Greerton Neighbourhood Plan Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

April 2006

Greerton Neighbourhood Plan Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

April 2006 Acknowledgements

We take this opportunity to acknowledge the people of Greerton and thank all those who shared their views, aspirations and ideas during the development of the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan.

In particular we wish to thank members of the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee, Greerton Village Community Association and Mainstreet, staff of Housing New Zealand, Ngai Tamarawaho, Tauranga City Council staff and the staff and children from both Greerton Village and Greenpark Primary Schools. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1 Contents

Section 1: Plan Purpose And Process 3 Appendices 1.1 The Neighbourhood of Greerton 3 Appendix 1: Greerton Neighbourhood Plan – Study Area 14 1.2 What is a Neighbourhood Plan? 9 Appendix 2: Location Map of Reserves within Greerton 20 1.3 Reasons for preparing a Neighbourhood Plan 10 Appendix 3: Active Reserves Concept Plans 21 1.4 How the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan was prepared 11 Pemberton Park Concept Plan 21 1.5 Layout and contents of this plan 12 Morland Fox Park Concept Plan 22 1.6 Monitoring of the Neighbourhood Plan 13 Greerton Park Concept Plan 23 1.7 Further Information 13 Appendix 4: Kopurererua Valley Concept Plan 24 1.8 Plan of Greerton Neighbourhood planning area 14 Appendix 5: Suggested Sites for Relocation of Greerton Hall 32 Appendix 6: Proposed Plan of Greerton Village Square 36 Section 2: Issues And Actions 15 Appendix 7: Extension of Commercial Zone - Options 41 2.1 Parks, Reserves and Facilities 15 Appendix 8: Suggested Colour Theme for Greerton Village 42 2.2 Greerton Aquatic Centre 25 Appendix 9: Maleme Street Landscape Plan 46 2.3 Greerton Hall 29 Appendix 10: Cycle/ Walkway Plan 54 2.4 Tauranga Racecourse and Tauranga Golf Club 33 2.5 Greerton Village Square 35 2.6 Greerton Public Library 37 2.7 Greerton Village Shopping Centre 38 2.8 Improving the Way Our Neighbourhood Looks and Feels 44 2.9 Safer Greerton 47 2.10 Greerton Village Primary School 50 2.11 Transport, Access and Parking 51 2.12 Travel Safe Project 55 2 Plan Purpose and Process SECTION ONE

1.1 The Neighbourhood of Greerton

A series of workshops and other public feedback is the only relatively untouched piece of “rohe” left in In more recent times Greerton had a signifi cant opportunities have clearly identifi ed that Greerton the Greerton area. This area also remains one of the horticultural base, especially in fruit trees. The suburb residents love living in their suburb. Reasons include the last relatively untouched local heritage sites of Ngai is renowned for the development of the Golden Queen friendliness of the environment and people – “we still Tamarawaho. Peach and was the fi rst area in Tauranga to be planted talk to each other on the street” – with the strong links in kiwifruit. The association with horticulture is formed through schools and other community amenities. The Battle of Gate Pa in 1864 led by Colonel Greer was a acknowledged today through the use of Prunis Awanui The development of Greerton is unique, setting it apart major infl uence in the history and establishment of early (Cherry trees) planted as street trees. The horticultural from any other area in Tauranga. Plans for the future Greerton. Soldiers were gifted farm land in Greerton. beginnings were also incorporated into the Art Noveau development of the area are sure to add to its ongoing Prior to this, Greerton had been a place of much activity theme developed in the 1996 Master Plan (see Section appeal. for local iwi and hapu, being the land which linked 2.7). Pukehinahina and Te Ranga pa site. Steady growth of Tauranga resulted in Greerton being Greerton Yesterday Early Greerton was located on the outskirts of Tauranga included within the then Tauranga Borough/City in - then a borough - with hunters going to the ‘extremities’ 1963. The development of Greerton saw it become Adjoining Greerton to the West is the Kopurererua of Barkes Corner to stalk deer. The racecourse was a self contained suburb located on a main arterial Valley. Local Maori history of the area identifi es the established on swampland and Yatton Park set aside road and adjacent to State Highway 29 with a bustling signifi cance of Kopurererua Valley as an area that as part of Mr Chadwick’s property. Roper’s Timber Mill and convenient commercial centre. Greerton is was heavily populated and used for food gathering was situated on the edge of Yatton Park and there was characterised by a relatively high percentage of long supporting generations of hapu. an old abattoir on Chadwick Road West, illustrating part term residents, many of whom still identify strongly The Kopurererua Valley is an important accessway of of the industrial history of Greerton. with the school, the commercial area and community cultural signifi cance to the Tangata Whenua, providing Greerton Village (Primary) School was one of the fi rst facilities built through the support of the local physical and spiritual links beyond the immediate schools established in Tauranga 1870’s and is now over community e.g. Greerton Hall.

confi nes of the valley. Today the Kopurererua Valley 125 years old. PLAN PURPOSE AND PROCESS

3 Greerton Today

Greerton Village is now a key sub-centre within Tauranga City. A range of community facilities and services are available in Greerton including: a branch library, aquatic centre, Department of Conservation offi ce, Work and Income NZ offi ce, police station, churches and related social services and a range of industrial businesses. The Windermere Polytechnic campus backs on to Greerton. Ease of access and strategic location means many people from surrounding suburbs utilise Greerton’s facilities. They come from neighbouring areas such as Gate Pa and Merivale, and the high growth residential areas of Pyes Pa, Oropi, Ohauiti, Welcome Bay and Bethlehem, with the shopping centre being attractive to young and old alike.

In the early 1990s a project led by the Greerton Business Association and wider community (funded and facilitated by the then Tauranga District Council and the Community Employment Group) was undertaken to address future needs of Greerton. This identifi ed a number of issues resulting in the preparation of the 1996 Master Plan developed by the Isthmus Urban Design Group. The Master Plan has been progressively implemented with the last major stage being the Village Square due to be completed in 2006. This plan focussed on the commercial area of Greerton in order to strengthen the heart and backbone of the town centre. The plan also indicated a potential direction for future commercial development.

4 The brief of the project was based on the following:-

• To develop a village atmosphere • Extensive parking provisions for all shopping areas Many recommendations in the Master Plan have been implemented, over the last decade the most visible • Limit ribbon development to existing commercial • Rebuild, i.e. recreation, library, information centre, being the road and footpath upgrade of Cameron and development on Cameron and Chadwick Roads mall – leisure combined Chadwick Roads including railings for safety, new paving, street furniture (seating etc), planting, lighting • Retain position of Greerton Primary School as a focus • Create boulevard on Chadwick Road with extensive and upgrading of above and below ground utilities. and community asset - possibly developing some of plantings and paving to the boundary of the existing This neighbourhood plan has endeavoured to support the school grounds for a park or village centre shops, with possible extension to Fraser Street and further develop concepts from the 1996 Greerton Village Master Plan. • Encourage future mall development behind shops in • Extend planting and paving theme onto Cameron Chadwick Road from Greerton Road towards Road from 3 Guys Supermarket to Cobb and Co (now The area has a further 200 industrial businesses and Cameron Road Fahy’s Motor Inn) services, located mainly in Chadwick Road West and Maleme Street. The largest employers are the Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Excel and Works Infrastructure.

Today, Greerton has a relatively high percentage of rental housing and because of its largely fl at topography and convenience; it is attractive to older residents. Housing stock is older in age and generally single-storied with a considerable amount of infi ll

(home units). One resident described Greerton as a PLAN PURPOSE AND PROCESS “modest but proud” area.

5 Greerton is perceived as having a high Tauranga. Couples without children in Greerton • Moreland Fox Park – Greerton Aquatic Centre, Senior percentage of elderly people in comparison with totalled 46.2%. One parent families in Greerton Citizens Hall (Maitland Street) other areas in the city. The 2001 census reveals totalled 25.8% which was considerably higher than across Tauranga (19.4%) and New Zealand generally • Greerton Park - rugby that: (18.9%). • Greerton Hall, a major community resource offering a • Approximately 26.4% of Greerton residents were aged Phrases commonly used to describe what the venue for exhibitions, shows, regular cultural, sporting 65 years and over. This compared with 21.6% for the community likes about Greerton are: and recreational activities such as dancing, indoor whole of Tauranga City. bowls, fl ea markets, private functions and meetings, “has a friendly atmosphere” also serving as a hall for the Greerton Village Primary • 20.8% of people are under the age of 15 years old School compared with 21.7% across the whole of Tauranga “is accessible” City. “is clean and green” “has a diverse culture” • Tauranga Racecourse – race meetings, Pony Clubs, “has good facilities, most needs catered for” Agricultural and Pastoral (A and P) Shows, private • Median income of Greerton residents was $13,500 per functions and conferences year compared with $16,800 across the City. “has a relaxed shopping atmosphere” “is small and village like” “it is convenient” • Tauranga Golf Club – (leased from the Tauranga • People not in employment was 11.7% compared Racing Club) also used for private functions with 9.0% across Tauranga City. The most popular occupational group in Greerton was service and sales Greerton has a number of public and private • Neighbourhood Reserves – Liston Park, Argyle Street workers 20.5% which was the most popular facilities that are home to a range of clubs and Reserve, Carlisle Reserve, occupational group across the City 16.8% and for organisations, including: 14.8% for the whole of New Zealand. • Waimapu Salt Marsh • Pemberton Park – wood turners, cricket, soccer and • Of the 1,071 families in Greerton 28% were identifi ed athletics • Scout Hall on Hynds Road as couples with children. Compared to 35.4% in

