Infrastructural Services - Agenda
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given of the Meeting of the Infrastructural Services Committee to be held in the Council Chamber, First Floor, Civic Administration Building, 101 Esk Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 2 February 2021 at 3.00 pm
Cr I R Pottinger (Chair) Cr A H Crackett (Deputy Chair) Sir T R Shadbolt, KNZM JP Cr R L Abbott Cr R R Amundsen Cr A J Arnold Cr W S Clark Cr P W Kett Cr G D Lewis Cr D J Ludlow Cr N D Skelt Cr L F Soper
CLARE HADLEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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A G E N D A
2. APOLOGIES
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. INTEREST REGISTER A2279220
5. MINUTES OF THE INFRASTRUCTUAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 1 DECEMBER 2020 A3266871
To be moved: That the minutes of the Infrastructural Services Committee Meeting held on 1 December 2020 be confirmed.
6. MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 15 DECEMBER 2020 A3281142
To be moved: That the minutes of the Extraordinary Infrastructural Services Committee Meeting held on 15 December 2020 be confirmed.
7. ROAD STOPPING AND LAND DISPOSAL – CATHERINE STREET A3300847
8. CITY CENTRE MASTERPLAN A3304370
8. URGENT BUSINESS
9. PUBLIC EXCLUDED SESSION
Moved, seconded that the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting, with the exception of the External Advisors, Mr Jeff Grant and Mr Lindsay McKenzie; namely
(a) Confirmation of Public Excluded Session of Minutes of the Infrastructural Services Committee held on 1 December 2020 (b) Confirmation of Public Excluded Session of Minutes of the Extraordinary Infrastructural Services Committee held on 15 December 2020
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The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
General subject of Reason for passing Ground(s) under each matter to be this resolution in Section 48(1) for the considered relation to each matter passing of this resolution
(a) Confirmation of Section 7(2)(i) Section 48(1)(a) Public Excluded Enable any local That the public Session of Minutes authority holding the conduct of this item of the Infrastructural information to carry on, would be likely to Services Committee without prejudice or result in the disclosure held on 1 December disadvantage, of information for 2020 negotiations (including which good reason for commercial and withholding would industrial negotiations) exist under Section 7
(b) Confirmation of Section 7(2)(i) Section 48(1)(a) Public Excluded Enable any local That the public Session of Minutes authority holding the conduct of this item of the Extraordinary information to carry on, would be likely to Infrastructural without prejudice or result in the disclosure Services Committee disadvantage, of information for held on 15 negotiations (including which good reason for December 2020 commercial and withholding would industrial negotiations) exist under Section 7
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INVERCARGILL CITY COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS INTEREST REGISTER
A2279220 ELECTED MEMBERS NAME ENTITY INTERESTS PROPERTY RONALD LINDSAY ABBOTT Invercargill City Council Councillor Kiwi-Pie Radio 88FM Invercargill Director / Broadcaster
REBECCA RAE AMUNDSEN Invercargill City Council Councillor Arch Draught Ltd Director BP Orr Ltd Director Task Ltd Director Arts Murihiku Trustee Dan Davin Literary Foundation Trustee/Chair Heritage South Contractor Glengarry Community Action Events Co-ordinator (Volunteer) Group SMAG Board Council Representative
Members Interest Register – 21 January 2021
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INVERCARGILL CITY COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS INTEREST REGISTER
A2279220 ALLAN JAMES ARNOLD Invercargill City Council Councillor Ziff’s Café Bar Ltd Executive Director Buster Crabb Ltd Executive Director Ziff’s HR Ltd Executive Director Ziff’s Trust Trustee Administrator Southland Aero Club Member Invercargill Club Member Invercargill East Rotary Member WILLIAM STUART CLARK Invercargill City Council Councillor Invercargill Ratepayers Advocacy Member Group ALEX HOLLY CRACKETT Invercargill City Council Councillor High Street Sport Southland Trustee Invercargill McIntyre Dick Marketing Manager Zone 6 - National LGNZ Young Representative Elected Members Committee
Members Interest Register – 21 January 2021
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INVERCARGILL CITY COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS INTEREST REGISTER
A2279220 PETER WARREN KETT Invercargill City Council Councillor Age Concern Southland Board Member Kite Investments Limited Director Invercargill Harness Racing Club Vice President and Life Member Board Member Ascot Consortium Member GRAHAM DAVID LEWIS Invercargill City Council Councillor Bluff 2024 Rejuvenation Officer Hospice Southland Trustee City Centre Heritage Steering Member Group Southland Regional Heritage Trust Member Invercargill Public Art Gallery Member DARREN JAMES LUDLOW Invercargill City Council Councillor 770 Queens Drive Radio Southland Manager Invercargill Healthy Families Invercargill Board Member Murihiku Maori Wardens Board Member Southland Community Law Centre Board Member Thrive Community Trust Trustee Environment Southland Lyndal Ludlow (wife) – Councillor
Members Interest Register – 21 January 2021
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INVERCARGILL CITY COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS INTEREST REGISTER
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IAN REAY POTTINGER Invercargill City Council Councillor 171 Terrace Street Southland Electronics Limited Director Invercargill 9810 Santa Parade Organiser Alice Pottinger (Wife) TIMOTHY RICHARD Invercargill City Council Mayor SHADBOLT Kiwi Speakers Limited Director SIT Ambassador Member NIGEL DEAN SKELT Invercargill City Council Councillor Badminton New Zealand Board Member Badminton Oceania Vice President Badminton World Federation Council Member (Chair of Communications and Media) ILT Stadium Southland General Manager Judicial Control Authority NZ Member Racing
Members Interest Register – 21 January 2021
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INVERCARGILL CITY COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS INTEREST REGISTER
A2279220 LESLEY FRANCES SOPER Invercargill City Council Councillor 137 Morton Street Breathing Space Southland Trust Chair Strathern (Emergency Housing) Director Invercargill Omaui Tracks Trust Secretary / Treasurer 24 Margaret Street National Council of Women (NCW) Member Glengarry Citizens Advice Bureau Board Member Invercargill Southland ACC Advocacy Trust Employee Southern District Health Board Member Southland Warm Homes Trust Member Southland Food Rescue Trust Member
Members Interest Register – 21 January 2021
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INVERCARGILL CITY COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS INTEREST REGISTER
A2279220 EXECUTIVE STAFF NAME ENTITY INTERESTS PROPERTY CLARE HADLEY Invercargill City Council Chief Executive Hadley Family Trust Trustee DARREN EDWARDS Invercargill City Council Group Manager – Customer and Environment MICHAEL DAY Invercargill City Council Group Manager - Finance and Assurance STEVE GIBLING Invercargill City Council Group Manager – Leisure and Recreation ERIN MOOGAN Invercargill City Council Group Manager – Infrastructural Services JANE PARFITT Invercargill City Council Advisor – Office of the Chief Executive Dementia Canterbury Charitable Board Member Trust PETER THOMPSON Invercargill City Council Executive Manager - Office of the Chief Executive Southland Charitable Broadcasters Chairman Community Trust TOA Fighting Systems Southland President Incorporated
Members Interest Register – 21 January 2021
9 Infrastructural Services - Minutes of the Meeting of Infrastructural Services held on 1 December 2020
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR, CIVIC ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 101 ESK STREET, INVERCARGILL ON TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER 2020 AT 3.00 PM
PRESENT: Cr I R Pottinger (Chair) Cr A H Crackett (Deputy Chair) Sir T R Shadbolt, KNZM JP Cr R L Abbott Cr R R Amundsen Cr A J Arnold Cr W S Clark Cr P W Kett Cr G D Lewis Cr D J Ludlow Cr N D Skelt (via Zoom) Cr L F Soper
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr N Peterson – Bluff Community Board Mrs C Hadley – Chief Executive Ms E Moogan – Group Manager – Infrastructural Services Mr D Edwards – Group Manager – Customer and Environment Mr S Gibling – Group Manager – Leisure and Recreation Mr A Cameron – Strategic Advisor Mrs B Holden-Tzanoudakis – Manager Environmental Services Mrs J Parfitt – Advisor – Office of the Chief Executive Mr M Morris – Legal Counsel Mr P Horner – Manager Building Assets Ms S Baxter – Heritage and Urban Design Mrs H Guise – Council Land Advisor Ms L McCoy – Manager – Parks Planning Ms E Dickson – Team Leader – Compliance Ms H McLeod – Interim Teal Leader – Communications Ms L Kuresa – Governance Officer
2. APOLOGIES
Nil.
3. NOTICE OF MINOR LATE ITEM
Moved Cr Amundsen, seconded Cr Soper and RESOLVED that the major late item,” Land Use at Awarua” be received at this meeting under Public Excluded Session; as requested by central government for Council to give consideration to this, and they require a response within a short timeframe.
4. PUBLIC FORUM
Nil.
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4. INTEREST REGISTER A2279220
Nil.
5. MINUTES OF MEETING OF INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE HELD ON 3 NOVEMBER 2020 A3228122
Moved Cr Lewis, seconded Cr Soper and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Infrastructural Services Committee held on 3 November 2020 be confirmed.
6. EXTRAORDINARY INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 16 NOVEMBER 2020 A3249332
Moved Cr Lewis, seconded Cr Ludlow and RESOLVED that the Extraordinary minutes of the Infrastructural Services Committee held on 16 November 2020 be confirmed.
7. PRESENTATION OF CITY CENTRE MASTER PLAN A3248637
Mr Edwards took the meeting through an introduction of this item and Mr Green took the meeting through a power point presentation (A3261872).
The Committee thanked the Governance Group for the work they had put into developing the City Centre Master Plan. It was noted that the feedback was positive, which was exciting going forward.
Moved Cr Clark, seconded Cr Soper and RESOLVED that the: 1. The report “Presentation of City Centre Master Plan”; and 2. Note the City Centre Governance Group’s endorsement of the Master Plan; and 3. Express its appreciation of the time and effort that the Governance Group and in particular its Chairman have put into this project’ and 4. Note that community feedback will be sought during December 2020 – January 2021; 5. Receive a summary of community feedback and finalise the Master Plan in February 2021; 6. Note that implementation of the City Centre Master Plan with its overall budget of $20 million will drive increases in operational costs in both the parks and roading budgets from years 2 - 3 of the LTP2021-2031 7. Request staff to provide a Procurement and Delivery Plan as part of the February report; 8. Request staff report back with a proposal on external governance representation which ensures a cohesive approach to all central city plans and projects
The recommendations were unanimously passed by the Committee.
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8. URGENT BUSINESS
Nil.
9. PUBLIC EXCLUDED SESSION
Moved Cr Soper, seconded Cr Kett and RESOLVED that the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting, namely:
(a) Confirmation of Public Excluded Session Extraordinary Minutes of the Meeting held on 16 November 2020. (b) Awarua Industrial Estate. (c) Southland Museum and Art Gallery – Option.
General subject of Reason for passing this Ground(s) under each matter to be resolution in relation to Section 48(1) for the considered each matter passing of this resolution
(a) Confirmation of Section 7(2)(i) Section 48(1)(a) Minutes – Enable any local authority That the public 16 November 2020 holding the information to conduct of this item carry on, without prejudice would be likely to or disadvantage, result in the disclosure negotiations (including of information for commercial and industrial which good reason for negotiations) withholding would exist under Section 7
(b) Awarua Industrial Section 7(2)(i) Section 48(1)(a) Estate Enable any local authority That the public holding the information to conduct of this item carry on, without prejudice would be likely to or disadvantage, result in the disclosure negotiations (including of information for commercial and industrial which good reason for negotiations) withholding would exist under Section 7
(c) Southland Section 7(2)(i) Section 48(1)(a) Museum and Art Enable any local authority That the public Gallery – Option holding the information to conduct of this item carry on, without prejudice would be likely to or disadvantage, result in the disclosure negotiations (including of information for commercial and industrial which good reason for negotiations) withholding would exist under Section 7
There being no further business, the meeting finished at 5.08 pm.
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12 Infrastructural Services - Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Infrastructural Services Committee Held on 15 December 2020
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE EXTRAORDINARY INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR, CIVIC ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 101 ESK STREET, INVERCARGILL ON TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2020 AT 3.15 PM
PRESENT: Sir T R Shadbolt, KNZM JP Cr R L Abbott Cr R R Amundsen Cr A J Arnold Cr W S Clark Cr P W Kett Cr G D Lewis Cr D J Ludlow Cr I R Pottinger Cr N D Skelt Cr L F Soper
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr N Peterson – Bluff Community Board Mrs C Hadley – Chief Executive Mr M Day – Group Manager – Finance and Assurance Mr S Gibling – Group Manager – Leisure and Recreation Mrs J Parfitt – Advisor Office of the Chief Executive Mr P Thompson – Executive Manager – Office of the Chief Executive Mr A Cameron – Strategic Advisor Ms R Suter – Manager Strategy and Policy Ms J Conway – Manager Governance and Administration Mrs V Allan – Interim Manager – Communications Mr J Botting – Interim Team Leader – Financial Services Ms L Goodman – Democratic Services Advisor Ms A Bremer – Policy Advisor – Southland Mayoral Forum Ms G Woodward – Corporate Planner Ms L Kuresa – Governance Officer
2. APOLOGIES
Nil.
3. INTEREST REGISTER A2279220
Nil.
4. LONG-TERM PLAN 2021-2031 DRAFT INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY 2021-2051 AND DRAFT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANS A3218669
Ms Suter and Mr Rees took the meeting through the report.
Moved Cr Soper, seconded Cr Clark and RESOLVED that the: 1. Report, “Long-Term Plan 2021-2031 Draft Infrastructure Strategy and Asset Management Plans”, be received; and
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2. Confirm the Draft Infrastructure Strategy (A3009110) and Draft Asset Management Plans listed below prior to consultation on the Long-term Plan in March 2021: a. Draft Water Asset Management Plan (A3035320) b. Draft Stormwater Asset Management Plan (A3113248) c. Draft Sewerage Asset Management Plan (A3092907) d. Draft Roading Asset Management Plan (A3025378). 3. Confirm the alignment of the Long-term Plan supplementary material (Infrastructure Strategy and Asset Management Plans) with the Assessment of Water and Sanitary Services (A2069840), which was carried out in 2018 and is still current.
5. LONG-TERM PLAN 2021-2031 ACTIVITY PLANS A3271881
Ms Suter took the meeting through the report.
Moved Cr Amundsen, seconded Cr Abbott and RESOLVED that the Committee: 1. Receive the report “Long-term Plan 2021 – 2031 – Activity Plans”; and 2. Confirm the following activity plans as supplementary materials for the Long- term plan consultation, noting that the budgets may be updated following the completion of the budget process in January 2021 and that they remain draft until the Long-term Plan is adopted in June 2021: a. Draft Solid Waste Activity Plan (A3124596) b. Draft Parks and Reserves Activity Plan (A3246186) c. Draft Aquatic Services Activity Plan (A311 6963) d. Draft Passenger Transport Activity Plan (A3128110) e. Draft Public toilets Activity Plan (A3130554) f. Draft Investment Property Activity Plan (A3124314) g. Draft Housing Care Activity Plan (A3276802) 3. Note the alignment of the Long-term Plan supplementary material, including the Solid Waste Activity Plan, with the Southland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2020 – 2026 (A3100257) which has been reviewed and will be received by Council following adoption by Wastenet.
6. URGENT BUSINESS
Nil.
Note: The meeting adjourned at 3.25 and reconvened at 3.36 pm.
7. PUBLIC EXCLUDED SESSION
Moved Cr Abbott, seconded Cr Kett and RESOLVED that the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting, with the exception of Lisa Goodman, Democratic Services Advisor, namely:
(a) Rugby Park – Commercial Option and Opportunities Review.
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General subject of Reason for passing this Ground(s) under each matter to be resolution in relation to Section 48(1) for the considered each matter passing of this resolution
Rugby Park – Section 7(2)(i) Section 48(1)(a) Commercial Option Enable any local authority That the public and Opportunities holding the information to conduct of this item Review carry on, without prejudice would be likely to or disadvantage, result in the disclosure negotiations (including of information for commercial and industrial which good reason for negotiations) withholding would exist under Section 7
There being no further business, the meeting finished at 3.55 pm.
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TO: INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
FROM: RUSSELL PEARSON – ROADING MANAGER / HEATHER GUISE – SENIOR COUNCIL LAND ADVISOR
MEETING DATE: TUESDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2021
ROAD STOPPING AND DISPOSAL OF STOPPED ROAD – CATHERINE STREET
SUMMARY
At its meeting on 6 October 2020, Council approved commencement of the consultation process regarding stopping a portion of road adjacent to 63 Catherine Street, Invercargill. Public notification of the proposal, in terms of the process set out in section 342 and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, has been completed and no objection to the proposed stopping and disposal of the subject portion of road have been received.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Infrastructural Services Committee receive the report “Road Stopping and Disposal of Stopped Road – Catherine Street”.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1. Pursuant to Sections 116 and 117 of the Public Works Act 1981, Council authorises the stopping of the subject portion of the road.
2. The Chief Executive is authorised to agree terms and conclude the disposal of the land by way of sale to the adjoining land owner.
IMPLICATIONS
1. Has this been provided for in the Long Term Plan/Annual Plan? No. 2. Is a budget amendment required? No. 3. Is this matter significant in terms of Council’s Policy on Significance? No. 4. Implications in terms of other Council Strategic Documents or Council Policy? Nil.
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5. Have the views of affected or interested persons been obtained and is any further public consultation required? Public consultation has been completed.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Nil – costs associated with the transaction will be met by the adjoining land owner.
ROAD STOPPING AND DISPOSAL OF STOPPED ROAD
The adjoining land owner at 63 Catherine Street, Invercargill lodged an application to purchase the subject portion of road, being a corner splay parcel which has never been developed or utilised for road purposes. This corner splay area is defined as Lot 3 on DP 8575 and the subject are illustrated on the attached aerial photograph as Appendix 1 – A3303065.
Following the Council approval given on 6 October 2020, public notification (in the form attached as Appendix 2 – A3303071) was published in the Southland Times on Saturday 17 October and Saturday 24 October 2020, and a public display of this notice was maintained on site from 17 October until 7 December 2020.
The New Zealand Walking Access Commission representative was also notified of the proposal.
No objection to the proposal has been received.
The adjoining owner has offered to meet the cost of the road stopping process and purchase the land, once the road is stopped. The adjoining owner’s offer to purchase the area of stopped road is attached as Appendix 3 – A3303076.
Due to the size of the subject land, together with the offer by the adjoining land owner proposing to meet Council’s costs in regard to advertising stopping of the road and gazettal action, it is not intended to request a market value assessment of the property.
CONCLUSION
No objection has been received to the proposed road stopping action, therefore Council can now authorise to stop the portion of road and dispose of the land to the adjoining owner.
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APPENDIX 1 A3303065
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APPENDIX 2 A3303071
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APPENDIX 3 A3303076
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TO: INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
FROM: DARREN EDWARDS, GROUP MANAGER – CUSTOMER AND ENVIRONMENT, AND RUSSELL PEARSON – ROADING MANAGER
MEETING DATE: TUESDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2021
CITY CENTRE MASTER PLAN
SUMMARY
The City Centre Master Plan was presented to the Committee on 1 December 2020. Following the presentation the public were invited to provide feedback on the plan. Feedback received was a mix of support, suggestions for inclusion into detailed plans, and some proposed changes not gaining support from some people. The Tay Street area of the plan was highlighted (by the Tay Street retailers) as an area which they considered needs to be revisited. Having considered the feedback, it is considered the plan delivers the key principles and objectives which have developed. The Master Plan is recommended for endorsement.
RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Infrastructural Services Committee
1. Receives the report “City Centre Master Plan”.
2. Acknowledges those people and appreciates the feedback provided by those who gave input on the plan.
3. Notes that while a number of issues were raised through the feedback process, the fundamental key principles and objectives which underpin the plan remain robust.
4. Endorses the City Centre Master Plan, noting that prior to commencing the works shown on Tay Street, design parameters will be revisited in conjunction with the Tay Street retailers and property owners.
5. Notes that the Detailed Design for both Esk and Don Street is to commence immediately and will be funded from the current budget.
6. Notes the value of the Governance Group in the process to date and agrees to continue to have a Governance Group to: a. assist Council with the implementation of the Master Plan. b. work with the Group Manager Infrastructure to develop fit for purpose terms of reference for this stage of the project including whether additional members are required.
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7. Request that the Group Manager Infrastructure and the Chair of the Governance Group report the outcome of these discussions to the committee for their endorsement.
8. Requests that a Procurement and Delivery Plan workshop is scheduled with the Committee to further outline the associated process.
9. Notes that prior to the award of any construction contracts, Council approval will be sought.
IMPLICATIONS
1. Has this been provided for in the Long Term Plan/Annual Plan? Yes. 2. Is a budget amendment required? No. 3. Is this matter significant in terms of Council’s Policy on Significance? No. 4. Implications in terms of other Council Strategic Documents or Council Policy? Yes. The masterplan document supports other strategic documents and will inform future decisions for the City Centre. 5. Have the views of affected or interested persons been obtained and is any further public consultation required? The Master Plan project has sought community input. Ongoing information will be needed to be shared with interested stakeholders during the design and construction phases.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The project has funding allocated for City Centre works within the 2020-2021 year ($1.8 million) and further funding of $18.2 million is requested through the LTP 2021 process.
The project has strict time challenges and the design phase of the first stages of the plan will be approved under delegation with design costs being met from the current budget allocation.
BACKGROUND
The Invercargill City Centre Master Plan project commenced in April 2020 with the engagement of the project lead - Isthmus Group - and was presented to the Infrastructural Services Committee in December 2020.
During December 2020 – January 2021, community feedback was sought and is attached in Appendix 1 – A3304426.
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ANALYSIS OF FEEDBACK
Appendix 1 provides an overview of the various issues and ideas raised from the public input.
In summary, there were a wide range of comments, some positive and others not supporting some of the transformational moves proposed by the plan. A number of useful and informative comments were received and will be considered as the detailed design phase for the first stages (Esk and Don) are commenced. Many of the comments focussed on Tay Street.
A meeting with Tay Street retailers identified that they felt they had not had input into the proposal and sought to have this section of the plan revisited and developed with them having greater input. The timing and staging of the works is such that the works in Tay Street are at the end of the programme with further opportunity to review this direction.
This area of the City will have the advantage of having the mall operational, allowing for insights into what changes to people and traffic movements will look like before having to undertake detailed design. The underlying principles and key moves remain consistent, and how these are applied to this area can be worked through with this stakeholder group.
There will still be specific issues to work through, particularly with parking, but the fundamentals of what the streetscape should look like, how the City Centre must work and what drives the detail (which will be developed) remains robust and appropriate.
The fundamentals of ‘Streets are for People’ remains the key focus of the plan and supports the City Centre as a great place for people to come and spend time.
FUTURE OF THE GOVERNANCE GROUP
In developing the masterplan, Council established a Governance Group to support and direct this body of work. With the endorsement of the plan that task will be completed.
The Governance Group has been effective in bringing a wide range of both Council and business skills to the development process. The Group has ensured that the plan was delivered on time and was well tested before being presented to Council.
As the project enters the next stages (detailed design and construction), in our view the project will benefit from the mix and range of skills within the current group. Therefore, having the ongoing assistance of the Governance Group would be beneficial to the forward delivery of projects.
The Governance Group would also continue to assist with connecting the development of the streetscape with the wider business community at a strategic level.
The challenge is to ensure that the Group remains at a strategic level rather than becoming involved in the technical issues associated with detailed design and delivery.
In our view the terms of reference for the Group should be revised to ensure responsibilities are cohesive and clear, and that good alignment is achieved. We believe that the Group Manager Infrastructure should work collaboratively with the current Chair to develop the revised Terms of Reference for the delivery stage of the project.
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NEXT STEPS AND TIMELINES -PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY PLAN
The timing of the opening of both the Invercargill Central Limited (ICL) and the ILT Langlands Hotel in early 2022 will require an innovative and potentially aggressive approach to ensure that the expectations of delivery are met.
It is likely that we will see an increase in supply line pressures in many of the tasks as the construction industry comes under intense pressure to deliver services.
A detailed capital projects procurement plan is being developed with consideration given to Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) where the contractor is engaged in advance of the detailed design completion and can have inputs which assist with both the design and delivery (cost), and this is planned to be workshopped with Councillors. This approach is becoming widely accepted for larger and more complex projects. Specific project management assistance will also be required as part of the project.
There will be some significant and challenging decisions to be considered and made.
The delivery phases in Esk and Don Streets will bring a wide range of physical challenges to how all the planned works are completed and how the disruption to the City Centre is kept to a minimum. Detailed project management on how best to achieve this will come back to the Committee.
As the procurement approach is finalised and the detailed designs are sufficiently completed, detailed costings of projects will be reported back to the Committee for their consideration before that commitment is made.
It is recognised these will be significant investments with considerable stakeholders and public interest. Further report to the Committee will occur.
Again it is noted that the delivery of these projects will need to be significantly completed by early 2022 and that there are significant time pressures now on each aspect of the process.
CONCLUSION
The City Centre must be a place for people, in particular ‘Streets are for People’. The masterplan is developed around this approach and is what urban design projects across the country are seeking to achieve. Without this, the ‘car dominated’ current approach will limit the success of the project.
The masterplan has been developed to deliver this objective.
Community feedback was sought over the December 2020 – January 2021 period, and is included in this report.
The feedback has seen a mix of support but is generally supportive of the masterplan objectives. The Tay Street area of the plan has been highlighted (by the retailers) as being an area they consider needs to be revisited.
The plan as presented in December 2020 delivers the key principles and objectives. The recommendation is for the plan to be endorsed and the detailed design to commence on Esk and Don Streets, such that delivery can align to the anticipated completion of the key building projects.
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APPENDIX 1 A3304426
Summary of Engagement Invercargill City Centre Master Plan
In addition to engagement and involvement of community groups and individuals through some two dozen stakeholder meetings and a series of workshops with various community groups during the planning stages of the Master Plan, the Council called for public input to the plan during December 2020 and 2021. In total, 65 separate pieces of feedback were made via email and Facebook covering a range of topics. Some of the key issues raised included: • Esk Street – Esk Street retailers are opposed to the change from angled parking on the west end to parallel parking in order to gain continuous public space along the southern edge. However, there were also submissions from a number of groups and individuals who called for the full pedestrianisation of Esk Street. • Tay Street – local business owners and retailers were generally opposed to plans to reduce traffic lanes and car parking, with references made to accessibility for delivery vehicles. As staff have noted previously, Tay Street works are scheduled for much later in the project and staff are undertaking to revisit the proposals working closely with Tay Street business and retail interests. • Climate – a number of people opposed to different aspects of the plan noted the local climate and need for shelter. There were also a number of new ideas and suggestions raised by various submitters, which can be considered during detailed design.
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Feeback Summary from December 2020 to January 2021
Submitter Forum Key issue/s Impacts key Can be Staff comments Full feedback text unless otherwise noted objectives/ considered at (where noted, larger emails can be found further within appendix due to size) principles? detailed design?
