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February 2018 HORTON PARK PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN REPORT
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Document Reference Horton Park Preliminary Master Plan Report
Authors Richard Lindsay and Gordon Cessford
Sign off Craig Jones
Version Version – Final Draft
Date July 2018
Disclaimer:
Information, data and general assumptions used in the compilation of this report have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Visitor Solutions Ltd has used this information in good faith and makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, concerning the accuracy or completeness of this information. Visitor Solutions Ltd is acting as an independent consultant. In doing so, the recommendations provided do not necessarily reflect the intentions of the Marlborough District Council. Interested parties should perform their own investigations, analysis and projections on all issues prior to acting in any way with regard to this project.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Marlborough District Council (MDC) has requested a Preliminary Master Plan to understand the future spatial requirements for the Marlborough Cricket Association (MCA). The transfer of Netball to Lansdowne Park has freed up land that is potentially available for alternative uses. Over recent years, Marlborough Cricket Association has identified a series of upgrades and new facilities. This report has considered MCA’s requests and provided several options for how the needs of cricket could be realised at Horton Park.
This report includes several options to further provide for cricket at Horton Park. Each option has carefully considered existing infrastructure and the future needs of the MCA. A preferred option is presented in section eight.
The preferred option provides some additional space for the MCA, while additional space is also preserved for other community user groups. This option would also see a significant amount of land being available to MDC for alternative purposes.
A new primary accessway onto the park is proposed from Houldsworth St. A new location for a pavilion should be further explored, that would then free up space on the park for regulation sized boundaries. At the same time, space should be allocated for a new Indoor Training Venue, which if developed should consider shared use with other groups.
The options analysis recommends that:
1. Land is set aside for future development for MCA, as outlined in the Preliminary Master Plan
2. MCA work closely with MDC to investigate the feasibility of shared use options for the proposed Indoor training Venue and existing or new Pavilion
3. Alternative community uses are explored for the land adjacent to where MCAs has identified their needs
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary 3
1.0 Introduction 5
2.0 Site Background and Context 7
3.0 Information Review 10
4.0 Demographic & Participation Analysis 15
5.0 Horton Park – Current State 19
6.0 Options to Meet Future Needs 25
7.0 Key Components - Discussion 35
8.0 Preliminary Master Plan 39
9.0 Conclusions and Recommendations 41
Appendix 1: Supplementary Population Information 42
Appendix 2: NZ Cricket First Class Ground Requirements 50
Appendix 3: Pavilion Preliminary Schedule of Spaces 61
Appendix 4: Preliminary Master Plan – 1:1000 scale@ A3 63
Appendix 5: Other Indoor Sports Dimensions 64
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Brief Visitor Solutions was contracted by Marlborough District Council (MDC) to develop a Preliminary Master Plan for Horton Park. The client’s brief requested the following key objectives for this work:
1. Identify the spatial requirements of the Marlborough Cricket Association (MCA) (and other potential stakeholders) including the level of need for the proposed facility. This will be limited to information supplied by the MCA with input provided by NZ Cricket around required playing/practice dimensions
2. Provide up to three development options, including the building footprint/s and layout requirements
3. Provide recommendations on the preferred development option based on report findings which in turn will ensure there is a basis for any further work that is required.
The MCA has previously submitted to the MDC with plans for expansion to assist in the growth of cricket. The MCA has made formal submissions in the last three years requesting1:
• Land once occupied by Netball is retained for sports use
• Additional space for an indoor training centre, extension of outdoor practice nets and a future pavilion
• Exploration of how ongoing costs of the Pavilion are funded, with the departure of Netball as a tenant
• Council to work alongside MCA in the above projects
There is significant space that has become available as a result of the decision to re-locate Marlborough Netball to Lansdowne Park. It is therefore timely to assess some potential options for the available land to determine the requirements of MCA. A key part of this report and Preliminary Master Plan is the consideration of what future spatial requirements meet the needs of the MCA.
1.2 Scope and Methodology
The methodology for the Preliminary Master Plan involved the following components:
• Site visits to Horton Park; • Observational analysis (undertaken during site visits); • A review of secondary data and background material (e.g. existing strategic and planning documents, demographic data, existing site and land use data, current park management plan/s, previously published reports and documents, and other relevant background material);
1 MCA submissions to MDC 2015,2016 & 2017 Horton Park Preliminary Master Plan Draft Report 5 June 2018
• Interviews and Primary data collection (with key Council staff and Marlborough Cricket Association representatives); • Confirmation of cricket specific dimensions with NZ Cricket; • Workshop with the client’s Project Steering Team; • Options analysis and development of preliminary options and the client’s preferred option; • Development of the sketch of the Preliminary Master Plan, (and) • Conclusions and recommendations.
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2.0 SITE BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
2.1 Location
Horton Park is located within central Blenheim, bordered on three sides by residential properties and one side by mixed uses, including light industrial and childcare facilities. It is located within the confines of Redwood, Stephenson, McCartney and Houldsworth Streets. Map 2.1 below shows the approximate boundaries of the current park.
Map 2.1 Horton Park Boundaries
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2.2 Horton Park History2
In March 1907 part of the Omaka Domain was renamed Horton Park and it was declared a recreation ground. Up to and after this time the park has been the home for a wide range of formal and informal uses and user groups, including:
• Sheep grazing • Roller Skating • Racecourse • Tennis • Hockey • Cricket • Marching • Crop farming (peas) • Athletics Netball • A dump
While the above list demonstrates a wide range of uses through the ages, the predominant formal uses in the last few years have been Cricket and Netball. Cricket has been the primary formal user of Horton Park in the last two years. There is also a long history of significant non-formal use of Horton Park, demonstrating the significant public amenity value this park has within Blenheim.
2.3 Horton Park Current Use - Cricket
Horton Park is the spiritual home of Marlborough Cricket. The MCA and associated clubs use the Horton Park facility for training and play purposes for approximately six months per year. The Pavilion is a year-round facility, used by the MCA for administration of the game and hired to third party users.
Marlborough Boys’ College has an agreement with the MCA to use Horton Park for cricket fixtures.
2.4 Horton Park Current Use – General Public
Site observations have recorded people undertaking a range of passive and active recreation activities within Horton Park. The park has low embankments which were used as resting areas for members of the public places. The small playground is popular with younger children and their caregivers. People were observed walking around and across the park.
2 Source: Final Draft Management Plan – Horton Park (1983) Horton Park Preliminary Master Plan Draft Report 8 June 2018
2.5 Land Use and Zoning3
Map 2.2 highlights the available parcels of land. Five of the six land parcels (labelled 1-5) that are being considered within this Preliminary Master Plan are classified as Recreation Reserve under the Reserves Act (1977). Parcel 6 is noted as being “most likely to be considered to be held as a public work”4
Map 2.2 Land Parcels5
Marlborough DC has begun the process of buy back for block 6 and Revocation for all other blocks outlined in Map 2.3
There is currently a window of opportunity to explore the potential to utilise some of the available land which is approximately 5,400m2 in size (shaded green as outlined in Map 2.3 below). This land could potentially be used to assist in the provision of additional sport and recreational activities.
Map 2.3 Possible Land Parcels6
3 Source: Horton Park – Property Research Report (05/12/16) (Pp 14-15) 4 Source: Horton Park – Property Research Report (05/12/16) (P16) 5 Source: MDC Report C600-001-01 6 Source: Council Report C600-001-01
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3.0 INFORMATION REVIEW
3.1 Introduction
A range of different secondary data and information sources were provided by the client’s Project Steering Team for review. The following section offers a summary of key insights from this data and other sources to provide a context for the Preliminary Master Plan.
3.2 Marlborough District Council Outdoor Sports Facilities Plan
The Marlborough District Council Outdoor Sports Facilities Plan was adopted in 2009/10. This Plan was developed with the intention of articulating the use of public space for sport and recreation without purchasing extra land. There is particular mention to the future needs of cricket in Marlborough, with the following issues highlighted:
• Capacity of grounds will be stretched if growth continues in the junior grade numbers • There is a conflict with other codes encroaching on cricket’s use of facilities • There is a shortage of practice facilities • It is difficult to stage major games at Horton Park • There are no indoor practice facilities • There are substandard facilities • There is relative poor quality of some natural surfaces.
The Plan went on to offer several opportunities as solutions to these issues:
1. Develop four full size ovals at the Rewi Murray Polo Ground to cater for junior growth and tournament play 2. Implement business house competitions at (the to be developed) Rewi Murray Polo Ground 3. Enhance player development through an Indoor Venue (at either Horton Park or Rewi Murray Polo Ground) that could also be used by other sports 4. Council land needed to be found to move polo for above to occur
3.3 Marlborough Cricket Long Term Facilities Plan (2013)
A Facilities Plan was signed off in 2013, outlining the key requirements of MCA. It is important to note this plan was developed before the space previously occupied by Netball became vacant. MCA has identified three key objectives to focus on within the Facilities Plan:
1. Development of a grounds and facilities plan for Horton Park 2. Development of a grounds and facilities plan for other MCA used grounds 3. Ensure grounds equipment is sufficient for the type of games we expect to host
The key areas for Horton Park were identified as:
1. Upgrade to practice nets 2. Upgrade change rooms 3. Development of grass banks and fences 4. Indoor Training Centre 5. Extend sightscreens and add a new electronic scoreboard 6. Re-lay wicket blocks, including an irrigation upgrade 7. Sight screens and changing rooms on the number 3 ground
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8. Upgrade equipment sheds 9. Upgrade upstairs social area of pavilion
Some of these key areas have already been completed.
3.4 Horton Park Management Plan (1983)
A Management Plan for Horton Park was developed in 1983 by the Blenheim Borough Council. This Management Plan is a requirement under the Reserves Act (1977) and outlines the history, site features, management problems, uses of the park and the objectives and policies of the park.