6 Greerton Tomorrow

SmartGrowth, Tauranga Tomorrow and Smart Living taken that includes enhancement of the character of Places are three of Tauranga City Councils key projects Greerton and extension of the Greerton retail centre. that will signifi cantly infl uence and guide Council’s response to the Greerton of tomorrow. SmartGrowth The Tauranga Tomorrow process involved Council is about planning for Tauranga’s future population and Environment Bay of Plenty working with the wider growth, whilst Tauranga Tomorrow is more about what Tauranga community to develop a document that sort of environment those people will live in and what identifi es the big things the community wants (outcomes) opportunities might be available to them. The Smart e.g. a safe community, good educational opportunities, a Living Places project will translate how more people clean green environment, healthy people and priorities. could be accommodated and how a high level of residential amenity can be provided. The vision (outcomes) of Tauranga Tomorrow is all about having a place that is: It is anticipated that Greerton will have an increasing role to play in accommodating some of the future • Easy to move around growth expected in Tauranga. The SmartGrowth • Built to fi t our hills, harbour and coast strategy suggests that an area around the Greerton commercial centre becomes a “nodal” area with gradual redevelopment of existing residential housing into The community want Tauranga to have a: medium density housing (likely to be 2-4 storied town houses/apartment development). It is likely that such • clean green environment , redevelopment would take some time and be reliant on • vibrant, healthy and diverse communities, and the market demand. Should this form of development • actively involved people proceed, a further neighbourhood planning exercise • strong sustainable economy, would be required to ensure the amenity of the area was PLAN PURPOSE AND PROCESS retained and where possible enhanced. Developments While: would more than likely be required to meet certain standards in terms of design and appearance that would • Living well and wasting less be administered by Tauranga City Council. Tauranga will be: Neighbourhood Planning workshops identifi ed a willingness by the Greerton community to embrace • A great place to grow up intensifi cation providing a comprehensive approach is 7 The Greerton Neighbourhood Plan is one way of and identity e.g. construction of entranceway Tauranga City Council website, and maintaining links implementing the vision of Tauranga Tomorrow. features on Cameron and Chadwick Roads, with local schools and local community groups. Some of the linkages between the Greerton promoting the distinctive Art Noveau and garden theme particularly through structures, building • Strong sustainable economy Neighbourhood Plan and Tauranga Tomorrow are design, plantings and public art, and recognition of - Continued investment in Greerton town centre shown as follows: Ngati Ranginui and Ngati Tamarawaho. and its economic development, determining the most appropriate direction for growth of the Greerton • Easy to move around • Clean, green valued environment town centre and rezone additional land for - Improving the safety to move around Greerton e.g. - Continuing development of the Kopurererua Valley commercial/business purposes. Travel Safe project, and engineering works to and enhancing access for people to enjoy it. improve the safety for pedestrians, cyclists, people - Strengthening the linkages between Greerton’s • A great place to grow up on mobility scooters, visually impaired and motorists. commercial and industrial areas Identify what young peoples needs are and develop - Linking the different ways to travel e.g. Travel - Retaining, maintaining and enhancing the local opportunities that cater for young people. Safe project which will seek improvements to environment encourage increased bus usage (increase signage, The “Smart Living Places” project is planning for more bus stops, co-ordination of timetables, investigation • Vibrant, healthy diverse communities people and homes in the Mount Maunganui and Te Papa of additional Bay Hopper services) and extension of - Establishing a community centre (as per 1996 Master (Tauranga Central – Greerton) and taking the opportunity to walking and cycling links as provided in Councils Plan) at Greerton and improving walking and cycling make them smarter places to live, work and play. Walking and Cycling Strategy. linkages. • Actively involved people • Built to fi t our hills, harbour and Coast - Keeping the community informed about monitoring of - Reinforcing the “edges” of the Greerton the neighbourhood plan, providing the plan on the neighbourhood and its distinct character, history

8 1.2 What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

A Neighbourhood Plan is a document that responds to government agencies and the community should the needs of a particular locality/area by considering a carry out to achieve this vision range of local issues. Some of the local issues identifi ed by The purpose of a Neighbourhood Plan is to: the Greerton community involved in the neighbourhood planning exercise included: • Identify important issues affecting a local area • Traffi c – increased volume • Develop a vision for the local area’s future based on community goals • Availability of parking in Greerton commercial centre and peripheral residential streets • Provide direction and guidance for managing the • Upgrade / Relocation of the Greerton Hall impacts of growth and change over the next fi ve to ten years. However, in this instance, because of • Growth of the Greerton commercial centre – limiting the Smart Living Places project presently under ribbon development way by Tauranga City Council the review period may be reduced to take into account recommendations • Continued implementation of the 1996 Greerton and actions that emerge from that process. Village Development Master Plan and its vision including the development of the Village Square • Identify specifi c actions which the Council, other • Establishment of a community centre

• Extension of the Greerton Library PLAN PURPOSE AND PROCESS

The vision for Greerton is to retain and continue to develop its distinctive individuality, and sense of community, vibrancy and spirit; while remaining safe and accessible, with the Greerton Village shopping centre meeting the future needs as the heart of Tauranga South.

9 1.3 Reasons for preparing a Neighbourhood Plan

The reasons for preparing a Neighbourhood Plan are to:

• Provide a means of responding to local issues

• Help Council and the community work together to achieve community goals

• Guide the allocation of funds and resources to achieve community goals

• Recommend ways to improve existing planning systems so they address local needs, including the management of land use and new developments

• Desire from within the community to “keep moving forward”

• Respond locally to Tauranga wide issues as identifi ed in SmartGrowth

10 1.4 How the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan was prepared

The preparation of the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan has • Community workshop (No 4) (April 2003) allocated priority • Presentation and discussion of Draft plan to Tauranga involved a partnership between Tauranga City Council and levels for implementation of individual solutions/actions City Council Policy Forum (August 2005) the local community. This partnership is based on ongoing • Community workshop (no 5) (May 2003) allocated priority collaboration, from preparation through to implementation of • Community Think Tank (August 2005) levels for implementation of individual solutions/actions the plan. • Review feedback and update Draft plan (August 2005) • Community open days Initially a series of public meetings were called and from – Greerton Hall (May 2003) • Release of Draft Neighbourhood Plan for public these a Steering Group was established to oversee the – Chadwick Road (May 2003) comment (September 2005) development and progress of the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan. The Steering Group includes representatives from • Consideration of submissions and development of Draft • Public Open Day Display – Greerton Shopping Centre Greerton Mainstreet, Housing New Zealand, Greerton plan ( from June 2003) (September 2005) retailers, Greerton residents and staff from Tauranga City • Greerton Neighbourhood Plan area fl ier (August 2004) • Meeting with landowners of sites identifi ed for possible Council representing the following divisions; City Information, extension of commercial zoning – Greerton Library Parks and Leisure, Environmental Policy and Roading and • Greerton Primary School Hui (August 2004) (October 2005) Traffi c. The Project Group will continue to monitor the • Meeting with Ngai Tamawaho (September 2004) implementation of the completed Greerton Neighbourhood • Informal hearing of comments (October 2005) Plan. • Travel Safe community / consultation and Greerton Primary School – from November/ December 2004 • Review feedback, fi nalise Draft plan and prepare The steps involved in preparing the Draft Greerton Implementation Plan (October / November 2005) • Greerton Neighbourhood Plan area fl ier (December 2004) Neighbourhood Plan were/are: • Discussion of draft fi nal with Tauranga City Council staff • Travel Safe with Greenpark Primary from February 2005 and Greerton Project Committee (September/ October • Launch of plan (March 2003) • Discussion of Draft Greerton Neighbourhood Plan with 2005) PLAN PURPOSE AND PROCESS • Community workshop (No 1)( March 2003) identifi ed Tauranga City Council staff (February/May 2005) issues of importance to the local community • Receipt of fi nal plan by Tauranga City Council and • Presentation and discussion of Draft Plan with adoption of Implementation Plan (December 2005) • Community workshop (No 2) (March 2003) confi rmed Racecourse Reserve Operation And Management issues and developed solutions/actions Committee (May 05) • Implementation of Greerton Neighbourhood Plan

• Community workshop (No 3) (March 2003) developed • Presentation and discussion of Draft plan to Greerton • Annual reporting to Greerton Neighbourhood Plan solutions/actions Village Community Association and Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group regarding progress with implementation Steering Group (July/September 2005) of the Neighbourhood Plan 11 1.5 Layout and contents of this plan This neighbourhood plan has two main parts:

1) An explanation of neighbourhood planning including the purpose and process undertaken and

2) An action plan

The action plan:

• identifi es the solutions and actions needed to address the issues

• identifi es priorities for the completion of solutions and actions, and

• nominates the “lead” people/agencies responsible for implementing the actions

The action plan also identifi es possible land use and planning policy changes to the District Plan.

12 1.6 Monitoring of the Neighbourhood Plan

Monitoring of the implementation of the actions contained within the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan will be carried out by staff within Tauranga City Council’s Environmental Policy Unit. A status report will be presented to the Greerton Project Group and Tauranga City Council’s Evaluation and Monitoring Committee on a yearly basis.