Ben Fokkens (Esk St Retailers Email and presented at Car parking (Esk St) ‐ seeks retention N Y Staff continue to work with Esk Please see attached a petition from the local retailers on Esk St, This is regarding the proposed changes of the current angled car petition; letter of support from December 2020 council Street retailers. parking, to parallel parks. As you can see almost every business down Esk St has signed in favor of leaving the angled car parks. Grey Power Southland; indicated meeting (indicated further support and requests council deputation). verbal support from Aged Concern, Disability Resources Invercargill and Community House)
Grant Bulling (Tay Street retailer) Email Tay Street proposals ‐ unsupportive N Y Staff have spoken with Tay Street Regarding the Central City Master Plan. The following are our thoughts on the above and predominantly relate to the Tay Street section retailers; design can be revisited covering 45 Tay Street. In its present form I believe the plan is not fit for purpose, has been poorly thought through and if it were while work elsewhere in the city is implemented in this form, we would have to vacate the central city. I know this is a supposed “discussion document”, but I would have underway. thought that given the money paid to consultants and the amount of consultation sought, we would have had a document much closer to reality and a much higher base to work from. This is a document with an underlying philosophy of moulding consumers shopping habits to the planner’s ideals. I do not believe it is the right of consultants to tell the public how they should shop. The main, if not the only reason people congregate in a central city, is the retail mix and food. The council need to consider this during planning and consult with those parties. My concerns are. No provision has been made for freight truck deliveries. In our case truck and trailer units loading/unloading furniture. In fact, all businesses on the south side of Tay Street rely on large bulky freight arriving daily. A lack of front of shop parking. Our customers need to be able to park and pick up large and heavy items. We continually hear from our customers that parking is a problem for them. At present, our block has 51 parks. Reducing these will have a major impact on Business. We hear that in preparing this plan there was wide consultation. I am yet to find an affected party that had been consulted. Going forward all affected parties need to be included before final plan can be agreed on. Ambulance service, fire service, courier/freight companies, customers, and affected businesses owners. The plan looked at what Invercargill is known for. Iconic elements. One aspect overlooked is we are known for our wide‐open streets which are the envy of other cities. Our forebears had the foresight to provide these. Successive councils have gradually eroded this city feature. If we can afford them, why not keep them? The exposed nature of Tay Street does not naturally lend itself to open areas for people to gather but more appropriately smaller sheltered areas created by individual businesses (Timaru Roast set back area as an example). This will require the council to lend a sympathetic and encouraging ear to these proposals. Otepuni reserve is an un‐utilised gem. This reserve needs to be given relevance and incorporated as a link between the city centre, Kmart and the Motorcycle Museum.
Kevin Veale Email General comments; unsupportive N n/a hi what a mess invercargill city is was much better 60 years go go wth wide streets not plot in the middle my 10 year old grandson said of plan he could have planed it much better leave museum where it is by queens park . not by clock. that is a stupid idea . wayne HARPUR idea is silly hardly any one walk around where he wants it who were the silly people that vote for him .
Karen Carter Email Esk Street ‐ seeks full N Y Hi just want to say how disappointed l am that Esk St has not been made pedestrian only in your plan, l am sure if this area was pedestrianisation pedestrian only it would be extremely popular and attract lots of foot traffic especially since there is so much parking in the new mall and at H @ J Smith’s carpark. Karen Carter
Michael Cade Email Dee and Tay single‐lane ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council I have two concerns regarding the City Centre Master Plan. Making parts of Dee and Tay street single lane I agree will slow traffic in the unsupportive; Access for deliveries include "...that prior to area but cause unwanted congestion on these major arterial routes without any consideration for traffic increases on alternate routes commencing the works shown for around the city, particularly at peak times. Two lanes in each direction must be maintained until alternatives are available. Also making Tay Street, design parameters will our fantastic and iconic wide streets narrow is not Invercargill. As the manager of a wholesale food distribution company, I have some be revisited in conjunction with the concerns regarding access to our customers business under the current plans. Many of the products we deal in are temperature Tay Street retailers and property sensitive so need to be delivered reasonably close to the destination to maintain the cold chain. Limiting delivery times in other centres owners." hasn’t changed customers ordering patterns to suit these limited times, just an expectation on the delivery companies to walk further and deliver what is required when the customer wants it and further creating congestion on the fringes and in loading zones. I feel more consideration needs to be given to deliveries to all businesses in the area.
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Blair Howden Email Tay Street lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council KEY POINTS BELOW ‐ FULL EMAIL AVAILABLE FURTHER WITHIN APPENDIX: unsupportive; advocates include "...that prior to So what do I think would be done to bring people back to CBD? roundabout at Clyde/Forth; sense commencing the works shown for 1. Slowing traffic on Tay Street by reducing the road to 2 lanes is a bad idea. of "split" CBD; supports CBD Tay Street, design parameters will 2. A roundabot or traffic lights need to be installed at the Clyde Street and Forth Stree intersection. attraction (playground); Wachner be revisited in conjunction with the 3. We need to think of ways to bring those who shop at The Warehouse and surrounding shops to the main CBD and also Kmart upgrade; supports full Tay Street retailers and property shoppers. pedestrianisation of Esk Street. owners." 4. Create an attraction in the CBD such as a kids playgound. 5. Make parking in the CBD cheaper, easier or simply free. 6. Upgrade Wachner Place. 7. Remove the traffic from Esk Street and hold more street markets.
Sarah Blair Email Tay Street lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council The plan for the Invercargill city along Tay st is an absolute joke. I don't think anyone has throughly thought this through, all you are unsupportive include "...that prior to doing is accommodating for the new mall. Has anybody considered the emergency services being able to get through on a main commencing the works shown for highway!! Or courier drivers how do you expect them to get on? Who would want to sit outside in a wind tunnel. Dee street has been Tay Street, design parameters will killed next it will be Tay Street ‐ way to go to kill the town. Someone who sits in an office all day doesn't always no best. I really hope be revisited in conjunction with the you consider everyones opinions before you decide to kill Invercargill. Tay Street retailers and property owners."
Neil Thomas Email Tay Street lane reduction and N Y Staff recommendations to council It is clear from the proposed plan you have no interest in the new CBD development to be successful. This is hard to understand with access ‐ unsupportive include "...that prior to the Council (and the public of Invercargill) being shareholders. By limiting access from Tay Street, by reducing it to one lane you will commencing the works shown for turn people away by congestion and obstacles in the street. Invercargill has always been well known for the wide streets and this has Tay Street, design parameters will been applauded by visitors. Now you propose to reduce it to one lane. I would ask if any of the councillors visited the CBD during the be revisited in conjunction with the last two years when we have had one lane due to road works on several occasions. This has caused congestion with traffic backed up Tay Street retailers and property through intersections on numerous occassions. Add to this increased traffic with people coming to the new centre and it will cause owners." chaos. When I operated The Lollie Shop I lost several customers once the pocket park was created in Esk Street. I know several people who won’t drive down there. Several people who used to visit my shop weekly, used to come into town and park in Esk Street while they walked round their favourite shops. They disappeared after the pocket park was started. I phoned some of them to make sure they were alright (as they were elderly) and that was the reason given over and over. I started delivering to them. I was talking to one of them a few months ago in Windsor and she told me she has not been in the CBD since the pocket park went in. So the question I ask you to consider is what is the purpose of a street. My definition is to get people from a to b. By blocking it off and placing places for people to congregate does two things: 1. Stops or slows the progress of travel causing frustration. 2. Make it dangerous as people are encouraged to congregate and often move into the path of traffic. I would also ask you to consider what is currently happening in Dunedin with George Street outside the Meridian Mall. Council proposed to close it to traffic. Retailers rebelled and said they would leave the area. Then the council is proposed a one‐way system and several retailers are again looking at leaving. Most of them are national chains. If you cut Tay Street to one lane then these same national chains won’t look at coming to our new CBD. Already some National chains have left Esk Street since it became one way. If you want to make a success of the new CBD you need to make Tay Street 3 lane by adding a turning lane into the mall. Remember traffic will increase as currently several Southlanders are currently travelling to Dunedin or Christchurch to shop. These people will return to shopping here but only if you make access easy. The place for the public to congregate is in the mall itself. The plans I have seen allows for this to happen (although I know some things have changed since I saw the plans). The success of this project is in your hands.
Linda Shieffelbein Email Tay Street lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council With regard to the proposed narrowing of Tay Street I implore the Council not to go ahead with this part of the plan. We are such a unsupportive include "...that prior to fortunate city to have these amazing wide streets that other cities would envy. We do not need to squeeze into one lane streets. Having commencing the works shown for 2 lanes allows for flexibility when driving through the town and moving through lanes when required for ease of travel. Also this is a Tay Street, design parameters will windy area and does not invite outdoor type activities except on a rare perfect day. A wide, easy to manoeuvre Street is much preferred be revisited in conjunction with the to a seat in Tay Street. Please look after the asset we have Tay Street retailers and property owners." [email protected] Email Tay Street lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council Totally against the narrowing of Tay and Dee Street and removing alot parks, narrow mined and just crazy unsupportive include "...that prior to commencing the works shown for Tay Street, design parameters will be revisited in conjunction with the Tay Street retailers and property owners."
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Melissa ([email protected]) Email Tay Street lane reduction and N Y Staff recommendations to council Just expressing my concerns for your up and coming plans around the city Centre, and the lack of thought that has gone into the access ‐ unsupportive include "...that prior to roading and parking plans around Tay Street. How will this affect the retail businesses along Tay Street in regards to access and parking commencing the works shown for and also the use of courier companies. I think this would be a really detrimental decision to southland businesses that are already Tay Street, design parameters will struggling with Coivd and you want to make it even harder to access these areas. Fingers crossed you consider other plans around this be revisited in conjunction with the and what is best for our Southland businesses Tay Street retailers and property owners."
Lynette Barclay Email General comments N Y The city is unable to have our lovely queens park in pristine state what chance are they going to keep all the grounds/streets looking good. Fix what we have already before spending more money
Kathy Obers Email Accessibility ‐ supportive N Y Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the Masterplan. The plan recognises the importance of people and accessibility to the City. To ensure that as many people as possible can bring life to the city, ti needs to be accessible. This can be achieved by ensuring that the ongoing development of the plan includes broad consultation with the disabled community and that this is underpinned by consultation with access professionals and follows the principles of universal design.
Peter Henderson, Branch Manager, Email Courier access concerns, specifically N Y Staff recommendations to council I have read most of the 89 page Master Plan for Community Input and I have yet to find anything specifically about access for couriers, Poste Haste Tay Street include "...that prior to especially in the areas where roading is seeing reduced lanes and parking. This is of extreme concern to us as I am sure it will be to commencing the works shown for other courier companies. This has been specifically been brought to our attention by our customers who will be dramatically affected Tay Street, design parameters will on Tay Street. At present, our drivers have limited ability to deliver to Invercargill businesses as the number of loading zones have be revisited in conjunction with the reduced over time (plus the disruption over recent time due to road works and the redevelopment) and while we are not opposed to Tay Street retailers and property the proposed changes, we feel that we (all courier companies) should be part of the consultation process to ensure the business owners owners." (NOTE: request for are not adversely affected when receiving/sending their freight throughout the day. I would like to opportunity to discuss this further contact) with you if possible, as well as being advised of any changes to the proposal.
Matt Couldrey Email General ‐ supportive N n/a Love it, lesgo.
Mary O'Brien, National Coordinator Email General, specifically accessibility ‐ N Y NOTE: request for ongoing contact Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the above plan. We support the overall direction of the plan and believe Accessible Streets Audit supportive with key groups that it’s implementation will bring people into the heart of the city and make Invercargill a more attractive and liveable city. We are pleased to see the commitment to making Invercargill accessible and recommend that designers, planners etc with professional expertise in Universal Design are included in the process. The main reason for this is that many of the New Zealand Standards are outdated and do not meet current community access requirements. We also recommend that broad consultation with the disabled community continues during the design and implementation process. CCS Disability Action would like to contribute to this. We support the new role of ICC Activation Broker and whilst acknowledging that the plan provides a blue print we recommend that the Council ensure that the role explores and addresses ways to make the city more inclusive.
Patricia Best Email General ‐ specific points about N Y The following points are my feedback on the City Centre Masterplan. * The pedestrian/social area should definitely be Esk Street West weather‐ and traffic matters between Kelvin and Dee Street. * It's an area that's very sheltered from the weather so is perfect for social gatherings. * In fact this Street should be covered or partly covered with no vehicle access or limited to loading zones only. * Bob Simpson made some very good points about Tay Street and Invercargill weather. I completely agree with him. * On "bank corner" (Tay Dee Street intersection) a small adult can easily be swept off their feet by the wind. I know this from experience. * I would prefer less parking on Dee and Tay Street rather than reducing traffic to single lanes. There will be new off street carparking so street parking won't be required. * An alternative would be to have short term parking on the West side of Dee Street and South side of Tay Street. * The footpath on the South side of Tay Street is very wide and could be reduced so the motor bikes can still park there. * I don't think there should be large trees planted on Tay Street. The wind would definity cause these to become safety hazards e.g. branches breaking off & hitting people. * Making Dee and Tay street single lane traffic will just create traffic congestion. Sounds like a jealous Aucklander is behind this one ☺ * Traffic lights at the intersection of Dee and Tay Street would be a good idea. * The pedestrian crossing on the Tay street side is not safe as cars don't always stop and The Crescent needs a pedestrian crossing. I think it's great that Invercargill will finally have a town centre again and really look forward to using it.
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Bruce Halligan Email General ‐ supportive. Specific N Y NOTE: request for contact with 1 General ‐ mostly this looks really great and it is great to see this being progressed . We applaud ICC for this and would strongly comments on shelter. Total Mobility encourage this to be continued, and not be shot down by naysayers . We particularly like the strong emphasis on green spaces. 2 Specific‐ we do query whether there has been enough recognition given to the Southland climate and covered pedestrian access/ connections. We suggest factoring this in to , for instance, enable crossing of Dee and Tay Streets completely under cover. Likewise, the Troopers memorial corner gets blasted by wind and is a generally unpleasant experience 80% of the time . We think the plan needs to provide more shelter from wind to encourage people to make more use of the proposed new green spaces. We are unsure why there is no covered connection between the new block and H and J Smith. While there could be some reason for this we are unaware of, H and J Smith is a Southland icon to be proud of , and deserves as much recognition and support as what could potentially become a gaggle of Aussie ‐ based big box retail in the new block. 3 Total Mobility ‐ we suggest that the draft final plan should be run past the total mobility community before progressing to construction stage to ensure appropriate recognition of persons with limited mobility . Thanks for the opportunity to provide feedback . Very happy to be contacted to elaborate . As stated , great work progressing this and we hope that it will not become another plan with good intentions and content that gets either shelved or shot down , as central Invercargill is at a pivotal stage and needs this.
Vicky Henry Email General ‐ supportive of plan but N Y The project scope at this stage is The proposed Inner City Master Plan is an excellent plan. It feels like a great removal of barriers to change, and a strong pathway raises some issues. Specifically: lack limited to streetscape work and forward. However, it feels like supporting architecture, there isn’t a big idea or main driver to pull it all together. This will have been of a gathering place and lack of a does not include a play space. outside of the scope given to the groups involved, so this feedback is really to council as they consider how to pull the strands of change "big idea" However this is something the together into a cohesive city scape. 1. Lack of a gathering place. People like to gather, to listen, to watch, to assemble and even to Council may wish to consider in protest. Without this our city will never feel it has heart. While the master plan talks of small areas to gather, there isnt an obvious future. main centre. A true CBD gathering place doesn’t belong to an entity, whatever City Block eventually puts forward in this area, it will not deliver a true gathering place for the city. A place to people watch, to read a book at lunchtime near a tree, or grab food and recharge the e bike, or watch water features – where is the ‘meet me here’ space. 2. Lack of a cohesive plan or big idea to tie it all together. Much of the master plan is base architecture, and excellent guiding principles. But what ties it together and attracts people to visit and linger, and revisit regularly. Families, Water and Green. Guiding principles ‘Connect to Blue” & ‘Connect to Green’ give the most scope for a unified big idea, along with the already existing family friendly city plan. ‐ Water. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our city comes to life when it rains… not just copes with it but thrives off water? Water sensitive design mentioned in 6.6 is essential, and can be taken further. Celebratory rain gardens, swales and rills, cascades, fountains and water falls can be playfully incorporated ‐ Family. Play spaces such as playgrounds, water features and gardens such as the Darling Quarter Playground, Darling Harbour Sydney. Permanent ones alongside the temporary activations. ‐ Green. Loop walk/bike paths integrated into the centre and connecting through and to outside of the CBD, similar to the much lauded New York Highline (although at ground level). Lockdown showed us a world where the car was not king, and it felt a lot friendlier, and the carbon neutral future will reduce reliance on cars even more. ‐ Greenscaping wherever possible, with a focus on biodiversity, plant collections, rare and local plants. ‐ Much of the detail in 6.6 and 6.7 needs to be more than just considerations. ‐ Sustainability at the heart of the plan ‐ if we don’t do this now then when, we can lead on this. These points taken and elevated could tie together the Master plan into something pretty special. The newly announced enhancements for Champs Elysees, Paris, show that this is the future of our cities.
James Burns Email Tay Street lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council I do NOT agree with the narrowing of Tay St. I consider this will only lead to traffic congestion. We haven't Auckland's pedestrian unsupportive include "...that prior to numbers, nor ever likely to have anywhere near plus the effect of weather conditions. So: a "bloody stupid" idea. More parking commencing the works shown for buildings, for normal healthy people to park, not a bad idea but have not seen any provision for more " On‐street Disabled Parking" Tay Street, design parameters will which is needed for the less mobile town & country citizens. I, for one, do not go to many shops because of this and many ordinary be revisited in conjunction with the parks being occupied. Another "brickbat" for your designers is the narrowness between the islands in Esk street. Made for small cars ? Tay Street retailers and property not easy to negotiate for larger vehicles, eg; Falcon Utes. I also suspect it will prove more difficult for delivery vehicles to drop off goods owners." to shops if this plan should ever go ahead. Invercargill, and Southland, needs a massive influx of residents be worth making it more pedestrian friendly. A total waste of rate‐payer money to fund this plan is my opinion, given the current population.
Sue Hill, HWR Property (supporting Email Supportive of linkage between Tay N Y Staff recommendations to council Issue 1: Distinctive Lack of linkage / Disconnect between Tay Street and Otepuni Gardens/Kmart and Leven Street. Suggested Solution: "Tay Street Retailers, Business Street and Otepuni Gardens/Kmart include "...that prior to Engage with private landowners to assist/support use of existing links via Wood Street to Tay, or any other options that may present. Operators and Owners) and Leven Street; unsupportive of commencing the works shown for Issue 2: Proposal to remove/reduce parking and delivery drop off areas. Suggested Solution: Reduce green space (again support ways to prosoal to remove/reduce parking Tay Street, design parameters will use existing green space) add service lane look at solutions to use Wood Street more effectively. Make Parking on lower Tay street Free and delivery drop off areas. be revisited in conjunction with the of charge for2hr periods; ie remove meters, these are barriers to customers Support 1: Heavy Traffic By Pass –Planning should ensure Tay Street retailers and property that destination Traffic only is using Tay Street Support 2: City Living / Apartments –Council should include some incentives/ ease of owners." NOTE: addition work application for apartment conversions/new build applications. Support 3: Use of the 700 Carparks in the new Mall Development –Safe around connections are not and easy access to be considered for lower Tay Street Business’s and Service providers ie light controlled crossing, tunnel? withing the project scope, however could be considerd by the Council in future.
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Sharon Tiatia Email General ‐ supportive. Emphasis on N Y NOTE: request for ongoing contact. Hi, I just wanted to add some thoughts to the Inner City plans. (I know this is a little late, but have not had time pre‐Christmas to send green spaces and niche retailing. this to you.) I really like that you are allowing for green spaces in the inner city. I wondered if we could make an even longer term plan that could incorporate lots of garden/green spaces, outdoor seating areas (including some undercover outdoor areas and some open) that invite people to come into the city and stay a little longer, by creating a really lovely relaxing environment. It would be really nice to incorporate the Otepuni stream into the inner city area with easy access and park‐like surrounding (similar idea to what Christchurch has done with the Avon River). I realise that wind is a problem but we managed to problem solve this with Queens park and did not let our weather prevent us from creating this beautiful park. It would be lovely to extend our park throughout our city. If we forward‐plan enough we could incorporate beautiful fountains and really nice lighting and make it something really special that tourists would want to come and see. Can we do something that is not “ordinary and predictable”? I have also noticed as I’ve traveled around the country that almost every shopping centre has the same shops everywhere you go. It would be great to make space for small local businesses with really unique products (imagine quaint little shops around a pretty outdoor space and buskers /street entertainment). I think we need to value and support our locally owned and operated businesses. Thanks for giving me this opportunity. All the best with your planning. I would love to be a part of this planning process, if you think my ideas are worth considering. (‐I am an artist, designer, florist, keen gardener and love designing beautiful spaces ;o)
David Craw Email General concepts ‐ supportive. Tay N Y Staff recommendations to council I am writing to say that I have seen the proposed Inner City master plan for Invercargill and have a few concerns of the proposed Street lane reduction ‐ unsupportive include "...that prior to changes. Tay street is a main state highway and to change a four working lane highway sounds like a major step backwards. What commencing the works shown for happens when there is an emergency and the emergency services can’t pass through quickly due to a two lane build up on the north Tay Street, design parameters will side of Tay. Closing this south side of Tay is not a good idea as there is a huge volume of traffic using both sides of this road. The volume be revisited in conjunction with the of trucks does not warrant this closure. Sure yes it would look pretty but to honest how many people would sit on the south side of Tay Tay Street retailers and property street when it is just a cold wind tunnel. Also there are businesses on the South side of Tay that need to have those trucks stop outside owners." of their businesses as well as elderly customers and young mothers. This would kill most of the South side of Tay Street. We are known for our clever fast flowing four lane main highway flow of traffic. It seems such a step backwards to change this. I think that the Inner City concept is good but please leave Tay Street with both North and South Side lanes as they are.
Bron Carran Email General concepts ‐ supportive. Car N Y Upon viewing the proposed plan I’m impressed with some of the features. The major downfall is the removal of the parking.This is a big parking removal ‐ unsupportive concern for business providers & the community. I think this needs further discussion.
Anna Barlow Email Traffic lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council If you drop a lane along that or see st you will fundamentally kill that area for shopping one of Invercargills biggest attractions is it's unsupportive. Esk street ‐ supports include "...that prior to wide city center streets perhaps make esk st a pedestrian only area instead we don't have that many cyclists around our central pedestrianisation. Accessibility ‐ commencing the works shown for shopping areas so it won't impact them much also endure you provide good access to dissabillity parking currently there is very minimal supportive Tay Street, design parameters will disabled parks in the central city and many disabled people just don't go there because of it, numbers of disabled people in the local be revisited in conjunction with the population is rising and many feel like the city council does nothing to ensure they are able to access city shops due to lack of available Tay Street retailers and property parking have you ever tried to push urself in a wheelchair or use crutches around our city center for shopping maybe you should try it owners." one day and gain some insight. Thankyou for allowing members of the community to have a say I hope the council takes on board what the community wants as we are the ones that have the ability to make or break ur new shopping center if it's not fit for purpose many just won't go to shop there and he stores will loose out and be unsuccessful.
Yvonne McClelland Email Tay Street lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council It is all good that you had people draw up plans for the so called master plan but do they live here with it. As Tay street is a state unsupportive. Supports include "...that prior to highway you cannot stop traffic from using it. You can make it a green area for people to sit etc but in reality who is going to sit there pedestrianisation of Esk Street commencing the works shown for and use it. I would like anyone of the councillors to sit there and have their lunch or coffee and have diesel trucks going past. Can you Tay Street, design parameters will imagine with having one lane and having 3 or trucks crawling along. If you think this will not happen you need to have someone out be revisited in conjunction with the there doing a count of just how many trucks use state highway 1 Tay St. And I am not talking about he ones that are connected to the Tay Street retailers and property new building of the mall. And if that is not enough to put you off then go and sit there when it is blowing. You are trying to create a owners." space that is not required for that area. I think that a better option would be to close off Esk st between Dee and Kelvin street and make this a people area. Put some screening at the Dee St end the would give protection from the wind which is something that you cannot do in Tay st. Make Esk st a green area for the people and as a compliment to the new mall. People can have the choice of eating in the food court or taking their food out to the green area. Retailers should not be concerned with the loss of parking as there are few there now and with the new car park in the mall this gives them better foot traffic. We already have the start of an area in Esk St with seating etc. Enhance it with more planting and tables and even a play area. You as councillors live in this city and I think that we all know what Tay St is like when it is windy. People avoid it if they can when they are on foot. I would hope that common sense would prevail in this matter.
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Heather Westrupp Email Tay Street lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council I think Tay Street and Dee Street should remain two lanes in both directions . I don’t agree that two lanes are not needed at this time unsupportive include "...that prior to but if not in the future they will be. Both Dee and Tay Streets are the main entrances to the city and should remain as they are so commencing the works shown for visitors to our city have easy access and no traffic jams. Tay Street, design parameters will be revisited in conjunction with the Tay Street retailers and property owners."
Bronwyn Swale Em Tay Street parking reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council Why on earth would you remove our parking and put seating out on Tay street, its a bloody wide tunnel. I thought the whole idea of unsupportive include "...that prior to the mall having a square of grass etc was for this reason. Not everyone wants to hang around all day wasting time, some of us have jobs commencing the works shown for and lives to keep going. We want to be able to pull up to our shops and take prams out easily or have our elderly do their own shopping Tay Street, design parameters will without relying on us. They can't do that if you take away the parks on Tay street because most could not walk the distance from the be revisited in conjunction with the new mall. Not everyone was to shop in the mall some of us like the shops outside the normal big box ones. Your plan will kill the Tay Tay Street retailers and property street shops. Dee street shop owners beware because I'm sure you guys will be next. Just the rich of the city dictating to the not so rich. owners." We won't be bullied into shopping at the mall unless we chose to. Just because you will end up closing down our variety doesn't mean like sheep we will come to you. It will just send more of us online which is even more like retail suiside.
Clare Davies Email Tay Street parking reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council I wish to object to the lack of parking on the south side of Tay St as laid out in the City Centre Master Plan. I understand there will be a unsupportive include "...that prior to parking building not far from there, but for elderly or disabled people that will be too far to conveniently access the shopping and cafes commencing the works shown for along that retail strip. The parking on the north side of the road will also force the hundreds of children using the church's after school Tay Street, design parameters will care to cross what will be a very busy street. For couriers delivering goods to the retail stores the lack of parking on the south side of be revisited in conjunction with the Tay St will also prove both dangerous and awkward. Please consider adding parallel parking to the south side of Tay St. Tay Street retailers and property owners."
Rebecca Gorton Email Tay Street lane reduction and N Y Staff recommendations to council The mess from current green trees in Tay street clogging businesses entrances in a wind tunnel street made worse with no northern additional green spaces ‐ include "...that prior to buildings to provide shelter in Northwesternlies. If this is reduced to 1 lane or any garden or grass area then who services that on a unsupportive commencing the works shown for highway of 1 lane with log trucks passing. Take out the heavy traffic like Balclutha and Temuka. Its halfway in place!! Divert the highway Tay Street, design parameters will down queensdrive. But dont clog the small business and take the key heart out‐of Invercargill. These retailers have suffered enough be revisited in conjunction with the with current goings on sending dust into there buildings and vibrations and loud construction. Road changes will make all southern side Tay Street retailers and property business worse. If you need green put on the northern lane but bear in mind council need to be very responsible for clean up in these owners." streets not the retailers. I've been in retail in this area for over 6 years and worked and lived in the inner city most of my working life. Beautify yes and engage yes but dont create a havoc of anger and conjestion. The future changes will inpact but done gradually can be enterprising if everyone works together.
Deidre Roderique Email Tay Street parking reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council I am concerned about the roading plan not providing parking outside businesses on the opposite side to the new build. Motorcycle unsupportive include "...that prior to Mecca is a destination for many of the Burt Munroe visitors to Invercargill, where are they going to park? Many residents love viewing commencing the works shown for all of the motorbikes parked up in mass outside of this business. Without parks outside of their premises how are deliveries going to be Tay Street, design parameters will made to these businesses, parking on the opposite side of the road will not work for couriers. How will the florist manage to cross in be revisited in conjunction with the bad weather without damaging their flower arrangements? How will trucks delivering furniture and other large items manage? I have Tay Street retailers and property only just been informed of this part of the roading plan, more consultation with the public and notification is required. owners."