The objectives and policies outline how Horton Park should be managed. There are some specific “Major Management Policies” that may have relevance in the development of this Preliminary Master Plan7:
4.1 (b) To preserve existing stands of trees and vegetation compatible with a future development plan and to establish new and improved vegetation in the park especially along the boundaries”
4.1 (c) To provide appropriate lease arrangements and encouragement of the principal voluntary recreational organisations which base their activities primarily on this park
4.1 (g) To avoid construction of additional buildings and any unnecessary duplication of existing facilities except where these may be shown to significantly enhance public usage and enjoyment of the park in the future
A specific policy exists for vehicle access and carparking, as described below:
4.2.6 Vehicular Access and Carparking:
Objectives:
1. To continue to discourage parking within the park while having regard to the right of vehicular access to the pavilion by service vehicles 2. To encourage parking along the southern and western sides of the park
Policies:
1. To retain vehicle access to the pavilion for service vehicles only 2. To make provision for off-street parking to the north of the netball courts 3. To provide for maximum use of parking space by clearly marking the off-street parking area
3.5 Horton Park Pavilion Condition Assessments
In recent years, two high level assessments have been undertaken post-earthquake events to determine the structural integrity of the Horton Park Pavilion.
3.5.1 Report One: Smart Alliances (September 2013)8
7 Blenheim Borough Council (1983): Final Draft Management Plan Horton Park Pp 11-14 8 Correspondence to APL Property Blenheim Ltd from Smart Alliances (dated 4 September 2013) Horton Park Preliminary Master Plan Draft Report 11 June 2018
Smart Alliances conducted a brief walkover visual inspection which concluded that the “primary lateral load resisting system does not appear to have suffered significant structural damage as a result of the earthquake”.
This correspondence recommended further investigations be carried out to determine if the building met the current Building Code.
3.5.2 Report Two: Davidson Group (November 2016)9
This report was commissioned post the November 2016 earthquake sequence. The report provided three recommendations:
1. The building is similarly safe for use as before the earthquake.
2. The balustrade at the outside seating is considered potentially unsafe due to deterioration of timber and suspect fixings, so the first row of seating should be closed off until the balustrade and supporting timber and fixings are upgraded.
3. The deteriorated area at the south corner be stripped for further inspection and extent of remedial work determined.
Some of this repair work is underway.
3.6 Indoor Facility Preliminary Review (2014)10
This preliminary report was commissioned by MDC in 2014 to investigate the “current demand for an indoor facility” if it was to be built at Horton Park. This report looked at potential demand from both Cricket and Netball. This report demonstrated there was a shortage of quality outdoor training facilities for Cricket. It provided several recommendations11:
1. There is no clear demand to develop an indoor cricket centre at this time. 2. The demand for improved cricket outdoor practice facilities is warranted and required. 3. Minor improvements to the current Netball courts at Horton park is desirable, particularly in relation to remediation of minor water retention issues. This requires a major storm water upgrade 4. There is no obvious reason to alter or amend the Marlborough Outdoor Sports Facilities Plan at this time. In particular the potential long-term relocation of netball to Lansdowne Park where a partially covered facility will have multisport and event hosting potential.
Since this report was developed Netball has been re-located to Lansdowne Park. This report also noted the unclear demand for an indoor cricket centre, therefore any future development should be undertaken with shared use as a major consideration.
9 Davidson Group (18 November 2016) Post Earthquake Inspection Report prepared for MDC 10 Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Consultants (April 2014) Indoor Facility Preliminary Review for MDC (document status unknown) 11 Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Consultants (April 2014) Indoor Facility Preliminary Review for MDC (document status unknown) Pp 6-7
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3.7 New Zealand Cricket – National Facilities Strategy (2013)
This strategy was developed by NZ Cricket with the support of Sport NZ. The strategy identified the current and future issues and opportunities for Cricket in relation to facilities, particularly at a community level. In summary, the strategy provided the following observations and recommendations:
• This strategy recommended that each Cricket Association should develop a facility network plan to improve current facilities. • Developing more consistency in cricket facilities was a general priority, based on a link between facility quality and player development. • A focus was recommended on improving cricket facilities at the secondary school level, including a network-based partnership approach. • A focus was also recommended on developing more artificial facilities for playing and training, particularly including all semi-hard ball cricket. • More specific use of expert facility advisory resources was recommended to increase the quality of wicket blocks especially on school grounds.
In recent times NZ Cricket has identified five key areas of focus in respect of facilities:12
1. Implement community cricket facilities strategy 2. Develop a new national high-performance training centre 3. Complement national centre with regional centres of excellence 4. Capital improvements for all international and domestic facilities 5. Cricket pitch research and development
3.8 New Zealand Cricket – First Class Ground Requirements
The overall objective of a potential upgrade of Horton Park is not to specifically create a first-class venue. However, it is important to consider what spatial requirements NZ Cricket has for these types of grounds. During the development of this Preliminary Master Plan the boundary size measurements were considered to see if they could be accommodated on Horton Park. The requirements for a Frist Class ground are subject to change. At this stage they provide some minimum standards that may be able to be met by the MDC in partnership with MCA. Full details of NZ Cricket requirements can be found in Appendix two.
12 Grounds Facilities Strategic Plan (2015) – NZC Internal Document Horton Park Preliminary Master Plan Draft Report 13 June 2018
3.9 Sport New Zealand – New Zealand Sporting Facilities Framework13
Sport NZ seeks to provide “a way of thinking about the provision and management of sport and recreation facilities that will benefit everyone involved in the sector” (p.1). The Sporting Facilities Framework puts forth a six-step framework for anyone involved in decision-making processes pertaining to sporting facilities.
The framework is relevant as funders are looking to projects that align to this framework. In particular, there are six key principles for sporting facility developments that can be considered in the development of a Preliminary Master Plan for Horton Park. These principles are:
• Meeting an identified need – rigour is applied to test the need of users • Sustainability – financial and environmental security • Partnering / Collaboration – able to be shared with others • Integration – ability to be part of a wider suite of facilities/attractions if possible • Future Proofing – able to adapt over time as needs change • Accessibility – able to be used by all within a community
13 Sport NZ (2013) Better Value from New Zealand Sporting Facilities: The New Zealand Sporting Facilities Framework Horton Park Preliminary Master Plan Draft Report 14 June 2018
4.0 DEMOGRAPHIC & PARTICIPATION ANALYSIS
This section briefly profiles the main population features of the ‘Blenheim Area’14 and the Marlborough District overall (with additional information available in appendix one). For comparative purposes, reference is also made to the remaining ‘Other Marlborough’15 area and the overall New Zealand population.
This section also summarises recent cricket participation data for Marlborough.
Key Points
Information on changes in population and age-group composition are presented below. The main summary points distinguishing features of local population demographics based on Census data are summarised below:
• there were over 32,000 residents in the Blenheim area at the 2013 Census, compared with around 12,000 in the remaining ‘Other Marlborough‘ area of “Data highlights a Marlborough District (around 44,000 overall). slowly growing • population change in the District over the next 30 District population; years is projected to involve slow gradual growth in an aging population Blenheim (little substantial change elsewhere). trend; and slowly • no notable hotspots of projected growth were increasing ethnic apparent for any more localised areas in Blenheim or diversity overall” Marlborough overall (as represented by Census Area Units). • the District has a slightly older age-profile than for New Zealand overall, particularly with a notably higher proportion of 60+year olds (especially outside the Blenheim area in ‘Other Marlborough’). • the Marlborough District is projected to have a progressively aging population, with numeric decline in most younger age-groups, with increase only in the group aged over 65. • ‘Playing age’ residents (aged 5-35 years) are projected to decrease by around 8% in the Blenheim area by 2043. • the District has notably less ethnic diversity than for New Zealand overall (see appendix 1 for ethnicity details). • projections for future ethnicity in Marlborough District do indicate there will be more ethnic diversity by 2043, with more Maori and Asian residents in particular. • other Socio-economic data were viewed but no systematic variations were observed that were considered likely to impact significantly on sport and recreation participation beyond general issues of access and affordability.
Overall these points highlight an only slowly growing District population; an aging population trend; and slowly increasing ethnic diversity overall. These features suggest natural population growth
14 This represents an area broadly within 10km of the Blenheim urban area, comprising the Statistics NZ Census Area Units of Renwick; Woodbourne; Omaka; Spring Creek-Grovetown; Riverlands; Tuamarina; Rapaura; Fairhall; Springlands; Mayfield; Blenheim Central; Whitney; Redwoodtown; and Witherlea. 15 This represents the remainder of Marlborough District beyond around 10km of Blenheim, comprising the Statistics NZ Census Area Units of Waikawa; Marlborough Sounds Terrestrial; Wairau North; Wairau South; Weld Pass; Severn; Ward; Seddon; and Picton.
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cannot be relied upon to support community facilities in the future at current levels. Any growth in other new use may be dependent on the capacity to accommodate the needs and interests of an older population, while at the same time improving the participation opportunities for children, youth and currently active participants. In other words, any growth will have to be based on generating new demand among current participants and among non-participants.
4.1 Overall population numbers and trends
Marlborough District overall has experienced modest population growth over recent years, with virtually all occurring in the Blenheim Area. (Table 4.1).
Table 4.1: Recent population change (2001-2013) change % 2001 2006 2013 2001-2013 change Blenheim Area 28,704 30,978 32,004 3,300 11 Other Marlborough 10,845 11,577 11,418 573 5 New Zealand 3,820,749 4,143,282 4,353,198 532,449 14 Source: Statistics NZ Censuses, 2001 -2013
Looking forward (Table 4.2), these growth rates are projected to decline over the next 25-30 years across the whole District, with only slight growth in the Blenheim Area and virtually static elsewhere.