1.7 Further Information

For further information about this project, please contact the Environmental Policy Unit at Tauranga City Council on (07) 577 7000 or email: [email protected]

Tauranga City Council 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, New Zealand Telephone: (07) 577 7000 Website: www.tauranga.govt.nz PLAN PURPOSE AND PROCESS

13 1.8 Plan of Greerton Neighbourhood planning area

Historically Greerton starts at Keti Pa (Gate Pa – Pyes Pa Domain). The Greerton Neighbourhood Plan area is identifi ed as that area on Appendix One. Defi ning the “Greerton Neighbourhood” was diffi cult because of its signifi cance as a “service centre” and proximity to other high growth areas that do not at present have a commercial centre (such as Pyes Pa) and look to Greerton for their immediate day to day needs. As a result areas such as Pyes Pa have developed a sense of ownership of Greerton, but the area has not been included in the Neighbourhood Plan area. There are also amenities such as Yatton Park which lies between Merivale and Greerton for which both communities feel a sense of ownership.

Appendix 1 Greerton Neighbourhood Plan – Study Area

14 Issues and Actions SECTION TWO

2.1 Parks, Reserves and Facilities

The people of Greerton value the parks and reserves in There was general concern that there are inadequate their area. However with the more intensive housing recreational opportunities for young people in the development that has taken place and resulting smaller Greerton area (generally in the 12 – 18 age group). The sections, there is greater pressure on public open space exact nature of what is desired was not clearly identifi ed. particularly neighbourhood reserves, their number, One of the major outcomes of Tauranga Tomorrow is location and what they are expected to provide. With that Tauranga be “A great place to grow up”. This will a signifi cant amount of rental housing, modest income be achieved when “Young people live in a safe and and greater number of families in general moving into supportive community”. The Sport and Active Living Greerton there was a perception of having a “just Strategy is currently being drafted by Council and Sport adequate supply” (quantity) of open space and reserves Bay of Plenty staff. This strategy is a long term plan for from those who attended community workshops. At the sport and active living in Tauranga. One of the emerging school hui there was a call for more “neighbourhood actions is to evaluate ‘urban action zones’ and trial it in such locations as Greerton (and other locations reserve” type spaces. Whilst on the one hand there throughout the city). Urban Action Zones is not about appeared to be an apparent shortage of open space building Youth Centres, however this may need to be in some localities, this was coupled with a perception looked at as part of the evaluation process, but rather that some of the reserves were underutilised due seeks to identify where youth places are (where youth to inadequate visibility, feeling of safety, access, congregate) through consultation with youth specifi cally, attractiveness and awareness of reserve areas. There and the ways that Council can improve and enhance was also concern over the quality of play equipment these areas. This includes looking at Councils current available for young children and that there should be youth facility provision such as skate parks and reserves, ISSUES AND ACTIONS a greater range of play equipment to cater for wider but also looks at the City in a wider context. Further to age groups including teenagers. Tauranga City Council this, the concept also seeks to provide roaming events is currently preparing an Open Space Strategy which that target youth and recreational opportunities. The assesses the needs and distribution of open space and overall aim of Urban Action Zones is to identify what reserve areas. This open space strategy will identify the needs of Tauranga’s youth are and to achieve these additional open space and reserve areas that should be needs through enhancement by providing a targeted and purchased and developed by the Council in the future. effective youth recreation environment throughout the City that is safe and sustainable over time. 15 In relation to neighbourhood reserves, a included in the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan Action Plan. for increased planting, pedestrian and walkway linkages, Neighbourhood Reserve Management Plan Neighbourhood reserves included in the Neighbourhood visibility and more park furniture (e.g. seating and rubbish was completed in 2002 by Tauranga City Reserve Management Plan and within the Greerton bins). Neighbourhood Plan area are the Argyll Street Reserve, Council to assist Council and the community Carlisle Street Reserve, Hynds Road Scout Hall and A reserve designated as a dog exercise area was with the management and development of Liston Park (Appendix Two). Council has a playground sought by the community. Dogs are regularly exercised neighbourhood reserves. The plan: location policy which defi nes where and how far apart on Greerton Park whilst Pemberton and Morland Fox new playgrounds should be and includes a programme for Parks and the racecourse are other large parks suitable • Sets out the statutory and Council policy framework replacement of equipment. for exercising dogs. Dog obedience training is held on that governs the management and development of Morland Fox Park. Council policy at present is not to neighbourhood reserves A reserve management plan dealing with the management provide for specifi c dog exercise areas as dogs can be and development of active reserves was completed exercised on any reserve except in areas where they • Presents an overall vision to guide the management by Tauranga City Council in 2005. Reserves within the are specifi cally excluded such as ecologically sensitive and development of neighbourhood reserves and Greerton Neighbourhood Plan area that are included in areas e.g. on or around Mauao or where public safety outcomes that the plan seeks to achieve this plan are Pemberton Park, Greerton Park and Morland is of a particular signifi cance or within 10 metres of play Fox Park. Landscape Concept Plans for these parks equipment inside children’s playgrounds when off the • Defi nes goals and objectives to meet these outcomes, are provided as Appendix Three. The Active Reserves lead. Tauranga City Council has recently reviewed its provides generic management policies that will apply Management Plan should be referred to directly for more dog control policy and dog control bylaw and dog owners to every neighbourhood reserve specifi c information. Again, details showing the timing, should contact Tauranga City Council for the current extent and estimated cost of future development of these provisions. • Provides specifi c information and management polices reserves are provided in the Greerton Neighbourhood for each neighbourhood reserve Action Plan. Concerns regarding fl ooding on Greerton Park were raised. Investigation of this matter has shown that the Neighbourhood reserves are defi ned as space that Both the Neighbourhood and Active Reserves potential for this park to fl ood has largely been addressed is primarily provided for use by local communities for Management Plans will be under continual review. but, that Council has identifi ed further stop bank works as casual recreation, play, relaxation, community activity, Development of reserves is not limited to those shown on part of the Active Reserves Management Plan. links to other areas or quiet open space. Neighbourhood the reserves management plans, but any development reserves also add to the visual attractiveness of a local that does occur should be consistent with the policies and Historically, Greerton has a strong connection with Yatton community. The Neighbourhood Reserves Management objectives of the individual reserves in the plans. Park and there was a desire to strengthen that connection Plan should be referred to directly for more specifi c and make greater use of the park generally. Future information. Some details showing timing and estimated Greerton Primary School students supported more seating management and development of Yatton Park was also cost of future development of neighbourhood reserves and sheltered areas, rubbish bins and toilet facilities at all raised through the Merivale Neighbourhood Plan process. within the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan area are parks. Concept plans for all of the active reserves allow A Reserves Act Management Plan has been prepared 16 for Yatton Park which has involved a separate public Goals of the plan are: consultation process. • To protect and enhance the landscape character Improved linkages from Greerton into Kopurererua and ecological values of the reserve. Valley were also sought. Tauranga City Council and Ngai Tamarawaho hapu have developed a Management • To meet the spiritual, cultural and historical needs of Plan that outlines a unifi ed vision and Council’s Tangata Whenua. intentions for the use, enjoyment, maintenance, protection and preservation of the Kopurererua Valley • To meet the appropriate public and recreational (Appendix 4). needs of the community.

The visions of the Kopurererua Valley • To meet the objectives of Route K designation Management Plan are: (Resource Management Act) in relation to stormwater and fl ood management, and visual impact in a way which minimises confl ict with other • To provide for public and recreational use and objectives. enhancement of the Kopurererua Valley whilst protecting and enhancing its unique natural and • To meet the requirements of the Ngai Tamarawaho cultural characteristics. / Transit and Tauranga City Council Memorandum of understanding • To provide a “striking” entranceway into the city that refl ects the valleys unique characteristics. The plan extends from State Highway 29 to the Waikareao Estuary. For the purposes of this plan only that portion adjacent to the Greerton Neighbourhood ISSUES AND ACTIONS Study area is discussed. Development in this area includes the extension and further development of the Tauranga Golf Course.

17 Priority Level Key The timing Priority Level Key has been High 2006 – 2009 determined to coincide with Council’s Long Medium 2010 - 2013 Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) Low 2013 - onwards timeframe and implementation of other Ongoing Ongoing Tauranga City Council strategies

Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

There are not enough neighbourhood The level of service (LOS) for neighbourhood reserves TCC – Environmental Policy High reserves in the Greerton area across the city will be addressed in the development TCC - Parks and Leisure of the Open Space Strategy and Land Acquisition Programme being prepared during 2005 TCC – Environmental Policy High That where the Citywide level of service is not met, that TCC - Parks and Leisure neighbourhood reserves be established TCC - Property

Play equipment on many Greerton That an assessment of play equipment on reserves be TCC – Parks and Leisure High reserves is considered to be out of carried out to provide for a greater age range and variety date and needs to be made more of challenges for children attractive to a greater age range of children

Many people are not aware of the Review signage and erect additional/new signage as TCC – Parks and Leisure High location of neighbourhood reserves in necessary the Greerton area. The community also thought the visibility and attractiveness Display map of reserve areas and community facilities on Greerton Mainstreet Manager High of some reserves could be improved Greerton Community Notice board e.g. planting of wildfl owers Review publicity of reserves in Greerton e.g. Pamphlets, TCC – Communications Medium maps and website

There is a perceived shortage of dog It is Council policy not to provide specifi c dog exercise TCC – Animal Services Ongoing – communicate to exercise areas areas. Dogs are permitted to be exercised in most Greerton Village Mainstreet Greerton Community parks but there are some restrictions. No further action will be taken on this matter at this time other than providing information. Council will continue to offer a range of dog education programmes free of charge and information about the control of dogs will be provided on the Community Notice board and increased publicity generally 18 Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

Flooding and development of Greerton Explore options for additional stop bank work, TCC – Parks and Leisure Ongoing monitoring Park development of a perimeter walkway around the park, TCC - Drainage improved access to the river and upgrading of the boundary adjoining the Polytechnic is proposed in the Active Reserves Management Plan