Aaron Wakelin Email Esk Street ‐ seeks full N Y I am emailing in regards to feed back for the city upgrade. First of all it is about time the city was upgraded, however we need to make pedestrianisation sure that we are planning for 20‐30 years in the future and not 3‐5 years. I believe that Esk street should be pedestrian only and no vehicles allowed. This being said, delivery trucks should still have access to the street for the shops. You can do this by putting automatic bollards at each end. This has been talked about for the past 15‐20 years. Also Kelvin Street from Tay Street to Gala Street should be one way traffic only. People down here in Southland find it hard to change and don’t like walking, but if you don’t give them an option to park right outside their store, they will get use to things. You need to talk to people who have been to European cities where this happens and it works once people get use to the idea. I want to see this city develop, but I feel that a lot of people want things to look new, but don’t want things to change and that will be the downfall of any new development and ideas. So once again I believe that Esk street should be pedestrian only and no vehicles allowed. This being said, delivery trucks should still have access to the street for the shops. You can do this by putting automatic bollards at each end. Also Kelvin Street from Tay Street to Gala Street should be one way traffic only. I can give you example pictures of what I mean if you like.
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Nicola McGilvray Email General ideas for development N n/a KEY POINTS BELOW ‐ FULL EMAIL AVAILABLE FURTHER WITHIN APPENDIX: * A steel structure to go over the roof of the whole of wachner place, covered in glass and sealed off from the weather. * Total re‐vamp of the public toilets and bus waiting lounge, where the plants and tropical theme would spill into that area also * Remember the old bird Avery at Queens park, one of those on a smaller scale beside the I‐ site, the climate would be perfect for birds * https://www.wildlifehabitat.com.au/port‐douglas‐experiences/breakfast‐with‐the‐birds/this would be a beautiful spot for the elderly to sit and talk to the birds. You could have bird feeding hour twice a day Once at 10am for tourists and elderly, then next one at 4pm for after school kids * Have an interactive water feature and once a week the children can make little boats out of different substances (flax, old milkbottle bottoms, cardboard, match sticks, leaves found on a scavenger hunt in one of the parks on otepuni, old MacDonald’s chip packets * The library could host the boat making classes with special guests each week introducing new materials, and teaching children about practical things like floatation, balance, structure, building, recycling. Or it could be crazy fun and impractical like who can make the weirdest and most colourful boat. Or turn it into a coemption for teenagers, whos boat can go the fastest. * One whole wall would be made into a living wall with a small waterfall in the middle, which would then run into the interactive water feature for the kids. * Have an area that had photos and information on the history of Invercargill, photos of the old buildings, horse and trams, have pictures of how Invercargill people used to dress when they came to town. Then have photos of how the town looks now (or soon) and how people dress now. Then have a section that would be an ongoing competition for locals that would change quarterly, about how you think Invercargill will look in another 70 years, and what Invercargill people will be wearing in another 70 years. The results of these competitions could be put in the newspaper and locals would aspire to be a winner with a chance of it 4 times a year. Invercargill is extremely luck to start having a historic theme to it with the motorbike museum and truck museum, carry this past‐present‐future theme on and make it a thing, this way it will encourage the young and old to use their imagination and look to the future in a positive way. * There could be a small mezzanine walkway along the area of the living wall an at the beginning of the waterfall, where people might get a wet spray from waterfall spray, this would appeal to teenagers and 20 somethings (slight element of danger and adventure).
Craig Burke, Scouting Southland Email Tay Street proposals ‐ unsupportive N Y Staff recommendations to council KEY POINTS BELOW ‐ FULL EMAIL AVAILABLE FURTHER WITHIN APPENDIX: Trust, Southern Adventure (Tay include "...that prior to Firstly consultation with shop owners has been extremely poor or in fact lacking whatsoever. We have only been able to have 2 Street) commencing the works shown for meetings with Council representatives and only after requesting such. Tay Street, design parameters will Any changes should not discourage shoppers from easy access to shops: be revisited in conjunction with the • This includes close parking options and access to and from the south side of the street. The proposed changes will vastly reduce the Tay Street retailers and property number of parks on the south side and totally remove all street parking on the North side of Tay Street. We accept that there is a owners." parking building in the new block, however it will primarily serve the new businesses within that area and will not be a suitable attraction to shoppers on the south side of Tay St. In fact the new block may well include businesses which duplicate or are in total competition to those already operating on the south side. Whilst we are not opposed to competition, the lack of car parks and particularly their new position physically on the south side is not practical. • Furthermore the distance from the road edge to the south side shops will present a huge obstacle to courier vans and freight delivery vehicles. There appears to be no allowance for access to service providers. • The proposed green belt will not be a practical option for Tay Street because of the prevailing weather patterns namely westerly driven winds which may also be exacerbated by the flat vertical surface area of the north side of the new town block. It seems counterproductive to the objectives of the overall plan to try and attract people closer to the Esk Street area by proposing to have a separate green belt in a totally unsuitable position. We propose that as much parking be retained as possible, particularly angle parking as there will be sufficient room for this if the street is narrowed. Parks should be as close to a pedestrian walkway as possible and similar to the layout as exists towards the west end of the block. We would suggest that 2 or 3 spaces along the south side of the block be allocated for parking solely for courier and freight delivery/pick up. These should also be as close to the footpath as possible so to allow free and easy access to servicing businesses. Any proposed green belt area should be restricted to the north side of the street or removed from the plan altogether.
Chris McRae Email Tay Street lane reduction and N Y Staff recommendations to council Hi, have just had a look at your proposed plan for the city centre. I can not believe that narrowing Tay and Dee streets to one lane each carparking removal ‐ unsupportive include "...that prior to way and removing car parking is even being considered. I do not see how that will invite people into the city centre, I believe it will only commencing the works shown for cause congestion and frustration. Also what plans do you have for heavy transport, I currently operate a max length/weight truck and Tay Street, design parameters will trailer unit that on it's HPMV permit must use Tay street / Clyde street to Bluff road which in my honest opinion is ridiculous at present be revisited in conjunction with the because it is putting pedestrians and light motor vehicle users at risk when there are other roads suitable and out of the way. If those Tay Street retailers and property streets are reduced to one lane either way I believe you will be increasing the risk to all quite substantially . I would be interested to owners." hear your thoughts on why this is proposed, why the removal of car parking and also any plans for a heavy traffic bypass ?
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Bernie Brown, McKnight and Email Esk Street (particularly parking) ‐ N Y Staff continue to work with Esk I strongly oppose the proposed changes in the city’s master plan that affect the north side of Esk Street, especially the changes to the Brown (indicates letters of support unsupportive Street retailers. parking. Our store has traded from 30 Esk Street for 22 years, and I am well acquainted with the movements of from "interested parties both vehicles and people on a daily basis. We know what is important for people – particularly the elderly, and the disabled. The CBD representing the aged and needs to be accessible for people of ALL ages – not just the young and able bodied. We have had letters of support for the Status Quo disabled). from interested parties representing the aged and disabled, which have been provided as part of Ben Fokkens’ original letter.
Kate Hays Email Advocates greater city centre N n/a I strongly advise that you build more inner city apartments and fewer shops. There is an acute shortage of flats in Invercargill. Tenants residential accommodation rather in the inner city will increase the foot traffic. People living in the city centre will shop in the inner city. There are already many empty than shops shops in Dee Street and Tay Street and in the blocks in between. Building more shops will make Invercargill a ghost town. People buy on line, including myself and my husband. We are both in our 70s and my husband buys what he needs for work off the Internet. We rarely use shops. Many shopping malls in New Zealand and in Australia have multiple empty shops. If there is a housing shortage nationwide and empty shops it makes sense to build more accommodation.
Shaun Cavanagh Email Detailed submission on use of N Y KEY POINTS BELOW ‐ FULL EMAIL AVAILABLE FURTHER WITHIN APPENDIX: street names. This submission offers the suggestion for the inner‐city rebuild to emphasise the names of streets within the CBD by drawing an association with the (primarily) Scottish areas the streets are named after. This can be done by the use of signs placed at key areas within the completed CBD that feature a visual image of the origin area, consistent with the stated aims of the Master Plan. The initial streets that come to mind are those found on an Invercargill map, and form the ‘rectangle’ in Invercargill’s grid layout: Tay, Dee, Esk, Don, Spey, Clyde, Wood*, Forth, Yarrow, Leet, Gala, Kelvin, Nith, Tyne, Deveron, Conon, Eye, Tweed, Doon, Jed, Ness, Leven and Liffey.
Carolyn Weston, Blind Citizens Email General comments ‐ support for N Y Note: request for ongoing KEY POINTS BELOW ‐ FULL EMAIL AVAILABLE FURTHER WITHIN APPENDIX: Southland plan. Specific suggestions on: web involvement/consultation Accessibility of the Master Plan document: On accessing the ICC website and opening the master plan document, JAWS my screen accessibility, universal design, reader was unable to read this PDF file. Universal Design: We support this concept and urge future planners to ensure they follow safety, furniture and activities, these general principals. The document mentions the ICC Disability Policy but does not mention other ICC policies which currently pedestrian crossings, paving and relate to elements within the inner‐city such as the policy on street furniture and signage. These policies should also be adhered to. the bus hub. Suggestion: In Wellington, they have braille on directional signs, indicating which way an important facility is. Health and Safety: This plan focuses on health and well‐being but there is little mention made of safety. Under the Health and Safety legislation, ICC could be responsible for any accident or safety related incident occurring in public places. Why is this not mentioned? Shared Pavements meaning pedestrians use the pavement but cyclists are welcomed to use them as well. We do not support shared pavements, especially in the inner‐city. Whilst we support laneways, we also worry about security and safety within these laneways, especially on dark nights. How can you guarantee citizens’ safety in these laneways? Your preferred bus‐hub is linked in with the cyclists locked storage hub. Understanding the rationale behind this, we know this is an ideal solution for Council but is it safe to have buses, cyclists and pedestrians milling in the same area? Due to our concerns above under Health and Safety legislation we want you to give more thought and provide actions within this master plan to ensure everyone is safe within the inner‐city environments. Street Furniture and Activities: The Plan suggest some fun activities and seating such as the giant chairs, musical instruments and games to play, however these need to be located off the pathway where pedestrians walk to certain destinations. Pedestrian Crossings: Whilst we support the re‐instigation of the barn‐dance crossing system, we are concerned that this is only planned for one intersection, Kelvin/Esk Streets. Street paving: The concept for paving focuses on making pavements attractive however the main emphasis should be pavements are fit for purpose. Bus Hub: We support the proposed location of the bus hub. It is central, an easy walk to facilities such as the library, the new mall and K‐Mart As this location is prone to southerly and westerly winds, we believe it is important seating has adequate shelter for passengers.
Graeme Pope, Senior Pastor, XO Email Supportive of general N Y Staff recommendations to council KEY POINTS BELOW ‐ FULL EMAIL AVAILABLE FURTHER WITHIN APPENDIX: Church improvements; Tay Street lane include "...that prior to On behalf of the church here at XO (Cornerstone) and it's 450+ members, as well as well our XO Kids after‐school program, youth reduction and parking removal ‐ commencing the works shown for program and preschool program I would like to share our thoughts on the proposal that Council is planning to put in place. Firstly I do unsupportive Tay Street, design parameters will want to point out that our above activities represent over a thousand people regularly accessing the two buildings we operate at No1 be revisited in conjunction with the and No9 Tay street, from a very broad economic and social background within the city. From this perspective changes that affect our Tay Street retailers and property operation will also affect a large number of people within the city. We are in no way opposed to the redevelopment of the city center, owners." and think that a 're‐do' of the city is well overdue. Our major concern is over the restriction of traffic flow along Tay street from 4 lanes to 2, and the loss of significant parking on the south side of the street.
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June Trotter Email Don Street two‐way ‐ unsupportive N Y The proposal to turn Don Street into a 2‐way street concerns me. It is acknowledged in the plan that Don Street is a location of recreation and culture. Two of the city’s art galleries are in Don Street – the Raw Gallery in the S.I T. building which holds the annual I.L.T. Art Awards exhibition and the Miharo Gallery, situated almost directly opposite. We have the opportunity to further enhance the qualities and facilities that are already present in Don Street. Why detract from these by making it 2‐way? Turning it into a 2‐way street would increase conflict between cars, cyclists, other mobility vehicles, pedestrians and people wanting to congregate and to enjoy the sun and a quieter city area. cause traffic build‐up as cars and trucks try to make right hand turns across the traffic to access the entrance to Langlands Hotel. decrease the amount of ‘people space’ available, for example, around the present site of the umbrella sculpture. If it is kept as one‐way, the upgrade around the court and the umbrella would be unnecessary and the original donated, named tiles would be retained. Don Street would be a better location to focus on, to create the ‘people space’, rather than on Tay Street as is proposed. Don Street is also sheltered a little from the dominant westerly winds. Please don’t destroy the present ambience of Don Street.
Doug Hawkins, Ambrosia Design Email Tay Street proposals ‐ unsupportive N Y Staff recommendations to council KEY POINTS BELOW ‐ FULL EMAIL AVAILABLE FURTHER WITHIN APPENDIX: include "...that prior to Issue: Green Space on Tay Street Creating a green space down the proposed area of Tay Street (An area notoriously known as a wind commencing the works shown for tunnel) to attract families and people to enjoy leisure activities does not seem like a well thought out plan. If this was to go ahead, the Tay Street, design parameters will green‐space usage is questionable as being the drawcard to bring people to town, even with a possibility of a fixed structure provided be revisited in conjunction with the for families to shelter from the Tay Street Westerly cold wind. Solution: Reduce the proposed green space area by 70% and have smaller Tay Street retailers and property areas designated outside known food establishments on Tay Street, with adequate Wind & rain Shelters. This provides seating and owners." marketing opportunities for neighboring retailing Tay Street businesses. Issue: Tay Street Parking and Serviceability. The large parking complex of the New Development will primarily provide business to the new Mall retailers just as H&J Smiths own parking complex and connecting overbridge provides business to their inhouse retail establishments. The surrounding retailers outside of the Mall and H&Js will receive the flow‐on effect of retail shopping as a secondary shopping option. By taking away existing parking spaces on Tay, including loading docks, places all retailers on Tay St further on the backfoot to receive any primary business that they generally have had access to. Removing / relocating parking spaces reduces the number of customers having direct access to our businesses for pick‐ups and drop‐ offs. This also impacts serviceability for retail supply lines from courier and freight companies to Tay Street Businesses. There are a large variety of Retail business industries that operate on Tay Street. The majority require courier or freight service. The nature of their retail business goods is over various sizes and volumes (bicycles, furniture, flowers, large boxes of retail goods, produce, etc.), all of which need to be picked up or delivered right to their front door. It is not easy for a customer to carry a bicycle, furniture, or delicate flower bouquet, across a wide road space and up a four storey car park. Nor is it that viable for a service or freight company to deliver o pick up from the other side of the road. Solution: If Green‐spaces were to go ahead and existing parking spaces were removed and or relocated away from the Tay Street business's front door. A service lane could then be provided, with loading zones for freight/courier and customer vehicles to access the Tay Street retailer's shops directly outside. Issue: Traffic Flow. Reducing traffic speed is supported for Tay Street. Changing the flow as proposed may create bottlenecks on the surrounding streets. For example, traffic turning into the Malls car park and then the exiting traffic from the Mall car park will seriously impact that lane's traffic flow. The bottleneck created will build up from Clyde, Dee Streets as Vehicles cannot turn into Tay Street due to congestion. Add to the equation bus's proposed to also be in that lane of traffic with stops outside the Mall. We will need a much improved public transport system if the proposed plan aims to get people to use their cars less in the CBD. Our weather does not permit using bicycles all year round, nor do we have the sheltered cycle lanes throughout the city. Solution: Keep the four lanes of directional traffic.
Noel J. Peterson Email Tay Street lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council After hearing community feedback and including my own personal feeling, the proposal within the Invercargill City master plan to do unsupportive include "...that prior to away with the current configuration for sectons of Tay and Dee streets would be a retrograde move. I would suggest the narrowing and commencing the works shown for traffic light concept be shelved, with the logic for the proposal and design reviewed again pending further community consultation, Tay Street, design parameters will perhaps shelving the concept for the next incoming council to reconsider would be wise. The adage “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” comes be revisited in conjunction with the to mind, the current configuration seems to work fine as currently laid out, likely because of the room and parking the current Tay Street retailers and property configuration provides, this would also be a waste of precious ratepayers money if such a reconfiguration did not work successfully. owners." Therefore I don’t think this statement (from local media) has validity: “The master plan report stated that the current double lane traffic arrangement was not required for the amount of traffic movements, and “severed” the city.” The idea it will shorten walking distance for pedestrians is also a misnomer, the distance will be the same as it currently is, less the roadway if narrowed.
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Jack Irvine Email Tay Street proposals ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council The Plan for Tay Street is an Absolute Disaster. This will not only cause a massive bottleneck on the intersection as the population unsupportive; advocates include "...that prior to grows, but the removal of parking space will likely shut down Young Reflections, and will cause great strain on my workplace, XO Kids, pedestrianisation of Esk Street commencing the works shown for as there will be nowhere to drop the kids off safely. Not only that, but this is invercargill. It will not be a nice place, it will be a cold, wet, Tay Street, design parameters will wind tunnel that will only attract the wrong people, again, making XO Kids site even less safe. Closing Esk Street to vehicles and putting be revisited in conjunction with the in shelter would be a much more sensible option, than wasting time and resources on this project. Tay Street retailers and property owners."
Alan R. Petrie Email General comments N Y When perusing the proposed lnvercargill master plan it became quite obvious that the Auckland based consulting firm had not lived in the city for twelve months and and got a proper FEEL for the city.The consultants used all the tricks of their trade to gain support with the public for the central city makeover.Immediately obvious are the provided computer generated montages in which have blue skies ,and the leafy trees show no sign of wind damage. Anyone who has lived in the city for a long period of time would know the main streets, particularly Tay Street are natural wind funnels, the only tree to survive is the hardy cabbage tree. Curiously ,all the people in the provided images appear to be within a younger age group.There is not one senior citizen shown in any of the images. Are older folk not vibrant enough for the makeover ? To be more representative, l believe the consultants should be asked to provide images of what the proposed development will look like in mid winter when the people shown will have replaced their polo shirts for puffer jackets. !
Rodney ‐ [email protected] Email Request for traffic flow modelling N Y I would like to know how i can obtain traffic flow modelling and simulations in relation to the master plan to specifically see how the and simulations (Tay and Dee) simulations model traffic flow and mitigate potential congestion/backlog along both Dee and Tay streets. I would assume that the "detailed traffic modelling" did in fact include a multitude of realtime traffic flow simulations based on various levels of traffic flow into and out of the new precinct across multiple time periods to gauge potential bottle‐necks, flow into and out of the new carpark building in conjunction with a narrower street etc?
Joy Brown, Young Reflections (Tay Email Tay Street proposals ‐ unsupportive N Y Staff recommendations to council KEY POINTS BELOW ‐ FULL EMAIL AVAILABLE FURTHER WITHIN APPENDIX: Street) include "...that prior to I am writing to let you know I am extremely disappointed that you did not include the Tay Street retailers and businesses when advising commencing the works shown for the community of the proposed plan to make huge changes to Tay Street, that affect all of us. In fact if they go ahead, none of us will Tay Street, design parameters will survive, and you will end up with a ghost town on the south side of Tay Street. We need the parking in front of our businesses. I have be revisited in conjunction with the alot of elderly customers that come in for gifts for their grandchildren. Parking across the road in the new car park building is not an Tay Street retailers and property option for them, as they wouldn't be able to walk that far. Also the same for my young mothers and babies parking across the road owners." would be just too hard, and I know I would lose them to other parts of town with free parking. Each of us have unique businesses and services not offered elsewhere in town. Tourists (kiwi) love our wide streets, and are envious of us. Why destroy what our forefathers had the foresight to create. Couriers have already told me that there is no way they could park across the road and deliver goods to me. It just wouldn't happen. Like any one in business I need stock to survive, or to have goods picked up. Why were the couriers freight companies not told of the proposed changes. This would affect their livelihood too. I have also been advised by one of the trucking companies there is no way a big truck and trailer unit would be able to negotiate from the south side of Tay Street to the north side opposite Pak n save, and then try and turn at traffic lights at the Dee Street intersection. Why would you want to put trees/shrubs on Tay Street, and seating. Tay Street is a wind tunnel. There would be very few days where any one would use these. The seating that is there at the moment is used by people smoking or drinking alcohol both not supposed to happen in the CBD. The seating that used to be outside Mecca Motorcycle, has gone no one used it. Too cold and windy! All of my customers I have told about the City Centre master Plan, assume it is the new development across the road from me, not the changes to Tay Street. I don't believe the majority of the public have any idea of the proposed changes, and therefore this gives the council a false assumption that the public agrees with the changes, when clearly this is not the case. It was mentioned that there was a drop in traffic on Tay Street. I would query this. From my window, there is plenty of traffic using both lanes each way all day long. In fact before Christmas, Police, Fire and Ambulances, had trouble getting down Tay Street, due to the volume of traffic. In the 22 years I have been on Tay Street, not once have I seen a traffic counter across the road. How could you possibly think of putting traffic lights at our Troopers Memorial, what an insult to the fallen soldiers. I would like to see Tay Street left the way it is.
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Irene Liddell Email Tay Street lane reduction and N Y Staff recommendations to council It is proposed that both Tay & Dee Streets will become single lanes for traffic in the inner city area and also that the majority of parking parking reduction ‐ unsupportive include "...that prior to in this area will disappear. I question and am concerned that there may not been sufficient thought/provision for servicing of commencing the works shown for businesses by courier and delivery vans/trucks be it delivery or pick up service. I know we have been fortunate with our wide streets Tay Street, design parameters will and street parking, but I feel strongly this cannot be banished with the expectation everyone will use the new parking building. be revisited in conjunction with the Businesses must be able to be serviced or they will disappear from our city centre. Customers must have readily available access. Tay Street retailers and property This access is needed for the disabled, elderly, mothers with toddlers, those with restricted time schedules. Our planners need to be owners." mindful that we are not a big tourist mecca, and have to rely on our local residents and those from the outlying rural areas to support and keep these businesses viable. I understand a number of the businesses from the south side of Tay Street (for a number of reasons) do not wish to move into the new complex. I fear if these businesses do not survive through a lack of ready access that more and more people will be driven to on‐line shopping. One also needs to mindful that we don't have a tropical climate for 12 months of the year and some days Tay St can be a pretty bleak wet and windy tunnel experience. Therefore I do question what looks like to be a lot more planting/green areas. I have reservations about such as I and numerous other city residents and country folk have noted since the retirement of Mr Pagan that the standard of our city plots have deteriorated both in the manner they are maintained and also the planting selection. Another point if trees are planted, leaves on pavements (if wet) can be a hazard. I support the city upgrade and would very much like to think that the city centre will thrive, but strongly feel accessibility to all areas by all ages and people will be a factor in the support shown. We must encourage people to our city centre and not drive them to the suburbs.
Helen Eckhold Email Tay Street lane reduction ‐ N Y Staff recommendations to council The proposed plan to reduce Tay st to one lane and put traffic lights at the Troopers memorial is quite frankly ridiculous, given that it is unsupportive. Supports include "...that prior to a state highway, a main route to the CBD and around the CBD. Traffic flows freely along this route as it is, but it won't for long with pedestrianisation of Esk Street. commencing the works shown for these proposed changes. Which is the intention of the new plan. However given that Tay St is a wind tunnel, and the rain is horizontal Tay Street, design parameters will along there so no one will be hanging around green spaces for long! The master plan summary document talks a lot about ease of be revisited in conjunction with the cycling and sunny days, but fails to address the elephant in the room which is the cold, wet, extremely windy weather that we Tay Street retailers and property experience for a large part of the year. No one is able to cycle anywhere during these times! For example take the week of weather we owners." have just had (week beginning 18 Jan) and see how the master plan stacks up against it. This is what influences our driving and parking behaviour ‐ have these consultants from North of here who produced this report considered that? I have lived here pretty much all my life and am excited by the city mall development which is long overdue. This will do more to revitalize our city centre than tinkering with roading layouts, yet again! However I am dismayed that for 40+ years the council has avoided another obvious solution to our CBD woes and that is to make Esk St pedestrian only. Surely this will be workable for retailers with the new car parking options that will be available with the city mall redevelopment. If Esk St (between Dee and Kelvin Streets) was blocked off by some sort of structure at Dee St that will provide shelter from the wind and it is sheltered completely from the South, it is the natural place to provide seating areas outside and with the right shelter and no cars it would be a lovely little shopping/cafe precinct and pedestrian area in the CBD. With parking available in the new mall, there is no need for people to have to drive down Esk with the exception of service vehicles at limited times. If you need any convincing, just think of the Queenstown Mall. That should be our vision for the block of Esk Street between Dee & Kelvin streets. Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the plan, as consultants who do not live here simply do not understand the way our climate and weather patterns affect the way we use our CBD.
Lee Smillie Email Retention of memorial clocks N Y My great grand father donated the clocks for the memorial, whether they are relocated with the memorial or are utilised somewhere else, I’d like to see them displayed somewhere and not sold.
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Andrew Brown, Pita Pit, Kiwiyo Email Tay Street lane reduction, parking N Y Staff recommendations to council As the owners of Two local business directly affected by the proposed redevelopment of Tay Street, we thought we should share our reduction and green spaces ‐ include "...that prior to views on the proposed Master Plan. Both of our business relies on people having quick & easy access to both of our stores. This includes unsupportive commencing the works shown for not only customers but also our suppliers who drop of large amounts of goods daily. They can currently park directly out Infront of the Tay Street, design parameters will store in the loading bays & unload the items. under the proposed plan they would have to “hope” they can find a place to park in the be revisited in conjunction with the limited parks & then make their way across a green space and then make their way down to our stores. On average I would say we Tay Street retailers and property require approximately 100kgs of goods per day for the one store that all needs to be bought in off the trucks. We also rely on the parks owners." down Tay Street for our customers. the current parking arrangement allows for a regular turnover of customer cars to not only our two business but also the others on Tay Street. We understand that there are over 700 car parks being created in the new development, but we do not believe there is much benefit in any of them for our two business as there is only one access point to Tay Street for the “Mall”, but it is at the other end of the block. unfortunately, the Invercargill mentality of “if I can’t park outside the shop, I go somewhere else” is very strong down here and we unfortunately cannot afford to operate our businesses while the council “gambles” (as communicated by Russel Pearson) on that attitude changing. The Master Plan talks a lot about the green space on Tay Street. It was described to us as a way of connecting the city centre. As we see it, it separates us form the rest of the city. Having seen and felt the wind and weather that howls down Tay Street I am not too sure who will use this space. Would we be better to utilise the green area around the Otepuni Stream? that way our business would feel included rather than isolated from the rest of the city. On that note it would also be good to see a way through to Wood Street from Tay Street to Link up with Kmart. Unfortunately, Invercargill is a town where in 10‐15mins you can drive from one side to another. Hence why we have the park outside the store attitude. If there are no parks, then we carry on. We feel that this Plan will make it too hard for our customers to come into the shops turning our busy & vibrant stores into unviable shops. The customers could choose to park in the new development and come across, but I estimate it would take around 10‐15mins to walk to our shop & if the weather is not particularly good (hey its Invercargill) they will not bother. It only leaves us with the option of relocation leaving potentially two more empty stores in the City Centre. We have been disappointed in this whole process as we only heard of the proposed plan approx. 2 weeks before it was released to the public. From what we have been told some of the working group asked for some Tay Street Retailers to be involved in the planning stage but none we asked. that does not seem right as it appears that we are the most affected by this plan.