Table 4.2: Comparative projected population change (2018-2043)16 change % 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2018-2043 change Blenheim Area 34,050 34,700 35,120 35,320 35,280 35,130 1,080 3 Other Marlborough 11,950 12,150 12,270 12,280 12,160 12,040 90 1 New Zealand 4,864,600 5,157,900 5,389,700 5,595,000 5,769,800 5,923,100 1,058,500 22 Source: Statistics NZ Projections, medium series (Feb 2017 update)
4.2 Cricket Participation Levels - Summary
Cricket New Zealand runs a player participation census through its member associations (including Marlborough). This gathers annual data on participation in a variety of cricket playing form and programmes. Table 4.3 summarises overall Marlborough participation numbers in traditional cricket, modified cricket and cricket programmes17.
Table 4.3: Total Marlborough player participation levels (2014/15 to 2016/17 Seasons) change in % 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 3 seasons change Traditional Cricket 615 570 435 -180 -29 Modified Cricket 168 240 264 96 57 Programmes 674 378 178 -496 -74 Total participant counts 1457 1188 877 -580 -40
16 MDC’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity cites a corresponding projected population gain figure of 2,500 for the District over the 30-year period 2013-2043, rather than for the shorter 25 year 2018-2043 period that is used in this table. Neither represents a strong annual population growth rate.
17 This is based on NZ Cricket Census data on Marlborough Cricket. The data is summarised in more detail in Appendix 2.
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Overall these totals indicate an overall decline in participation over recent seasons. 2009/10 season figures18 were reported as 225 senior players (15 teams), 441 junior players (28 teams, plus kiwi Picton cricket) and 50 social players (5 teams), for a total of 716 players (48 teams). Total reported teams in 2017/18 were 31 teams.19 The Horton Park Management Plan reported the MCA having 375 active members across nine clubs in 1982.
There is a notable exception in the general decline in numbers, that being junior and school modified cricket. This was the only growth area noted for cricket participation in Marlborough (refer section 4.3). It was also noted that junior and youth traditional cricket in schools appeared to be largely maintained at stable levels. It is also worth noting that these figures are virtually all only for male participation, with female participation only recorded for Cricket programmes (refer section 4.3). There is significant potential to increase female participation in cricket.
4.3 Cricket Participation Levels - Details
In summary, there are similar levels of people playing cricket now, when compared with 20-30 years ago. In summary, there are How they are playing cricket (non-traditional formats similar levels of people such as 20/20 and social leagues) is what has changed. playing cricket now, when compared with 20-30 years This section is based on raw data counts from the NZ ago. How they are playing Cricket Census. The main omission from the original counts are the counts by gender. These are zero for cricket (through non- Traditional and Modified Cricket forms, although traditional formats such as female participation is apparent at substantial 20/20 and social leagues) minority levels in Cricket Programmes. This suggests a notable baseline female interest in cricket and who plays is what has participation but not any translation to traditional changed. play. Given the considerable numbers involved and the declining trends for most cricket forms and programmes overall this appears to represent a significant opportunity.
18 Marlborough DC Outdoor Sports Facility Management Plan (2009) Page 18 19 Email correspondence with MCA – “5 teams enter our senior grade (top grade) competitions, 8 in our 2nd grade and 4 in our 3rd grade (mainly secondary school age group). We also had 5 teams in our junior 4th grade (years 7-8) and 9 teams in our junior 5th grade (years 5-6).” Horton Park Preliminary Master Plan Draft Report 17 June 2018
Table 4.4 Marlborough cricket participation – Traditional Cricket
change in % 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 3 seasons change CLUB Traditional Cricket Junior Traditional 195 240 90 -105 -54 Youth Traditional 60 60 60 0 0 Adult Traditional 240 165 180 -60 -25 Club Traditional Total 495 465 330 -165 -33 SCHOOL Traditional Cricket Junior Traditional 75 60 60 -15 -20 Youth Traditional 45 45 45 0 0 School Traditional Total 120 105 105 -15 -13 TOTAL Traditional 615 570 435 -180 -29 Representative (not incl in total) 75 75 60 -15 -20
Table 4.5 Marlborough cricket participation – Modified Cricket
change in % 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 3 seasons change CLUB Modified Cricket Junior Modified 96 120 264 168 175 Youth Modified 0 0 0 0 0 Adult Modified 0 0 0 0 0 Club Modified Total 96 120 264 168 175 SCHOOL Modified Cricket Junior Modified 0 120 0 0 0 Youth Modified 72 0 0 -72 -100 School Modified Total 72 120 0 -72 -100 TOTAL Modified 168 240 264 96 57
Table 4.6 Female programme participation
change in 3 % 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 seasons change Programmes - Females 240 107 37 -203 -85
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5.0 HORTON PARK – CURRENT STATE
The following section outlines the current state of Horton Park and the future spatial requirements of the Marlborough Cricket Association. Horton Park is also complemented by a network of other parks that service some practice and game day activities. Over recent years, Premier level cricket has been centralised to Horton Park.
5.1 Current Park Infrastructure
The following table outlines the current infrastructure at Horton Park.
Area Description Horton Park One Used as the premier cricket block. Nine pitches can be used on this Wicket Block (HP1) block.
Permanent sight screens (to first class standard) were recently developed on HP1.
Boundary to the north-east area is shortened to approximately 50metres by the placement of the Pavilion Building. Eastern boundary only 40- 45metres if eastern most cricket pitch is used Horton Park Two Predominantly used for practice and/or junior grade cricket only. Four Wicket Block (HP2) pitches can be used on this block. Overlapping nature with HP1 and HP3 means it is generally accepted as unsafe practice to schedule three games at Horton Park.
Temporary nets are erected for practice on the cricket block. Has not been used for adult cricket for several years. Horton Park Three 14 pitches can be used on this block, including one artificial pitch. Wicket Block (HP3) Serves as the second Premier cricket block. Further away from Pavilion (which is also angled toward HP1). Approximately 95metres from edge of Pavilion to the centre of Artificial block. Car Parking General car parking of 60 car parks on Redwood St and 90 cars on Stephenson St exist. A long, narrow accessway enters the Park from Redwood St to the west side of the Pavilion. There is space for 3-4 cars at the end with limited ability to turn around. During games/practices cars are parked along the fence line of this driveway.20
20 The existing Management Plan for Horton Park ((28/081983) noted that cars “all too frequently block off the entrance driveway in direct breach of the fire regulations”. The same could be true in 2018. Horton Park Preliminary Master Plan Draft Report 19 June 2018
Area Description Cricket Nets There are currently four outdoor, artificial training pitches. These are partially caged with netting. The run up areas have been recently refurbished.
Picture 5.1 Artificial Net Area
Pavilion The Pavilion was built in 1971 with an extension undertaken in 1996. It is constructed of a concrete block ground floor and wooden second floor. The ground floor houses four change rooms, toilets, a room that was used by Netball to run their activities and storage facilities.
The 1st floor is only accessible by stairs. It has a “committee room”, function area, toilets and an undercover viewing area.
The Pavilion has been added to over time, ensuring available hard court space was not compromised. The Pavilion is currently receiving some repairs to ensure the balcony can still be used (The Pavilion is described in more detail in section 5.2).
Picture 5.2 Front of Pavilion
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Accessways Vehicle access to the Park for park users is from Redwood Street.
Picture 5.3 Main Accessway off Redwood Street
A secondary (locked) accessway also runs off Redwood Street. It is narrow (approximately 4-4.5 metres wide) and leads to the hard-court area
Picture 5.4 Secondary Accessway off Redwood Street
Park maintenance vehicles can access the park from Houldsworth Street (adjacent to the equipment shed). This is a locked entrance way.
Picture 5.5 Houldsworth Street Entrance
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Area Description
Equipment Shed/s A 18m*4.5m shed is used for storage of covers, equipment and soil.
A small lockable caged shed hosts the wicket block roller
Picture 5.6 Front of Equipment Shed
Embankments There are curved grass embankments on three of the four corners of HP1. They are approx. 1.5metres in height and of a gradient that does not prohibit mechanical mowing.
Members of the public were observed using the embankments to sit and relax in the wider park environment.
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Area Description Netball/Tennis An area where 12 Netball courts are located and previously used by Courts Marlborough Netball up until 2016.
Picture 5.7 Hard Court Surfaces
In-built Irrigation An automated irrigation system is set up over a number of stations System across outfield and blocks. There are pop up sprinklers that run up as programmed. The control panel and well are located in the storage shed next to the public toilets on Stephenson Street.
Public Toilets Located on the south side of the park, off Stephenson St
Playground Adjacent to the main accessway of Redwood St. Traditional play equipment (swings & see-saw).
Picture 5.8 Playground Adjacent to Current Accessway
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5.2 Pavilion - Current Use
While it can be assumed the Pavilion was initially built to primarily serve the player and spectator needs of Cricket it has morphed and now serves several functions:
Administrative Offices
The office area of the Pavilion is in use all-year round by MCA, noting that Netball no longer utilise the Pavilion for either administration or training/game day purposes. The MCA administrative offices are located on the second floor of the facility.
Function Space
The function area of the Pavilion is used for hosting functions for representative fixtures and cricket festivals. Regular club use is low. The function room is hired to other user groups, with regular hirers including yoga classes in the summer and dance classes (which are becoming more regular over time with current use at 10 hours per week). The venue is also hired out irregularly for private functions such as weddings, parties and business functions (currently up to 6 per year).
The associated kitchen and bar facilities are used by private hirers to heat and serve food. Any food preparation usually occurs offsite and delivered by professional caterers.
Spectator Area
There are spaces both outside on the balcony and within the Pavilion for spectators to observe the games.
Meeting Space
The Committee Room is used for cricket operations and governance. It is a smaller room than the main function area and is generally used for meetings.