There is lack of safe and fun social Through the Sport and Active Living Strategy evaluate and TCC – City Directions High activities for people, especially young trial “Urban Action Zones” at Greerton TCC – Parks and Leisure people Churches/ Schools Community organisations Sport BOP Creative Tauranga Council Te Reo O Nga Rangatahi Commercial Stakeholders

Yatton Park could be better utilised by Review signage directing/advising people to Yatton TCC – Parks and Leisure High Greerton residents and visitors Park from Greerton and erect additional/new signage as TCC – Roading and Traffi c necessary Present development of Yatton Park perceived as a wonderful environment Development of Reserves Act Management Plan TCC – Environmental Policy but uninviting and seen as unsafe. programmed for Yatton Park (also addressed in Merivale TCC – Parks and Leisure Gardens and adjacent walkways Neighbourhood Plan) 2005 require upgrading, and construction of children’s playground suggested. Display map of Yatton Park on Greerton Community Greerton Mainstreet Manager There is also the potential to Noticeboard and within reserve itself strengthen the historical background of the park and raise people’s awareness Increase publicity of Yatton Park on Tauranga City Council TCC - Environmental Policy of the size of the facility(eg. walkways Website. Yatton Park included in the Tauranga City TCC – Communications adjacent to harbour) Walkways booklet VIC / Tourism BOP

Gaining better access to Kopurererua Implementation of actions as detailed in the Kopurererua TCC – Parks and Leisure Ongoing ISSUES AND ACTIONS Valley Valley Management Plan including carparking and pedestrian access from Alach Street, pedestrian access from Chadwick Road West, Wylie Street and Tom Muir Drive

19 Appendix 2 Location Map of Reserves within Greerton

20 Appendix 3 Active Reserves Concept Plans – Pemberton Park Concept Plan ISSUES AND ACTIONS

21 Morland Fox Park Concept Plan

22 Greerton Park Concept Plan ISSUES AND ACTIONS

23 Appendix 4 Kopurererua Valley Concept Plan

24 2.2 Greerton Aquatic Centre

The Greerton Aquatic Centre is a substantial recreational and competitive swimmers. This will recreational facility servicing Greerton and the wider encourage our community to participate in swimming area. The facility is open to the public between 6am as a healthy and fun leisure activity”. – 9pm, provides an all year round aquatic facility and has signifi cant use by schools. Use of the pool is Key objectives of the Aquatic Strategy are to: mainly focused around swimming programmes i.e. learn to swim, lane swimming and aqua aerobics. - Increase the range of water based sport through The facility is made of up three pools and was establishing multi-use facilities constructed in a number of stages following the - Increase accessibility of fl at water space purchase of the land in 1968. The main pool and the - Increase aquatic leisure use learners pool were opened in 1971. The hot pool - Ensure equity of access (then an outdoor learner’s pool) opened in 1972. The - Establish a network of community pools mezzanine fl oor gym (which extends over the change - Consider establishment of associated activities area and fi rst aid room) was constructed in 1975 and such as a gym, health and fi tness centre, crèche the main pool roofed and learner’s pool shallowed in etc 1986. There have been a number of upgrades over - Consider synergies with commercial centres, other the years with routine and programmed maintenance recreational users governed under an operational service contract. - Raise aquatic standards to an international level The pool complex is currently managed by a private contractor who is responsible for the day to day The outcomes of the strategy recommended: maintenance of the plant and buildings. There was strong support for the retention and - The development of an indoor subregional maintenance of the Greerton Aquatic Centre as a aquatic facility that provides suffi cient water valued wider community resource with the suggestion space for recreational and competitive aquatic ISSUES AND ACTIONS that the main pool be extended to 50 metres in length. activities (Grenada Park). In 2001 Tauranga City Councils Aquatic Strategy was - Providing a network of community pools that prepared to guide the development and provision of provide additional fl at-water space for swimming swimming pool facilities in Tauranga City (between and various other aquatic recreational activities. 2001 – 2011). The vision of this strategy is that: “The community’s requirements for swimming pools are The strategy identifi es the Greerton Aquatic Centre as met through the provision of an accessible network of a community swimming pool. It was acknowledged swimming pool facilities that meet the needs of both 25 that because the Greerton Aquatic Centre was at wave pools, more equipment available for public use that time the only indoor facility in Tauranga it was (e.g. big boards to lie on, volleyball set, lilo sets) and under considerable pressure for use. However, it is private spas. The suggestion that the existing pools anticipated that the establishment of the indoor aquatic be upgraded (in terms of painting and tiling) was also centre at Grenada Park will assist in relieving this made. pressure. It was recommended that usage fi gures There was also general agreement that the facility of the Greerton Aquatic Centre be reviewed once is not well advertised or signposted. Public opinion the subregional facility on Grenada Park has been highlighted concern about the lack of off street parking completed and in use for one year and its impact in the vicinity to accommodate those using the facility on the Greerton facility will be assessed in order to particularly after school (3.00pm) which impacts on the determine Greerton Aquatic Centre’s long term use and ability of private residents to access their properties. development. Two residential sites exist on the corner of Devon and Kiteroa Streets which are bounded by Morland Fox It was also recommended to review existing Park and the Greerton Aquatic Centre. Council has arrangements (including with swimming clubs) for all recently purchased one of these sites and looking swimming pools, with a view to ensuring effi cient use of to purchase the remaining site to incorporate into pool space and to balance the needs of the community, the reserve. Some additional off-street parking may swimming clubs and other recreational users. Both be created in time on part of these sites; although Greenpark and Greerton Primary Schools use the the fi nal redevelopment of these sites has yet to be Greerton Aquatic Centre for swimming. Neither school determined. Better use of the Devon Street carpark has a full sized pool on their school sites. Suggestions by Aquatic Centre users is recommended by providing for improvements by students to the pools included improved access across Morland Fox Park and into the an improved locker system, a deep diving pool, a café Aquatic Centre (as indicated in the Active Reserves that supplies a range of healthy food, hydro slides or Management Plan).

26 Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

That the Greerton Aquatic Centre Ensure maintenance and development of the Greerton Tauranga City Aquatics Ltd Medium continues to be maintained and Aquatic Centre is consistent with the Aquatic Strategy TCC - Environmental Policy developed and service contract. Pool Operators

Review usage fi gures of Greerton Aquatic Centre to Pool Operators High determine longer term use and development once Tauranga City Aquatics Ltd Baywave is completed and operational for one year as recommended in Aquatic Strategy 2001. TCC – Finance Review existing arrangements of Greerton Aquatic Centre Pool Operators as recommended in Aquatic Strategy 2001 Tauranga City Aquatics Ltd

Suggestions by Greerton Village Primary School students to be made available to pool management

There is considered to be insuffi cient Undertake parking survey to assess adequacy of parking TCC – Roading and Traffi c High parking to service the Greerton Aquatic in vicinity of Greerton Aquatic Centre TCC – Parks and Leisure Centre Improve pedestrian access into Greerton Aquatic Centre TCC – Parks and Leisure from Morland Fox Park

Information on, and the location of, the Improve signage and advertising generally including TCC – Parks and Leisure High Greerton Aquatic Centre needs to be Greerton Community Notice board and other swimming TCC - Roading and Traffi c better publicised facilities Pool operators Greerton Mainstreet VIC TCC – Communications ISSUES AND ACTIONS

27 Greerton Aquatic Centre

28 2.3 Greerton Hall

The Greerton Hall plays an important community function Public meetings held during the development of 1996 within Greerton and wider area. The community have a Greerton Village Master Plan gave almost full support to strong sense of ownership of the hall with many residents relocate and /or construct a new hall provided the various contributing to and/or involved in fundraising to construct requirements of the hall users were met. No consensus the hall which opened in 1961. The hall is one of the most on a new site was met although it was generally agreed heavily used community halls within the City particularly that Greerton Park was too far away and inaccessible. in the evenings and weekends being one of the few The matter was again debated during the neighbourhood community halls with a stage and a superior wooden planning workshops and the following relocation options fl oor. A wide range of activities take place within the identifi ed: facility including annual exhibitions and shows, cultural - moving to the Greerton Village School grounds so it is and recreational activities such as dancing and indoor also available for use by the school, bowls, fl ea markets, private functions, meetings and use - a property on Emmett or Cornwall Streets, by the Greerton Village Primary School. Gatherings of - a property on Poole’s Road or Hayes Avenue, diverse ethnic groups are catered for by the halls existing - on Liston Park (Hynds Road) or Pemberton Park or facilities. Greerton Parks