Rachael Cowan‐Clay Facebook Suggests card parking meters N n/a Note: parking charges and metres Card parking meters! Its not the 90s anymore nobody has cash can be considered under the upcoming review of the Parking Strategy. Alex Gomez Gordon Facebook Card parking meters N Y (In Response to Rachaels Parking comment) Invercargill City Council ‐ You had a machine capable of that behind the Movieland complex. Dunedin has had this capability as well as the ability to pay via mobile, and top up the meter by means of an app.
Ruthy Prattley Facebook Car parking ‐ (private/public N n/a Invercargill City Council a lot of that stuff is Wilson Parking. Which is a nationwide business. I don't think they're a council ownership) entity?...dunedin, chch all have them too.
Blair Howden Facebook Suggests free parking N Y Even better free parking, we can park for free at The Warehouse and KMart and malls in Christchurch have free parking so why not here? Mary‐Kay Martyn Facebook Rates N n/a And our rates will increase by how much?
Blaze Beadle Facebook Parking meters N Y I like the old coin parking metres..it's very unique to invercargill to still have them..
Karen Auckram Facebook Farmers Market ‐ supportive N Y Support the farmers market and encourage it further by providing a dedicated site or help subsidise a permanent indoor/outdoor site for them Jonathan Clark Facebook Suggests free parking N Y Free parking only in the CBD, gets people in for a starter
John Smith Facebook Costs N n/a Is this why the museum is going to cost 52 million,to prop up other icc dreams? Why can the ILT build a new hotel for 40 million,and it costs the icc 52 million to renovate an existing building?
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Submitter Forum Key issue/s Impacts key Can be Staff comments Full feedback text unless otherwise noted objectives/ considered at (where noted, larger emails can be found further within appendix due to size) principles? detailed design?
Alex Gomez Gordon Facebook Costs N n/a A big thanks to the ICC for wasting our hard earned money on yet more ego projects. The proposal to spend over $50 million to 'strengthen the old museum' is unjustified and yet more exploitation of ratepayer funding. The pyramid was placed overtop the old museum, and yet it stood up to a heavy snowfall in 2010, while a full sized stadium that was supposedly engineered to current structural integrity standards fully collapsed. The water tower, Anderson Park Art Gallery, and several now derelict buildings that are under ICC ownership have stood up to seismic shocks, and snow loading. Why are we, the ratepayer, suddenly being slapped with funding these projects where these assets should have been maintained under ICC diligence? The ICC complained bitterly about the $3 million cost to demolish derelict buildings in Esk St West that are standing health hazards, which have been land banked by the ICC for well over a decade. There is something not quite right with the ICC, and they are digging themselves into a bigger hole by the day, meeting by meeting. When are we going to see the ICC stand up, and state their accountability for their failure to provide adequate maintenance for these assets for the last two to three decades whilst increasing the rates? Would the ICC care to explain the failure to provide adequate maintenance to roading, water supply and drainage, and buildings? I would guess that they wouldn't, because it would require them to present their financials and provide transparency to the people who pay to make this possible.
David Rattray Facebook Farmers Market shelter N n/a Not within project scope. Have a sheltered area for the farmers Market
Fea Kamosie Facebook Electric tram service N Y If vehicle access will eventually be removed for Esk street, could we get an accessible electric tram servicing around the two blocks Tay‐ Kelvin‐Esk‐Dee and Don streets?If inclusion and access is to be considered then something needs to be in place from the beginning for both elderly and disabled to get around these areas at no cost to them. It would also be great if they had proper safety restraints/plates in place for wheelchairs and prams. It would be cool for the rest of us too.
Nick Murrell Facebook General comments/climate N n/a Good luck with that, always looks nice in a drawing, remove the people and the blue sky and replace with wind and rain
Michelle Muir Facebook Costs/sequencing N n/a For years invercargill lays down new footpaths and puts up buildings then knocks it all down and rips it all up and then it begins again and again, I hear they are going to reopen esk street from south dee st, the amount of times the parking has changed in esk st is crazy,,, where does all the money come from?
Paula McKeown Facebook Free parking N n/a Not within project scope. Heaps more free inner city parking minimum 60 mins parking or something to encourage less driving around to secure a free park right outside the door of the place you are going. No more green space!!! Way too many parks, reserves and open outdoor spaces now!
Martha McSoriley Facebook Pedestrianisation of Esk Street N Y Remove vehicle access from Esk Street ‐ make it a pedestrian / dining / family friendly area. We desperately need an area like this in town. The farmers market could be held there too.
Barbara Jones Facebook Pedestrianisation of Esk Street N Y Martha McSoriley Great idea Martha! Rather than up near ICC building which has been mooted 😞 and windy Tay St having lots of money spent on it ‐ with table tennis tables etc.😞 Esk St is the perfect sunniest, most sheltered area for a gathering place.
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Engagement prior to December/January feedback
DATE ACTIVITY 18 and 19 June 2020 Walking tour and stakeholder drop‐in session. 3 July 2020 City Centre Governance Group Meeting; group represented included: Mana whenua, H & J Smith, ILT, Chamber of Commerce 15 July 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ Age Concern 16 July 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ Blind Citizens of NZ and RNZ Foundation of the Blind 17 July 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ YMCA 18 July 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ Community Trust South 24 July 2020 Stakeholder meeting – Grey Power 28 July 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ SIT 28 July 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ SMAG and Library Staff 29 July 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ H&J Smith 29 July 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ ILT 5 August 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ HWR 5 August 2020 Project Working Group (PWG) CO‐DESIGN WORKSHOP 1. The PWG was comprised of representation from: Chamber of Commerce, Great South, Invercargill Central Limited, Neighbourhood Retailer Group, Heritage South, Forest & Bird, Te Ao Marama, Cycling South, Great South, Healthy Families, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), Young Professionals Group, YMCA, City 26 August 2020 Youth Workshop. Attendees represented the following organisations: Youth Council, YMCA ‐ staff and youth, Young Professionals from ILT establishments, Frontline – both staff and youth, Sport Southland, Red Cross Former Refugee youth, Scripture NZ, Youthline – staff and youth, SIT students, Miharo, Healthy Families 26 August 2020 Activation Workshop. Attendees represented the following organisations: Farmers’ Market, SMAG, Great South, ICL, City Centre Coordinator 27 August 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ Murihiku Marae 27 August 2020 Project Working Group (PWG): Co‐design Workshop 2 23 September 2020 ICC Elected members workshop 24 September 2020 Project Working Group ‐ presentation of 50% draft plan 6 October 2020 Master Plan Drop‐in Session at Kelvin Hotel for CBD Businesses 8 October 2020 Neighbourhood Retailer Group representatives RE: 50% design 28 October 2020 Project Working Group Co‐design Workshop 3 9 November 2020 ICC Elected members workshop 9 November 2020 Meeting with Tay Street Retailers 25 November 2020 Meeting with Neighbourhood Retailers Group and Tay Street Retailers 27 November 2020 Stakeholder meeting ‐ HWR 16 December 2020 Coffee chat with Neighbourhood Retailer Group Representatives 14 January 2021 Meeting with Tay Street Retailers 21 January 2021 Coffee chat with NRG Representatives 26 January 2021 Coffee chat with NRG Representatives 26 January 2021 Stakeholder meeting – Community Trust South 26 January 2021 Stakeholder meeting – Blind Citizens of NZ and RNZ Foundation of the Blind 27 January 2021 Stakeholder meeting – Age Concern
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From: Inkspressit Sent: Wednesday, 2 December 2020 2:36 PM To: citycentremasterplan Subject: Traffic flow, modelling and simulations
Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed
Good afternoon,
I would like to know how i can obtain traffic flow modelling and simulations in relation to the master plan to specifically see how the simulations model traffic flow and mitigate potential congestion/backlog along both Dee and Tay streets.
I would assume that the "detailed traffic modelling" did in fact include a multitude of realtime traffic flow simulations based on various levels of traffic flow into and out of the new precinct across multiple time periods to gauge potential bottle-necks, flow into and out of the new carpark building in conjunction with a narrower street etc?
Kind Regards Rodney
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From: Matt Couldrey Sent: Wednesday, 2 December 2020 11:53 AM To: citycentremasterplan Subject: Community views sought on city centre
Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed
Love it, lesgo. Cheers ‐ Matt
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From: Chris McRae Sent: Friday, 4 December 2020 2:28 PM To: City Centre Masterplan Subject: Re: City Centre Plan
Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged
Hi, have just had a look at your proposed plan for the city centre. I can not believe that narrowing Tay and Dee streets to one lane each way and removing car parking is even being considered. I do not see how that will invite people into the city centre, I believe it will only cause congestion and frustration. Also what plans do you have for heavy transport, I currently operate a max length/weight truck and trailer unit that on it's HPMV permit must use Tay street / Clyde street to Bluff road which in my honest opinion is ridiculous at present because it is putting pedestrians and light motor vehicle users at risk when there are other roads suitable and out of the way. If those streets are reduced to one lane either way I believe you will be increasing the risk to all quite substantially .
I would be interested to hear your thoughts on why this is proposed, why the removal of car parking and also any plans for a heavy traffic bypass ?
Regards,
Chris McRae
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From: Nicola McGilvray Sent: Friday, 4 December 2020 5:51 PM To: citycentremasterplan Subject: practical inner city ideas
Invercargill is very close to Antarctica….. there is no denying that we are ruled to a large extent by the weather. Think big and do it once would be my suggestion. Have a public area, Wachner place springs to my mind because it is next door to me at Tuatara, but any other suitable public area that gets most day sun, and build a totally covered in glass area, in other words a giant glass house. Put inside the giant glass house a water feature that is interactive to small people and lots and lots and lots of plants. Like the hot house at Queens park, that is the most beautiful place that everyone loves. The ground could stay concrete, easy to hose down and clean, and plants would be in giant planters, like the ones that are all over Auckland. https://www.naturalhabitats.co.nz/our‐ projects/westfield‐newmarket/ A steel structure to go over the roof of the whole of wachner place, covered in glass and sealed off from the weather. Total re‐vamp of the public toilets and bus waiting lounge, where the plants and tropical theme would spill into that area also Remember the old bird Avery at Queens park, one of those on a smaller scale beside the I‐ site, the climate would be perfect for birds https://www.wildlifehabitat.com.au/port‐douglas‐experiences/breakfast‐with‐the‐birds/this would be a beautiful spot for the elderly to sit and talk to the birds. You could have bird feeding hour twice a day Once at 10am for tourists and elderly, then next one at 4pm for after school kids
Have an interactive water feature and once a week the children can make little boats out of different substances (flax, old milkbottle bottoms, cardboard, match sticks, leaves found on a scavenger hunt in one of the parks on otepuni, old MacDonald’s chip packets, The library could host the boat making classes with special guests each week introducing new materials, and teaching children about practical things like floatation, balance, structure, building, recycling. Or it could be crazy fun and impractical like who can make the weirdest and most colourful boat. Or turn it into a coemption for teenagers, whos boat can go the fastest. One whole wall would be made into a living wall with a small waterfall in the middle, which would then run into the interactive water feature for the kids. Have an area that had photos and information on the history of Invercargill, photos of the old buildings, horse and trams, have pictures of how Invercargill people used to dress when they came to town. Then have photos of how the town looks now (or soon) and how people dress now. Then have a section that 1
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would be an ongoing competition for locals that would change quarterly, about how you think Invercargill will look in another 70 years, and what Invercargill people will be wearing in another 70 years. The results of these competitions could be put in the newspaper and locals would aspire to be a winner with a chance of it 4 times a year. Invercargill is extremely luck to start having a historic theme to it with the motorbike museum and truck museum, carry this past‐present‐future theme on and make it a thing, this way it will encourage the young and old to use their imagination and look to the future in a positive way. There could be a small mezzanine walkway along the area of the living wall an at the beginning of the waterfall, where people might get a wet spray from waterfall spray, this would appeal to teenagers and 20 somethings (slight element of danger and adventure).
In the days of old Invercargill, coming to town was an outing. People used to get dressed up, and it was considered to be special. We need an area in the CBD that is free of commercialism and more of a focus on art – education – fun. Please just not a giant chess set, I would like to think we are a bit more evolved than that. Thanks for reading Cheers Nicola McGilvray
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From: thefrediz Sent: Friday, 4 December 2020 10:31 PM To: citycentremasterplan Subject: city plan
Totally against the narrowing of Tay and Dee Street and removing alot parks, narrow mined and just crazy
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From: Alan & Shelia Petrie Sent: Saturday, 5 December 2020 12:05 PM To: citycentremasterplan Subject: Vibrant master plan?
When perusing the proposed lnvercargill master plan it became quite obvious that the Auckland based consulting firm had not lived in the city for twelve months and and got a proper FEEL for the city.The consultants used all the tricks of their trade to gain support with the public for the central city makeover.Immediately obvious are the provided computer generated montages in which have blue skies ,and the leafy trees show no sign of wind damage. Anyone who has lived in the city for a long period of time would know the main streets, particularly Tay Street are natural wind funnels, the only tree to survive is the hardy cabbage tree. Curiously ,all the people in the provided images appear to be within a younger age group.There is not one senior citizen shown in any of the images. Are older folk not vibrant enough for the makeover ? To be more representative, l believe the consultants should be asked to provide images of what the proposed development will look like in mid winter when the people shown will have replaced their polo shirts for puffer jackets. ! Alan R Petrie
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From: Lynette Barclay Sent: Sunday, 6 December 2020 7:24 PM To: citycentremasterplan Subject: City upgrade
The city is unable to have our lovely queens park in pristine state what chance are they going to keep all the grounds/streets looking good. Fix what we have already before spending more money
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From: Blair Howden Sent: Thursday, 17 December 2020 11:35 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: City Centre Masterplan
Hi I am a born and bred Southlander and have lived in Invercargill for the past 23 years. Having grown up in Southland in the 1980s our family often travelled to Invercargill to shop and I can remember how busy our inner city used to be in the 1980s, a family visit to town often involved walking the busy streets of Invercargill around the CBD, having lunch at either the DIC Department store tea rooms or the Copper Kettle at H&J Smiths. I remember Cambridge Arcade as a busy arcade as well as the Trust Bank arcade. I noticed the change as a teenager in the late 90s with our city being in decline I remember walking down Dee street around 1996 and counting the number of empty shops and thinking how this was once the busy street of our city. I was excited in the late 90s when the idea of converting Esk street to a mall with shops around Cambridge Arcade was proposed and certainly disappointed when the plans were shelved twice.
Over the past 20 years I have witnessed a lot of change in our city from The Warehouse building their mega store in the late 90s which later saw many retailers relocate out of the main CBD area and relocate to new stores built around The Warehouse, I remember seeing the plans at the A&P show for the inner city upgrade which saw the removal of the centre plots in the CBD and remember the upgrade taking place. Over the past 20 years I have certainly noticed just how quiet the inner city has become compared to my childhood days, I still remember on Christmas Eve around 2013 driving through the CBD and thinking how quiet town was and how easy it was to navigate the streets, then I made the mistake of driving near The Warehouse where there a was queue down the road backing up to the train station. This was where everyone was doing their Christmas shopping. The CBD we have today isn’t one I want to see future generations shopping in, I would like to see people back in the main CBD supporting the small and medium sized retailers.
So what do I think can be done to bring people back to our CBD? 1. Slowing traffic on Tay street by reducing the road to 2 lanes is a bad idea. This proposed idea was the first thing that prompted me give my views of what should be done to bring people back to our CBD. I feel that reducing the traffic to a single lane in both directions will cause major traffic congestion in the CBD and may actually prompt people to avoid the CBD even further. You also need to consider Tay street is a major State Highway with traffic such a trucks travelling down this road. If this idea was to be adopted then a plan needs to be put in place to divert traffic passing through the CBD such as trucks out of the CBD and taking an alternative route. I think a study needs to be done to determine what percentage of traffic drives down Tay street to access the CBD and what percentage is just passing through. Perhaps the passing through traffic needs to be diverted to an alternative route such as making Tweed street the new entry and SH1 road for Invercargill. The city also needs a north to south express route, I often struggle to drive to work in the CBD each day from my house in Grasmere down a busy North Road and Dee street and this was certainly a challenge last year when a lane was closed for months down Dee street, I was often bypassing the CBD and taking Bond street to get to work to avoid the congestion, one particular day it took 15 minutes to drive between down Dee Street between Gala street and Tay street, that is unacceptable. Ideally a bypass needs to be created to divert incoming traffic coming into the city from Winton or further north down an alternative route that doesn’t pass through the CBD. 2. A roundabout or traffic lights needs to be installed at the Clyde Street and Forth Street intersection. While this technically falls outside the area of the masterplan this is something I feel needs addressed. Since Kmart opened last year I have certainly noticed this intersection has become congested. I often park my car on Forth street near Carters or the old Bowling club and when I head to my home in Grasmere I will do a right turn from Forth street on to Clyde street. I can often be waiting for a long time or have to resort to doing a left hand turn and then a U‐turn and sometimes visibility is bad when doing a right turn at this intersection. Even before Kmart opened I thought this intersection was dangerous, I 1
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used to work in the building that is now WellSouth when Gen‐I operated out of this building and often witnessed accidents at this intersection. I feel that either traffic lights or a roundabout needs to be installed at this intersection and should have been done before Kmart was allowed to build their store. 3. We need to think of ways to bring those who shop at The Warehouse and surrounding shops to the main CBD and also Kmart shoppers to the CBD. The biggest issue our CBD faces is the fact we have a split CBD, we have the traditional CBD, the Mitre 10 and Harvey Norman area, The Warehouse and surrounding shops, Briscoes and Rebel Sport and now Kmart all spaced apart. The location of the new Kmart is bad in the sense it is close to the CBD but not close enough, there needs to be a way for those who shop at Kmart to afterwards shop in the CBD. When the idea of Kmart coming to town was talked about I know the idea was certainly welcomed by most of Invercargill and ideally there should have been a push to get Kmart into the main CBD as that alone may have been the solution to all our problems with the CBD, if Kmart had of opened in the new Invercargill Central block or near this area I feel other retailers would have built around Kmart and that alone would have been the solution to our issues of a split CBD. With the current location of Kmart it is harder to create a bridge between Kmart and other retailers, as above I have suggested the idea of a roundabout or traffic lights outside Kmart and I think this could also help as with traffic lights a controlled pedestrian crossing could be added, this would make it safer to walk from Kmart to the CBD and vice versa. I have also thought about ideas such as an underground tunnel between Invercargill Central and Kmart or perhaps an overbridge from Kmart to Invercargill Central in a L shape. The best ideas I can think of to link people between the larger retailers is to create transport links and make these free or low cost. The simplest idea would be to bring back the free bus we used to have, this bus would run between Harvey Norman and Mitre 10 to Invercargill Central to Kmart then to The Warehouse and surrounding shops and perhaps pass Briscoes. A more expensive idea is to bring back trams like Christchurch has done with a tram link between these locations, I feel this could be a great tourist attraction for Invercargill and ideally would be good if there was a low cost option to use the service for locals. An even more expensive idea would be something like a monorail running around the CBD, would be good in the sense that no other city has a monorail so a real tourist attraction. 4. Create an attraction in the CBD such as a kids playground. After recently having a holiday in Christchurch I thought what might be a good idea is for the Invercargill CBD to have a playground like the Margaret Mahy playground in Christchurch. I think this was one of the best ideas following the rebuild of Christchurch. As far as where that playground might go one idea would have been to make the Invercargill Central development smaller and use half of the block as a playground, another idea is to take over one of the neighbouring blocks which would involve the demolition of part of another block. Other locations I have thought of include purchasing the old Post Office (Quest hotel) and demolishing the building turning the old hotel and Wachner place into a playground area, the crescent would be the parking area. A final possible location is the Otepuni Gardens next to Clyde street, perhaps create a bridge and walkway between the playground and Tay street, this location would create an attraction between Kmart and Invercargill Central as it would be located near both places. 5. Make parking in the CBD cheaper, easier or simply free. This idea is really a no brainer to attract people to the CBD. It costs nothing to park in the Kmart carpark and The Warehouse carpark or the Farmers carpark across the road but it costs money to park in the CBD. For many shoppers choosing a shop where you can park for free versus having to pay most would take the free option. I feel the cost of parking at the new Invercargill Central mall should be free or perhaps free for the first hour and second hour can be free if a purchase is made. The parking meters around the city should not be coin operated, a lot of people these days don’t carry cash so EFTPOS parking meters should be considered. I also think we need less parking meters and more free car parks as well as more unlimited parks for inner city CBD workers. 6. Upgrade Wachner Place I do remember when Wachner Place first opened and how great it looked 30 years ago but today not so much. I do think Wachner Place needs something new in this spot and more importantly something done about those buildings on Esk Street west which are run down and an eyesore. One idea would be to completely knock down Wachner place and the derelict buildings and create a green space in this area perhaps with a clock tower in the centre.
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7. Remove the traffic from Esk Street and more street markets. This is an idea I thought of instead of just removing the parking from Esk street, closing the street to the public but allow service vehicles such as delivery trucks. If this idea is not possible especially since it may cause issues with the SIT carpark I thought of the idea of using Esk street at weekends for more markets as a way of bringing in people to the CBD. We have an annual Christmas market which is great, why not make that a monthly market or even weekly during the summer months?
Thank you for taking the time to read through my suggestions, hopefully some of my ideas will be considered.
Regards Blair Howden
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From: Neil Thomas Sent: Friday, 18 December 2020 4:26 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: City Centre
It is clear from the proposed plan you have no interest in the new CBD development to be successful. This is hard to understand with the Council (and the public of Invercargill) being shareholders.
By limiting access from Tay Street, by reducing it to one lane you will turn people away by congestion and obstacles in the street. Invercargill has always been well known for the wide streets and this has been applauded by visitors. Now you propose to reduce it to one lane. I would ask if any of the councillors visited the CBD during the last two years when we have had one lane due to road works on several occasions. This has caused congestion with traffic backed up through intersections on numerous occassions. Add to this increased traffic with people coming to the new centre and it will cause chaos.
When I operated The Lollie Shop I lost several customers once the pocket park was created in Esk Street. I know several people who won’t drive down there. Several people who used to visit my shop weekly, used to come into town and park in Esk Street while they walked round their favourite shops. They disappeared after the pocket park was started. I phoned some of them to make sure they were alright (as they were elderly) and that was the reason given over and over. I started delivering to them. I was talking to one of them a few months ago in Windsor and she told me she has not been in the CBD since the pocket park went in.
So the question I ask you to consider is what is the purpose of a street. My definition is to get people from a to b. By blocking it off and placing places for people to congregate does two things:
1. Stops or slows the progress of travel causing frustration.
2. Make it dangerous as people are encouraged to congregate and often move into the path of traffic.
I would also ask you to consider what is currently happening in Dunedin with George Street outside the Meridian Mall. Council proposed to close it to traffic. Retailers rebelled and said they would leave the area. Then the council is proposed a one-way system and several retailers are again looking at leaving. Most of them are national chains.
If you cut Tay Street to one lane then these same national chains won’t look at coming to our new CBD. Already some National chains have left Esk Street since it became one way.
If you want to make a success of the new CBD you need to make Tay Street 3 lane by adding a turning lane into the mall. Remember traffic will increase as currently several Southlanders are currently travelling to Dunedin or Christchurch to shop. These people will return to shopping here but only if you make access easy.
The place for the public to congregate is in the mall itself. The plans I have seen allows for this to happen (although I know some things have changed since I saw the plans).
The success of this project is in your hands.
Neil Thomas
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From: Sent: Saturday, 19 December 2020 3:43 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: City centre master plan feedback
Hi just want to say how disappointed l am that Esk St has not been made pedestrian only in your plan, l am sure if this area was pedestrian only it would be extremely popular and attract lots of foot traffic especially since there is so much parking in the new mall and at H @ J Smith’s carpark. Karen Carter
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From: Sharon Tiatia Sent: Thursday, 31 December 2020 2:10 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Inner city development
Hi, I just wanted to add some thoughts to the Inner City plans. (I know this is a little late, but have not had time pre-Christmas to send this to you.) I really like that you are allowing for green spaces in the inner city. I wondered if we could make an even longer term plan that could incorporate lots of garden/green spaces, outdoor seating areas (including some undercover outdoor areas and some open) that invite people to come into the city and stay a little longer, by creating a really lovely relaxing environment. It would be really nice to incorporate the Otepuni stream into the inner city area with easy access and park-like surrounding (similar idea to what Christchurch has done with the Avon River) I realise that wind is a problem but we managed to problem solve this with Queens park and did not let our weather prevent us from creating this beautiful park. It would be lovely to extend our park throughout our city. If we forward-plan enough we could incorporate beautiful fountains and really nice lighting and make it something really special that tourists would want to come and see. Can we do something that is not “ordinary and predictable”? I have also noticed as I’ve traveled around the country that almost every shopping centre has the same shops everywhere you go. It would be great to make space for small local businesses with really unique products (imagine quaint little shops around a pretty outdoor space and buskers /street entertainment). I think we need to value and support our locally owned and operated businesses.
Thanks for giving me this opportunity. All the best with your planning. I would love to be a part of this planning process, if you think my ideas are worth considering. (-I am an artist, designer, florist, keen gardener and love designing beautiful spaces ;o)
Kind regards Sharon Tiatia
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From: Kate Hays Sent: Sunday, 3 January 2021 5:01 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Recommendations for city plan...more accommodation.
I strongly advise that you build more inner city apartments and fewer shops. There is an acute shortage of flats in Invercargill. Tenants in the inner city will increase the foot traffic. People living in the city centre will shop in the inner city. There are already many empty shops in Dee Street and Tay Street and in the blocks in between. Building more shops will make Invercargill a ghost town. People buy on line, including myself and my husband. We are both in our 70s and my husband buys what he needs for work off the Internet. We rarely use shops. Many shopping malls in New Zealand and in Australia have multiple empty shops.
If there is a housing shortage nationwide and empty shops it makes sense to build more accommodation.
Yours sincerely Kate Hays
Sent from my iPad
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From: Heather and Monty Westrupp Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2021 8:24 AM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: my view
Dear Sir/Madam, I think Tay Street and Dee Street should remain two lanes in both directions . I don’t agree that two lanes are not needed at this time but if not in the future they will be. Both Dee and Tay Streets are the main entrances to the city and should remain as they are so visitors to our city have easy access and no traffic jams. Yours sincerely Heather Westrupp. Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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From: Shaun Cavanagh Sent: Wednesday, 6 January 2021 2:44 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Some thoughts on this Attachments: ICCstreets.docx; CityStreets.docx
Dear City Centre Governance Group,
Attached is a cover letter and 20 page submission on this.
Ngā Mihi,
Shaun Cavanagh.
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Address not for publication
6 Jan. 21
City Centre governance group
John Green H&J’s Chris Ramsey ILT Shaun Drylie SBS Michael Skerrett Ngāi Tahu Ian Pottinger ICC Alex Crackett ICC David Irwin Isthmus
Dear governance group members,
City Centre plan consultation
Please find attached a 20 page document in response to the invite to submit on the City Centre Master Plan that featured in the Southland Express on 17 Dec 20.
This submission primarily suggests that the inner-city rebuild emphasises the names of streets within the CBD by drawing an association with the (primarily) Scottish areas the streets are named after. I’ve attempted to provide a general River Tay template for potential content.
The ‘mind map’ is included because several different associations came to mind while preparing this document. The ‘stream’ of thought may be of use to the group members. If you are seeking clarification on any of this information, please feel free to get in touch.
All the best with your work. We look forward to completion of the project.
Yours sincerely,
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Sign ~ Design ~ Significant
A proposal for Invercargill to emphasise CBD street names with their associated geographical origins.