Player / Official Change Areas
There are four change areas with shower facilities. A fifth area, previously used for the game day needs of Netball, is used as a change area for one club and officials. The current change facilities are small and in need of a refurbishment.
Storage
There is some secure storage space that is used by the various clubs that play at Horton Park.
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6.0 OPTIONS TO MEET FUTURE NEEDS
The MCA has approached the MDC to request that land previously used by Marlborough netball is made available to them. This land would be used to help MCA implement their Facilities Plan, in particular improvements sought include:
• Extension of existing outfield boundaries • Development of new grass wicket training area • Development of artificial training areas • A new indoor training facility • Develop a new pavilion • Additional car parking
Visitor Solutions Ltd was engaged to assess the requirements of the MCA request and develop some spatial options for Horton Park.
It is important to note that for all options that consider the development of new or re-furbished facilities, a significant element of shared use with others is considered a critical factor for ongoing sustainability.
6.1 Introduction
Three preliminary or high-level site options were developed for the Project Steering Team to consider at a workshop held on 30th of May 2018. These preliminary options were developed in consultation with the MCA and MDC to highlight some of the spatial variations that exist and the implications of particular components of the desired developments.
The three options helped to highlight some of the trade-offs that may need to be applied in determining the preferred option. In particular:
• The extension of the outfield boundaries • The potential to re-furbish or develop a new Pavilion • Developing additional on-site car parking • Allowing space for an Indoor Training Venue • Assessing total training requirements • The inter-relationships between the main accessway, embankment sizes and Playground
The table below outlines the requirements of the MCA gathered during the development of this report. These requirements are further tested in the options further on in this section of the report.
Table 6.1 Identified Spaces Area Description Space Required (existing measurements in brackets) Horton Park Wicket Used as the number one field of play. 26m * 36m block one Would need to be large enough to accommodate up to 10 wickets that can (existing 26m*25m) be rotated during the season. Each wicket is approximately 3 metres wide – located within HP1 Field as described below
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Area Description Space Required (existing measurements in brackets) Horton Park Wicket As above – noting an artificial wicket 26m * 36m Block Three already exists as part of this wicket block. It is not envisaged that this artificial block (26m * 36m) would be removed in any of the proposed options. It provides an appropriate playing surface for children’s cricket and some adult lower grades.
HP1 Field Summary: Square boundaries no The following are the recommended less than 59.43 metres (60m) boundary lengths provided in NZC’s latest (51m) Warrant of Fitness. Straight boundaries no less than The playing area shall be a minimum of 64.0m (61m) 137.16 (112m) metres from boundary to boundary square of the pitch, with the No boundary longer than 82.29m shorter of the two square boundaries (61m) being a minimum 59.43 metres. The straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be a minimum of 64.00 metres. Distances shall be measured from the centre of the pitch to be used.
In all cases the aim shall be to provide the largest playing area, subject to no boundary exceeding 82.29 meters from the centre of the pitch to be used.
HP3 Field As per HP1. Overall size can be reduced if Square boundaries no less than required. 59.43 metres (52M)
Straight boundaries no less than 64.0m(59M)
No boundary longer than 82.29m
Sightscreens Sightscreens need to be able to be both A structure approx. 5.5 – 6.0 m black (1 Day and T20) and white (4 Day). high by 12-15m wide is recommended. Positioned 2-3m They must be positioned outside of the beyond boundary rope. playing area, as per NZC’s Playing Conditions.
HP1 has new sightscreens. These could be re-positioned if required. HP3 would require new sightscreens
Embankments There are currently small (approx. 1.5m in height) sloping embankments in some corners of the park. MCA would like to extend these embankments, both in terms of height and footprint (see plan of option one).
Pavilion The Pavilion is used as an administration Total floor area approximately hub, player change area, function and 705m spectator area. It is central to any re-
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Area Description Space Required (existing measurements in brackets) development. It should be developed for shared, multi-use arrangements
A separate schedule of spaces is provided for this Pavilion in section 6.2
Grass Training Block Grass training block, with associated nets. 20m (W) * 40 (L) and associated nets Enough space for up to six nets.
Artificial Training Block Artificial training block, with associated 20m (W) * 40 (L) and associated nets nets. Enough space for six nets.
Indoor Training Venue A purpose built indoor training venue for year round training access.
Movable Nets to provide four indoor training blocks.
Space needs to be available and easily re-configured for wider community uses.
Surface would be cricket specific, limiting some of groups that may wish to access this space
Equipment Shed A shed to store both cricket playing equipment (temporary nets, covers etc) and preparation and maintenance equipment (tractor, mower, roller, soil)
Existing shed is reported as being large enough (approx. 100m2). Ideally this shed would be double height to allow maintenance vehicles to enter and load/unload soil
Car Parking Off street parking for up to 60 vehicles
Note: Redwood Street and Stephenson Street have off road parking for 150 vehicles.
Note: Current accessway adjacent to Playground could be re-purposed for outfield/park, with the primary accessway coming in at the current secondary accessway at the north end of 29 Redwood St or from Houldsworth St.
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6.2 Preliminary Schedule of Spaces for Multi-Use Facility
This Preliminary Schedule of Spaces should be further refined at Feasibility Stage. It is provided to give an approximate footprint of the required Pavilion space. It is envisaged that the Pavilion would be re-built as a two-storey facility, given the land constraints and desire to provide some elevated spectator viewing spots. A facility with some elevated spaces is also attractive to many community users of the function spaces.
It is likely change areas and most storage would be on the ground floor and function and viewing space on the second floor. How this facility is ultimately developed would be based upon discussions and agreements between key users groups, MDC and designers. More detail on the preliminary schedule of spaces for the Pavilion is provided in Appendix Three.
Table 6.2 Preliminary Schedule of Spaces for Pavilion21
Floor Area Approx. Space Required Ground Floor Change Areas (incl. showers) 150 m2
Ground Floor Storage space 50m2
First Floor
First Floor Main Function Area 200m2
First Floor Secondary Function Area 70m2
First Floor Kitchenette area 20m2
Ground Floor WCs 50m2
First Floor
First Floor Viewing Area - On deck 50m2
Ground Floor Circulation space Allow approx. 10% of GFA
First Floor Say 65m2
Either Office Space 50m2
Preliminary Gross Floor Area 705m2
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The following three options have been developed to test the various requirements of MCA and understand the interdependencies.
Note: All options could be undertaken in a staged approach
6.3 Option One – Major Development
Option one mainly reflects the stated Horton Park development goals of the MCA. The MCA has already presented a preliminary plan to MDC that would see the development of additional outdoor and indoor training areas. The key components would be:
• A new pavilion. • Re-located artificial wicket training areas. • New grass wicket training areas. • An indoor training centre (that can be multi-use). • Additional car parking for 60-70 vehicles. • Extending existing embankments to form a “wrap around” on the western side of park and curved embankments on the four corners of the park, along with a new embankment in between the two outfields at the southern end of the park. • Re-positioned Playground to accommodate larger embankments.
The following table highlights the positive attributes and limitations of this option.
Table 6.3: Positive Attributes and Limitations for Option One
Positive Attributes Limitations
Movement of existing pavilion and training block create Increased embankment size may block off historical, additional space for NZC approved outfield/s natural park sightlines of adjacent residents and those moving past the venue. (Diminished public amenity values?) Extended embankments create more of a cricket oval Main accessway narrowed, compromising access feel (with western embankment providing a barrier for any balls heading toward Redwood St) New pavilion provides a fit for purpose venue that would Established trees required to be removed for training be able to more easily serve both cricket ovals areas. Increased training capacity Drainage would need updating Indoor training venue allows year-round skill development Significant additional car parking Separate grass training block allows greater training capacity off the main park area.
Option One is sketched in sketch 6.3 below
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Sketch 6.3 – Option One
6.4 Option Two - Moderate Development
Option two differs from Option one in the following areas:
• Minimising additional vehicular traffic on Horton Park. Car parking would be limited and formalised at a maximum of 5-10 vehicles for service vehicles only • Reducing additional training areas. Wicket block two (HP2) would be retained as a grass training area and not used for games (very little game time has occurred on this block in recent years). This eliminates the need for a new grass training area. • New site for Pavilion (as per option one, but shown in a different configuration) • Re-positioning of the community playground to south end of park by public toilets
The following table highlights the positive attributes and limitations of this option.
Table 6.4 Positive Attributes and Limitations for Option Two
Positive Attributes Limitations
Boundary sizes increased Requires alternate accessway Significant space available for wider community uses Players/Spectators required to park on edge of park and walk to Pavilion (unknown impact on other users of Pavilion) Limited additional development on park Grass nets require set up and pack down after each training Limited effect on established trees Indoor training venue allows year round skill development Re-positioning playground to quieter street and adjacent to toilets
Option Two is illustrated below in sketch 6.4
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Sketch 6.4 Option Two
6.5 Option Three – Minor Immediate Development
Option three looks at minimal short term impact with some land being required for medium and long term developments. The main changes on the park are:
• On park car parking is capped at 40 vehicles. • HP2 is used, but only for training, as in option two. • Artificial Nets are provided in their current location, limiting development costs • Space is allocated for an indoor training venue and new pavilion that could be developed at some stage • The equipment shed is expanded to allow better soil storage
The following table highlights the positive attributes and limitations of this option
Table 6.5 Positive Attributes and Limitations for Option Three
Positive Attributes Limitations
Space is available for an indoor training venue The existing pavilion inhibits boundary size, but space is identified for a new pavilion in the future if required. More space is available for other community, sport and Limited boundary will continue to inhibit higher levels of recreation users if required cricket being played at Horton Park Boundary size can be extended when Pavilion is moved Existing accessway is narrowed. Entry and exit of site becomes problematic. Limited effect on established trees
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Sketch 6.5 Option Three
7.0 KEY COMPONENTS - DISCUSSION
There are a number of components identified in the three options presented in section six that have an impact on how Horton Park can be configured for future use. It is important to understand both the spatial requirements and the identified need for these spaces, now and in the future, before committing to them in the Preliminary Master Plan.