Given that the Greerton Hall is now some 40 years old, Suggested locations for the Greerton Hall are illustrated in the needs and expectations of hall users have changed Appendix 5. signifi cantly from the time the building was constructed. Alternative uses identifi ed for the existing hall site Today, despite the high use of the hall at night and included parking for the shopping centre and/or more weekends it receives relatively low usage during the commercial space. day due to the following constraints: small stage, poor acoustics including lack of noise proofi ng, poor insulation, There has also been the suggestion that the hall be ISSUES AND ACTIONS inadequate lighting, the need for “break-out” rooms for combined with a “community centre”, but the exact groups between 10-50 people, more adjacent parking and nature, function and purpose a community centre would increased capacity. It was also agreed that there should offer has not been clearly defi ned. The development of a be more advertising of the hall to increase daytime usage. community centre as part of the Village Square / Library redevelopment has also been raised and is discussed There has been ongoing debate about the relocation more fully in section entitled Greerton Public Library. and/or reconstruction of the Greerton Hall by the local community, for a number of years. This debate was also The long term use of the existing hall site (the Hall and coupled with a fear that this facility maybe lost altogether. adjoining carpark is situated on 4 lots) is complicated by 29 the status of the land which is classifi ed as recreational concerning the relocation of the Greerton Hall will not be reserve. Transfer of the reserve status to the Village Square fi nalised in the neighbourhood planning process. Council has been suggested as a way of freeing up the long term staff are undertaking a Community Facilities Strategy that use of the sites. The zoning of the hall and carpark sites in will consider the need, provision and potential location of the Operative District Plan is Commercial Business which Community Facilities in the City. The future of the Greerton provides for the range of commercial activities. The use of Hall will be determined through this process. this land for commercial expansion and /or off street parking The 1996 Master Plan and subsequent Annual Plan was raised in the neighbourhood planning workshops. submissions proposed the development of a pocket park on the front of the existing hall site. The purpose of this During the Neighbourhood Planning workshops no clear was to create a break from the road and create a seating agreement was reached nor has there been any discussion area. However, given the uncertain future of the hall site, with all current regular hall users regarding the relocation of development of a small park at this time is not supported the Hall. What was agreed was that if the hall was relocated although some minor improvements have recently been and/or reconstructed it would need to be situated on a carried out. site that was central to the Greerton shopping area, easily accessible and with adequate off street parking provided Note: Parking issues relating to Greerton Hall carpark are together with an upgrade to meet today’s needs. The issue discussed in section 2.10

30 Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

The present Greerton Hall does not That the future of the Greerton Hall be considered through TCC – City Information High 05/06 (Project scoping fully meet the needs of the community the Community Facilities Strategy TCC - Environmental Policy document) and users, including potential users. TCC - Roading and Traffi c Greerton Mainstreet Manager TCC – Property

The hall needs to be better publicised Review directional signage and publicity of the hall and TCC – Roading and Traffi c High erect additional signage and increase advertising as TCC - Parks and Leisure required. Greerton Mainstreet Manager Venue Manager TCC - Communications

Greerton Hall – Cameron Road ISSUES AND ACTIONS

31 Appendix 5 Suggested Sites for Relocation of Greerton Hall

NOTE - Location Indicative Only Commercial Zone

32 • Tauranga Golf Club ( approximately 45 hectares) There was much debate about the long term future of the land occupied by the Tauranga Racecourse at the neighbourhood planning meetings. Generally there was a perception that the facility and land are under utilised and it has the potential to be further developed. Although if the racecourse was redeveloped, there was a strong desire to retain much of the area in open space / recreation for use by the community. Suggestions for the future use of the site included an entertainment and sports centre, possible stadium site or botanical garden and park and ride facility. Greerton Primary School students suggested activities such as drive in movies, rock climbing / obstacle course or a skating facility could be located on the racecourse for use by the wider community. The location of the racecourse site in relation to the rest of the city is seen as a bonus particularly given the proximity to major arterial roading providing easy access.

A management plan prepared by the Tauranga Racecourse Committee in 2003 details the long term objectives/plans for the development of the racecourse and should be referred to separately. In reality the 2.4 Tauranga Racecourse and Tauranga Golf Club Tauranga Racecourse receives a high level of usage holding ten race meetings and one trotting event each The Tauranga Racecourse is approximately 83 hectares • To maintain all boundary fences and trees in good year and is viewed as the venue for premier races in the in area and is administered by Tauranga City Council on order and condition. Bay of Plenty area. In the longer term the racing club behalf of the Crown. The Reserve was gazetted in 1846 envisage increased numbers of race meetings per year. being as being set aside as a racecourse and recreation • To maintain the entranceway to the Domain and Other events/activities held at the racecourse include the reserve. generally improve its image for the benefi t of the city. annual Agricultural and Pastoral (A and P) Shows, private The Racecourse Reserve Operation and Management functions and conferences. The site is also the home of Committee (operated through Tauranga City Council) • To maintain and improve the roading and surrounds the Equestrian Association with its several clubs and the manage the Racecourse Reserve under delegated not included in the leased areas of the Domain. venue for polo activities. There are also 7/8 riding clubs authority from Tauranga City Council. that use the inner area of the track on a weekly basis and horse training that occurs almost daily. The Army also • To maintain a programme of arbour care to ensure the ISSUES AND ACTIONS The scope of the Committee is: many mature trees in the Domain are kept in good use the venue for training camps and from time to time order and replaced when necessary. the venue is used for national activities and is the location • To deal with the day to day liaison with the two for disaster and emergency operations. Public use of tenants and the general operations of the Domain. The two main leases that exist on the site are the racecourse maybe higher than perceived with local held with the: schools using the site for their cross country and many • To ensure that the terms of the two leases are fulfi lled. people exercising their dogs on the site. Picnic tables have been installed in an area known as McKinley’s • Bay of Plenty Racing Club ( approximately 34 hectares) Paddock (an area to the left off the entrance road) and this is frequently used by members of the public. The 33 Racecourse Committee supported the possibility of from traffi c noise and movement while training and on in mind will be incorporated in the Open Space Strategy additional picnic tables in this area providing parking on race days. It is also considered that horses would provide presently under preparation by Council staff. race days is not compromised. a distraction for traffi c with a potential for accidents. The Tauranga Golf Club surrounds the Tauranga The racecourse land is recognised by the immediate Racecourse and extends into Kopurererua Valley. A The 1996 Master Plan suggested that the racecourse neighbourhood, the Racecourse Committee and Council management plan for the development and restoration provides an impressive vista to Greerton and that the as having a high amenity value perhaps not only to the of Kopurereua Valley has been developed in conjunction hedges on the racecourse, Cameron Road boundary, immediate Greerton area but for the City and the wider with Ngai Tamarawaho and Tauranga City Council (refer screen these views and should be reduced or removed, region. The site may well have a signifi cant role to play Section 2.1 for more detail). Part of this plan includes the however it is unlikely that this will eventuate because of in the future as the City continues to grow and with this extension of the Tauranga Golf Course. the location of the track and the need to screen horses

Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

The present use of the Tauranga That the Tauranga Racecourse site be considered in the Tauranga Racecourse Operation and High Racecourse site is perceived as being development of the TCC Open Space Strategy. Management Committee underutilised TCC – Parks and Leisure TCC – Environmental Policy That TCC staff work with the Racecourse Committee to discuss how greater public access and picnicking TCC – Parks and Leisure Medium facilities in McKinlays Paddock could be achieved Tauranga Racecourse Committee

34 Photos courtesy Bay of Plenty Times 2.5 Greerton Village Square

The development of a Village Square was identifi ed as part of the 1996 Greerton Village Master Plan. The Master Plan identifi ed the former Shell Service Station in Chadwick Road as a site for a Village Square. The concept of the Village Square is to provide a focus meeting/resting place for the village people using the centre and will consist of a stage/platform with low mounded grass, trees, gardens, seating and paving. On the sheltered internal edges (i.e. by the existing buildings) open café type facilities (possibly transportable) were suggested. The entrance of the redeveloped library is also proposed to open on to the Village Square. This site has since been purchased by Tauranga City Council and is programmed for redevelopment following the expiry of the current lease in May 2005. (Appendix 6. Proposed Plan of Village Square)

Greerton Village Primary School students suggested the Village Square contain a water feature, wishing pond, play area for children, seating, trees and other plants for shade, and information centre and a covered stage.

Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it ISSUES AND ACTIONS (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

That the Village Square as identifi ed in Construction of Village Square TCC - Parks and Leisure High – 2005 / 2006 the 1996 Master Plan be developed. TCC – Roading and Traffi c TCC – City Information TCC – Environmental Policy Greerton Village Project Committee

35 Appendix 6 Proposed Plan of Greerton Village Square

36 2.6 Greerton Public Library

The Greerton Public Library is a highly valued and highly redevelopment will include the reorientation of the main Greerton library is viewed as a wonderful community used public facility utilised for both educational and entrance onto the Village Square (which will also improve facility. Students from Greerton Primary made the recreational purposes and due to its central location the Library’s visibility) and an increase in the present fl oor following suggestions for improvements at the Greerton in Greerton Village is considered an integral part of the area by two to three times its present size. Consideration Library, including the introduction of a Toy Library scheme Greerton shopping centre although it is not highly visible. will also be given to the inclusion of a community centre for the area (also supported by the Plunket Society), The original library built in 1974 and extended to almost within or in close proximity to the library extension. The a video viewing area, more children’s books, a bigger double its size in 1997, has on average 1,500 (approximate) establishment of a community centre and associated community notice board, a refreshment stand, more borrowers per week from a wide geographical area. Use services and facilities was also supported in the 1996 puzzles, improved bathroom facilities and more seating to of the library is expected to expand as nearby residential Master Plan. As Greerton has continued to grow the need read within the proposed library redevelopment. areas such as Pyes Pa and Ohauti continue to grow. for a Community Centre has become more urgent. A portion of the Greerton Library building is currently The extension and redevelopment of the Greerton Greerton Village Primary School does not have a library on leased. A decision will need to be made as to the Library is programmed for the 2007/08 fi nancial year. the school site and utilise the Greerton Library frequently. continuation of this lease given redevelopment proposals. The full extent of the extension of the library has yet to Senior students from the school use the Greerton Library be determined however, it is anticipated that the library as part of the class program on a weekly basis. The

Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it ISSUES AND ACTIONS (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