A submission prepared by Shaun Cavanagh for the City Centre governance group.
5 January 2021.
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City Centre governance group
John Green H&J’s Chris Ramsey ILT Shaun Drylie SBS Michael Skerrett Ngāi Tahu Ian Pottinger ICC Alex Crackett ICC David Irwin Isthmus
Dear governance group members,
City Centre plan consultation
The Southland Express (17 December 2020)1 features a full-page notice drawing readers’ attention to a consultation process on development of the Invercargill City Centre Master Plan, stating this “sets out a framework for a more vibrant, attractive city centre” and “there will be a focus on events and activity, it will be better for cyclists and pedestrians, and it will become a place you want to be.” 1
This submission offers the suggestion for the inner-city rebuild to emphasise the names of streets within the CBD by drawing an association with the (primarily) Scottish areas the streets are named after. This can be done by the use of signs placed at key areas within the completed CBD that feature a visual image of the origin area, consistent with the stated aims of the Master Plan. The initial streets that come to mind are those found on an Invercargill map, and form the ‘rectangle’ in Invercargill’s grid layout: Tay, Dee, Esk, Don, Spey, Clyde, Wood*, Forth, Yarrow, Leet, Gala, Kelvin, Nith, Tyne, Deveron, Conon, Eye, Tweed, Doon, Jed, Ness, Leven and Liffey. (*Wood is named after Invercargill’s first mayor, not a river).2
There are examples around Aotearoa of signs that convey information to travellers and local citizens of a given area. These come in a range of designs and colours and serve as templates for how Invercargill might proceed with a plan to emphasise the background story of its CBD street names. Some are free- standing, others are attached to the sides of buildings, while others have a three-dimensional look. Some are also interactive to create further interest, employing creative ways of informing people.
The idea for this proposal stems from an experience in 1999. Working in Durham, UK, I made a journey to Scotland. Having gained employment in Durham, I was already thinking about the association of our street names Lindisfarne and Bamborough with their source geographical areas. It turns out that this is the area that John Turnbull Thomson, Government Surveyor, originated from, and this has something to do with Invercargill having wide streets, given the narrowness of his streets back home in Bamborough.2,3
Travelling north from Edinburgh, a signpost at the Perth bridge denoted that passengers were now crossing the River Tay. A distinct memory at the time was how this was the name given to Invercargill’s main street, and it reminded me of home. This would be followed up by noticing the names (eg,) Esk, Leven, Don, Forth and Spey during my travels. A subsequent trip to Glasgow would notice the associations with names like Clyde, Kelvin, and Doon.
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A closer look at a map of Scotland (and Ireland and England) reveals the geographical placement of these rivers in proximity to each other and to national borders. The reflection was upon how meaningful it was to associate these areas with streets one is familiar with and identifies with. This was an experience as a New Zealander travelling through lands who have given their names to the streets of Invercargill. The Māori mihi whakatau (introduction) features the mountain and body of water a person identifies with as two components of the mihi, and this can be a feature of signs that will allow visitors to experience a sense of hospitality and welcome.4
Consider the line in the ‘share your thoughts’ invite: it states “…and it will become a place you want to be.” 1 Invercargill is looking to attract visitors to the city, and this is one way that travellers (from the areas associated with the street names) can potentially come to appreciate Invercargill and tell people about their New Zealand experience. Eventually, the travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be relaxed as vaccines take effect and our borders will re-open.
These streets are all covered in Wendy McArthur’s book2 What’s in a Name? (2006) that describes features of the geographical areas the names are sourced from.
Thomson gave all the streets in the town square mile the names of rivers in Scotland and Northern England, with the exception of the Crescent which he envisaged being a tree-lined avenue leading to an Esplanade which would elongate the estuary. (p. 8)
…Throughout the years the Invercargill City Council Town Planning Department has remained mindful of the fact that Invercargill was very much a Scottish settlement and the Scottish theme to our street names has remained dominant. We currently have the names of more than 40 Scottish rivers in our street names. (p. 9).
That same year saw publication of Lloyd Esler’s book3 150 Years Invercargill 1856-20063 providing historical context and Invercargill’s early development based on the plan of John Turnbull Thomson:
The streets in the original square mile of Invercargill are named after rivers in Scotland and northern England and a glance at a map of Scotland will reveal many familiar names.” (p. 24).
There are twenty-four streets listed that make up the CBD. Although there is a River Wood situated in Dumfries and Galloway and the fact that the other street names are based (primarily) on Scottish rivers suggests that Wood St is also, it is really named after Invercargill’s first mayor William Wood (1871- 73) and is one of only two in the CBD not named after a river (the other being The Crescent).2
Of the remaining twenty-three, only the Tyne River (Newcastle) and the Liffey River (Dublin) are not Scottish rivers, and predominantly Scottish rivers contribute to Invercargill’s CBD street names. The governance group members share this mindfulness need with your predecessors. Note that there are Scottish rivers that have English and Welsh counterparts with the same name. These include Dee (Snowdonia/Chester); Esk (Cumbria); Don (Yorkshire); Yarrow (Lancashire) and Eye (Leicestershire).
Included in this document are paragraphs of descriptive information for each of these streets sourced from Britannica.com and Wikipedia. These are indicators only of what could be included in individual signs to mark each street. The main idea is to identify the geographical location and match it with the individual street name, consistent with the stated aims of the City Centre Master Plan. Ideally, each street should have its own sign, to allow regionally-specific information to be conveyed and effective use of space.
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Clearly there are additional sources for information that can add value to each sign, and the goal should be to present information (visual and written…audible?) that is informative and engaging (especially for visitors to Invercargill). In the Invercargill library is (eg,) The Rough Guide to Scotland5 that contains specific regional information, detailed maps and picturesque photos that can serve as templates.
The overall dynamic benefit for the signs is in their effect as a collective group, with potentially a master sign visualising the CBD layout placed somewhere central (eg, outside the ICC in Esk St) showing where the signs are in relation to each other. The placement for these can perhaps be in a uniform pattern so that each sign lines up in when the CBD grid is viewed from above. The signs could also link to a webpage and forms of social media that contains related information about the associated area. An important consideration will be developing ways to make the content accessible for people with disabilities, including visual and hearing impairment. The feasibility for a plan of this nature will account for challenges such as funding, use of space, design, and graffiti/tagging that will potentially occur.
An organic creative approach that seeks to account for these potential challenges will be prepared to consider alternative ways of implementing the plan. For example, if external free-standing signs or signs attached to buildings are not possible, what potential use is there of internal window space and the use of specially produced laminated posters? Flat screen TVs that play specific information on a timed loop format? (potentially as supplemental information rather than as an alternative). A statement from Henri Fayol (1841-1925), a figure acknowledged as a founder of modern management theory and business administration is: “principles are flexible and capable of adaptation to every need.” 6
This is an opportunity for Invercargill to connect with counterparts in Scotland, Ireland and England who have jurisdiction for the areas in which the specific rivers are located. Rather than the ICC choosing information for inclusion, these councils and local bodies can be sent a template to provide information that they feel best represents them in an Antipodean city that has housed many descendants. This could request a response within 6-8 months of the initial contact that outlines the proposed plan to emphasise the association of Invercargill’s street names with their local river(s). A suggested template (with content provided by councils with area jurisdiction) could include information such as:
Two images: Scenic; and geographic location relative to national boundaries. Description: details about river (source, length, tributaries) and nearby mountain(s). Figures associated with the area (eg, leaders, artists, writers, poets, musicians, actors). Wildlife/ecology (eg, Squirrels, Deer, Salmon, Whales, Dolphins) Industry (eg, farming, tourism, whisky). Population (demographic information; immigration/emigration details). Landmarks (eg, Abbeys, Castles, Holiday spots, Monuments, Stadiums). Historical information (eg, The River Doon’s association with ‘Brigadoon’). Proverb/Motto/Folklore (could include poetry; song lyrics). Regional insignia (akin to Invercargill’s blade of grass).
There are additional statements in the consultation invite interpreted as being consistent with this proposal:
“The Invercargill City Centre Master Plan will guide improvements to streets and public spaces in the heart of the city – beyond that, it aims to create a city centre that we can be proud of, that people want to visit and stay awhile. It will include key projects and outline future improvements that encourage visitors and residents to wander through and spend time in the city.” 7
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“The aim is to make Invercargill’s city heart a more interesting, vibrant and attractive place to be. We want to create something for everyone – families, the young and old, businesses, tourists and those who visit the city centre most.” 7
“The Invercargill City Council’s Infrastructural Services Committee yesterday (Tuesday, 1 December) adopted the Master Plan, which aims to attract people to the city centre and create connections between new developments and existing retailers and businesses.” 7
The granting of legal personhood to the Whanganui River (2017) brought us the statement that relates to discussion about the rivers Invercargill’s streets are named after and provide citizens with a sense of identity. The full statement is:
“E rere kau mai te awa nui mai te Kāhui Maunga ki Tangaroa, ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au. The river flows from the mountain to the sea, I am the river and the river is me.” The river gives to you and you give to the river by keeping it healthy. ‘Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au.’8
This item speaks to the mutual connection people have with the river. The message is one of identity, especially for potential visitors from these areas the streets are named after. The iwi figure (Manu Bennett) interviewed for the item states (of three tūpuna that have different parts of the river): “The message there is of an entwining rope that connected us all together..” and:
“This agreement makes it recognisable to those people that weren’t brought up with the river. Through the iwi representatives, the river will have a voice. For me it’s about talking on behalf of someone that needs protection, in all sorts of ways. It’s the same with the river and the iwi and the Crown. It’s making it public.” 8
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There are several associated concepts that come to mind when thinking about rivers. These can be discussed in a few paragraphs. One is the “River of Life” that is the basis of salutogenic thinking. Salutogenesis stems from the thought of Aaron Antonovsky (1987), and depicts all humans as existing within a ‘river of life’. To address existing and future problems, it is necessary to move upstream in a proactive manner to focus on things at their source. The ‘sense of coherence’ is a core element of salutogenic thinking, and applied in this context, describes a [community’s] “ability to use existing and potential resources to combat stress and promote health, and it is measured based on one’s perception of manageability, meaning and comprehensibility.” 9 It has also been applied in an ecological sense to move from sustainability to regeneration.10
Within the context of the City Centre Master Plan, salutogenesis as a concept will recognise Invercargill’s association with the regions the street names are sourced from, and the inherent value of its people who’ve formed the community over the years since Invercargill’s foundation.
Related to this is the concept of Flow theory11 This name was chosen to reflect a healthy state where a person is ‘in their element’ and fully alive. It suggests an integration of human faculties/capabilities operating within a given environment. Flow is an ideal state that communities benefit from due to their citizens’ sense of wellbeing. It is therefore a component of social capital, and the use of the term ‘flow’ is analogous to the movement of a river:
they concentrate on a limited stimulus field, forget personal problems, lose their sense of time and of themselves, feel competent and in control, and have a sense of harmony and union with their surroundings. To the extent that these elements of experience are present, a person enjoys what he or she is doing and ceases to worry about whether the activity will be proactive and whether it will be rewarded (p. 182).11
This philosophical quote* and its interpretation comes to mind also, so I’ll include it. Applied in this context, it’s one interpretation to say that physical features of streets may remain constant, but it is the internal environment, consciousness and personality of those people who traverse these paths that is transformed. This is a reference to the importance of surroundings, including the physical and social environment, and speaks to the importance of civic spaces. This is the reason for also including two source examples from philosophy and from human development in relation to this quote:
*The philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus (c.535-c.475BC) is best known for his doctrines that things are constantly changing (universal flux), that opposites coincide – all things pass and nothing stays, and for comparing existing things to the flow of a river: you could not step twice in the same river.12
Researching these rivers, there is frequently a mention of ‘tributaries’ that flow into/out of the primary river. With reference to ‘the River of Life,’ much can be gained from looking to the etymology of words, which is a form of upstream thinking. Think of these associated terms: Attribution/Contribution/Distribution. Through the use of signs, these all contain a reference to a value that is akin to the movements of a river, but in terms of intangible, non-material content (in this case, knowledge about the source areas for Invercargill’s street names).
Interaction with strategically-placed signs within civic spaces in the CBD by visitors and citizens is a means of enhancing social capital (ie., the signs can act like tributaries to peoples’ consciousness about the street name origins). Apologies if this paragraph seems a bit esoteric. What are the components of Invercargill’s mihi whakatau?
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A Massey university website paper13 discussed a comparison of Philosopher/Designer Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) and Human Developmentalist Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) who each refer to the importance of accounting for how one’s surroundings influence personal development. This paper came to mind by also having a river theme in referring to ‘streams of life’:
Reading Wittgenstein through Vygotsky, and vice-versa Indeed, this is one of Wittgenstein's (1953) central methods in his philosophy: where, by giving 'prominence to distinctions which our ordinary forms of language easily make us overlook' (Wittgenstein, 1953, no.132), he wants to change our 'way of looking at things' (Wittgenstein, 1953, no.144). But what is it he wants us to see, through our new way of looking? For, as he says, he is not concerned 'to hunt out new facts; it is, rather, of the essence of our investigation that... we want to understand something that is already in plain view. For this is what we seem in some sense not to understand' (Wittgenstein, 1953, no.89). What he wants us to see, I suggest, are the different 'forms' or 'streams of life,' that comprise the usually ignored background to everything that we do or say - what he calls 'the whole hurly-burly:' 13
'How could human behavior be described? Surely only by sketching the actions of a variety of humans, as they are all mixed up together. What determines our judgment, our concepts and reactions, is not what one man is doing now, an individual action, but the whole hurly-burly of human actions, the background against which we see any action' (Wittgenstein, 1981, no.567). (emphasis added).13
I was introduced to the figure of Lev Vygotsky in a Human Development paper at Dunedin Teacher’s College in 1993. A core expression that remains: “Learning drives development” explains the basis of his thought. This posited the social (and physical) environment as decisive in cognitive development rather than the prevailing thinking at the time which emphasised the nativist (genetic) explanation of Jean Piaget (1896-1980). In Vygotsky’s work (Mind in Society, 1975, p.7)14 there is a key concept:
Like tool systems, sign systems (language, writing, number systems) are created by societies over the course of human history and change with the form of society and the level of its cultural development. Vygotsky believed that the internalization of culturally produced sign systems brings about behavioral transformations and forms the bridge between early and later forms of individual development.14,15
This submission regards the internalisation of these ‘sign systems’ (such as those that might draw an association between Invercargill’s streets and the areas that provide their names) as a form of ‘interior design.’ Every interaction is an form of exchange, and a transformative economics (that 21st Century Invercargill will have to adapt to) will account for the value of non-material resources and currencies in ways that it has not traditionally. More on the role of our surroundings as integral to development:
Traditionally in the social and behavioral sciences, seeking a single, unified, orderly account of things, we have spoken and written about ourselves as disembodied, isolated, self-contained individuals. We think of ourselves as existing in a fixed world of objects that we come to know, primarily, in a visual-intellectual manner, through our observations of them. As such, we have assumed that we can only come to know our own true nature in such a world by our empirical testing of our possible representations of it for their accuracy. However, unlike computers and other machines, as living, embodied beings, we cannot be wholly indifferent to the world around us. We must, to an extent, continuously react and respond to it, spontaneously, whether we like it or not, and in so doing, we must of necessity, relate and connect ourselves to our surroundings in one way or another.13
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In the Invercargill cemetery (Blk 23, opp. West St) is this headstone for J. Kelly, the first child born in the city (6 July 1856) son of John Kelly, Irish emigrant who is known as Invercargill’s first settler and likely to have been present as the first survey peg was placed at ‘The Point’ close to the contemporary intersection of Tay and Dee Sts.3
Kelly has a namesake (J.R. Kelly) a scholar who wrote books (image above) on the concept of leisure. Perhaps they’re related in more than name only, and originate from the same area in Ireland. The shared surname is a conduit for talking about how leisure relates to civic spaces and civic participation. The work of leisure scholars acknowledges that leisure relates to our concept of licence, permission and freedom. It also relates to our use of time, without being constrained by time. Leisure scholar James Murphy describes this classical leisure view as ‘freedom from the necessity of being occupied’ 16
An internet search for Invercargill produced this paragraph from Lorraine Murray:
John Kelly, an Irish-born sealer and whaler, arrived with his family in 1856 as the first European settlers near what would be chosen as the site of Invercargill. They were quickly followed by others, forming a settlement known at first as Kelly’s Point or Inverkelly. That same year the chief surveyor for Otago province, John Turnbull Thomson, chose the existing settlement as the location of Invercargill and laid out the town site. The first sale of town lands took place in March 1857, and by the end of the year, there were several dozen residents, many of them Scots, and a small number of businesses.17
How does leisure relate to Invercargill’s city streets and the City Centre redevelopment? It is important to realise that leisure as a concept has a meaning and a value that transcends a commodified version of ‘free-time’ more likely to occur with contemporary economic structures. When leisure is thought of in relation to civic spaces and civic participation, (the ‘classical’ definition)18 rather than as the opposite of work (a contemporary definition), it takes on an important role for enabling citizens and visitors to experience the City Centre in a manner consistent with the Master Plan. Freedom and intrinsic motivation are essential characteristics of leisure, and these can be enabled by the design of the City Centre redevelopment that includes the use of signage. This paper18 takes an Aristotelian perspective on leisure by summarising the work of Sebastian De Grazia’s Of Time, Work and Leisure.19
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In addition to proposing Invercargill’s CBD rebuild emphasises the association of street names with their geographic origins, I want to make separate comments about the concept of biophilic design, as found in the work of Richard Louv20 and also the growing acceptance of Doughnut Economics, as found in the work of Kate Raworth21 (images above).
A conversation with ecologist Richard Louv was conducted with RNZ in 2015 when he visited New Zealand as a guest speaker.22,23 He is author of well-received books ‘Last Child in the Woods’ and ‘Vitamin N.’ This relates to City Centre Master Plan on the grounds that it is an opportunity to implement biophilic design (ie., it mimics nature) for the reasons he outlines in his work and in the interview. Some notes on his interview are summarised below, with the full link in the index:
There’s more people living in cities, which can become “engines of biodiversity.” Need nature-rich cities and the use of Biophilic design (based on EO Wilson, Harvard). Technology v nature and Urbanisation v nature = false dichotomies. As a species we’re hardwired to have an affiliation with nature. Biophilic design weaves nature in. NZ has progressed along this line. Need to create Nature – going to be a different kind, plant native species. Urban parks with highest numbers of species have been shown to be the best for human psychological health and wellbeing. “We’re not done on this Earth and the more that we think we are and the more we pretend that we are, the worse off we are. The pathologies of life become worse.” (arrogance). (ie., nature-based cities). Prescription for a different kind of future.22
The concept of Doughnut Economics and its emphasis on a circular economy is growing in acceptance internationally, and has featured in the Otago Daily Times as civic leaders discuss innovative approaches to economic thinking.24 This is something that Invercargill can get on board with also (Dunedin was recently announced as adopting circular economy principles).25 If Invercargill hasn’t done so already as a New Zealand jurisdiction, more details can be found at the website mentioned in this recent item that Kate Raworth did for 2040: A Regeneration.24 Note the similarities: Richard Louv is fond of repeating Martin Luther King’s statement that “Any movement or culture will fail if it cannot permit a picture of a world that people want to go to.” 20,22
A vision having a thriving regenerative city for all residents that meets the planetary boundaries. And Amsterdam having adopted it has given peer to peer inspiration to other cities in the world. So now it’s been picked up in Copenhagen, Brussels and Belgium, in Costa Rica, in Colombia, in Melbourne, in Dunedin. So towns and cities everywhere are embracing this, as a vision of the future of the place they want to become. And we welcome everybody to join us because we’ve launched Doughnut Economics Action Lab https://www.doughnuteconomics.org 25
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There you have it. I hope this is useful to the governance group as a proposal. The invite to members of the public seemed timely to put some thoughts to paper about this. Around 2005 there was an event held at SIT where members of the community and invited guests came to discuss ideas for Invercargill and Southland’s future. The street names were something I was thinking about at the time.
Listed here are brief summaries for 22 rivers in Scotland (20), Ireland and England (1 each). There is also a description for five English rivers that have Scottish counterparts, included to acknowledge their existence. A summary for Wood St is included to acknowledge it as within the CBD, although it is not named after a river.2 The listed summaries were all accessed online 31 Dec 20.
Tay, Dee, Esk, Don, Spey, Wood, Forth, Yarrow, Leet, Gala, Kelvin, Clyde, Nith, Tyne, Deveron, Conon, Eye, Tweed, Doon, Jed, Ness, Leven and Liffey.
River Tay, longest river in Scotland, flowing about 120 miles (193 km) from its source on the north slopes of Ben Lui to the North Sea below Dundee. The river drains 2,400 square miles (6,216 square km), the largest drainage area in Scotland. Before reaching the stretch of Loch Tay (15 miles [24 km] long) at Killin, the headwaters flow under the names Fillan and Dochart. On leaving Loch Tay at Kenmore, the river receives the tributaries Lyon, Earn, and the outfall from the Tummel-Garry Hydroelectric Scheme, which helps control flooding of the river. https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Tay
River Dee, river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, rising at an elevation above 4,000 feet (1,250 metres) in the Cairngorm Mountains and flowing for about 90 miles (145 km) east to the North Sea at Aberdeen. Its headwaters flow turbulently in highland glens set amid grouse moorland. The main valley widens below Aboyne, and the river flows through well-farmed country. The River Dee is famed for its salmon. https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Dee-Scotland
The River Dee (Welsh: Afon Dyfrdwy, Latin: Deva Fluvius) is a river in the United Kingdom. It flows through parts of both Wales and England, forming part of the border between the two countries.
The river rises in Snowdonia, Wales, flows east via Chester, England, and discharges to the sea in an estuary between Wales and the Wirral Peninsula in England. It has a total length of 113 km (70 miles).[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Dee,_Wales
The River Esk, sometimes called the Cumbrian Esk, is a river in Cumbria, England. It flows for approximately 25 km (15.5 miles) from its source in the Scafells range of mountains to its estuary at Ravenglass. It is one of two Rivers Esk in Cumbria, and not to be confused with the Border Esk which flows on the Scottish side of the border. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Esk,_Cumbria
The River Esk (Scottish Gaelic: Easg), also called the Border Esk, is a river in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, that flows into the Solway Firth. It also flows for a small way through the English county of Cumbria before entering the Solway. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Esk,_Dumfries_and_Galloway
The River Esk is also called the Lothian Esk and flows through Midlothian and East Lothian. It initially runs as two separate rivers: the North Esk and the South Esk. The North Esk starts in the Pentland hills near North Esk reservoir. The South Esk starts high in the Moorfoot hills on the side of Blackhope Scar. Both rivers flow through the landscape towards Dalkeith Country Park where they join. https://forthriverstrust.org/rivers-wildlife/explore/river-esk/
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The River Don Aberdeenshire, Scotland The River Don is well known for being a good salmon river, it also has a very good reputation for sea trout, but the reason why most anglers visit the river is to fish for it's cracking wild brown trout. The Don has some excellent fly water with plenty of fast flowing streamy runs and rocky pools. https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/river-don.html
River Don, river in England that rises at about 1,500 ft (460 m) in the Pennine range. It flows in a deeply entrenched course across the South Yorkshire coalfield past the city of Sheffield, where its basin forms the heart of the steelmaking district. From there the river flows northeastward past Doncaster, an ancient Roman crossing point and modern coal-mining centre, and the valley widens. The Don joins the Ouse at Goole after a course of about 70 mi (110 km). https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Don-England
River Spey, river in Scotland, flowing for 107 miles (172 km) northeast across the Highlands into the North Sea. It rises at about 1,150 feet (350 metres) in the Corrieyairack Forest and derives tributaries from the Monadhliath Mountains, the Grampian Mountains, and the Cairngorms. In its wider, lower valley of Strathspey, it swings between great sweeps of terraces and finally enters the sea by a shifting mouth across a shingle spit between Buckie and Lossiemouth. It is esteemed for salmon, and its valley is known for high-quality whisky distilleries. https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Spey
River Wood, Dumfries and Galloway Place type: Woodland Or Forest Location: Grid Ref: NX 8751 8015 • X/Y co-ords: 287512, 580156 • Lat/Long: 55.10300064,- 3.76460947 County/Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway Region: Scotland Country: Scotland Height: 38.7m OS Explorer map: 321: Nithsdale & Dumfries https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/local/river-wood-dumfries-and-galloway
River Forth, river and estuary in eastern Scotland, flowing from west to east from its headwaters on the eastern slopes of Ben Lomond to the Firth of Forth (the estuary), near Kincardine. The river has a short highland section and a longer lowland section, falling only 80 feet (25 m) in 55 miles (90 km). This stretch, called the Links of Forth, was the site of the famous Battle of Bannockburn, fought in 1314, during which English troops suffered a major defeat at Scottish hands. Near its tidal limit at Stirling, the Forth receives two important left-bank tributaries, the Allan and Teith. The Forth–Clyde Canal, completed in 1790, is now disused. https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Forth
River Yarrow, river located in Scotland, the headstreams of which rise on the eastern slopes of White Coomb at about 1,500 feet (460 metres) above sea level near the western boundary of Selkirk. They flow northeast as Yarrow Water through a small glaciated ribbon loch (lake) to a confluence with the Tweed near Abbotsford, a few miles west of Galashiels. The vale of Yarrow has strong literary associations—with border ballads, poets James Hogg and William Wordsworth, and Sir Walter Scott. The parish of Yarrow takes in one-third of Selkirk. https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Yarrow
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The River Yarrow is in Lancashire, with its source at an area called Will Narr at Hordern Stoops, along Spitlers Edge - the Chorley/Blackburn boundary - on the West Pennine Moors. The river feeds the Yarrow Reservoir, which in turn feeds the Anglezarke and Upper and Lower Rivington Reservoirs. Upon leaving the reservoirs via a pumping station, the river passes through an area that was formerly known as Abyssinia. Currently, this area is within the boundaries of Heath Charnock and Limbrick, but the original name was given because it was a route frequented by coal miners, and the workers were said to look like natives of Abyssinia (modern day Ethiopia): until the mid 20th century it was usual for miners to return from work covered in coal dust. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Yarrow_%28Lancashire%29
The River Leet is in the Scottish Borders and empties into the River Tweed at Coldstream.2
The Leet is a very stylish and contemporary first floor apartment set in the quiet little conservation village of Darnick, just a mile from Melrose and very centrally placed for discovering everything the Scottish Borders has to offer. https://www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/south/borders/cj2-the- leet
8 images tagged with 'Leet Water' :: Geograph Britain and ... https://www.geograph.org.uk/tagged/Leet+Water
GALASHIELS Towns & Villages Galashiels lies in the narrow valley of the Gala Water, close to its meeting with the River Tweed, in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
The first recorded reference to Galashiels was in 1124, though the town really flourished in the 19th century during a boom in the textile industry. It is home to Galashiels Station, one of the stops on the Borders Railway train line. https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/galashiels-p242321
River Doon (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Dhùin, pronounced [avɪɲˈɣuːɲ]) is a river in Ayrshire, Scotland. Its course is generally north-westerly, passing near to the town of Dalmellington, and through the villages of Patna, Dalrymple, and Alloway, birthplace of Robert Burns. The source of the Doon is Loch Enoch, high in the Galloway Hills. In the 1930s the Loch Doon was dammed to provide water to the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme, today operated by Scottish Power.
The Doon is mentioned in Burns' classic narrative poem "Tam o' Shanter", along with the Brig o' Doon, which spans 72 ft (22 m) across the river, just outside Alloway. The river is also the major setting for his lesser-known poem "The Banks O' Doon".