The following areas have been identified as areas requiring further discussion:
• Principle of Shared Use • Pavilion • Training Venues o Indoor Venue o Grass Training Nets o Artificial Training Nets • Boundary Sizes • Embankments • Car parking • Accessway
7.1 Principle of Shared Use
Each option presented in this Preliminary Master Plan comes with an expectation that the facilities are “Should MCA wish to seek third shared wherever possible. Often the occupancy party support to re-develop the rate of a single sport user group does not warrant Pavilion and/or to develop a new refurbishment or development of new facilities. indoor training venue then it is Currently the MCA and member clubs use the important that third party use is grounds during an approximate six-month period. seen as a priority to drive the This use is generally weekend and evenings during ongoing sustainability of the the week. Opportunities may exist for winter based venue and not just as an organisations to utilise Horton Park during these afterthought.” months, if the quality of the wicket blocks can be protected. Discussions with other sports to understand their needs for space for small sided or modified ball sport activities could occur to help further define the type of facilities that ultimately get developed at Horton Park.
A detailed feasibility study would ascertain the demand for and range of user groups that could potentially use these facilities. Invariably across many sports the higher the level of use (e.g. elite ball sport players) the less likely they will be able to be complementary users. Alternatively, lower level users (junior and entry level participants) can use these facilities and benefit from the surface)
7.2 Pavilion
There are two main factors that would warrant a re-think on the existing Pavilion. They are location and current condition. The current location of the Pavilion inhibits a full size cricket boundary, as per NZ Cricket requirements. The current Pavilion position means the measurement of the boundary on
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HP1 is approximately 62 metres from the middle pitch. This reduces to under 60 metres when using pitches closer to the pavilion.
The condition of the existing Pavilion is seen as serving the needs of the MCA, however there is significant room for improving the functionality of this facility. The building is positioned to face away from HP3 block. It is nearly 50 years old and at some stage in the foreseeable future will be deemed not fit-for-purpose. The change facilities are of a basic nature and it is likely these will require an upgrade in the short to medium term.
7.3 Training Venues
The MCA (and external reports22) have stated there is currently an undersupply in training venues and has identified three separate training blocks to be developed; an indoor venue, a grass block and a set of artificial nets.
7.3.1 Indoor Venue
There is a trend in New Zealand to develop purpose-built all year-round training venues. These venues are often located in close proximity to major grounds and serve as training venues when the weather inhibits the use of outdoor net areas.
While a feasibility study is required to ultimately determine the appropriate business model, this Preliminary Master Plan is based on the assumption that if an indoor venue was developed it would be based at Horton park with the MCA’s other premier playing facilities. Another key assumption is that the venue would be designed for multiple users, not just cricket.
The following table highlights some other indoor training venues to illustrate the footprint required at Horton Park.
Venue Dimensions Area # of nets Notes
HORTON PARK 45m*20m 900m2 4 Proposed 4 m wide nets, with 2 metres (Proposed by MCA) either side
Saxton Field - 46m*14m 644m2 4 Located adjacent to playing area Nelson23 Shared with Small-bore Rifle Shooting
New Zealand 50m*18m 900m2 8 Eight 2-metre-wide pitches are Cricket – Covered maintained and used Grass Training Block (Lincoln University)
7.3.2 Grass Training Nets
Initial plans from MCA, which are reflected in the drawing option one, Sketch 6.3, includes a separate, caged, grass wicket block that could be used for training.
The preferred option is the retirement of HP2 from being used as a competitive block and being re- purposed as a training block only. This block is already established and allows “live training” opportunities, removing the need for additional purpose-built grass wicket training nets. The number
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7.3.3 Artificial Training Nets
The current Artificial Nets at Horton Park offer four nets and pitches for practices. The run-up areas have recently been upgraded. MCA has requested a 20m wide by 40m long area, (16m by 27m) although it should be noted that the length of the wicket area can be reduced significantly. The following guidance is provided24:
“Generally practice cricket nets are 20m long and 3.6m wide. The back and side walls are 3m high. With multi- bay constructions the dividing (centre) net must be 21m long (12m). This is a health and safety measure to protect the bowlers in adjacent nets. Peripheral nets require a minimum side fencing length of 11m. It is recommended that all nets have a minimum 21m dividing fence and are 27m long to allow for extended bowler run- ups and bowler protection.”
Given this, a width of 20metres will comfortably allow for 5 nets. A reduction in length to no less than 27 metres would be deemed reasonable.
7.4 Boundary Sizes
The current boundary sizes at Horton Park are considered small by modern standards. They do not meet the requirements of NZ Cricket to host any first class games, and while this is not a driving factor in the development of this Preliminary Master Plan, boundary sizes can be enlarged if the location of the Pavilion is moved over time.
Given demand, and other available grounds, Horton Park Wicket block Two can be retired, only to be used as a training block. From a health and safety perspective this will decrease overlapping boundaries, and the need for fielders in one game to stand close to the wicket area of the adjacent field of play.
7.5 Embankments
Horton Park currently has some corner embankments that are used for spectators at games. These same embankments are often used by members of the public as a place to sit25.
The MCA has requested these embankments are extended and increased in height (up to 2.5m high). This would allow more spectators to get an elevated view of games. Care should be taken to ensure any embankment alterations do not impact on boundary sizes at an already restricted site.26
7.6 Car Parking
MCA has proposed a significant number of car parks could be located on the vacant tennis court area. Currently there are only a few formalised car parks at the end of the main accessway off Redwood Street. It is reported that people also park along the edge of this accessway.
There are 60 car parks on Redwood Street and 90 car parks on Stephenson Street, on Horton Park land. Given the number of available parks already a small number of parks are proposed in the
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Preliminary Draft plan. It is recognised that this number may change when the mix of user groups is confirmed for the Indoor Training Venue.
Overflow parking could potentially occur on the land left vacant next to the Pavilion area, or on the grass.
7.7 Accessways
There are two public accessways onto Horton Park. The current accessways are limiting and potentially It is proposed that the main hazardous. accessway is moved to the Houldsworth Street entrance. The primary accessway runs through to the Pavilion, passing the community playground. The entry to the accessway is also inhibited by a traffic and pedestrian median island on Redwood Street making it difficult to enter and exit park.
The secondary accessway is to the north of 29 Redwood Street. It has a locked gate and is generally used as an access to overflow parking for larger events (representative games etc). This accessway is narrow and can only operate a single lane of traffic. It is restricted by separate private land titles to both the north and south.
A service accessway runs off Houldsworth Street and is used by grounds maintenance staff. It is proposed that the main accessway is moved to the Houldsworth Street entrance. This could require the removal of the plane trees at the northern end of Horton Park Block 3.
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8.0 PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN
The following Preliminary Master Plan for Horton Park is based upon refinements of the preliminary options presented in section 6.0
8.1 Key Considerations
A primary consideration in the development of Horton Park should be the principle of shared use. The current pavilion relies on third party use. Regardless of when a new pavilion is developed, third party use needs to be considered and design will need to reflect this. The use of an indoor training venue by MCA and its members will need to be complemented by other community users. The design of this facility will depend on the types of use. Regardless, the principle of flexibility of space will need to be factored in by MCA to ensure revenue can be generated from this space.
The number of training wickets needs to be carefully considered. While there is a stated undersupply of wickets, re-scheduling is a possible way of reducing demand in peak periods. The development of an indoor training venue will alleviate pressure on the outdoor artificial block. It is also recommended that HP2 Block is dedicated as a grass training block. This combination would allow up to 12 nets to be used during peak times.
The boundary size is reliant on the position of the Pavilion. As there is no pressing need for the Boundary size to increase for Premier club cricket or Marlborough representative fixtures it is likely the Pavilion will remain where it is for the foreseeable future. However, the age and condition of the Pavilion suggests that this will inevitably require significant refurbishment or replacement. At this time, a new position should be used to free up boundary space. This is reflected in the Preliminary Master Plan. The extension of some embankments will create more spectator viewing space, however other users should also be considered. At the same time, existing sightscreens will have to be moved to allow for any increase in boundary size.
Re-positioning the main accessway so it runs off Houldsworth Street will move access from the current Redwood Street area. This will further separate vehicles from the community playground and allow a reasonable sized boundary on HP1.
It is envisaged that MCA and MDC may take a staged approach in any upgrade to Horton Park. The Preliminary Master Plan provides a framework for any future development.
The Preliminary Master Plan that is sketched overleaf has the following main components:
• A new main accessway • Space for a new Pavilion and a new Indoor Training Venue – both being multi-use in nature (adjacency of these two building leading to operational efficiencies) • Re-purposing of HP2 Wicket Block into a training area first and foremost (yet it can still be used for games if the need arises) • Existing training capacity of artificial nets is supplemented by the Indoor Training venue and re-purposing of HP2 • Re-sizing of boundary areas, sightscreen re-alignment and embankment extensions all dependent upon Pavilion position • Re-positioning and enlargement of equipment shed to ensure capacity for all equipment and soil.
The following Sketch outlines the Preferred Option for the Preliminary Master Plan
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9.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
With the transfer of Netball to Lansdowne Park there is Reserve Land that is available for alternative uses. Marlborough Cricket Association has identified a series of upgrades and new facilities. This report has considered MCA’s requests and provided several options for how these could be realised at Horton Park.