The present Greerton Public Library is That the Greerton Library possibly including the provision TCC City Information High out dated and too small of a Community Centre be redeveloped and extended during the 2007/08 year. That TCC staff address lease issues in a timely fashion TCC City Information High working with lessee’s to fi nd alternative accommodation TCC Property if necessary

37 2.7 Greerton Village Shopping Centre

Greerton Village shopping centre has its own character - Encourage future Mall type development behind shops to the village feel. Extension of commercially zoned land being vibrant yet relaxed, intimate, accessible (despite in Chadwick Road, from Greerton Road towards has been suggested along parts of Greerton and Chadwick parking issues) and is known for its one stop shopping. Cameron Road Roads and Emmett Street. (Appendix 8 Extension of There is a constant unsatisfi ed demand for commercial Commercial Zone Options) An important note is that a space with a relatively low turnover of landlords. The The following elements that relate to commercial growth number of private residential lots have been identifi ed conversion of residential properties for commercial that were seen as being critical to laying the framework for as possible future commercial development areas. Any activities is also evident particularly along Cameron Road. the long term development of Greerton were to: change in the zoning of the land from residential to - Contain commercial growth within the existing commercial requires a public notifi cation and hearing Development of the Greerton Village shopping centre perimeters, intensifying rather than extending the process in which land owners would be directly involved. (i.e. All that land zoned Commercial Business in the centres layout Greerton Village within the Tauranga City District Plan) - Locate the Village Centre on Chadwick Rd/Greerton Further factors contributing to the need to provide for has reached capacity and there is a demand to provide Rd. The Centre will be the pedestrian orientated heart additional commercially zoned land is that there is additional commercially zoned land in the District Plan. consisting of a Plaza and a Green and a Community substantial residential growth and development planned Consideration as to the growth of the commercial centre in Centre at Pyes Pa and the Te Papa peninsula (including Greerton) Greerton should also take into account the fi ndings of the - Direct commercial development around the Village has been identifi ed as an area for residential intensifi cation Greerton Village Master Plan (1996). The aspects of the centre and Lincoln Terrace through the SmartGrowth study. Both of these factors will brief for the Master Plan project that relate to commercial place additional demand on the Greerton Village shopping expansion were to: The extension of the Commercial Business Zone was centre for more commercial facilities and services. - Develop an intimate village atmosphere pursued through the community consultation process of the SmartGrowth has identifi ed an area around the Greerton - Limit ribbon development to existing commercial neighbourhood plan with general consensus that ribbon Commercial Zone for possible medium density housing (this developments on Cameron and Chadwick Roads development along Cameron Road be discouraged and any is identifi ed in Appendix 7) extension should provide a sense of containment to add Through the neighbourhood planning process, the functionality of a number of community facilities in the Greerton Commercial area have been debated, particularly the Greerton Hall. There has also been an ongoing debate and demand for a community centre. In the longer term and as more public transport is provided, there may also be a need for a suburban transport facility in Greerton and a larger library. All of these issues suggest that Council should investigate and purchase a site/s for future community use. 38 Another factor contributing to the convenience of the and redevelopment of the library could potentially result in detailed other than buildings should be sympathetic to the shopping centre is the provision and accessibility of public the loss of all existing public toilet facilities. characteristics of a village and specifi cally be: toilets particularly disabled toilets. Presently public toilets - low rise buildings with varied interesting active edges are located: The retention and enhancement of the village feel through and facades - at the Greerton Hall – Cameron Road (accessed increased sheltered seating, continuous pedestrian - a clear hierarchy of elements and human scale externally and from within the hall) shelter along shop frontages and the promotion of building - utilise natural materials and colours - in front of the Greerton Library (Greerton Road) styles and colours was supported. - using detail interesting to the eye and to the touch The 1996 Greerton Village Master Plan developed a Disabled toilet facilities are located within the Greerton concept plan to guide the style of new development within A range of colour schemes were identifi ed (Appendix 8) Hall and at the Greerton Library. the commercial area. This was generally based on an Art and there are discounts available to business owners Noveau theme and infl uences planting, paving, seating, to purchase this range of colours, however there is not Public concern was voiced that there are no disabled lighting, street furniture and colours of buildings and any promotional material available. Further promotion of toilet facilities that can be accessed 24 hours a day. structures. No specifi c building styles/facades where building styles/facades colour themes is suggested. Furthermore, the debate around the relocation of the hall

Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it) ISSUES AND ACTIONS There is a perception that there is That Tauranga City Council ensures commercial TCC City Information High 06/08 (Smart Living insuffi cient commercially zoned expansion needs of the Greerton Shopping Centre are TCC Environmental Policy Places) land in Greerton Village with more fully considered as part of the Smart Living Place project TCC Roading and Traffi c demand than capacity. This is and that the fi nal landuse mix is clearly determined Greerton Mainstreet having a consequential impact on the through that process. TCC Property conversion of residential properties into commercial activities particularly along Cameron & Chadwick Roads

39 Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

Provision of public toilet facilities Public toilets be incorporated into the design of the TCC – Roading and Traffi c 2007/08 (including disabled toilets) with 24 Village Square or redevelopment of the Library. TCC – City Information hours access TCC – Property If the Greerton Hall is relocated from its present site that TCC – Property TCC construct new/replacement public toilets in the TCC – Roading and Traffi c vicinity. That disabled toilet facilities accessible 24 hours a day be TCC – Property constructed within the Greerton commercial centre. That the public toilets adjacent to the Greerton Library be Completed 2004 upgraded to include disabled access.

More encouragement for buildings to Development of promotional material (guidelines) to TCC – Environmental Policy Medium “fi t” the “Village” Art Noveau theme. encourage new buildings to compliment “Village” theme and colours. Greerton Village Community Association Greerton Mainstreet Manager

40 Appendix 7 Extension of Commercial Zone - Options ISSUES AND ACTIONS

41 Appendix 8 Suggested Colour Theme for Greerton Village

Greerton Village Redevelopment Shop front upgrades & colour schemes

Spring Rain Deep Teal Tulip Tree Resene 5G040 Resene 1BG60 Resene 3BY50

What Makes Greerton Village Special • Potted plants and market type displays will enhance the scheme and the overall Greerton Village shopping • The project theme is based on trees, hills and country/ experience. village ideas. NEATNESS makes a shop look loved

• The village is for local people and visitors (people living, • Dirty and tired buildings are letting the place down. working and shopping here). • A simple coat of paint can make things look much better. • The trees and park along the school frontage, and in future the village green provide the village with a community Colour advice is available through the Mainstreet Coordinator focus.

Signage & Displays

• Shop signage that refl ects their market graphically make it easier for customers to fi nd them. Good examples are; - the Fins, Fangs & Feathers Parrot sign, and Baker Bobs rabbit with loaves. • Displays enhance the function of a shop – The Greerton Sewing Centre wool baskets, the water bowl outside the pet shop.

42 Colours

Colours that will match well are

• Greens in the grey/ clear C colour range (British Standard Flax Persian Red Biscay Envy Toledo 5252 colours). Resene 12 B 21 Resene 04 E 58 Resene 20 C 39 Resene 14 C 35 Resene 02 C 40

• Autumn colours – terracotta’s, ochre’s, browns, and greens.

• Highlights of brighter colours that contract with these for signs and features. Spring Rain Pirate Gold Rock Blue Everglade Dark Tan Resene 5G040 Resene 08 E 56 Resene 20 C 35 Resene 14 C 39 Resene 04 C 39

Sandwisp Cuban Tan Silver Sand Squirrel Provincial Pink Resene 10 C 33 Resene 08 B 29 Resene 00 A 03 Resene 08 B 21 Resene 04 C 31

Como Thistle Harvest Gold Old Brick Whiskey ISSUES AND ACTIONS Resene 14 C 37 Resene 10 B 17 Resene 08 D 41 Resene 04 D 44 Resene 06 C 35

43 2.8 Improving the Way Our Neighbourhood Looks and Feels

Ways of improving the way the Greerton “neighbourhood” The development of entranceway structures on Cameron looks not only includes the physical aspects of the and Chadwick Roads were also part of the 1996 Greerton environment such as the upgrade of the Maleme Street Village Development Master Plan. The purpose of Industrial area or development of entranceways, but also constructing entranceways is to: includes the way Greerton feels to those living or visiting the area. The Transpower Substation on Cameron Road and - Create a sense of arrival at Tauranga’s southern gateway pylons along Pooles Road are considered visually obtrusive (Cameron Road in vicinity of Tauranga Racecourse). but diffi cult to screen or mitigate their visual effect. - For traffi c calming and safety (entranceway structures would incorporate gardens, traffi c squeezes and surface The importance of the Maleme Street industrial area being treatment across the road that would encourage part of Greerton was raised. There was concern voiced that vehicles to reduce speed). the area does not have much “connection” in a physical - Create a sense of containment and a limit to commercial sense with the Greerton shopping centre and that there is ribbon development. not a very high level of amenity for people working or visiting - For promotional and marketing benefi ts. the area. Submission through the Annual Plan process have been The Maleme Street/Oropi Road industrial area was included made to Council over several years for partial funding of as part of the 1996 Greerton Village Master Plan. Uniform entranceway structures but to date has not been approved. public signage (similar to the rails in the village centre) and street tree planting plus planting between buildings using Students from Greerton Village Primary School want poplars was suggested as a way of unifying the Greerton Greerton to be seen as a “clean, interesting and entertaining community and tying the area together. Opportunities to place. Not a pass through tiny town not worth stopping at”. provide greenspace or places for workers to sit during lunch Ideas put forward included the construction of a fountain are limited although the potential to provide seating at the with seats around it for people to sit, talk and have fun, entrance to the Argyll Reserve was identifi ed. The concept carvings perhaps refl ecting the history of the area, a statue plan for the Maleme Street/Oropi Road area is shown as depicting the history of Greerton and welcome signs as you Appendix 9. Council is also proposing to implement planting enter Greerton. along SH29 between Barkes Corner and Oropi Road as part of the city entranceway improvements and screening of the industrial area.

