing the timeframe that these should be completed and a lead agency or Stakeholder Liaison Group to oversee implementation. group has also been identified to take each action forward. Support groups have also been identified to recognise that active involvement will be required by others. Coastal Strategy Implementation Plan (Updated February 2008) 1 Over time further actions can be added as information becomes available or as a consequence of emerging challenges or opportunities. Prioritisation of the actions An important part of implementation of the Coastal Strategy is prioritising the actions so that they can be planned and if necessary funding sought. The timing of actions needs to be carefully programmed and staged to make sure capacity and cashflow issues are addressed. Simple prioritisation criteria were developed with implementation methods and actions grouped into four periods based on the council’s LTCCP process. These were: U = Urgent – within next year (01/07/06 to 30/06/07). H = High – within next 2-3 years (01/07/07 to 30/06/09). M = Medium – within next 4-10 years (01/07/10 to 30/06/16). L = Low – beyond 10 years (01/07/17 to 30/06/25). E = Existing projects currently underway. O = Ongoing projects. Through the council’s LTCCP planning cycles it will be possible to focus on each action and define what will occur each year for these projects. The following Coastal Strategy Implementation Plan contains further details above what is included in the Coastal Strategy to identify progress with implementation and the timing of the actions within the relevant financial year. This February 2008 Coastal Strategy Implementation Plan version includes the existing, urgent, on-going, and high action projects from the Coastal Strategy. It is intended that the Coastal Strategy Implementation Plan will be formally updated every six months to identify progress and those up and coming priorities. Many actions will run across financial years. 2 Coastal Strategy Implementation Plan (Updated February 2008) (E) Existing projects currently underway Action Lead Support Action from the Coastal Strategy Type Action Progress Timeframes Number Agency Agency PGA1 Support local community initiatives to guide future P/C NPDC local Urenui Structure Plan (USP) Ongoing investigations/work planning for coastal settlements through the use of communities and Oakura Structure Plan to be scoped and prioritised in tools such as structure plans, community plans, and mana (OSP) completed in August association with the next iwi/hapu/marae management plans and urban design whenua 2006 - refer to actions PGA2, phase of the Land Supply guidelines. UA1 and OAA1. Review which is to be initiated - Make use of existing information on heritage values, in 2008 (see action PGA3), natural ecosystems and habitat when undertaking also refer to actions PGA2, planning initiatives. UA1 and OAA1. PGA3 Review the district's growth predictions and strategy P NPDC Land Supply Review 2007-2027 Stage 3 of Land Supply Review and its relationship to coastal areas. recommendations from Policy including ongoing - The initial review is to be used for planning studies Committee Hearing on 11 investigations (concept and such as structure plans, community plans, land use December 2007 subject to structure plans) required for plans and infrastructure planning projects and to Council ratification at Policy potential Plan Changes to be guide the location of future development in and Council meetings initiated following Land Supply accordance with the goals of the Coastal Strategy. February/March 2008. Review 2007-2027 ratification at Policy and Council meetings - These reviews are to be completed on a more regular February/March 2008 basis. EDA3 Support the oil and gas industry cluster and ensure it is C NPDC Ensure that oil companies On-going. involved in coastal strategy discussions. continue to be invited to - Align information received from this cluster with participate in the CSLG. existing council work streams. RA3 Progress a review of the Parks Asset Management Plan P NPDC Parks Asset Management Plan Next review to be undertaken in light of the findings of the Coastal Strategy. adopted December 2006. in accordance with RA3 in - To include improving maintenance of existing Existing reserves linked to (2008/09). Ongoing recreational infrastructure over the summer peak Coastal Reserve Management improvement of data accuracy period where required. Plan (CRMP) – see action RA4. and currency. Review Parks Certified valuation of hard Asset Management Plan by - To include identifying opportunities for improvements assets 2008. GAS and Parks 2008. to infrastructure services in campgrounds. - Identify all existing reserves (including esplanade reserves) in coastal area. - To include ensuring provision of sufficient and effective shade opportunities for the public users. Coastal Strategy Implementation Plan (Updated February 2008) 3 Action Lead Support Action from the Coastal Strategy Type Action Progress Timeframes Number Agency Agency RA4 Develop and regularly update the Coastal Reserves P NPDC Reviewed in 2005/06 and Review as required, and/or Management Plan that directs appropriate uses and adopted in September 2006 in next review scheduled for activities and day to day management within reserves accordance with Coastal 2011. consistent with the coastal strategy. Strategy. - Direct high impact recreational pursuits into high use areas. - Through these plans support the ongoing development of sports and recreation opportunities within the coastal environment of the district where there is a demonstrated need. - Where these plans identify significant cultural and historical associations with mana whenua, explore further the expectations of kaitiaki and how this can be provided for. EA2 Continue to provide support for riparian margin E TRC Taranaki Regional Council has a On-going programme. management to improve water quality. sustainable land management Sustainable land management - Build on existing programme for encouraging riparian programme that they are plans are required to be in planting by focusing specifically on the coastal area. continuing to implement that place by 2010 and recognises the importance of implemented by 2015 in the coastal area. See also EA3 accordance with the Clean