The options analysis has concluded that:
1. The primary accessway onto the park is moved to Houldsworth St
2. Horton Park Wicket Block 2 is re-purposed to become a training block only
3. A new pavilion is further explored which would free up space for the cricket playing areas
4. Space is provided to allow the extension of the boundary for Horton Park Block 1
5. Space is allocated for an Indoor training Venue
The options analysis recommends that:
4. Land is set aside for future development for MCA, as outlined in the Preliminary Master Plan
5. MCA work closely with MDC to investigate the feasibility of shared use options for the proposed Indoor training Venue and existing or new Pavilion
6. Alternative community uses are explored for the land adjacent to where MCAs has identified their needs
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APPENDIX 1 - SUPPLEMENTARY POPULATION INFORMATION
Further Details of Demographic Investigation
Looking more specifically at localised residential areas, only the Witherlea Area Unit in South East Blenheim had projected growth of over 200 residents (see Appendix 1, Section A).
These projections emphasise that expectations of any significant future growth in sport and participation demand based on general population growth will be very weak (if present at all). Any growth in participation will be more dependent on initiatives that improve facility accessibility and utility, and which generate increased baseline levels of demand (i.e. higher proportions of the population participate in the activity than before or new opportunities are generated).
While future population growth may only be a minor factor, change in population composition, most significantly around age-group proportions, will be significant. Some key age-group and ethnicity population characteristics are summarised below as a background to understanding where participation and demand growth opportunities may lie. A summary of other socio- demographic factors investigated is provided in Section B.
Age groups and projections
• Current Age Group profile
Compared with New Zealand, Marlborough District had an ‘older’ age-profile, and particularly so in Marlborough areas outside of Blenheim. (Table A.1, Figure A.1). The most notable feature was the higher proportion of 60+year olds. The Blenheim Area had slightly higher proportions of younger residents than the remainder of the District.
Table A.1: Age group distribution (%) 0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Median Total Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Age Blenheim Area 13 12 10 11 13 14 27 32,019 43 Other Marlborough 11 10 6 10 14 18 31 11,415 47 New Zealand 14 14 13 12 14 13 20 4,242,054 38 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
Figure A.1: Age-group distribution
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Blenheim Area 30 Other Marlborough
New Zealand 25
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Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
• Future Overall Age Group Projections
Table A.2 and Figure A.2 show the numbers and patterns of projected summary age group change for the Blenheim Area. Apart from there being only a slight overall population growth projected for the Area over the next 30 years (3%), the main changes of note are the declining numbers across the younger age-groups, with strong growth only occurring in the older 65+ years age group (74%). Their proportion of the population is projected to increase from around 20% in 2013 to over 32% in 2043. At the same time with the relative proportions of the younger age groups are declining in the overall population.
Table A.2: Projected population growth by age-group – Blenheim Area change % 2013 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2013-2043 change 0-14 years 6,180 6,320 6,330 6,030 5,800 5,580 5,440 -740 -12 15-39 years 9,070 9,080 8,950 8,930 8,690 8,560 8,540 -530 -6 40-64 years 11,140 11,000 10,660 10,300 10,200 9,950 9,750 -1,390 -12 65 years + 6,540 7,640 8,750 9,850 10,630 11,190 11,360 4,820 74 Source: Statistics New Zealand Projections by age (medium series)
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Figure A.2: Projected population growth by age-group – Blenheim Area
• Future ‘Playing age’ Group Projections
Looking more specifically at likely future cricket facility users in Marlborough, projections for ‘playing age’ populations were also considered. For the indicative purposes the active participation playing ages were taken to be 5-35 years. Table A.3 summarises the population projections for this indicative ‘playing age’ group in Marlborough. The projected 8% decline in numbers shown here for the Blenheim Area largely matches that shown above for the corresponding 0-14 and 25-39 yr. age groups in Table A.2.
Table A.3: Projected playing-age population change change % 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2013-2043 change Blenheim Area 14,590 14,460 14,170 13,870 13,790 13,470 -1,120 -8 Other Marlborough 3,090 3,165 3,150 3,055 3,065 3,030 -60 -2 New Zealand 2,008,200 2,074,700 2,050,000 2,039,400 2,061,300 2,074,200 66,000 3
The main overall implication of these ‘summary age’ and playing age’ projection patterns is that any significant new growth in population-driven demand for facility opportunities will be predominantly based on the needs of older residents. By contrast projected changes for the younger age groups are generally negative suggesting current recruitment cannot be sustained without new initiatives.
Current facility sustainability is unlikely to be driven by baseline population growth, except if associated with meeting the needs of older residents. Sustained facility use based on younger more ‘playing-age’ groups is likely to require considerable new initiatives to generate higher capture rates and participation levels than those currently achieved. However, such opportunities may prosper if they can also integrate enhanced participation/capture from older age groups.
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4.3 Ethnic Diversity
A population’s ethnic profile is also a variable which can sometimes change notably over time and can also be relevant to the range of activity preferences chosen. Figure A.3, Table A.4 and Table 4.9 summarise some key characteristics of current and projected ethnic features. Overall the main features of the Blenheim and ‘Other Marlborough’ District’s population (relative to others) are its higher predominant proportion identifying with European ethnicity, and its notably lower proportions identifying as having Maori, Pacific, Asian or ‘Other’ ethnicities.
Figure A.3: Ethnic Composition of the Blenheim and ‘Other Marlborough’ District populations
Table A.4: Ethnic Composition of the Marlborough District populations27 Total people Other European Māori Asian Pacific stated Blenheim Area 89 11 3 3 3 59,799 Other Marlborough 90 12 2 1 3 250,584 New Zealand 74 15 7 12 3 4,011,399 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
Looking forward for the next 20-30 years in Marlborough District overall, projections for ethnic group identity numbers (Table 4.9) suggests an ongoing predominance of the European population at only slightly declining levels overall, but also growth in the proportions and numbers identifying Maori and Asian ethnicity. As shown in Table 4.9, the biggest numeric growth is projected to be among those citing Maori ethnicity. The strong numeric increase (3,040) represents a shift from 13% or the population in 2013 to 19% in 2038. The numeric increase in Asian ethnicities is at a similar (2,670), with their proportion increasing from 5% in 2013 to 10% in 2038. This is particularly relevant given the popularity of cricket typically associated with ‘Asian’ ethnicities having with origins in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc, although the base numbers of any potential playing individuals in Marlborough are likely to be very low.
Table A.5: Projected Ethnic Population change – Marlborough District (2018-2038)
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Change % 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2018-2043 change European 41,200 41,400 41,500 41,300 40,700 -500 -1 Maori 5,980 6,670 7,380 8,160 9,020 3,040 51 Asian 2,150 2,840 3,510 4,170 4,820 2,670 124 Pacific 1,390 1,610 1,840 2,070 2,320 930 67 Total stated 46,000 46,900 47,400 47,600 47,500 1,500 3 Source: Statistics NZ Subnational ethnic population projections (2013 base, medium series)
And related to ethnicities, the population proportions indicating they were born overseas were lower in Blenheim and ‘Other Marlborough’ than for New Zealand overall (Table A.5).
Table A.5: Population proportions indicating overseas birthplaces Overseas NZ Born Total Born Blenheim Area 84 16 30,444 Other Marlborough 83 17 10,734 New Zealand 75 25 3,982,614 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
4.5 Other Population Characteristics
A number of other selected socio-demographic features were investigated. In summary, there were few variations between the respective areas. The full tables concerned are presented in Appendix 1, Section B with the following summary points noted here:
• higher levels of median personal, family and household income in the Blenheim Area compared to ‘Other Marlborough’ and New Zealand overall, suggesting potentially more financial capacity for engagement with community activities and services. • no notable differences in the proportions employed or not across the respective areas. • higher proportions of the population receiving super/pension income in Blenheim and the ‘Other Marlborough’ areas compared with New Zealand overall. • very similar types of household compositions across the respective areas. • higher levels of family types of ‘Couple without Children’ in Marlborough than for New Zealand overall, particularly in ‘Other Marlborough’. • no notable differences in access to telecommunications and the internet across the respective areas, suggesting good potential for communications. • high levels of access to motor vehicles in households across respective areas, indicating high mobility potential for participation
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Section A – Localised population projections
This section provides population projections for individual Statistics NZ Census Area Units in Marlborough District. They are arranged in Table AA1 in descending order of numeric change for the ‘Blenheim Area’ and ‘Other Marlborough’ respectively.
Table AA1: Projected population by Census Area Units (Marlborough District) change % 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2013-2043 change Blenheim Area Witherlea 5230 5350 5440 5490 5500 5500 270 5 Blenheim Central 2860 2930 2980 3030 3050 3050 190 4 Springlands 4510 4610 4670 4710 4710 4690 180 6 Renwick 2280 2330 2370 2390 2410 2420 140 6 Omaka 940 970 990 1020 1040 1060 120 14 Redwoodtown 5610 5680 5720 5730 5720 5730 120 8 Whitney 4500 4570 4620 4650 4640 4600 100 2 Spring Creek-Grovetown 1350 1380 1400 1400 1400 1400 50 10 Fairhall 430 440 460 460 460 450 20 5 Riverlands 490 500 500 500 500 490 0 0 Woodbourne 470 470 470 470 470 470 0 0 Tuamarina 1210 1230 1230 1230 1220 1200 -10 -5 Mayfield 2900 2950 2980 2960 2910 2850 -50 -10 Rapaura 1270 1290 1290 1280 1250 1220 -50 -4 Other Marlborough Waikawa 1430 1500 1550 1580 1590 1600 170 13 Wairau South 1660 1720 1770 1800 1800 1790 130 2 Wairau North 460 470 480 490 510 520 60 5 Havelock 520 540 550 560 560 570 50 11 Ward 940 960 970 980 980 990 50 13 Weld Pass 220 230 240 240 240 240 20 2 Seddon 510 510 520 520 520 520 10 1 Marlborough Sounds 3370 3400 3420 3410 3370 3330 -40 -8 Picton 2840 2820 2770 2700 2590 2480 -360 -13 Marlborough district 46,000 46,900 47,400 47,600 47,500 47,200 1,200 3 Source: Statistics New Zealand population projections, medium series, 2017 Update
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Section B: Other Socio-Demographic Indicators
This section summarises additional sociodemographic factors that investigated overall, as summarised briefly in Section 4.