44 Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

The boundaries of the Greerton Construction of entranceway Gardens (with signs) on TCC – Roading and Traffi c Low neighbourhood need defi ning main arterial and collector roads as prioritised and Greerton Village Community consistent with the city wide Vegetation Strategy Association Planting along SH29 (Barkes Corner- Oropi Road) Greerton Mainstreet Manager TCC Parks and Leisure Low

Industrial areas within the Practical implementation of Industrial Area concept plan TCC – Parks and Leisure Medium neighbourhood plan should be better as detailed in 1996 Greerton Village Development Master incorporated and identifi ed as part of Plan for Maleme Street consistent with the Vegetation Greerton. Strategy

Development of a street tree planting programme for the TCC – Environmental Policy Low Chadwick Road West industrial area, consistent with the TCC – Parks and Leisure Vegetation Strategy

Transpower Substation - Cameron Road ISSUES AND ACTIONS

45 Appendix 9 Maleme Street Landscape Plan

46 2.9 Safer Greerton

A call to improve the general level of safety around resemblance to the level of fear individuals may have A “Shop Alert” grapevine has also been operating Greerton was voiced by the community, including safety at the possibility of becoming a victim. It is this fear of successfully within the Greerton commercial area where on a personal level and in more public areas and places. crime, particularly of attacks associated with theft or shop keepers are advised of suspicious behaviour etc Personal Safety included the raising of awareness of sexual motives, which inhibits the mobility of community which they then pass on to other businesses. how to improve personal safety. Improving safety in members. Women and the elderly, for example suffer public areas related to improving the feeling of safety disproportionately from the fear of crime. An improvement There can also be implications on the level of public safety in areas such as parks and reserves, by thinning or in the quality of life, by reducing crime and the fear of and/or the feeling of safety in places which although lifting vegetation to allow greater surveillance and on crime, is essential and a basic right for everyone and privately owned attract public use, such as a commercial streets and footpaths by ensuring the level of street Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) building with an onsite carpark. It is recommended that on lighting is adequate. A considerable number of initiatives is an important strategy for achieving this. (Safer such sites a Space Safety Audit (by Tauranga City Council are in place coordinated by Greerton Mainstreet to Canterbury, Creating Safer Communities - Canterbury offi cers) should be carried out at the time of the building address matters such as graffi ti, monitoring activity in Safety Working Party, 2004). Tauranga City Council is consent process to assess the impacts on public security. the commercial area at the rear of shops and notifying beginning to recognise the importance of CPTED in the Audits should be required for any large scale private retailers about unlawful or suspicious activity. A design of public spaces and this will be incorporated into development that incorporates an area for public use (e.g. programme called Night Owls has also recently the Urban Design Strategy (presently under development). a carpark) and or where the facility will be used largely by established. the community. Safety in Public Areas Lincoln Terrace steps and walkway are seen as a Personal Safety Greerton Village Mainstreet is coordinating a programme gathering place for youth, and where undesirable activities There are a number of opportunities to improve the level of called “Night Owls”. This programme has been operating take place (such as shops in Chadwick Road being safety from both a personal perspective (on private land), successfully throughout Tauranga. The programme periodically broken into from the rear). Noise generated on sites where although privately owned can draw public encourages the community to take responsibility and at night from this area often disturbs neighbours, gardens use eg. commercial buildings with a carpark, and in public involves volunteers to donate their time free of charge to on the walkway are regularly damaged and there is also spaces eg. parks, reserves, halls. act as the eyes and ears of the police reporting suspicious ISSUES AND ACTIONS a graffi ti issue. There is already a surveillance camera The design of buildings and the arrangement of streets, behaviour and vehicles to them. The only funding required erected in one service lane adjacent to this area to monitor parks and other outdoor spaces can infl uence the is for minor administration and petrol re-imbursement. activity. It is proposed to incorporate the Lincoln Terrace opportunity for crime and the level of fear of crime. Greerton Mainstreet has committed seed funding whilst Walkway into the developments of the Village Square and Careful environmental design can help make places sponsorship for the wider programme has been secured Greerton Library. It is anticipated that these developments less susceptible to crime and enable people to feel from within the local community. Night Owls will initially will encourage greater public use of the area in general more comfortable outdoors. Crime statistics indicate to operate three nights a week but if suffi cient funding is and decrease undesirable activities. individuals that there is no signifi cant risk of becoming obtained it is proposed to extend patrols over other nights. victims of crime. However, these fi gures bear no 47 Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

Raising the awareness of personal Produce information pamphlets raising awareness of TCC - Monitoring High Safety and Security opportunities to increase personal safety and security in TCC – Environmental Policy residential areas and make available to the community TCC – Communications Greerton Mainstreet NZ Police

Improving/Maintain Safety in Operation “Night Owls” programme Greerton Village Mainstreet High Commercial and Industrial Areas NZ Police Greerton community TCC – Monitoring

Continue “Shop Alert” grapevine Greerton businesses Ongoing Greerton Mainstreet

That TCC undertake a Space Safety Audit as part of any TCC commercial development in the Greerton Commercial Business area that incorporates an area for public use and/or where the facility will be used largely by the community

The Lincoln Terrace steps and Lincoln Terrace steps and walkway sympathetically TCC – Roading and Traffi c Ongoing walkway is a gathering place for young integrated into development of Village Square and TCC – Environmental Policy people and seen as a place where Greerton Library redevelopment. Greerton Village Community undesirable activities take place. Association There are security issues for adjacent commercial premises and residential Continue reporting of break-ins and security camera in NZ Police Ongoing neighbours service lane provides surveillance at rear of shops. Retailers / Community

Provide for CCTV ducting in Village Square Plans and TCC Parks and Leisure Ongoing associated pathways Private Security fi rms

48 Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

Lincoln Terrace steps continued Noise generated at night disturbs Noise monitored by neighbours and police – education Community Ongoing neighbours about noise levels NZ Police TCC – Environmental Monitoring Greerton Mainstreet Manager Gardens on walkway regularly Install additional railings to direct foot traffi c and review damaged planting species TCC – Parks and Leisure Ongoing Community /retailers Graffi ti problem Monitored and actioned by Greerton Mainstreet Manager NZ Police and Community Greerton Mainstreet Manager TCC – Environmental Services

The feeling of safety in some public Review visibility from road of neighbourhood and active TCC – Parks and Leisure Ongoing places such as reserves and on streets reserves and carry out vegetation maintenance as could be improved required.

Any reserve development be carried out using urban TCC – Environmental Policy design principles and the open space guidelines TCC - Parks and Leisure

Investigate the level of street lighting and upgrade where TCC – Roading and Traffi c Ongoing necessary to meet roading standards. The following streets to be upgraded: 2004 / 2005 Sherson/ Lumsden/ Sinclair streets 2004 / 2005 Wylie/ Jones/ Bongard/ Scott/ Bush and Carnie Street’s ISSUES AND ACTIONS

49 2.10 Greerton Village Primary School

The Greerton Primary School began as a one room - “retain its’ position in the village community – possibly Feedback from students at the school showed that they school building which was opened in 1876 on 10 ½ acres developing some of the school grounds for park or are proud of their school and that buildings and facilities of land reserved for educational purposes in the town village centre.” are continuously being provided/upgraded. The key of Greerton, to accommodate 20 pupils and one teacher. suggestions put forward were: The need for a school hall, Extensions and additions have taken place in the years The signifi cance, importance and a number of a marae on site and the construction of an entranceway since until today when the school is now a 16 roomed opportunities for the future of the school and school site to offi cially call visitors into the school, extension of the complex with a roll of over 500 and staff of 18. The school were identifi ed during the course of the neighbourhood information area to include a games room, study room however does not have a library, hall or full sized pool planning workshops. Consultation has been carried and quiet reading area, a playhouse near the sandpit for and utilises Greerton Public Library, Greerton Hall and out with the school during the Neighbourhood Planning junior members of the school, a school canteen partly Greerton Aquatic Centre as required. and Travel Safe processes. There are opportunities operated by students, an all weather outdoor sheltered for Tauranga City Council to continue working with the area, toilets easily accessible from the fi eld and a purpose It has been acknowledged that the existence of the school to identify further community issues and ways of built art room. As a result of this consultation with the school in the middle of the Greerton Village signifi cantly addressing them. A continued relationship with Greerton students the school has implemented a number of their contributes to the “community feel” of the village. This Primary School is recommended and this is also endorsed suggestions, the most signifi cant to date being the was refl ected in the brief for the 1996 Greerton Village by the school. upgrading of the multi-purpose room to provide a meeting/ Development Master Plan which stated that the Greerton activity place and marae type facility. Primary School should:

Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

Keeping school / Community links That Tauranga City Council continues to work with the TCC – Environmental Policy Ongoing relevant and vibrant school to implement various actions of the neighbourhood TCC – Roading and Traffi c plan and the Travel Safe Project. TCC – City Information TCC – Parks and Leisure That Greerton Village School value, consider and are prepared to implement suggestions from students and Greerton Village School Ongoing community Ministry of Education