River Doon The head waters of the River Doon are the burns and streams feeding Loch Doon from the north edge of the Galloway Forest Park. The river is just over 63 kilometres long (including the Loch) and flows north west close to the town of Dalmellington, through the villages of Patna and Dalrymple before entering the Firth of Clyde just south of Ayr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Doon
The river has a catchment area of 324 square kilometres. The main land uses are rough grassland, improved grassland and woodland, the majority of which consists of conifer plantations. The only significant industry is open cast coal mining in the vicinity of Dalmellington. http://www.ayrshireriverstrust.org/river-doon/
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Kelvingrove is a neighbourhood in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated north of the River Clyde in the West End of the city, and directly borders Kelvingrove Park to the north and the grounds of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to the west. Its other boundaries are not precisely defined, but roughly correspond to Sauchiehall Street to the south opposite the Sandyford neighbourhood, and the Charing Cross area to the east. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvingrove,_Glasgow
River Clyde, Scotland’s most famous and important river (and firth, or estuary), about 106 miles (170 km) in length, discharging to the Atlantic on the western coast. The upper Clyde is a clear fishing stream rising in the moorlands of the Southern Uplands and flowing northward through a valley bordered by river terraces for about 30 miles (48 km) to the neighbourhood of Biggar, where it abruptly changes course. From Biggar the Clyde winds northwestward, falling less than 100 feet (30 m) in 15 miles (24 km) until at the Falls of Clyde it drops 250 feet (75 m) in 4 miles (6.4 km). Waterpower from these falls was important in the siting of local cotton mills in the early 19th century, and there are now some small hydroelectric stations. https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Clyde
River Nith (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Nid; Common Brittonic: Nowios) is a river in south-west Scotland. The Nith rises in the Carsphairn hills of East Ayrshire, more precisely between Prickeny Hill and Enoch Hill, 4.4 miles (7.1 km) east of Dalmellington.[3] For the majority of its course it flows in a southerly direction through Dumfries and Galloway and then into the Solway Firth at Airds point.[3]
The territory through which the river flows is called Nithsdale (historically known as "Stranit" from Scottish Gaelic: Strath Nid, "valley of the Nith"). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Nith The River Nith is Scotland's seventh longest river. It rises in East Ayrshire, flowing largely through Dumfries and Galloway before entering the Solway Firth at Dumfries. http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/landscapes/river_nith/
River Tyne, river in northern England, flowing for 62 miles (100 km) into the North Sea below Newcastle upon Tyne. It is formed near Hexham by the confluence of the North Tyne, with its tributary the Rede, and the South Tyne. From Wylam the Tyne is the boundary between the historic counties of Northumberland and Durham. The river crosses a coalfield and for its last 14 miles (23 km) is a tidal waterway. Since about 1850 the Tyne Improvement Commission has carried out dredging on the lower river, dock construction, and improvement of the entrance. The historic crossing is from Gateshead to Newcastle upon Tyne, 10 miles (16 km) from the mouth. The Tyne shipped coal for at least six centuries, and its estuary is now lined with industry and large urban communities constituting the Tyne and Wear metropolitan area, but for most of their courses the river and its tributaries flow through unspoiled countryside. Much of the Tyne basin, including the first section of the Roman Hadrian’s Wall, lies within the Northumberland National Park. https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Tyne
River Deveron (Scottish Gaelic: Dubh Èireann), known anciently as the Dovern, is a river in the north east of Scotland. The river has a length of 60 miles (97 km), and has a reputation for its Atlantic salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing. In its upper reaches peaty water flows over a bottom of shingle and rock and is fast flowing.[1]
The river has its source in the Ladder Hills between Glenbuchat and the Cabrach, part of the Grampian range. It begins as a small highland stream among peaty and heather covered country before leaving the hills and entering the rolling lowlands of fertile farmland.
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The two main streams in its upper course are the Alt Deveron and the Black Water. Some 17 miles downstream from the river's source, the river passes through the town of Huntly, where it is joined by its tributary, the River Bogie.[3]
Four miles further downstream the Deveron's second tributary, the River Isla flows in from the northwest. From this point on the Deveron becomes a mature river, pursuing a winding course through Turriff and finally flowing into the Moray Firth between the twin towns of Banff and Macduff.[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Deveron
River Conon (Scottish Gaelic: Conann) is a river in the Highlands of Scotland. It begins at Loch Luichart, and flows in a south-easterly direction to be joined by the River Meig at Scatwell before passing through Loch Achonachie. It is joined by the Black Water at Moy Bridge, and the River Orrin at Urray, before flowing past Conon Bridge and into the Cromarty Firth (and thence the Moray Firth and North Sea). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Conon
Eye Water The Eye Water at Reston, flowing under the bridge carrying the B6438 road.
The Eye Water enters Eyemouth harbour, flowing down the channel on the left. Eye Water is a river in the Scottish Borders, it flows in a general SE direction from its source in the Lammermuir Hills to its estuary at Eyemouth on the east coast of Scotland, having a length of approximately 35 km (22 mi).[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_Water
River Eye is a river in north-eastern Leicestershire that becomes the Wreake. Not to be confused with Eye Brook.
The Eye rises at Bescaby, about six miles (10 km) north-east of Melton Mowbray. It flows east towards Saltby, where it turns south and flows past Sproxton, Coston and Garthorpe. At Saxby it turns west and flows by Stapleford, Freeby, Wyfordby, Brentingby and Thorpe Arnold. At Swan's Nest it enters Melton Mowbray, where it flows under bridges at Burton Road and Leicester Road. It then passes Sysonby, where, at Sysonby Lodge it changes its name to the River Wreake, which flows into the River Soar. Its full journey is about 13 miles (21 km). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Eye,_Leicestershire
The River Eye is a short river in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire which flows for 7.6 kilometres (4.7 mi) through the villages of Upper Slaughter and Lower Slaughter. The river is home to brown trout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Eye,_Gloucestershire
River Tweed and Lees circuit, Coldstream This is an extremely picturesque walk that takes you along the banks of the River Tweed which forms the Scottish - English Border and provides a home for leaping Salmon, Heron, Oystercatchers and Cormorant. It is a straightforward route providing good views back to the town and some of the way uses the tops of water dykes that were constructed by prisoners during the Napoleonic war. There are plenty of places to take on refreshments in the town and there are public toilets in the car park. https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/borders/tweed-lees.shtml
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Jed Water is a river and a tributary of the River Teviot in the Borders region of Scotland.
In total the Jed Water is over 21.75 miles (35.00 km) long and it falls 1,375 feet (0.419 km). It flows into the Teviot near Jedfoot Bridge (grid reference NT660243) two miles north of Jedburgh. Jed Water rises from a source on Carlin Tooth 55°18′55″N 2°34′50″W in the Cheviot Hills where it is first known as Raven Burn.[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jed_Water
RIVER NESS AND NESS ISLAND Rivers and Canals Starting from Inverness city centre is a 2 hour circuit walk through the city centre along the banks of the River Ness.
For keen nature watchers, seals and seabirds can be spotted between the two road bridges that run through the city. Along the river, you can walk across the footbridges to explore both sides of the riverbank. Connecting to the footbridges further upstream is a small, beautiful collection of islands called Ness Islands.
Other key aspects to look out for are the Inverness War Memorial, the stunning floral flower gardens and Inverness Cathedral. Fishermen can also be seen salmon fishing in the river from February to mid- October. At the end of the circuit, visitors can choose whether to end their walk or even continue on towards the Great Glen Way or along the Caledonian Canal. https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/river-ness-and-ness-island-p1420681
The Ythan /ˈaɪθən/ is a river in the north-east of Scotland rising at Wells of Ythan near the village of Ythanwells and flowing south-eastwards through the towns of Fyvie, Methlick and Ellon before flowing into the North Sea near Newburgh, in Formartine.[1]
The lower reach of the river is known as the Ythan Estuary, is a part of the River Ythan, Sands of Forvie and Meikle Loch Special Protection Area for conservation, particularly the breeding ground of three tern species (common tern, little tern and Sandwich tern) (Lumina, 2004).[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ythan https://www.riverythan.org/
The River Leven (Uisge Leamhna in Gaelic) is a stretch of water in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, flowing from Loch Lomond in the North to the River Clyde[1] in the South. The total length of the river is approximately six miles and is very popular with salmon and sea trout anglers, trying to catch one of these migratory fish going up to Loch Lomond. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Leven,_Dunbartonshire
River Liffey, Irish An Life, river in Counties Wicklow, Kildare, and Dublin, Ireland, rising in the Wicklow Mountains about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Dublin. Following a tortuous course laid out in preglacial times, it flows in a generally northwesterly direction from its source to the Lackan Reservoir, the site of a gorge cut through the Slievethoul ridge. The river then runs westward in the Kildare lowland and gradually turns northwestward to Droichead Nua and northeast to Celbridge and Leixlip. It then flows eastward through the city of Dublin, in which it is extensively canalized and bordered with quays. It empties into Dublin Bay, an arm of the Irish Sea, after a course of 50 miles (80 km). https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Liffey
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In September 1856 John Turnbull Thompson, chief surveyor for Otago, laid out the streets of Invercargill. They were wide, at right angles to each other and named after rivers in Scotland or north England. The area was level and had good drainage. John Kelly is believed to be the first householder, building a whare (house) in Tay Street. Tay Street was named after the River Tay, the longest river in Scotland and famous for its salmon fishing. Dee Street is named after the River Dee in Scotland also known for its salmon fishing. These two streets form the main roads north and west of Invercargill.
For more information the following books may help:
McArthur, Wendy - What's in a name?
Watt, J O P - Centenary of Invercargill Municipality 1871-1971 http://keteinvercargill.peoplesnetworknz.info/kete_invercargill/topics/show/16-invercargill-streets https://www.hardtofind.co.nz/book/xxser93420/What-s-in-the-Name-The-Origin-of-the-Street- and-Suburb-Names-of-Invercargill-Bluff-Otatara (2006). Illustrated throughout with new and historic photographs, this is a detailed book of the origins of the Street and Suburb names of Invercargill, Bluff and Otatara, along with Makarewa, Wallacetown and Wyndham. Wendy takes us on a trip through time, explaining the meanings of each individual street and suburb. A great gift book for anyone interested in the history of the city and its surrounds. https://www.craigsdp.nz/product/whats-in-a-name/
This list of rivers in Scotland is organised geographically, taken anti-clockwise, from Berwick-upon- Tweed. Tributaries are listed down the page in an upstream direction. (L) indicates a left-bank tributary and (R) indicates a right-bank tributary whilst (Ls) and (Rs) indicate left and right forks where a named river is formed from two differently named rivers.
For simplicity, they are divided here by the coastal section in which the mouth of the river can be found. Those on Scottish islands can be found in a section at the end. For Scottish estuaries, please see under firths and sea lochs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rivers_of_Scotland
Mind map.
‘A place to stand’ – foundation/self-determination; Social capital; Leisure (beyond a commodified definition of ‘free-time’) - Classical definition based upon Aristotelian thought; Heritage –origin of names/meaning; Civic spaces (the role of); Figures; Music; Bagpipes/Flower of Scotland anthem; Iwi – Te Tiriti; Mātauranga Māori; Regional development; Wellbeing budget; Public Health/Health Promotion; Format: placement; Website (direction for further information); Foot traffic – ‘walkable cities’; Concurrent developments – leverage; ‘Smart cities’; ‘Pollution/Tagging/Contingencies; Feasibility/Cost-benefit analysis; Intrinsic altruistic; Southern Pride; Relationship to Dunedin; Invercargill cemetery (dates; people); Scottish (Irish and English) emigrants to Invercargill – arrivals and dates; SIT event (2005) Invercargill and Southland’s future/organisation model; Scottish map - something better than google image to show geographical position - Scenic image also, of specific council’s choosing. “Like a river they all have their origins” (ie, the street names). Ancestry = source. Scaffolding – Vygotsky; Anticipate scenarios/have prepared response; ‘Source’ reference. Michael Porter – create a sustainable difference (What is Strategy, 1996). Experience: Air NZ plane at LA airport; Museum (dedicated exhibition). Link to related streets in suburbs; Image copyright (permission from councils with jurisdiction).
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These are some songs that came to mind whilst preparing this contribution. I’m just sharing these because their lyrics refer to developmental influences and to hospitality. They are worth mentioning on the grounds that they have provided a great deal of comfort whilst travelling overseas. They help to capture the spirit that Invercargill can extend to travellers:
City of Chicago - Christy Moore – “they brought their songs and music to ease their lonely hearts.” City Streets - Carole King. Try a little kindness – Glen Campbell. Back Home Again – John Denver. The town I loved so well – The Dubliners/Luke Kelly. Homes of Donegal – Paul Brady. Brooklyn Roads – Neil Diamond. My Town – Rod Stewart/Glass Tiger. Rhythm of my heart – Rod Stewart. – “where the ocean meets the sky, I’ll be sailing.”
The Appendix 1: suggested template (based on the River Tay) is an attempt to conceptualise what a specific sign might look like. It is acknowledged that there is a plethora of information that relates to each area giving their names to Invercargill’s streets. It is also acknowledged there are many other streets in the suburbs that are named after rivers and geographical locations. The focus should be on the content that best represents the specific jurisdictions in a developing Antipodean city. For this reason, selection of the content should be done by the councils from the areas of each river.
The large amount of information at face value makes selection of content appear difficult (going by trying to complete the template for the River Tay), but this is actually positive because it demonstrates there is a substantial amount of inherent value in the areas that give Invercargill its street names.
The ‘mind map’ is included because several different associations came to mind while preparing this document. The ‘stream’ of thought may be of use to the group members. If you are seeking clarification on any of this information, please feel free to get in touch.
All the best with your work. We look forward to completion of the project.
Yours sincerely,
Shaun Cavanagh linkedin.com/in/shaun-cavanagh-a8a59786/ Ph 0226004476
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Index
1. Southland Express. 17 Dec 20. p. 2. A Master Plan for an exciting city centre.
2. Wendy McArthur (2006) What’s in a Name? The Origin of the Street and Suburb Names of Invercargill.Bluff.Otatara.Makarewa.Wallacetown.Wyndham. Invercargill: Craig Printing Co.
3. Lloyd Esler (2006) 150 Years Invercargill 1856-2006. Invercargill: Craig Printing Co.
4. University of Otago Office of Māori Development. Mihi Whakatau. https://www.otago.ac.nz/maori/world/mihi (accessed 3 Jan 21).
5. Dickinson, G., Graham, M, & Locke, T. (2017). The Rough Guide to Scotland. London: Penguin Books Ltd.
6. Fayol, H. (1997) General principles of management. from General and industrial management. Chapter 4 trans Constance Storrs, Pitman 1949 in Derek Pugh (Ed). Organisation Theory (4th ed). Harmondsworth, UK: Penguin.
7. Invercargill City Council. City Centre Master Plan. https://icc.govt.nz/citycentreplan/ (accessed 31 Dec 20).
8. Radio New Zealand Te Ao Māori 17 March 17. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/on-the- inside/326756/’ko-au-te –awa,-ko-te-awa-ko-au’ (As told to Aaron Smale). (accessed 3 Jan 21).
9. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2020. Sense of Coherence. https://sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/sense-of-coherence (accessed 2 Jan 21)
10. Wahl, D. (2020, 13 April). Salutogenic Design helps us move beyond sustainability to regeneration. https://designforsustainability.medium.com/salutogenic-design-helps-us-move- beyond-sustainability-to-regeneration-eacb17045d83 (accessed 5 Jan. 21).
11. Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2002) Flow: The classic work on how to achieve happiness. London: Random House Group Ltd. https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi- father-of-flow/ (accessed 3 Jan 21).
12. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (2019, 3 Sept) Heraclitus. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/heraclitus (accessed 2 Jan 21).
13. John Shotter. Talk of Saying, Showing, Gesturing, and Feeling in Wittgenstein and Vygotsky. https://www.massey.ac.nz/~alock/virtual/wittvyg.htm (accessed 2 Jan. 21).
14. L.S. Vygotsky. Mind in Society: (Eds: M Cole, S Scribner). The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. 1978.
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15. John L Jierz, 2014. Mind in Society (Vygotsky, Cole et al., 1978) http://johnljerz.com/superduper/tlxdownloadsiteWEBSITEII/id336.html (accessed 2 Jan 21).
16. Murphy, J.F. (1974) Concepts of Leisure: Philosophical Implications. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall
17. Murray, L. Invercargill. https://www.britannica.com/place/Invercargill (accessed 2 Jan 21).
18. Hemingway, J.L. Leisure and Civility: Reflections on a Greek Ideal. Leisure Sciences. Volume 10, pp. 179-191, Norfolk, VA. Old Dominion University. 1988, Taylor & Francis.
19. de Grazia, S. (1962) Of Time, Work & Leisure. New York: Twentieth Century Fund.
20. Louv, R. Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books Retrieved from: http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/ (accessed 3 Jan 21).
21. K. Raworth (Ed.), Doughnut Economics: Seven ways to think like a 21st Century Economist. (White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green Publishing.
22. Radio New Zealand. Richard Louv: nature and children. 1 Nov 2014: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/20155574/richard-louv- nature-and-children (accessed 3 Jan 21).
23. Radio New Zealand. The Nature Principle - Panel Discussion. 18 Jan 2015. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/a-life-worth-having/audio/20163909/the- nature-principle-panel-discussion (accessed 3 Jan 21).
24. McKinlay, T. (2018, 10 December). Making it count. https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/making-it-count-0 (accessed 5 Jan. 21).
25. 2040: The Regeneration. Kate Raworth. January 1 at 10:04 AM https://fb.watch/2PuIzOjLiK/ (accessed 5 Jan. 21).
Images (p. 4).
Health in the River of Life (uploaded by Monica Eriksson): https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Health-in-the-River-of-Life_fig1_5496746 (accessed 6 Jan. 21).
Salutogenisis Umbrella: Lindstrōm, B., Eriksson, M., & Wikstrōm, M. 2010. Salutogenesis: an introduction. Helsinki: Folkhälsan Research Center, International Union of Public Health Educators.
Camera photos (p. 7). Otago University Central Library shelves, Leisure books (9 Feb 18). J. Kelly headstone, Invercargill cemetery (5 Jan 21).
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Appendix 1: Suggested Template for sign:
River Tay
Images: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/river-tay-p252861 https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/river-basin-management-planning/who-is-involved- with-rbmp/area-advisory-groups/tay/
River Tay, longest river in Scotland, flowing about 120 miles (193 km) from its source on the north slopes of Ben Lui to the North Sea below Dundee. The river drains 2,400 square miles (6,216 square km), the largest drainage area in Scotland. Before reaching the stretch of Loch Tay (15 miles [24 km] long) at Killin, the headwaters flow under the names Fillan and Dochart. On leaving Loch Tay at Kenmore, the river receives the tributaries Lyon, Earn, and the outfall from the Tummel-Garry Hydroelectric Scheme, which helps control flooding of the river. https://www.britannica.com/place/River-Tay
Other than the websites, this information is sourced from The Rough Guide to Scotland (This content is given as an example of what could be included, out of what is a significant pool of information).
Figures: Kirriemuir: J.M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan (b. 1860, Kirriemuir). Wildlife/ecology: Squirrels; Deer; Whit-tailed Eagles; Ospreys; Wildfowl; Porpoises; Otters. Industry: Fishing; Abroath smokie (line caught haddock); Orchards; Tourism; Jute. Population: Demographic information: http://www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/taysidepublichealth/analyses/population- data/population-size-and-growth.aspx (accessed 6 Jan. 21). Landmarks: St Andrews Golf course; Restenneth Priory; Dundee Law; Tay Road Bridge; Balmoral Castle; V&A Museum of Design, Dundee. Historical information: Dundee is the site of Robert the Bruce’s proclamation as lawful King of Scots. George Wishart; John Knox (Reformation) sheltered in Dundee. Proverb/Motto/Folklore: “Jute, jam and journalism” celebrating Tayside city Dundee’s exports. It is the famous motto that became the calling card of one of Scotland’s proudest cities. https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/jam-jute-and-just-a-minute-swindler-moves-to-trademark- tayside-motto/ (accessed 6 Jan. 21).
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Insignia: TAYSIDE (Regional Council)
https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Tayside (accessed 6 Jan. 21).
Photo of Robbie Burns plaque, Dunedin’s Octagon: (b. Alloway, Ayrshire, January 25th 1759, d. Dumphries, July 21, 1796). Source: Dickinson et al (2017).
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From: Peter Henderson Sent: Friday, 8 January 2021 5:29 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Comments on Proposed Plan
Good Afternoon
I have read most of the 89 page Master Plan for Community Input and I have yet to find anything specifically about access for couriers, especially in the areas where roading is seeing reduced lanes and parking. This is of extreme concern to us as I am sure it will be to other courier companies.
This has been specifically been brought to our attention by our customers who will be dramatically affected on Tay Street.
At present, our drivers have limited ability to deliver to Invercargill businesses as the number of loading zones have reduced over time (plus the disruption over recent time due to road works and the redevelopment) and while we are not opposed to the proposed changes, we feel that we (all courier companies) should be part of the consultation process to ensure the business owners are not adversely affected when receiving/sending their freight throughout the day.
I would like to opportunity to discuss this further with you if possible, as well as being advised of any changes to the proposal.
Kind regards ‐ Peter
Peter Henderson | Branch Manager
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From: Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2021 11:45 AM To: City Centre Master Plan Cc: 'Darren Weston' Subject: Submission kon Inner city master plan Attachments: Submission kon Inner city master plan.docx
Hello, This morning I sent this to your service email address because there was no address on the actual Plan so I didn’t know there was a specific address for this. Please find our Blind Citizens Southland submission. Sorry, you may now have two copies but it would be very helpful if you put the email address on the actual plan so people using print copies know where to send our submissions. Council used to put the end of consultation date and email and street address on their plans, why did you stop doing that? Cheers, Carolyn.
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Submission on Inner-city Master Plan This submission is presented by Blind Citizens Southland which is a blind consumer organization, representing the concerns and views of blind, vision impaired and deafblind citizens of Invercargill. Acknowledgements: Many thanks to Russell Pearson (ICC), who talked with our members at our September General Meeting about this project. I also thank Daniel at ICC who took the time to print out this very long document so we could share and explain parts of It to a totally blind person. Accessibility of the Master Plan document: On accessing the ICC website and opening the master plan document, JAWS my screen reader was unable to read this PDF file. This PDF file had not been formatted to allow screen readers to read it. If Council wants blind people to access information from its website, we need to be able to read the files and be able to search and select parts of the file to read. This is difficult with screen readers and PDF files. Word files are more flexible and accessible. Whilst graphics are great for sighted people, they are not accessible to blind people. If ICC wish to use graphics in their documents, there needs to be some text to explain what the graphic means so this information is accessible to all. Universal Design: We support this concept and urge future planners to ensure they follow these general principals. The document mentions the ICC Disability Policy but does not mention other ICC policies which currently relate to elements within the inner-city such as the policy on street furniture and signage. These policies should also be adhered to. We are pleased to see that the NZTA Road and Traffic Standard Series RTS 14 Guidelines ensuring best practice and design and installation of pedestrian facilities will be adopted. Who will monitor that this is occurring?
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Suggestion: In Wellington, they have braille on directional signs, indicating which way an important facility is. Has this been considered by the planners of this project? There is also other technology available assisting blind people to orientate themselves. Wellington Airport has such technology where blind people using an app on their cell phone can identify where they are located within the building. This is something Council should pursue and install in the future. Health and Safety: This plan focuses on health and well-being but there is little mention made of safety. Under the Health and Safety legislation, ICC could be responsible for any accident or safety related incident occurring in public places. Why is this not mentioned? Here are some examples: • Christchurch has an indoor bus-hub but there is a lot of vandalism, arguments, etc. and many people regard it as unsafe. We support the concept of an indoor bus-hub but we want it to be safe for all to use. Council may have to employ a hub care-taker stationed there to oversee behaviours and care for the facilities. • Shared Pavements meaning pedestrians use the pavement but cyclists are welcomed to use them as well. We do not support shared pavements, especially in the inner-city. Criteria has been stated, suggesting methods of riding cycles such as slowly in busy times, our worry is how and who is going to police this? We cannot hear people riding cycles so they are very dangerous for us and there is no guarantee cyclists will comply with riding guidelines. • Whilst we support laneways, we also worry about security and safety within these laneways, especially on dark nights. How can you guarantee citizens’ safety in these laneways? • Your preferred bus-hub is linked in with the cyclists locked storage hub. Understanding the rationale behind this, we know
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this is an ideal solution for Council but is it safe to have buses, cyclists and pedestrians milling in the same area? Who will be liable for any accidents say between a bus and cyclist or cyclist and pedestrian? Due to our concerns above under Health and Safety legislation we want you to give more thought and provide actions within this master plan to ensure everyone is safe within the inner-city environments. Street Furniture and Activities: The Plan suggest some fun activities and seating such as the giant chairs, musical instruments and games to play, however these need to be located off the pathway where pedestrians walk to certain destinations. Again we are worried about our mobility and safety. For example, we suggest a small fence placed around the soft lego mat so children don’t leave the blocks all over the place for pedestrians to fall over them. Seating should be plentiful, accessible to everyone to use no matter of age or disability. At present most of the inner-city seats are too low for older and disabled people. Pedestrian Crossings: Whilst we support the re-instigation of the barn-dance crossing system, we are concerned that this is only planned for one intersection, Kelvin/Esk Streets. If we just have one barn-dance crossing within the inner-city, this will confuse people, especially visitors. We have experienced confusion in Dunedin as they now have some barn-dance crossings but others are parallel crossings. Not knowing which crossings are which type is very confusing to those of us who have recently visited Dunedin and used these pedestrian crossings. We recommend that all signal pedestrian intersection crossings are barn-dance style so people know they are safe crossing the road. Street paving: The concept for paving focuses on making pavements attractive however the main emphasis should be pavements are fit
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for purpose. Consideration should be on safety of pedestrians and maintenance requirements to prevent the pavements surfaces deteriorating with age and constant use. Attractive pavements should not be a top priority, it is a want and not a need. Bus Hub: We support the proposed location of the bus hub. It is central, an easy walk to facilities such as the library, the new mall and K-Mart As this location is prone to southerly and westerly winds, we believe it is important seating has adequate shelter for passengers. We understand more planning will be done around buses and we wish to have input into further discussions around buses as our members have to rely on public transport such as buses and taxis. There is no mention of taxi stands in your plan. We also wonder if buses such as Inter-city buses could use this bus hub as well? Further Consultation: Blind Citizens Southland are keen to be involved with further planning around this project. Once firm designs have been drawn up, we would like Council to print off the designs on a three D printer and display this at either the Civic Centre or the Library for people to see. Sighted people could look at this behind glass however we would ask to visit the three D displayed designs with an ICC staff member so we can feel and talk to the person about the design. This submission was written by Carolyn G Weston QSM Branch Chair Southland Branch with assistance from Victor West and Darren Weston.
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From: Deidre Roderique Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2021 12:17 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Parking Tay Street
Good Morning
I am concerned about the roading plan not providing parking outside businesses on the opposite side to the new build.
Motorcycle Mecca is a destination for many of the Burt Munroe visitors to Invercargill, where are they going to park? Many residents love viewing all of the motorbikes parked up in mass outside of this business.
Without parks outside of their premises how are deliveries going to be made to these businesses, parking on the opposite side of the road will not work for couriers. How will the florist manage to cross in bad weather without damaging their flower arrangements?
How will trucks delivering furniture and other large items manage?
I have only just been informed of this part of the roading plan, more consultation with the public and notification is required.