• Individual and Household Income
Residents of the Blenheim Area had higher median incomes overall (Table AA2), particularly compared with ‘Other Marlborough’, suggesting slightly higher relative financial capacity across to engage in sport and recreation activities.
Table AA2: Median personal and Household Income Median personal Median Family Median Household
Income Income Income Blenheim Area $31,800 $75,293 $65,571 Other Marlborough $27,220 $64,133 $57,289 New Zealand $28,500 $72,700 $63,800 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
• Employment Status
There were only very minor differences in employment status across the areas (Table AA3).
Table AA3: Employment status Employed Employed Un- Not in Labour Total Full-time Part-time employed Force Blenheim Area 47 15 7 32 46,257 Other Marlborough 44 15 6 35 198,144 New Zealand 48 14 5 33 3,212,316 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
• Income Sources
The Blenheim and ‘Other Marlborough’ areas most notably had populations with higher levels of super/pension income relative to New Zealand overall (Table AA4).
Table AA4: Income Sources Wage/ Self-employ Rent/ Super/ Other Total Benefits Salary /business Invest Pensions income people Blenheim 59 15 24 27 13 4 24,549 Other Marlborough 51 27 27 29 10 4 8,949 New Zealand 58 15 21 19 15 6 3,133,722 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
• Household types
There were only minor differences in household types across the different areas (Table AA5).
Table AA5: Household types One Two Three+ Multi- One Households
family family families Person Person stated
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Blenheim Area 69 1 0 4 26 12,636 Other Marlborough 72 1 0 2 25 4,668 New Zealand 68 3 0 5 24 1,509,144 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
• Family types in Households
There were more family-types in households of ‘Couples without Children’ in Marlborough overall compared with New Zealand, and particularly in ‘Other Marlborough’ (Table AA6).
Table AA6: Family types in households Couple without Couple with One parent Families
children children with children stated Blenheim Area 50 35 15 9,093 Other Marlborough 60 31 9 3,471 New Zealand 41 41 18 1,136,397 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
• Household Access to Telecommunications
There were only very minor differences in household access to telecommunications across the different areas (Table AA7), indicating high communication capacities for any initiatives.
Table AA7: Percentage of households with telecommunications access No Households Mobile Landline Internet Access stated Blenheim Area 1 84 89 75 12,378 Other Marlborough 2 78 88 75 4,566 New Zealand 2 84 86 77 82,893 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
• Household Access to Motor Vehicles
Most households (over 90%) had access to at least one motor vehicle (Table AA8), suggesting most would have reasonably good mobility to access work, community and recreational facilities.
Table AA8: Percentage of households with telecommunications access No 1 2 3+ Households
Vehicle Vehicle Vehicles Vehicles stated Blenheim Area 7 38 40 15 12,378 Other Marlborough 4 34 44 17 4,569 New Zealand 8 38 38 16 82,959 Source: Statistics NZ Census 2013
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APPENDIX 2 – NZ CRICKET FIRST CLASS GROUND REQUIREMENTS
NZC WOF - VENUE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
GROUND/VENUE FACILITIES
This document is the official Warrant of Fitness (WOF) for conditions required for First Class cricket between New Zealand Cricket (NZC) , New Zealand Cricket Players Association and the facility provider – The WOF applies to:
International fixtures
Plunket Shield
Ford one day competition
McDonald’s Twenty 20 (special conditions may apply)
The NZC WOF is a set of minimum standards for International, First Class and selected cricket events governed by NZC and should be read in conjunction with the NZC Playing Conditions.
Pitch NZC’s pitch and ground report provides six categories for captains and umpires to assess the pitch: The ground authority will put in place all measures to assist the turf managers in preparation of the facilities. The criterion for assessment of playing surfaces is as follows.
VERY GOOD - Good carry, limited seam movement and consistent pace and bounce throughout. Little or no turn initially but responsive to spin later in the game
GOOD - Average carry, limited seam movement and consistent pace and bounce throughout.
Responsive to spin later in the game. – Not quite meeting the criteria for carry, pace and bounce for a “very good” pitch.
SATISFACTORY - Lacks good carry, and/or bounce and/or occasional seam movement. Some degree of turn but with average bounce for spinners. Falling significantly short of “very good” with respect to pace, carry and bounce.
BELOW AVERAGE - Either very little pace, carry and/or bounce and/or more than occasional seam movement or occasional
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variable bounce or carry. If a pitch demonstrates these features then it cannot be rated in a higher category regardless of the amount of turn the pitch displayed at any stage of the match.
POOR - The pitch may be rated poor if it offered excessive seam movement, or displayed excessive uneven bounce or it offered excessive assistance to spin bowlers.
First class four day fixtures - the pitch may also be rated as poor if it is regarded as over batter friendly and unresponsive to bowlers for the entire game.
UNFIT - If the pitch was considered dangerous then it may be rated unfit.
A pitch rating of “below average” – “unfit”, will be considered “not up to standard”.
A “Good” Pitch is one that:
Encourages both bowlers and batsmen through consistent pace and bounce (not excessive seam movement). A delivery that passes through at stump height should carry through to the wicket keeper on a trajectory that is an upwards motion in ball flight off the pitch.
One-Day and T20 Pitches
Is consistent in pace and bounce over the duration of a match allowing equality of conditions for both teams. There should be little or no turn and little or no seam movement.
Four-Day Pitches
Provides good pace and bounce with limited seam movement and the pitch wears gradually as the match progresses encouraging spin bowlers and some acceptable variable bounce later in the match.
Outfield Should be smooth and well grassed allowing fielders to safely perform skills at pace. Has grass that is conditioned to ensure the
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batman earns value for good cricket shots. All endeavours must be made to ensure the ball runs across the outfield in a fair manner in the spirit of cricket – slow outfields due to long grass or damp surfaces from excess water or alternately fast outfields due to drought like conditions are not acceptable.
Outfield must at all times have access to sufficient irrigation during periods of dry weather. Can be either pop up or travelling irrigators.
Outfields must have a drainage system capable of removing precipitation at a rate of > than 25 mm per hour – On all International venues the surface shall be a minimum of a sand slit sand carpet construction with drainage capacity of > 30 mm per hr. This can be quantified using standard infiltration tests
On soil based grounds used for first class cricket without a sand construction or slit / sand carpet system - a coring / vertical drain type machine should be used on the outfield a minimum of one week before match day to encourage movement of surface water from excessive precipitation away from surface into sub ground drainage.
It is recommended that a wetting agent program be used to enhance grass cover and ensure water penetration into soil sub surface.
Dew formation at certain times of the year that might impact the start of play or affect day/night cricket must be controlled using a registered chemical. This should be applied the evening prior to the commencement of the match.
Boundary NZC require a continuous definition of the playing area at all venues. Definition of the playing area may be determined by grass embankments, a fence (picket or similar), boundary signage or netting.
In order to comply with the above, where there is no grass embankment or permanent fence (picket or similar), a temporary feature must be put in place for the duration of the match. Any temporary feature must be approved by NZC no later than 2 days prior to a match commencing.
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The height of all temporary features must be between 0.5 and 1.2 m.
It should be noted that any feature, whether permanent or temporary, is not intended to stop balls travelling in the air, as this is an unavoidable issue at venues.
Boundaries must be defined by a rope.
Boundary Size The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.1:
The playing area shall be a minimum of 137.16 metres from boundary to boundary square of the pitch, with the shorter of the two square boundaries being a minimum 59.43 metres. The straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be a minimum of 64.00 metres. Distances shall be measured from the centre of the pitch to be used.
In all cases the aim shall be to provide the largest playing area, subject to no boundary exceeding 82.29 meters from the centre of the pitch to be used.
Any ground which has been approved to host domestic cricket prior to 1st October 2007 or which is currently under construction as of this date which is unable to conform to these new minimum dimensions shall be exempt. In such cases the regulations in force immediately prior to the adoption of these regulations shall apply.
Scoreboard Permanent or moveable scoreboards are permitted. The following is the minimum amount of information required on the scoreboard:
total runs
wickets fallen
overs bowled
previous innings
current batsmen and runs for each
current bowlers with brief analysis
overs left in the day (4 day) and D/L Par score (1 day and T20)
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Sufficient operators are required to keep up with the rapid changes in score, particularly in the one day and T20 matches.
The minimum size of lettering is determined by the fact that it can be read from the most distant playing surface point on the ground.
Sightscreens There must be sightscreens at all matches.
Sightscreens need to be able to be both black (1 Day and T20) and white
(4 Day).
They must be positioned outside of the playing area, as per NZC’s Playing Conditions.
Sightscreens should extend in height to cover the release point of all bowlers and, if unable to be moved, be wide enough to cover the angled run up of all bowlers. Moveable sightscreens must have attendants to move them.
For venues considering new permanent sightscreens, a structure approx. 5.5 – 6.0 m high by 12-15m wide is recommended. Sign off on any new sightscreens is required by NZC.
Covers must be used at all matches and must cover the whole block, bowlers’ run-ups and practice areas. Hessian (scrim) sheets Covers (or any other NZC approved material) must be used to protect the pitch from sweating.
As per NZC’s Playing Conditions, covers must adequately protect the pitch and also the pitch surrounds, 5 metres either side of the pitch (or to the point of drainage) and any worn or soft areas on the outfield, and the bowlers run–ups to a distance of at least 10 x 10 metres (unless agreed by match umpires or NZC).
