Papakura Open Space Network Plan
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Papakura Open Space Network Plan September 2019 Papakura Local Board Open Space Network Plan Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 1 1 Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4 Purpose of the network plan ............................................................................................. 4 Strategic context .............................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Papakura Local Board area .................................................................................... 7 1.3 Current State .......................................................................................................... 9 SECTION 2 – KEY MOVES ............................................................................................... 37 2.1. Four key moves .................................................................................................... 37 SECTION 3 – PRIORITISED ACTIONS ............................................................................ 52 3.1 Prioritisation principles .......................................................................................... 52 3.2 Working with others .............................................................................................. 52 3.3 Network scale projects .......................................................................................... 53 3.4 High priority actions .............................................................................................. 54 3.5 Medium priority actions ......................................................................................... 56 3.6 Low priority actions ............................................................................................... 58 1 Papakura Local Board Open Space Network Plan • Bruce Pullman Park is a destination park 1 Executive Summary • a surplus of sports turf provision • sport participation levels are greater in Papakura than Auckland for those sports The Auckland region is experiencing that are played on sports turf significant growth, which is placing pressure • the Hunua Ranges Regional Park boasts on the existing open space network. Of 21 the largest area of native forest in local boards, Papakura is ranked in the top Auckland and is only 10 minutes drive four for growth. from Papakura local parks are considered to be valuable The Unitary Plan highlights that significant • by the community population growth is planned to occur in close proximity to the existing town centre. Growth • multiple culture and heritage features are is also projected to occur within four other located on open spaces. areas: The main challenges relating to the existing open space include: • 480 hectare future urban zone land located in the Takanini area • detrimental effects from climate change, • 1900 hectare future urban zone land on coastal inundation and storm surge the southern boundary of the Papakura impacting open space Local Board and located within the • meeting the demand for walking and adjacent Franklin Local Board area cycling through developing open space • land on either side of the Great South connections Road transport corridor • improving the standard of provision of • a spatial priority area that connects neighbourhood parks and amenities Manurewa and Takanini and includes nine • getting more people active (of 16) Papakura census area unit blocks. • connecting inland communities to the Demographic profile changes are influencing coast and stream network sport and recreation preferences. They can • catching up on asset renewals on parks. have a direct impact on open space The network plan sets out how open space allocation. needs can be met to support a growing There is an increase in the number of young population over the next 10-years. This can people as well as young adults and the Māori be achieved by focussing on improving the population is amongst the highest in existing network. Auckland. The Asian population is also A range of issues and opportunities have increasing and the European population is been identified and a list of prioritised actions decreasing. are also recorded that aim to improve the There is demand for open space open space network. infrastructure oriented towards young families The overall objective is to provide a high- and older adult groups. Both are at higher quality, safe and well-used park open space population numbers than the national network that enables a range of activities, average. uses and experiences for people of all ages The strengths of the existing open space and abilities. network (Figure 1) include: 2 Papakura Local Board Open Space Network Plan Figure 1. Existing parks and open space within Papakura 3 Papakura Local Board Open Space Network Plan 1.1 Introduction The network plan will assist the local board to prioritise its spending for parks and open The Papakura Open Space Network Plan space development by identifying projects for (network plan) has three sections. prioritisation through the Papakura Local Section one discusses the strategic alignment Board Plan, Long -Term Plan and Annual with Auckland Council policy, and the current Plan processes. state of the Papakura open space network. Network plan implementation Section two sets out the key moves to Actions recommended in this network plan improve the open space network and include operational activities, developing new provides a framework for prioritising actions assets, planning for asset renewals, working for development over the next 10 years. with mana whenua and community groups, Section three sets out a list of prioritised and promoting recreational opportunities. actions. Some of these projects are ready for implementation, while others require Purpose of the network plan feasibility assessments and further planning. The network plan records the actions needed Implementation of the network plan will be to deliver a sustainable, high quality open coordinated by the Community Services space network for the Papakura Local Board Directorate. Regular progress updates will area and recognises the connection to the need to be provided to the Papakura Local wider Auckland open space network (Figure Board. 2). Strategic context The actions are in response to anticipated population growth and seek to provide the At a local level, the network plan will community with access to a range of quality contribute to the strategic direction of the recreational, social, cultural and Auckland Plan 2018 and the Parks and Open environmental experiences. Space Strategic Action Plan 2013 (refer Figure 2. Auckland region and Papakura Local Figure 3 below). Figure 3 illustrates the Board area strategic direction and the high-level set of open space actions required in response to the key issues and opportunities in the local board area. 4 Papakura Local Board Open Space Network Plan Figure 3. Strategic context 5 Papakura Local Board Open Space Network Plan Unitary Plan The policy context The Auckland Unitary Plan zones set The Auckland Plan 2050 sets out the vision parameters for how different areas are used, for Auckland. The Parks and Open Space developed or protected and is expected to Strategic Action Plan sets out what needs to change in the future. happen to Auckland’s parks and open space network to implement the vision of the All land in Auckland, including land in coastal Auckland Plan. marine areas, has a zone. In Papakura, the business metropolitan centre zone is The key moves and actions prioritised in the important as it enables: network plan will help the board align to those • growth, scale and intensification and acts objectives and deliver the best outcomes for as focal point for community interaction the area. • commercial growth and development The Parks and Open Space Strategic Action • the provision of hubs serving high Plan identifies four areas of focus. These are frequency transport used to create the network of parks and open • a wide range of activities including spaces required to achieve the outcomes commercial, leisure, high density, identified in the Auckland Plan. residential, tourist, cultural, community and civic services. Treasure our parks and open spaces The Unitary Plan General Coastal Marine Connect our parks and open spaces Area rules have a major influence on Papakura’s natural ecosystem. The rules Enjoy our parks and open spaces apply to the foreshore, seabed, water and air Utilise our parks and open spaces in coastal areas and provide for use and development in the coastal marine area to: Auckland Council’s approach The network plan is future-focussed and a enable the construction, operation, • key tool for implementing the Parks and Open maintenance and upgrading of Space Strategic Action Plan. infrastructure within the coastal marine area Network plans map the aspirations to improve • protecting natural character, landscape parks and open spaces at a local level. values and natural features Reserve management plans address the • maintain and enhance water quality • protect significant ecological values management of land held for parks that are • protect historic heritage values reserved and classified under the Reserves • maintain and enhance public access,