Regards
DEIDRE RODERIQUE
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From: June Trotter Sent: Thursday, 14 January 2021 8:05 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: submission re the city centre plan Attachments: ICC Master plan.docx
Dear Madam/Sir I wish to submit my response to the city centre plan in the above attachment. Thank you for your time and consideration of my submission. Regards June Trotter
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Submission to the Invercargill City Centre Plan 14 January 2021 The proposal to turn Don Street into a 2-way street concerns me. It is acknowledged in the plan that Don Street is a location of recreation and culture. Two of the city’s art galleries are in Don Street – the Raw Gallery in the S.I T. building which holds the annual I.L.T. Art Awards exhibition and the Miharo Gallery, situated almost directly opposite.
We have the opportunity to further enhance the qualities and facilities that are already present in Don Street.
Why detract from these by making it 2-way?
Turning it into a 2-way street would • increase conflict between cars, cyclists, other mobility vehicles, pedestrians and people wanting to congregate and to enjoy the sun and a quieter city area. • cause traffic build-up as cars and trucks try to make right hand turns across the traffic to access the entrance to Langlands Hotel. • decrease the amount of ‘people space’ available, for example, around the present site of the umbrella sculpture.
If it is kept as one-way, the upgrade around the court and the umbrella would be unnecessary and the original donated, named tiles would be retained.
Don Street would be a better location to focus on, to create the ‘people space’, rather than on Tay Street as is proposed. Don Street is also sheltered a little from the dominant westerly winds.
Please don’t destroy the present ambience of Don Street. Keep the traffic flowing one-way only. By June M Trotter
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From: B Swale < Sent: Friday, 15 January 2021 1:04 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Objection to city center parking on tay street
Why on earth would you remove our parking and put seating out on Tay street, its a bloody wide tunnel. I thought the whole idea of the mall having a square of grass etc was for this reason. Not everyone wants to hang around all day wasting time, some of us have jobs and lives to keep going. We want to be able to pull up to our shops and take prams out easily or have our elderly do their own shopping without relying on us. They can't do that if you take away the parks on Tay street because most could not walk the distance from the new mall. Not everyone was to shop in the mall some of us like the shops outside the normal big box ones. Your plan will kill the Tay street shops. Dee street shop owners beware because I'm sure you guys will be next. Just the rich of the city dictating to the not so rich. We won't be bullied into shopping at the mall unless we chose to. Just because you will end up closing down our variety doesn't mean like sheep we will come to you. It will just send more of us online which is even more like retail suiside.
Bronwyn
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From: Kevin Veale Sent: Saturday, 16 January 2021 2:07 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: changes to invercargill city hi what a mess invercargill city is was much better 60 years go go wth wide streets not plot in the middle my 10 year old grandson said he could have planed it much better leave museum where it is by queens park . not by clock. that is a stupid idea . wayne HARPUR idea is silly hardly any one walk around where he wants it who were the silly people that vote for him .
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From: Rajeev Nair Sent: Monday, 18 January 2021 4:30 PM To: City Centre Master Plan; margaret Subject: Hans Properties Ltd - 15 Tay Street, Invercargill Assessment no. LRA 37351/4 Legal Description Lot 2 DP 13925
Hello
This is in regards to the Proposed plan on Tay Street.
We are extremely happy to see the development of the city plan, but at the same time we would like to bring to your notice changes in the TayStreet car parking facility , are going to hit our and many other businesses adversely. https://icc.govt.nz/wp‐content/uploads/2020/12/Invercargill‐City‐Centre‐Master‐Plan‐for‐Community‐ Input‐Low‐Resolution.pdf Page 47 of the 89 page plan indicates the parking facility would be replaced by greenway. It does mention about parallel parking but we believe it would not be in front of the 15 tay street building.
Property at 15 Tay Street, Invercargill is IBIS STYLES Invercargill, owned By Hans Properties Ltd and managed by Kannur Ltd t/a IBIS Styles Invercargill, and I am the Group GM.
City Plan Interpretation by Hans Properties Ltd
Part of the City Councils master plan for Invercargill is to potentially get rid of the car parking on Tay Street.
This could cause a huge loss to business, if IBIS Hotel guests are unable to park out the front of the building. The council seems to be proposing to have both sides of Tay street one lane and then to have greenery from the footpath out to the middle of the road.
We believe a meeting was held on Thursday night to discuss this, and the general feedback was that the council wants the businesses to use the new car park building that is part of the new building going up across the road.
IBIS Styles Invercargill along with other businesses on Tay street will have serious problems . If customers are expected to park in a Mall across the road and then cart their luggage all the way over to 15 Tay Street, Invercargill, customers will obviously not choose IBIS Styles for their stay and look for some easier option.
We note there will be no drop of zone out the front of the building Note ‐ This is an absolute must for the Business to survive.
We would like to bring to your kind attention we lease out car parking from Invercargill City Council, MFT properties to manage the business. If the tay street plan goes ahead MFT properties would also be affected and they might want to end their car parking arrangements with us as they would need their car parks for their business which will put our business further into a major issue.
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We strongly oppose the plan to make Tay Street, as a one lane at the first place, we believe it;s a completely wrong idea of reducing the road size when the traffics are increasing with time, and also the businesses require those carparks to ensure they survive. It appears the council is taking one step back, rather than taking one step forward to support the business who have already been hit hard by covid 19. We encourage greenery but it cannot be definitely at the cost of the carparks and the business.
This is our sincere request to the council to not eliminate the car park parks on Tay Street .
We look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Rajeev Nair
Group General Manager
w: www.sarin.co.nz a: Level 1, 166-174 Queen Street, Auckland CBD
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From: Anna Barlow Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 10:49 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Master plan
If you drop a lane along that or see st you will fundamentally kill that area for shopping one of Invercargills biggest attractions is it's wide city center streets perhaps make esk st a pedestrian only area instead we don't have that many cyclists around our central shopping areas so it won't impact them much also endure you provide good access to dissabillity parking currently there is very minimal disabled parks in the central city and many disabled people just don't go there because of it, numbers of disabled people in the local population is rising and many feel like the city council does nothing to ensure they are able to access city shops due to lack of available parking have you ever tried to push urself in a wheelchair or use crutches around our city center for shopping maybe you should try it one day and gain some insight. Thankyou for allowing members of the community to have a say I hope the council takes on board what the community wants as we are the ones that have the ability to make or break ur new shopping center if it's not fit for purpose many just won't go to shop there and he stores will loose out and be unsuccessful.
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To Councillors
As the owners of Two local business directly affected by the proposed redevelopment of Tay Street, we thought we should share our views on the proposed Master Plan. Both of our business relies on people having quick & easy access to both of our stores. This includes not only customers but also our suppliers who drop of large amounts of goods daily. They can currently park directly out Infront of the store in the loading bays & unload the items. under the proposed plan they would have to “hope” they can find a place to park in the limited parks & then make their way across a green space and then make their way down to our stores. On average I would say we require approximately 100kgs of goods per day for the one store that all needs to be bought in off the trucks.
We also rely on the parks down Tay Street for our customers. the current parking arrangement allows for a regular turnover of customer cars to not only our two business but also the others on Tay Street. We understand that there are over 700 car parks being created in the new development, but we do not believe there is much benefit in any of them for our two business as there is only one access point to Tay Street for the “Mall”, but it is at the other end of the block. unfortunately, the Invercargill mentality of “if I can’t park outside the shop, I go somewhere else” is very strong down here and we unfortunately cannot afford to operate our businesses while the council “gambles” (as communicated by Russel Pearson) on that attitude changing.
The Master Plan talks a lot about the green space on Tay Street. It was described to us as a way of connecting the city centre. As we see it, it separates us form the rest of the city. Having seen and felt the wind and weather that howls down Tay Street I am not too sure who will use this space. Would we be better to utilise the green area around the Otepuni Stream? that way our business would feel included rather than isolated from the rest of the city. On that note it would also be good to see a way through to Wood Street from Tay Street to Link up with Kmart
Unfortunately, Invercargill is a town where in 10-15mins you can drive from one side to another. Hence why we have the park outside the store attitude. If there are no parks, then we carry on. We feel that this Plan will make it too hard for our customers to come into the shops turning our busy & vibrant stores into unviable shops. The customers could choose to park in the new development and come across, but I estimate it would take around 10-15mins to walk to our shop & if the weather is not particularly good (hey its Invercargill) they will not bother. It only leaves us with the option of relocation leaving potentially two more empty stores in the City Centre.
We have been disappointed in this whole process as we only heard of the proposed plan approx. 2 weeks before it was released to the public. From what we have been told some of the working group asked for some Tay Street Retailers to be involved in the planning stage but none we asked. that does not seem right as it appears that we are the most affected by this plan.
Regards,
Andrew Brown
Director
Pita Pit
Kiwiyo
Invercargill
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From: Ambrosia Design Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 9:51 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Submission to Council - City Master Plan
As a Southland owned and operated business of 14 years, 8 of which have been on Tay Street, we agree that the CBD needs a master plan. But, we cannot fully support the proposed Master plan that details an infrastructure change to the traffic (lane reduction), green space area creations, and shift in parking on Tay Street.
We would also like to have noted for the record. The Council's urban planners did not professionally consult with the Tay Street retailers about the feasibility of their proposed changes. We found out about the Master Plan proposal in late November 2020 and sought a meeting with the Council. We are the longstanding, reputable Southland businesses that will be dramatically affected by the proposed Tay Street change. The Master Plan, at this stage of the presentation, is without the full and fair input from Tay Street Retailers. People come to central town to shop (Tay, Dee, Kevin & Esk), not sit and play in green-spaces. If the latter were true, then the Otepuni gardens green spaces would be fully utilised by the general public, of which they are not. We also have Queens Park, a few blocks away, where people usually choose to go with their families for leisure time. Placing green space where Retail business typically is accessible and working will drive retail businesses in the center of town out of business.
Issue: Green Space on Tay Street Creating a green space down the proposed area of Tay Street (An area notoriously known as a wind tunnel) to attract families and people to enjoy leisure activities does not seem like a well thought out plan. If this was to go ahead, the green-space usage is questionable as being the drawcard to bring people to town, even with a possibility of a fixed structure provided for families to shelter from the Tay Street Westerly cold wind. Solution: Reduce the proposed green space area by 70% and have smaller areas designated outside known food establishments on Tay Street, with adequate Wind & rain Shelters. This provides seating and marketing opportunities for neighboring retailing Tay Street businesses.
Issue: Tay Street Parking and Serviceability. The large parking complex of the New Development will primarily provide business to the new Mall retailers just as H&J Smiths own parking complex and connecting overbridge provides business to their inhouse retail establishments. The surrounding retailers outside of the Mall and H&Js will receive the flow-on effect of retail shopping as a secondary shopping option. By taking away existing parking spaces on Tay, including loading docks, places all retailers on Tay St further on the backfoot to receive any primary business that they generally have had access to. Removing / relocating parking spaces reduces the number of customers having direct access to our businesses for pick-ups and drop-offs. This also impacts serviceability for retail supply lines from courier and freight companies to Tay Street Businesses. There are a large variety of Retail business industries that operate on Tay Street. The majority require courier or freight service. The nature of their retail business goods is over various sizes and volumes (bicycles, furniture, flowers, large boxes of retail goods, produce, etc.), all of which need to be picked up or delivered right to their front door. It is not easy for a customer to carry a bicycle, furniture, or delicate flower bouquet, across a wide road space and up a four storey car park. Nor is it that viable for a service or freight company to deliver o pick up from the other side of the road.
Solution: If Green-spaces were to go ahead and existing parking spaces were removed and or relocated away from the Tay Street business's front door. A service lane could then be provided, with loading zones for freight/courier and customer vehicles to access the Tay Street retailer's shops directly outside.
Issue: Traffic Flow. Reducing traffic speed is supported for Tay Street. Changing the flow as proposed may create bottlenecks on the surrounding streets. For example, traffic turning into the Malls car park and then the exiting traffic from the Mall car park will seriously impact that lane's traffic flow. The bottleneck created will build up from Clyde, Dee Streets as Vehicles cannot turn into Tay Street due to congestion. Add to the equation bus's proposed to also be in that lane of traffic with stops outside the Mall.
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We will need a much improved public transport system if the proposed plan aims to get people to use their cars less in the CBD. Our weather does not permit using bicycles all year round, nor do we have the sheltered cycle lanes throughout the city. Solution: Keep the four lanes of directional traffic.
Doug Hawkins
Director | Ambrosia Designer Florist Ltd
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From: Bruce Halligan Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 7:28 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Cc: [email protected] Subject: Feedback on master plan
Hello, We would like to submit the following feedback on the proposed master plan.
1 General ‐ mostly this looks really great and it is great to see this being progressed . We applaud ICC for this and would strongly encourage this to be continued , and not be shot down by naysayers . We particularly like the strong emphasis on green spaces .
2 Specific‐ we do query whether there has been enough recognition given to the Southland climate and covered pedestrian access/ connections. We suggest factoring this in to , for instance, enable crossing of Dee and Tay Streets completely under cover. Likewise, the Troopers memorial corner gets blasted by wind and is a generally unpleasant experience 80% of the time . We think the plan needs to provide more shelter from wind to encourage people to make more use of the proposed new green spaces. We are unsure why there is no covered connection between the new block and H and J Smith. While there could be some reason for this we are unaware of, H and J Smith is a Southland icon to be proud of , and deserves as much recognition and support as what could potentially become a gaggle of Aussie ‐ based big box retail in the new block.
3 Total Mobility ‐ we suggest that the draft final plan should be run past the total mobility community before progressing to construction stage to ensure appropriate recognition of persons with limited mobility .
Thanks for the opportunity to provide feedback . Very happy to be contacted to elaborate .
As stated , great work progressing this and we hope that it will not become another plan with good intentions and content that gets either shelved or shot down , as central Invercargill is at a pivotal stage and needs this.
Regards Bruce and Denise Halligan
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From: Clare Davies Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 8:25 AM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Objection to the city centre master plan
Hello,
I wish to object to the lack of parking on the south side of Tay St as laid out in the City Centre Master Plan.
I understand there will be a parking building not far from there, but for elderly or disabled people that will be too far to conveniently access the shopping and cafes along that retail strip. The parking on the north side of the road will also force the hundreds of children using the church's after school care to cross what will be a very busy street.
For couriers delivering goods to the retail stores the lack of parking on the south side of Tay St will also prove both dangerous and awkward.
Please consider adding parallel parking to the south side of Tay St.
Yours, Clare Davies
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From: Sue Hill Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 4:46 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: FW: Submission HWR Property Ltd Attachments: Submission to Council - City Scape Plan.pdf
Importance: High
Please find attached submission on behalf of HWR Property Ltd
Thanks & Regards
Sue Hill | Property Manager
HWR Property Ltd Invercargill 491 Tay Street
Invercargill 9810
MOB DDI FAX PST PO Box 1104 Invercargill 9840 EML WEB hwr.co.nz
A member of the HWR family of companies
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19 January 2021
To Whom it May Concern;
Please find below submission of concerns/supports for the Proposed City Centre Plan as it effects the Tay Street Retailers, Business Operators and Owners.
Issue 1: Distinctive Lack of linkage / Disconnect between Tay Street and Otepuni Gardens/Kmart and Leven Street Suggested Solution: Engage with private landowners to assist/support use of existing links via Wood Street to Tay, or any other options that may present.
Issue 2: Proposal to remove/reduce parking and delivery drop off areas. Suggested Solution: Reduce green space (again support ways to use existing green space) add service lane look at solutions to use Wood Street more effectively. Make Parking on lower Tay street Free of charge for 2hr periods; ie remove meters, these are barriers to customers
Support 1: Heavy Traffic By Pass – Planning should ensure that destination Traffic only is using Tay Street
Support 2: City Living / Apartments – Council should include some incentives/ ease of application for apartment conversions/new build applications.
Support 3: Use of the 700 Carparks in the new Mall Development – Safe and easy access to be considered for lower Tay Street Business’s and Service providers ie light controlled crossing, tunnel?
Written and Presented By:
Sue Hill Property Manager HWR Property Ltd
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From: Jack Irvine Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 6:22 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Tay Street Plan Objection
The Plan for Tay Street is an Absolute Disaster.
This will not only cause a massive bottleneck on the intersection as the population grows, but the removal of parking space will likely shut down Young Reflections, and will cause great strain on my workplace, XO Kids, as there will be nowhere to drop the kids off safely.
Not only that, but this is invercargill. It will not be a nice place, it will be a cold, wet, wind tunnel that will only attract the wrong people, again, making XO Kids site even less safe.
Closing Esk Street to vehicles and putting in shelter would be a much more sensible option, than wasting time and resources on this project.
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From: Linda Shieffelbein Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 10:31 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: City Master Plan
With regard to the proposed narrowing of Tay Street I implore the Council not to go ahead with this part of the plan. We are such a fortunate city to have these amazing wide streets that other cities would envy. We do not need to squeeze into one lane streets. Having 2 lanes allows for flexibility when driving through the town and moving through lanes when required for ease of travel. Also this is a windy area and does not invite outdoor type activities except on a rare perfect day. A wide, easy to manoeuvre Street is much preferred to a seat in Tay Street. Please look after the asset we have
Linda Shieffelbein
Invercargill
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From: melissa Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 3:22 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: city plans
Hi there Just expressing my concerns for your up and coming plans around the city Centre, and the lack of thought that has gone into the roading and parking plans around Tay Street. How will this affect the retail businesses along Tay Street in regards to access and parking and also the use of courier companies. I think this would be a really detrimental decision to southland businesses that are already struggling with Coivd and you want to make it even harder to access these areas. Fingers crossed you consider other plans around this and what is best for our Southland businesses Thanks, Melissa
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From: Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 8:08 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Tay st proposed narrowing..
Importance: High
Kia ora, Darren Edwards, wishing you are fine and well.
After hearing community feedback and including my own personal feeling, the proposal within the Invercargill City master plan to do away with the current configuration for sectons of Tay and Dee streets would be a retrograde move. I would suggest the narrowing and traffic light concept be shelved, with the logic for the proposal and design reviewed again pending further community consultation, perhaps shelving the concept for the next incoming council to reconsider would be wise. The adage “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” comes to mind, the current configuration seems to work fine as currently laid out, likely because of the room and parking the current configuration provides, this would also be a waste of precious ratepayers money if such a reconfiguration did not work successfully.
Therefore I don’t think this statement (from local media) has validity: “The master plan report stated that the current double lane traffic arrangement was not required for the amount of traffic movements, and “severed” the city.” The idea it will shorten walking distance for pedestrians is also a misnomer, the distance will be the same as it currently is, less the roadway if narrowed.
Nga mihi nui, Noel. J. Peterson Bluff.
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From: Sarah Blair Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 6:48 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: City centre plan
To whom it may concern,
The plan for the Invercargill city along Tay st is an absolute joke. I don't think anyone has throughly thought this through, all you are doing is accommodating for the new mall. Has anybody considered the emergency services being able to get through on a main highway!! Or courier drivers how do you expect them to get on? Who would want to sit outside in a wind tunnel. Dee street has been killed next it will be Tay Street - way to go to kill the town.
Someone who sits in an office all day doesn't always no best.
I really hope you consider everyones opinions before you decide to kill Invercargill.
Many thanks Sarah
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From: Steve Wills Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 2:13 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: City Centre
Hi My initial reaction is that the Isthmus Group must be laughing all the way to the bank. What is the fee for their involvement ? The council should first of all make sure that the existing city essentials are maintained and upgraded if required. The existing long term plans have some major issues that have to be addressed. This includes finding an alternative water supply, an upgrade of the sewerage system, museum upgrade, mowing green areas , etc. You know the mundane essential services. This is a time of uncertainty not only for Invercargill and New Zealand but for the world as we know it. I would defer any extravagant plans until we are sure that we will have the population to support such plans and that the Covid pandemic is under control. This is not the time for “ build it and they will come” Regards Steve Wills
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From: Vicky Henry Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 9:12 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Feedback on the Inner City Master Plan Attachments: Comment on Streetscape plan Jan 2021.doc
Hi
Apologies this is late coming to you. I have attached some feedback on the Inner City Master Plan for your consideration.
Kind regards Vicky Henry
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Feedback on Inner City Master Plan Jan 2021
The proposed Inner City Master Plan is an excellent plan. It feels like a great removal of barriers to change, and a strong pathway forward. However, it feels like supporting architecture, there isn’t a big idea or main driver to pull it all together. This will have been outside of the scope given to the groups involved, so this feedback is really to council as they consider how to pull the strands of change together into a cohesive city scape.
Lack of a gathering place
People like to gather, to listen, to watch, to assemble and even to protest. Without this our city will never feel it has heart. While the master plan talks of small areas to gather, there isnt an obvious main centre. A true CBD gathering place doesn’t belong to an entity, whatever City Block eventually puts forward in this area, it will not deliver a true gathering place for the city.
A place to people watch, to read a book at lunchtime near a tree, or grab food and recharge the e bike, or watch water features – where is the ‘meet me here’ space.
Lack of a cohesive plan or big idea to tie it all together.
Much of the master plan is base architecture, and excellent guiding principles. But what ties it together and attracts people to visit and linger, and revisit regularly.
Families, Water and Green. Guiding principles ‘Connect to Blue” & ‘Connect to Green’ give the most scope for a unified big idea, along with the already existing family friendly city plan.
- Water. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our city comes to life when it rains… not just copes with it but thrives off water? Water sensitive design mentioned in 6.6 is essential, and can be taken further. Celebratory rain gardens, swales and rills, cascades, fountains and water falls can be playfully incorporated
- Family. Play spaces such as playgrounds, water features and gardens such as the Darling Quarter Playground, Darling Harbour Sydney. Permanent ones alongside the temporary activations.
- Green. Loop walk/bike paths integrated into the centre and connecting through and to outside of the CBD, similar to the much lauded New York Highline (although at ground level). Lockdown showed us a world where the car was not king, and it felt a lot friendlier, and the carbon neutral future will reduce reliance on cars even more.
- Greenscaping wherever possible, with a focus on biodiversity, plant collections, rare and local plants.
- Much of the detail in 6.6 and 6.7 needs to be more than just considerations
- Sustainability at the heart of the plan - if we don’t do this now then when, we can lead on this.
These points taken and elevated could tie together the Master plan into something pretty special. The newly announced enhancements for Champs Elysees, Paris, show that this is the future of our cities.
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From: yvonne McClelland Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2021 11:25 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: masterplan
It is all good that you had people draw up plans for the so called master plan but do they live here with it. As Tay street is a state highway you cannot stop traffic from using it. You can make it a green area for people to sit etc but in reality who is going to sit there and use it. I would like anyone of the councillors to sit there and have their lunch or coffee and have diesel trucks going past. Can you imagine with having one lane and having 3 or trucks crawling along. If you think this will not happen you need to have someone out there doing a count of just how many trucks use state highway 1 Tay St. And I am not talking about he ones that are connected to the new building of the mall. And if that is not enough to put you off then go and sit there when it is blowing. You are trying to create a space that is not required for that area. I think that a better option would be to close off Esk st between Dee and Kelvin street and make this a people area. Put some screening at the Dee St end the would give protection from the wind which is something that you cannot do in Tay st. Make Esk st a green area for the people and as a compliment to the new mall. People can have the choice of eating in the food court or taking their food out to the green area. Retailers should not be concerned with the loss of parking as there are few there now and with the new car park in the mall this gives them better foot traffic. We already have the start of an area in Esk St with seating etc. Enhance it with more planting and tables and even a play area. You as councillors live in this city and I think that we all know what Tay St is like when it is windy. People avoid it if they can when they are on foot. I would hope that common sense would prevail in this matter.
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From: Aaron Wakelin Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 3:31 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Plans for Esk Street
To whom it may concern
I am emailing in regards to feed back for the city upgrade. First of all it is about time the city was upgraded, however we need to make sure that we are planning for 20‐30 years in the future and not 3‐5 years.
I believe that Esk street should be pedestrian only and no vehicles allowed. This being said, delivery trucks should still have access to the street for the shops. You can do this by putting automatic bollards at each end. This has been talked about for the past 15‐20 years.
Also Kelvin Street from Tay Street to Gala Street should be one way traffic only.
People down here in Southland find it hard to change and don’t like walking, but if you don’t give them an option to park right outside their store, they will get use to things.
You need to talk to people who have been to European cities where this happens and it works once people get use to the idea.
I want to see this city develop, but I feel that a lot of people want things to look new, but don’t want things to change and that will be the downfall of any new development and ideas.
So once again I believe that Esk street should be pedestrian only and no vehicles allowed. This being said, delivery trucks should still have access to the street for the shops. You can do this by putting automatic bollards at each end. Also Kelvin Street from Tay Street to Gala Street should be one way traffic only. I can give you example pictures of what I mean if you like.
Regards Aaron Wakelin
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From: McKnight & Brown [Clothing You In Style] Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 4:37 PM To: Shannon Baxter Subject: RE: Happy New Year + Feedback Attachments: Regarding parking in the CBD.DOCX
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Hi Shannon, Can you please add the attached letter to your collated feedback. Many thanks, Bernie Brown
From: Shannon Baxter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 9:39 a.m. To: McKnight & Brown [Clothing You In Style]
Hello,
Hope you both managed to get a bit of a break over the holidays! I am writing to ask if you (or perhaps other retailers on Esk Street) were planning to provide email feedback on the Master Plan? Any feedback received by the end of today will be collated and added to the publicly available meeting agenda for 2 February Infrastructural Services Committee. That is not to say that feedback received after today will not considered (only that it won’t make our secretarial team’s deadline to be included in the agenda).
Alternatively, Russell and I would be happy to meet for a coffee tomorrow morning before you open up shop for a quick chat if you would rather.
Hope you are well on this blustery day,
Shannon Baxter
Planner ‐ Heritage and Urban Design [email protected] Phone: 032111777 • DDI: 032111670 www.icc.govt.nz 101 Esk Street, Invercargill, 9810 • Private Bag 90104
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20th January 2021 30 Esk Street Invercargill
To whom it may concern, I strongly oppose the proposed changes in the city’s master plan that affect the north side of Esk Street, especially the changes to the parking. Our store has traded from 30 Esk Street for 22 years, and I am well acquainted with the movements of both vehicles and people on a daily basis. We know what is important for people – particularly the elderly, and the disabled. The CBD needs to be accessible for people of ALL ages – not just the young and able bodied. We have had letters of support for the Status Quo from interested parties representing the aged and disabled, which have been provided as part of Ben Fokkens’ original letter. Bernie Brown McKnight & Brown Menswear
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From: Bron H Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 3:08 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Master City Plan
Upon viewing the proposed plan I’m impressed with some of the features. The major downfall is the removal of the parking. This is a big concern for business providers & the community. I think this needs further discussion. Thank you B. Carran
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From: Ben Fokkens Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 4:45 PM To: Shannon Baxter Subject: City Master Plan Attachments: Master Plan Submission.docx; Grey Power.docx; Southland Community House.docx; Southland Community Law Centre.docx; icc re Esk St parking proposal 1 december 2020.pdf; Folder(2020-12-1)0001.pdf
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Hey Shannon
Please find attached files I would like to be made public.
Look forward to our meeting tomorrow morning.
Regards --
Ben Fokkens
Director
Shoe Clinic Invercargill
38 Esk st Invercargill 9810
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To whom this may concern,
I oppose the current changes in the City’s master plan that affects the north side of Esk st especially the changes to the parking on the Southside of Esk St.
If the parks are changed to parallel parks, I believe this will discourage the elderly and disabled coming into town, as soon their only option is to park in a multi-level car park building or a parallel park, both options making the elderly and disabled anxious and more than likely to avoid the CBD all together.
I also believe that changing these parks will hinder traffic flow and cause more accidents, as when someone is reversing into a parallel the traffic has to stop and wait for them to successfully park. Again, for the elderly and disabled this is a tricky task and may take 2 or 3 attempts, with each failed attempt the driver then begins to panic increasing the chance of an accident.
The CBD needs to be for all ages and abilities not just the young abled body.
I’m happy with the proposed changes for the south side of Esk st providing it doesn’t make the narrow the road or affect the current parking layout on the north side.