ICC approved matting may be used during a match to protect any pitch being prepared for a future match or any pitch that has been re-sown for use later in the season. This must be properly secured and signed off by the match officials (match referee and umpires) 2 hours prior to the start of play – if it is agreed by the match officials that the security of the matting is deemed unsafe, the match officials can request the matting to be re-secured or removed.
Signage Each venue must be capable of displaying signage either on a fence or free standing.
Grounds Staff All first class grounds should have the following minimum resources either on site, or able to be hired in for the preparation/duration of the match:
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At international and domestic first class venues, a minimum of four staff shall be available at all times – the exact number for each ground to be determined on a case by case basis by the NZC Ground and Facilities Manager. Of these ground staff, a minimum of two staff must be qualified and/or experienced in preparing First Class pitches, the others may be contract staff or volunteers.
Equipment All first class grounds should have the following minimum resources either on site, or able to be hired in for the preparation/duration of the match:
An outfield mower equipped with catchers, which is capable of mowing the outfield two hours prior to the start of play.
Heavy, medium and light rollers available for rolling between innings or the morning of a match.
A super-sopper which must be ride-on or tractor pulled.
A wicket block mower with groomers and/or brush unit.
A verticutter.
A vacuum or brush unit.
A line marker.
Pitch marking equipment.
Sawdust or zeolite.
In ground or travelling irrigation.
Old hessian and rope for moisture removal off the grass leaf.
A spray unit capable of spraying outfield prior to or after match days.
Aerofication equipment e.g. vertidrain, phantom corer, spiker etc.
Dry, screened wicket soil.
Player and A minimum of 3 metres for the boundary rope requirements and the Spectator erection of signage on or inside the perimeter fencing must be Safety adhered to in all instances to ensure the safety and protection for the player and spectators.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Clock There must be an official ground clock at all matches that can be seen by players and umpires unless an electronic scoreboard is being used that displays a clock.
PA System A PA system must be available at all Plunket Shield, One Day and T20 matches.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Pre Match Net facilities for all matches must be available for both teams (when required):
For a minimum of two days prior to each match, and on the morning of the match.
There must be a pre-match throw-down area, a pre-match bowling area and a pre-match fielding area available to both teams prior to each day of the match.
The net facilities must comply with the criterion for assessment of playing surfaces as described in the first section of this document (“Pitch”).
During the Net facilities for Plunket Shield and One Day matches must be Match available off field (when required) for both teams during play.
Netting must be provided for all throw-down areas used during the match.
Where possible, bowlers should be able to bowl on the block (i.e. a used strip) prior to play.
PLAYER/TEAM FACILITIES
Changing There should be two changing rooms provided, one for each team Rooms which are large enough to comfortably accommodate a team of 15 persons including their gear.
The following should be provided in each individual changing room:
One seat per player.
Two clothes hooks per player.
Hot and cold running water.
Towels and soap.
Non slip flooring.
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Each team should have access to:
At least two toilets and two showers that are not accessible to the public.
Changing rooms (players and umpires) must be able to be locked overnight and during play and gear bags must be able to be securely left in the changing rooms overnight.
There should be a players’ viewing area, with seating, and a view of the ground separated from the public.
For venues considering new player and team facilities, a minimum of 60sq/m (not including toilets/showers) is recommended.
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Umpires Room There should be a separate changing area for the umpires.
The room must be able to be locked during the match.
There must be access to a toilet and shower.
The room should contain the following:
Seating
At least two clothing hooks per umpire.
A view of the playing surface where possible.
Third Umpires For televised matches, the following must be provided: Room
Private 3rd umpire area with a view of the whole ground and scoreboard.
Table and chair.
Scorers There must be a separate and enclosed private area with a table and chair for each scorer. At grounds with a permanent scorebox, this facility must remain dedicated for scorer use at all matches. The score box should have a full view of the ground and the main scoreboard.
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There must be an effective and separate communication system in place between the scorers and the umpires and between the scorers and the scoreboard operators.
There must be access to a photocopier or fax at the end of each match for the supply of a copy of the one set of original scoresheets for the visiting team.
The scorers’ box must include at least two power points for the internet scoring laptop and Duckworth-Lewis printer. If the scorers’ box is north facing and does not have an inbuilt blind it must be protected from direct sunlight by shade cloth or similar for scorer comfort and performance and to shield electronic equipment.
Video Analyst There must be an enclosed private area with a table (wide enough for two people to sit at comfortably) and two chairs for the video analyst and a player/coach/selector using the system. The analyst should have a full view of the ground and an adequate view of the scoreboard. They should be in a room easily accessible by both teams.
The video analysts’ position must include at least two power points for their electronic equipment. If the analysts’ camera is unable to be positioned on a permanent structure (with a minimum height of 7m) directly behind the pitch a temporary scaffolding platform (with a minimum height of 7m) must be installed for the duration of the match.
If the video analysts’ position is north facing and does not have an inbuilt blind, it must be protected from direct sunlight by shade cloth or similar for analyst comfort and performance and to shield electronic equipment.
Public Facilities There must be toilets at each ground capable of catering for spectators without the need for extensive waiting and must be kept tidy and clean throughout the duration of the game.
There should be a food and drink outlet at the ground for Ford Trophy and T20 matches (this can be a portable
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Medical rooms There must be a designated First Aid or medical room at the venue which should be appropriately stocked with medical supplies and equipment.
SANCTIONS
Non- The NZC WOF is a set of minimum standards for International, First compliance Class and selected cricket events governed by NZC. Every ground with NZC WOF that hosts an international, first class or other selected cricket event must comply with the minimum standards contained herein.
If it is determined by NZC (in its absolute discretion and upon consultation with the NZCPA) that a ground has not met the minimum standards of the NZC WOF, NZC has the following rights:
NZC may decline the granting of a NZC WOF. Such refusal may be on terms and conditions as may be prescribed by NZC in its absolute discretion; and/or
NZC may remove a NZC WOF from a ground. Such removal may be on terms and conditions as may be prescribed by NZC in its absolute discretion; and/or
NZC may impose a penalty on the relevant Major Association for not meeting the minimum standards of the NZC WOF.
A fine will range from $0-$5000.00 (plus GST). Such fine will be determined by NZC (in its absolute discretion) based on the level of NZC WOF non-compliance.
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APPENDIX THREE PAVILION PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF SPACES
Area Description Approx. Space Required Change Areas Four change areas that are configured to Min 120m2 or for four change be joined to create two larger change areas that can be re- rooms if required. configured into two large change areas NZ Cricket - Min size for the two joined up change rooms is 60m2, excluding showers Plus 2*3 showers and WCs and WCs. that can be shared between In the normal configuration each change two change areas 30m2 room should accommodate 12-13 players and gear bag, along with coaches and Allow 150m2 (could be scaled have access to WCs and showers back)
Any development of the existing pavilion or new pavilion should consider the ability to shut off each change area to allow both women and men to use the adjacent fields of play.
Envisage WCs and showers shared between two change areas.
Includes space for separate smaller officials change area and shower
Main Function Area Able to host visiting teams and various 200m2 functions. An important revenue generation area for MCA as it should be capable of being hired out to various groups
Would have a divider wall to turn the space into two smaller areas. Provides flexibility and more revenue options
Mainly Carpeted for warmth and acoustics. An area left with polished chip/floorboards for high use activities (dance/food serving etc)
Secondary Function Smaller area that could be adjacent to 70m2 Area Main Function Area. Multiple uses including meetings, scorers area etc
Kitchenette area 20m2 Space for food to be served from. Do not envisage the cooking of food, rather re-
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Area Description Approx. Space Required heating pre-cooked food and serving of hot and cold drinks
WCs Accessible WCs for users of the Pavilion on 50m2 (as per change areas, both floors this may be scaled back)
Viewing Area An area where spectators (and players) Allow 50m2 can view the current games from. Sun shade (and wind shelter) enhances the viewing environment. Clear sight of scoreboard required. Seating for 50 people. Ability to partition off spectator and player viewing areas if required, but joined up in normal operating environment – May be on second floor of building Storage space Lockable, separated space for up to 8 50m2 regular user groups to store equipment
Circulation space Hallways / Stairwell / Entrance Ways / Lift Approx. 65m2 etc
Allow approx. 10% of GFA
Office / Small administrative office for MCA staff 50m2 Administration Area and contractors.
Total Estimated Preliminary Footprint 705m2 Footprint
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APPENDIX 4 – PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN – 1:1000 SCALE@ A3
APPENDIX 5 - OTHER INDOOR SPORTS DIMENSIONS
In the development of this Preliminary Master Plan it was important to consider other uses of the Indoor training venue to optimise use and increase sustainability. While some sports may not have compatible surface requirements, the following table highlights the approximate dimensions for sports.
When shared use is being explored in the feasibility stage MCA will be able to investigate potential collaborations. In many cases shared sports code users may have to have an adapted size, which can be used for training and/or junior development.
Dimensions may vary depending on the level of play (in particular, ceiling height).
Common Indoor Sports Dimensions
Netball Basketball Futsal28 Volleyball29 Badminton Table Tennis
Court Dimension 30.5m x 28.05m Minimum 18m x 9m 13.4m x 6.1m Table is 2.74m 15.25m x15.05m (25m x15m) x 1.525m (L x W in Metres) (four Maximum badminton (16 table courts per tennis tables (42m*25m) netball court) per netball court)
Recommended Run-Off 3.05m 2.0m 2.0m 3.0m 2.0m 14 x 7 area (including signage) (including table area)
Space between side-by- 5.0m 5.0m Not stated Not stated 2.0m Not stated side courts
Ceiling Height 8.3m 7.0m Not stated 7.0m30 - 9.14m – local 5.0m recreation/ local
28 English Football Association – Futsal Facilities Guide 29 http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/support-and-advice/facility-management/developing-facilities/dimensions-guide/sport-specific-dimensions/volleyball 30 www.volleyball.org/court.html