This submission is in conjunction with my earlier submission 1/12/20 where we had the petition signed by businesses on Esk St.
Please see attached letters from interested parties also the petition we signed from the 1/12/20
I welcome the opportunity to talk if the occasion was to arise.
Ben Fokkens
Director
Shoe Clinic Invercargill
38 Esk St
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Good morning, Ben
Grey Power Southland is concerned to learn of plans to alter the parking layout in the Dee Street to Kelvin Street block of Esk Street from angle parking to parallel parking.
Older drivers and those with limited mobility are safer and more confident driving into and reversing out of an angle park than they are manoeuvring into a parallel park. It is much more difficult for those drivers to walk any distance to their destinations: the availability of easy-to- access angle parking in close proximity to shops and services is highly desirable.
The Grey Power Southland committee supports the retailers’ efforts to retain the existing parking configuration in the affected block of Esk Street. The committee encourages any decision which takes into account the parking needs of every generation in a family, not just those of the young and able-bodied.
Kind regards,
Stephnie de Ruyter
Manager
Grey Power Southland
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Hi Ben
I would like this letter to be attached as support to our Esk St retailers group petition, against the proposed changes to car parking in the Invercargill CBD area.
The changes are not only extremely detrimental and unfair to our local retailers and their customers (many who choose to shop in the area due to health, disability and age restrictions).
I point out to Council, that removal (downsizing) of ANY car parking in the mentioned streets, will severely impact on a very large number of Community/Social Service providers and their many disadvantaged clients.
Already these vulnerable people have extreme difficulty finding parking in close proximity to these desperately needed services (and preferred retail shops).
Staff and Volunteers struggle with this daily and in the main they are able bodied and healthy.
The recently opened He Waka Tuia, art gallery/museum plus the removal over time of many existing metered parks has already impacted on people who already have enough problems and struggles in their lives. Further reductions are not acceptable.
Parking in the library building is neither close, nor is it safe.
Regards
Christine Morrison
Coordinator
Southland Community House
46 Kelvin Street
Invercargill
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Hello Ben,
I have had a chat with Chris from Community House about the recently announced proposed parking changes being tabled at Council.
I have serious concerns about any reduction in access to parking around our site (right next to the Court Building in Don St), and would think that any changes from angle parking to parallel parking in either Esk, Tay, Dee, or Don Streets will have a seriously detrimental effect on clients coming in to see us here. As it is, some of our disabled clients struggle to find a park close enough to our building on some days.
It would be useful if Council were asked to consider that the CBD actually houses a number of social sector service providers who are not retail, and whose clients will be highly unlikely to utilise the car parks at the city mall once it has been built.
A number of us have requirements for easy access to parking for their client base and would see any short-sighted planning, or dare I say it, arrogance, from the mall planners, as a distinct and unnecessary disadvantage for some of the most vulnerable and disenfranchised in our community - yet again.
In addition, our staff & volunteers are finding it difficult to access cost effective, secure and safe parking during the day as so many sites have been taken away in recent years. I am very sure other agencies in the CBD also have this issue, which also needs to be considered by Council if they are considering removing yet more parking spaces. And if they tell us that the library parking building is a safe alternative – they can think again. It is not safe, nor secure, nor cost effective - we took all our staff parks out of there for a good reason!!
Let me know if we can assist in any way with a submission to Council on this matter.
Nga mihi nui
Kind Regards
Denise Lormans
Manager, Southland Community Law Centre
Level 2, Cue Building, 33 Don Street, (P O Box 552), Invercargill.
Chair, Disabilities Resource Centre Charitable Trust
Member Executive Committee, Age Concern Southland
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• 25 Gala Street, PO Box 1091, Invercargill 9840 • www.drcsouth.co.nz - [email protected] • (03) 214 5000 - 0800 100 531
Invercargill City Council Esk Street Invercargill
1 December 2020
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Re: Proposed Parking Structure Changes in Esk Street Invercargill
We wish to voice our opposition to the Invercargill City Council’s proposed parking structure changes in Esk Street between Dee and Kelvin Streets. Our many elderly and clients with disabilities will be disadvantaged and put at risk by your proposed changes. The current parking arrangement in this area of Esk Street provides safe accessible access to the shops in Esk Street for disabled and elderly people. Your proposed parallel parking proposal places these very vulnerable groups at extreme risk. Many elderly and disabled clients will not be able to park in your new multi level parking building. Elderly and disabled people who require the use of a wheelchair, walking frame or walking stick will be unable to safely access the shops they need to purchase the items they need. Please value our elderly and disabled residents and provide the safe parking areas they need and deserve to have made available to them.
Yours sincerely
Linda Green
Manager
DRC Southland
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From: Craig Burke Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 5:01 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Re : Submission to Master City Plan Attachments: Submission ICC Tay Street 2021 (1).docx
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Dear ICC , Attached is our Submission to the City Council for the Master City Plan from the Scouting Southland Trust T/A Southern Adventure which business located at 31 Tay St Invercargill .
Regards Craig Burke Manager Southern Adventure
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SUBMISSION CITY CENTRE PLAN
RE: Proposed changes to Tay Street
DATE: 19 January 2021
FROM Southern Adventure 31 Tay street
We are very concerned with the proposed changes to the street layout for the Tay St block between Dee Street and Kelvin Streets.
Firstly consultation with shop owners has been extremely poor or in fact lacking whatsoever. We have only been able to have 2 meetings with Council representatives and only after requesting such.
It appears that the Council has undertaken a major planning proposal using professional city planners with the intention of making changes to the inner City block. We have no problem with having a concept plan undertaken however it appears that in fact a proposed detailed plan has actually been prepared without consultation with affected businesses - in particular Tay Street block.
We are not against change which will enhance the inner City, attract shoppers and provide a better experience for the wider community. Any changes should not discourage shoppers from easy access to shops:
• This includes close parking options and access to and from the south side of the street. The proposed changes will vastly reduce the number of parks on the south side and totally remove all street parking on the North side of Tay Street. We accept that there is a parking building in the new block, however it will primarily serve the new businesses within that area and will not be a suitable attraction to shoppers on the south side of Tay St. In fact the new block may well include businesses which duplicate or are in total competition to those already operating on the south side. Whilst we are not opposed to competition, the lack of car parks and particularly their new position physically on the south side is not practical. • Furthermore the distance from the road edge to the south side shops will present a huge obstacle to courier vans and freight delivery vehicles. There appears to be no allowance for access to service providers. • The proposed green belt will not be a practical option for Tay Street because of the prevailing weather patterns namely westerly driven winds which may also be exacerbated by the flat vertical surface area of the north side of the new town block. It seems counterproductive to the objectives of the overall plan to try and attract people closer to the Esk Street area by proposing to have a separate green belt in a totally unsuitable position.
We propose that as much parking be retained as possible, particularly angle parking as there will be sufficient room for this if the street is narrowed. Parks should be as close to a pedestrian walkway as possible and similar to the layout as exists towards the west end of the block.
We would be happy with a tighter time control on these parks to ensure users are not taking advantage of the right to park at the expense of other users.
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We would suggest that 2 or 3 spaces along the south side of the block be allocated for parking solely for courier and freight delivery/pick up. These should also be as close to the footpath as possible so to allow free and easy access to servicing businesses.
Any proposed green belt area should be restricted to the north side of the street or removed from the plan altogether.
From
Southern Adventure Staff & Scouting Southland Trust
Southern Adventure: 03 218 3239 [email protected]
Scouting Southland Trust: 03 217 7789 (David Cocker) [email protected]
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From: David Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 9:00 AM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Inner City Master Plan
I am writing to say that I have seen the proposed Inner City master plan for Invercargill and have a few concerns of the proposed changes. Tay street is a main state highway and to change a four working lane highway sounds like a major step backwards. What happens when there is an emergency and the emergency services can’t pass through quickly due to a two lane build up on the north side of Tay. Closing this south side of Tay is not a good idea as there is a huge volume of traffic using both sides of this road. The volume of trucks does not warrant this closure. Sure yes it would look pretty but to honest how many people would sit on the south side of Tay street when it is just a cold wind tunnel. Also there are businesses on the South side of Tay that need to have those trucks stop outside of their businesses as well as elderly customers and young mothers. This would kill most of the South side of Tay Street. We are known for our clever fast flowing four lane main highway flow of traffic. It seems such a step backwards to change this. I think that the Inner City concept is good but please leave Tay Street with both North and South Side lanes as they are. Thank You
D Craw
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From: Grant Bulling Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 12:57 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Central City Master plan
Regarding the Central City Master Plan The following are our thoughts on the aboveand predominantly relate to the Tay Street section covering 45 Tay Street. In its present form I believe the plan fitis not for purpose, has been poorly thought through and if it were implemented in this form, wouldwe have to vacate the central city. I know this is a supposed “discussion document”, but I would have thought that given the money paid to consultants and the amount of consultation sought, we would have had a document much closer to reality and a much higher base to work from. This is a document with an underlying philosophy of moulding consumers shopping habits to the planner’s ideals. I do not believe it is the right of consultants to tell the public how they should shop. The main, if not the only reason people congregate in a central city, is the retail mix and food. The council need to consider this during planning and consult with those parties.
My concerns are. No provision has been made for freight truckliveries. de In our case truck and trailer units loading/unloading furniture. fact,In all businesses on the southside of Tay Street rely on large bulky freight arriving daily. A lack of front of shop parking. Our customers need to be able to park and pick up large and heavy items. We continually hear from our customers that parking is a problem for them. At present, our block has 51 parks. Reducing these will have a major impact on Business. We hear that in preparing this plan there swa wide consultation. I am yet to find an affected party that had been consulted. Going forward all affected parties need to be included before final plan can be agreed on. Ambulance service, fire service, courier/freight companies, customers, and affected businesses owners. The plan looked at what Invercargillknown is for. Iconic elements. One aspect overlooked is we are known for our wide-openstreets which are the envy of other cities. Our forebears had the foresight to providethese. Successive councils have gradually eroded this city feature. Ifcan we afford them, why not keep them? The exposed nature of Tay Street does notrally natu lend itself to open areas for people to gather but more appropriately smaller sheltered areas created by individual businesses (Timaru Roast set back area as an example). This will require the council to lend a sympathetic and encouraging ear to these proposals.
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Otepuni reserve is an un-utilised gem. This reserve needs to be given relevance and incorporated as a link between the citycentre, Kmart and the Motorcycle Museum.
Regards The Bulling family
45 tay street Invercargill phone (03) 2184592 fax (03) 2184579 [email protected] www.bullings.co.nz
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From: Graeme Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 11:53 AM To: City Centre Master Plan; Shannon Baxter Subject: Submission on City center redevelopment plan Attachments: 20210119_145914.jpg
I hope that this is the right place to voice our thoughts on the planned city center redevelopment plan, if not please forward it onto the appropriate person or committee.
On behalf of the church here at XO (Cornerstone) and it's 450+ members, as well as well our XO Kids after‐school program, youth program and preschool program I would like to share our thoughts on the proposal that Council is planning to put in place.
Firstly I do want to point out that our above activities represent over a thousand people regularly accessing the two buildings we operate at No1 and No9 Tay street, from a very broad economic and social background within the city. From this perspective changes that affect our operation will also affect a large number of people within the city.
We are in no way opposed to the redevelopment of the city center, and think that a 're‐do' of the city is well overdue.
Our major concern is over the restriction of traffic flow along Tay street from 4 lanes to 2, and the loss of significant parking on the south side of the street.
We are greatly blessed with some of the widest main streets of any city in the country, and yet there seems to be a desire from the council to reduce and congest traffic instead of being able to enjoy the blessing that the city founders have given us.
We are spoilt in many ways by this, ‐ but so we should be! This should be a selling point of the city and not seen as something we need to 'get past' or ' move on ' from. It is one of the great perks we have from living in Invercargill. You can get anywhere in the city in 10 minutes, and a traffic jam is having to wait more than one change of the lights. It is the biggest grumble of people who live in cities with congested city centers, that the traffic is so congested, and parking is scarce. In Wellington this congestion leads to a number of people being hit as pedestrians and seriously injured every year. And for most cities they have very little they can do because the streets are so narrow. We are very blessed with our wide streets, why would we want to change this?
Over the last year or so when the drains and water were getting up graded along Dee and Tay street, both roads at times were restricted to single lanes in one direction, for significant number of months. This resulted in massive build up in traffic backing up along north road and Tay street. The traffic was backed up on Dee street regularly to duke street in the morning and after 3pm into the city center. And along Tay street often you could not enter the round about going East because of the congestion up by Countdown. We do not want this to become our new normally. It caused immense frustration with most drivers I have spoken to, and was also born out in the driving that I saw from very frustrated people.
My office looks down on the troupers roundabout (I am literally sitting here watch the traffic going around it as I type this) and I can assure you that most of the traffic are cars, and only a small percentage are trucks. The city buses would probably account for 1/4 of the heavy traffic flow around the intersection.
The current round a bout seems to work well most of the time to keep traffic flowing (accept when the road has been restricted by road works) and replacing the round a bout with traffic lights will further reduce traffic flow and 1
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increase congestion in all directions. I have just done an informal traffic flow count from my window seat and counted a rate of 2500 cars per hour going around the roundabout on a quite Tuesday afternoon. (40 per minute over 10 minuets ‐ and it's been fairly consistent all day) However one person going across the pedestrian crossing on Dee street immediately causes a back up of traffic (see attached photo), I am concerned at what this would be like if traffic lights were installed and the traffic was constantly stopping and starting.
Next there is the issue of creating a large area of green space on the south side of Tay, right in front of our buildings, as well as Ibis, Mecca, and several other business, whilst removing most of the parks from this space. Getting parking in Invercargill close to where you want to get to is important because of our often inclement weather, and Tay street is wide open to the predominant Westerlies that we often have for a large amount of the year.
Creating a large green space which is facing directly into the prevailing westerly winds, with no shelter, seems very misplaced and would only be able to be appreciated for a few months of the year. No one really wants to sit outside in the cold for very long. However on a windy, wet or cold day, it is important to be able to get in under cover quickly from your car especially if you have children in the car with you. We do not see any addressing of this issue in the current plan.
Most days the current car parks on the south side of Tay are well utilized, and especially during peek times. We have 12 vans that do drop offs and pick ups from out side of 9 Tay street every day and there is no other alternative for us currently for a safe place to off load and on load children. Again I don't see any provision for this in the plan, or alternative parking or drop off options being given.
Removing the parks and creating a barrier between people and the shops and places they want to get to, will very negatively impact the business that occupy the southern side of Tay street. There is also the financial impact that this will have during the construction faze of the project when I would imagine that access to the south side of the street will be hugely inhibited by blocked roads and foot paths. It is very disappointing that we have never been consulted about what impact this would have on us, and what we think would make the street more appealing to the many thousands of people who access our business and organizations along the street.
Whilst I want to see our great city revitalized, I would strongly suggest that Tay street be left as a duel carriage way in each direction, as is planned for Dee street. Changing to a single lane each way will no doubt lead to a large number of very mad and frustrated drivers. Surly we can find an alliterative to get the place spruced up with out ticking every one off?
The width of Tay street is actually wide enough for 3 lanes each way and parking along the sides. This is what used to be there. Surly this then allows for enough width to keep 4 lanes, parking and still have a significant amount of space for recreation and relaxing.
I hope that not just our concerns, but also the other people who are affected on Tay street concerns, are valued in the decision making process of this plan. I always think whist it may require some more work and time, a mutually acceptable plan is a much better out come than having on going opposition, and frustration.
I look forward to further opportunities to be a part of the discussion and development of the proposal in the future.
Kind regards Graeme Pope Senior Pastor XO Church 1 Tay Street Invercargill
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From: Young Reflections Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 10:08 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: City Centre Master Plan.
To who it may Concern,
I am writing to let you know I am extremely disappointed that you did not include the Tay Street retailers and businesses when advising the community of the proposed plan to make huge changes to Tay Street, that affect all of us. In fact if they go ahead, none of us will survive, and you will end up with a ghost town on the south side of Tay Street. We need the parking in front of our businesses. I have alot of elderly customers that come in for gifts for their grandchildren. Parking across the road in the new car park building is not an option for them, as they wouldn't be able to walk that far. Also the same for my young mothers and babies parking across the road would be just too hard, and I know I would lose them to other parts of town with free parking. Each of us have unique businesses and services not offered elsewhere in town. Tourists (kiwi) love our wide streets, and are envious of us. Why destroy what our forefathers had the foresight to create. Couriers have already told me that there is no way they could park across the road and deliver goods to me. It just wouldn't happen. Like any one in business I need stock to survive, or to have goods picked up. Why were the couriers freight companies not told of the proposed changes. This would affect their livelihood too. I have also been advised by one of the trucking companies there is no way a big truck and trailer unit would be able to negotiate from the south side of Tay Street to the north side opposite Pak n save, and then try and turn at traffic lights at the Dee Street intersection. Why would you want to put trees/shrubs on Tay Street, and seating. Tay Street is a wind tunnel. There would be very few days where any one would use these. The seating that is there at the moment is used by people smoking or drinking alcohol both not supposed to happen in the CBD. The seating that used to be outside Mecca Motorcycle, has gone no one used it. Too cold and windy! All of my customers I have told about the City Centre master Plan, assume it is the new development across the road from me, not the changes to Tay Street. I don't believe the majority of the public have any idea of the proposed changes, and therefore this gives the council a false assumption that the public agrees with the changes, when clearly this is not the case. It was mentioned that there was a drop in traffic on Tay Street. I would query this. From my window, there is plenty of traffic using both lanes each way all day long. In fact before Christmas, Police, Fire and Ambulances, had trouble getting down Tay Street, due to the volume of traffic. In the 22 years I have been on Tay Street, not once have I seen a traffic counter across the road. How could you possibly think of putting traffic lights at our Troopers Memorial, what an insult to the fallen soldiers. I would like to see Tay Street left the way it is. I am quite sure the car parking building will get the use you need, without making the changes you propose on Tay Street and in the long term destroying all the businesses on the south side. I would ask that you take seriously the concerns of the businesses on Tay Street, the courier and freight companies, and consult further with the public of Invercargill and Southland. No where is it mentioned on the ICC website, or in the advertisement in the Southland Express on the 17th December, that you need submissions/comments in by the 20th of January. To me that is wrong.
Yours sincerely
Joy Brown Owner
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From: Kathy Obers Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 1:39 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: citycentreplan feedback
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the Masterplan.
The plan recognises the importance of people and accessibility to the City. To ensure that as many people as possible can bring life to the city, ti needs to be accessible.
This can be achieved by ensuring that the ongoing development of the plan includes broad consultation with the disabled community and that this is underpinned by consultation with access professionals and follows the principles of universal design.
Kind regards Kathy Obers.
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From: Michael Cade Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 12:59 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: City Centre Master Plan
I have two concerns regarding the City Centre Master Plan.
Making parts of Dee and Tay street single lane I agree will slow traffic in the area but cause unwanted congestion on these major arterial routes without any consideration for traffic increases on alternate routes around the city, particularly at peak times. Two lanes in each direction must be maintained until alternatives are available. Also making our fantastic and iconic wide streets narrow is not Invercargill.
As the manager of a wholesale food distribution company, I have some concerns regarding access to our customers business under the current plans. Many of the products we deal in are temperature sensitive so need to be delivered reasonably close to the destination to maintain the cold chain. Limiting delivery times in other centres hasn’t changed customers ordering patterns to suit these limited times, just an expectation on the delivery companies to walk further and deliver what is required when the customer wants it and further creating congestion on the fringes and in loading zones. I feel more consideration needs to be given to deliveries to all businesses in the area.
Kind Regards Michael Cade
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From: Marc McKenzie Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 10:01 AM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Master plan
Reducing Tay at to one lane was way is ridiculous.. esk street should have always been for foot traffic only.. places like the crescent or wachner place should’ve been set up for restaurants or bars and make the centre become a centre. Years living over seas and seeing city centres have made me embarrassed at Invercargills city centre and so called nightlife.. the ilt announced that a new rooftop bar at Lang lands is stupid aswell.. where is the nightlife for the young gen, place like the frog and shack are legendary stories that kids now can’t believe they don’t exist.. plenty of ideas around if you actually listened to the public and ratepayers(don’t get me started on rates).
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From: Mary O'Brien Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 1:36 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Feedback Centre City Master Plan
Feedback – Centre City Master Plan
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the above plan.
We support the overall direction of the plan and believe that it’s implementation will bring people into the heart of the city and make Invercargill a more attractive and liveable city.
We are pleased to see the commitment to making Invercargill accessible and recommend that designers, planners etc with professional expertise in Universal Design are included in the process. The main reason for this is that many of the New Zealand Standards are outdated and do not meet current community access requirements.
We also recommend that broad consultation with the disabled community continues during the design and implementation process. CCS Disability Action would like to contribute to this.
We support the new role of ICC Activation Broker and whilst acknowledging that the plan provides a blue print we recommend that the Council ensure that the role explores and addresses ways to make the city more inclusive.
Mary O'Brien
National Coordinator Accessible Streets Audit Southern Region Access Coordinator TEL 03479 6895 MOB
30 Portsmouth Drive, PO Box 2147 South Dunedin 9044
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From: Rebecca Gorton Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 12:09 AM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Opposing green strips in central business.
To the consulting group,
The mess from current green trees in Tay street clogging businesses entrances in a wind tunnel street made worse with no northern buildings to provide shelter in Northwesternlies. If this is reduced to 1 lane or any garden or grass area then who services that on a highway of 1 lane with log trucks passing. Take out the heavy traffic like Balclutha and Temuka. Its halfway in place!! Divert the highway down queensdrive. But dont clog the small business and take the key heart out-of Invercargill. These retailers have suffered enough with current goings on sending dust into there buildings and vibrations and loud construction. Road changes will make all southern side business worse. If you need green put on the northern lane but bear in mind council need to be very responsible for clean up in these streets not the retailers.
I've been in retail in this area for over 6 years and worked and lived in the inner city most of my working life. Beautify yes and engage yes but dont create a havoc of anger and conjestion. The future changes will inpact but done gradually can be enterprising if everyone works together.
Rebecca Gorton
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From: Trish Best Sent: Wednesday, 20 January 2021 10:32 AM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Feedback on City Centre Masterplan
Morena
The following points are my feedback on the City Centre Masterplan.
The pedestrian/social area should definitely be Esk Street West between Kelvin and Dee Street. It's an area that's very sheltered from the weather so is perfect for social gatherings. In fact this Street should be covered or partly covered with no vehicle access or limited to loading zones only. Bob Simpson made some very good points about Tay Street and Invercargill weather. I completely agree with him. On "bank corner" (Tay Dee Street intersection) a small adult can easily be swept off their feet by the wind. I know this from experience. I would prefer less parking on Dee and Tay Street rather than reducing traffic to single lanes. There will be new off street carparking so street parking won't be required. An alternative would be to have short term parking on the West side of Dee Street and South side of Tay Street. The footpath on the South side of Tay Street is very wide and could be reduced so the motor bikes can still park there. I don't think there should be large trees planted on Tay Street. The wind would definity cause these to become safety hazards e.g. branches breaking off & hitting people. Making Dee and Tay street single lane traffic will just create traffic congestion. Sounds like a jealous Aucklander is behind this one ☺ Traffic lights at the intersection of Dee and Tay Street would be a good idea. The pedestrian crossing on the Tay street side is not safe as cars don't always stop and The Crescent needs a pedestrian crossing.
I think it's great that Invercargill will finally have a town centre again and really look forward to using it.
Regards Patricia Best
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From: Sent: Thursday, 21 January 2021 12:21 AM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Comments re City Centre Master Plan Attachments: ICC City Centre Master Plan.docx
Please find as an attachment comments re City Centre Master Plan.
Thank you
Irene Liddell
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ICC - City Centre Master Plan
To Whom it May Concern
I have recently been made aware of the proposed City Master Plan on the ICC website. I have had some difficulty in fully following all the proposed changes. From what I understand after discussion with persons who have a strong interest in the inner city ….. It is proposed that both Tay & Dee Streets will become single lanes for traffic in the inner city area and also that the majority of parking in this area will disappear. I question and am concerned that there may not been sufficient thought/provision for servicing of businesses by courier and delivery vans/trucks be it delivery or pick up service.
I know we have been fortunate with our wide streets and street parking, but I feel strongly this cannot be banished with the expectation everyone will use the new parking building. Businesses must be able to be serviced or they will disappear from our city centre. Customers must have readily available access. This access is needed for the disabled, elderly, mothers with toddlers, those with restricted time schedules. Our planners need to be mindful that we are not a big tourist mecca, and have to rely on our local residents and those from the outlying rural areas to support and keep these businesses viable. I understand a number of the businesses from the south side of Tay Street (for a number of reasons) do not wish to move into the new complex. I fear if these businesses do not survive through a lack of ready access that more and more people will be driven to on-line shopping.
One also needs to mindful that we don't have a tropical climate for 12 months of the year and some days Tay St can be a pretty bleak wet and windy tunnel experience. Therefore I do question what looks like to be a lot more planting/green areas. I have reservations about such as I and numerous other city residents and country folk have noted since the retirement of Mr Pagan that the standard of our city plots have deteriorated both in the manner they are maintained and also the planting selection. Another point if trees are planted, leaves on pavements (if wet) can be a hazard.
I support the city upgrade and would very much like to think that the city centre will thrive, but strongly feel accessibility to all areas by all ages and people will be a factor in the support shown. We must encourage people to our city centre and not drive them to the suburbs.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit my thoughts.
Yours sincerely
Irene Liddell
Invercargill
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From: Lee Smillie Sent: Thursday, 21 January 2021 1:19 PM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Troopers Memorial Plan
Good afternoon, My great grand father donated the clocks for the memorial, whether they are relocated with the memorial or are utilised somewhere else, I’d like to see them displayed somewhere and not sold. Thanks Lee Smillie
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From: helen.eckhold Sent: Friday, 22 January 2021 8:56 AM To: City Centre Master Plan Subject: Feedback on proposed city changes
Hi
The proposed plan to reduce Tay st to one lane and put traffic lights at the Troopers memorial is quite frankly ridiculous, given that it is a state highway, a main route to the CBD and around the CBD. Traffic flows freely along this route as it is, but it won't for long with these proposed changes. Which is the intention of the new plan. However given that Tay St is a wind tunnel, and the rain is horizontal along there so no one will be hanging around green spaces for long! The master plan summary document talks a lot about ease of cycling and sunny days, but fails to address the elephant in the room which is the cold, wet, extremely windy weather that we experience for a large part of the year. No one is able to cycle anywhere during these times! For example take the week of weather we have just had (week beginning 18 Jan) and see how the master plan stacks up against it. This is what influences our driving and parking behaviour - have these consultants from North of here who produced this report considered that?
I have lived here pretty much all my life and am excited by the city mall development which is long overdue. This will do more to revitalize our city centre than tinkering with roading layouts, yet again! However I am dismayed that for 40+ years the council has avoided another obvious solution to our CBD woes and that is to make Esk St pedestrian only. Surely this will be workable for retailers with the new car parking options that will be available with the city mall redevelopment. If Esk St (between Dee and Kelvin Streets) was blocked off by some sort of structure at Dee St that will provide shelter from the wind and it is sheltered completely from the South, it is the natural place to provide seating areas outside and with the right shelter and no cars it would be a lovely little shopping/cafe precinct and pedestrian area in the CBD. With parking available in the new mall, there is no need for people to have to drive down Esk with the exception of service vehicles at limited times. If you need any convincing, just think of the Queenstown Mall. That should be our vision for the block of Esk Street between Dee & Kelvin streets.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the plan, as consultants who do not live here simply do not understand the way our climate and weather patterns affect the way we use our CBD.
Yours sincerely Helen Eckhold
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