50 2.11 Transport, Access and Parking Of all the issues raised during the neighbourhood planning the day. There are also issues around access for service It is recognised that Tauranga City Council exercise the matter of transport, access and parking within delivery vehicles, ensuring access via service lanes. attaches a value to the road reserve with pay Greerton Village were the most signifi cant. parking ensuring a frequent turnover of vehicles. Whilst there is community demand/pressure for parking all Greerton shopping centre is bisected by Cameron Road over the commercial area there are particular “pressure Other methods identifi ed to provide parking in (identifi ed as a district arterial route in the District Plan) points” specifi cally at the “Top Shops” (Cameron Road), Greerton include the following: carrying approximately 17,000 vpd (Dec 2003) and extends Greerton Hall (many staff use this public carpark as an all along Chadwick Road (identifi ed as a collector route in day parking area), the area adjacent to the Department • Change Greerton Road carpark (opposite Library) to 2 the District Plan) which carries approximately 10,600 vpd. of Conservation and Work Income New Zealand offi ces hour parking limit plus installation of pay bins Vehicle movement and volume of traffi c has increased well (Chadwick Road) and in service lanes with access to ahead of projections. businesses being compromised by all day staff parking. • Limit kerbside parking in Chadwick Road (West) to 2 hour parking limit with possibility of pay bins The discussion by the community around the demand for Concern was also voiced that further potential parking parking centred on the need for improved access to and pressure points in the short, medium and longer term • Installation of angle parking in Emmett Street more parking being available (short and long term for will arise if the commercial zoning is extended and if the customer and staff parking) in and around the concentrated residential density around the Greerton commercial area • Installation of angle parking in Mitchell Street commercial heart of Greerton. Figures show that there are is increased as the result of SmartGrowth (Smart Living approximately 300 carparks in the Greerton commercial Places) recommendations being implemented. • Implement variety of parking options in Greerton Hall area which equates to approximately 2 carparks per carpark e.g. portion free, some short term, some all day business (in Oct 2003 there were 145 businesses and 3 Tauranga City Council has always been reluctant to be empty premises). The labour force in the “Mainstreet” the sole fi nancial provider of parking throughout the City • A circular shuttle bus through the Greerton area commercial area equates to 850 people of which with the provision of parking not seen as a high priority approximately 435 bring vehicles to work daily (Oct 2003). by the Council. When parking demand was surveyed in • Cycle deliveries by local Greerton businesses to ISSUES AND ACTIONS The demand for short term, high turn over parking is largely Greerton an 80% occupancy of parking spaces was shown customers driven by the nature of many of the businesses who rely on to exist. From a Council perspective, parking is not seen a high turn over of their client base in order to operate (e.g. as being entirely for the public good as retailers and users • Possible lease of portion of undeveloped commercial food outlets, service providers and government agencies also benefi t. To this end Council believes that retailers and land at rear of existing shops in Chadwick Road east, such as WINZ). Some businesses also generate their own users should contribute a fair and reasonable share for accessed off Mitchell Street for staff parking parking issues in the nature they operate. An example of the provision of off street parking. This has been refl ected this is real estate agents i.e. Agent’s cars are not in the in the installation of paybins in the Greerton Road parking • Extension of existing Greerton Road carpark through to offi ce all day but they may all be there at certain times of area and in time the installation of pay parking elsewhere in Mitchell Street the commercial area. 51 There was also support for improved facilities for bicycles The outcome is expanded upon in the vision to including more cycle lanes and installation of bike include: racks. These matters will be considered through the development of the Integrated Transport Strategy although • It is easy to move around Tauranga, all the different the implementation of some practical measures are ways to travel are linked together recommended and are in train. • Cyclists, walkers and people on mobility scooters are The safety and provision of parking around the Greerton • Installation of angle parking on Poole’s Road from using a network of pathways from every suburb to the Village Primary and Greenpark School was also raised, and Cameron Road city centre, local areas and facilities is being addressed through the Travel Safe Project. Feedback from students at Greerton Village Primary School • Better utilisation of existing kerbside parking in Lincoln • A lot of people are using the Bay Hopper Buses rather raised concern over the standard of road maintenance, Terrace than cars to get to work, to play and to visit friends confi rmed the need for safe and clean bus shelters, safety at pedestrian crossings and the need for cycle lanes and • Landlords to collectively invest in land for parking • The Strategic Roading Network is completed and traffi c more bike racks. is fl owing • Purchase of residential properties and development into In the longer term, transport, access and parking needs carpark • Business is thriving and using rail, road and shipping to will be considered as part of the Integrated Transport shift goods effi ciently into, through and out of the city Strategy presently under preparation by Council staff. The • Extend shopping hours to include Saturday afternoon development of the Integrated Transport Strategy will and Sunday to maximise current parking resources • There are more frequent fl ight options for business and provide a strategic basis on which to plan the development pleasure of the transport system in the city in line with objectives • Continuation of lobbying for extended bus services of the Land Transport Management Act, Regional Land The outcomes of the Integrated Transport Strategy will not Transport Strategy, SmartGrowth and Tauranga Tomorrow. • Carparking building identify specifi c actions to the issues raised here but will The Integrated Transport Strategy will provide a means to ensure that solutions fi t into a citywide framework. It is plan the implementation of a range of integrated systems There was support for improved bus services and facilities suggested that a Parking Management Plan be prepared that will translate policy into actions and be refl ected in Greerton but particularly in an around the shopping centre to address short and longer term parking issues in the through the Long Term Council Community Plan for the time and improved connections to the CBD. Improved facilities Greerton area (giving consideration to the extent and period of 2006-2016. The Tauranga Tomorrow outcome including better availability of bus timetables at bus stops role of existing off and on street parking areas) and that that deals with access and mobility refl ects the desire of and improved lighting of bus shelters was also raised along consideration be given to establishing a suburban residents that “Tauranga is a place that is easy to move with improved pedestrian facilities. transport facility in Greerton in the future. around”.

52 Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

Bus stops be provided at regular Provide bus stops at regular intervals along Bay Hopper TCC – Roading and Traffi c High intervals throughout the Greerton bus routes including the provision of seating or shelters EBOP Neighbourhood Plan area where appropriate, consistent with the city wide level of Bayline Buses service. High Construction of footpaths along bus routes and between TCC – Roading and Traffi c bus stops, consistent with the city wide level of service

Improved signage – of bus routes and Installation of bus timetable holders at all bus stops TCC – Roading and Traffi c High timetables at bus stops EBOP

Bus Routes be reviewed to ensure Establish frequent liaison between EBOP, Bayline and TCC – Roading and Traffi c High best/ most appropriate service Tauranga City Council to investigate and/ or implement EBOP provided increased frequencies and possible route changes Bayline

Improved facilities for bicycles Investigate where additional bike racks are required and TCC – Roading and Traffi c High install when funds are available. Greerton Mainstreet

Improve pedestrian safety and access Construction of throat islands at following intersections: TCC – Roading and Traffi c High - completed 2004/ 2005 through the Greerton area Hynds / Chadwick Rd Hynds / Kent St Cameron Rd / Kent St

Develop a walkway through Liston Park and upgrade TCC – Parks and Leisure Medium the walkway link from Maleme Street to Argyll Road as identifi ed in the Neighbourhood Reserves Management Plan

There is a perceived lack of short term Installation of pay and display parking system in Greerton TCC – Roading and Traffi c 2005 / 2006 off street parking in Greerton Shopping Road carpark ISSUES AND ACTIONS Centre Installation of pay parking on kerbside throughout TCC – Roading and Traffi c 2006/09 Greerton Shopping Centre

There is a perceived lack of long term Prepare a Parking Management Plan in consultation TCC – Roading and Traffi c High off street parking in Greerton Shopping with business owners/ operators, residents and relevant Centre organisations following preparation, completion of the Integrated Transport Strategy

53 Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

Identifying a site for a suburban Tauranga City Council staff investigate the establishment TCC – Roading and Traffi c High 05/06 transport facility for the future of a suburban transport facility TCC – Environmental Policy TCC – Property TCC – City Information Greerton Mainstreet Manager

Appendix 10 Cycle/ Walkway Plan

54 2.12 Travel Safe Project The Energy Effi ciency Conservation Authority (EECA) and EECA and the LTSA have developed the school the Land Transport Safety Authority (LTSA) approached travel programmes in response to the dramatic Tauranga City Council in 2004 to pilot a community shift in the way New Zealand children now road safety programme known as “Travel Safe”. The programme is made up of two components that result in travel to and from school. Records show that the development of school travel plans and a community between 1990–2000 the number of children wide travel plan. travelling to school by car doubled and the number travelling by other modes (such as The main objectives of the programme are to: walking and cycling) declined dramatically. The change in school travel has had a major • Increase road safety awareness in the wider community. impact on our communities by:

• Encourage the community to take ownership of local • Creating chaos at the school gate affecting child road safety issues. safety.

• Reduce school related car journeys, thereby reducing • Contributing to congestion on roads at peak times. traffi c congestion and pollution. • Increasing obesity rates in children at least partly a • Increase the level of health and fi tness. result of decreased physical activity.

• Encourage new road safety initiatives that can A school travel plan is a simple concept, benefi t the wider community. based on the premise that if physical and ISSUES AND ACTIONS psychological barriers attached to travelling • Reduce the number of casualties of vulnerable road by “sustainable” modes is removed and users eg. Pedestrians, cyclists etc. people are actively encouraged to use more • Increase pupils’ independence and road sense. sustainable modes of travel, their behaviour will change. Greerton Village and Greenpark

55 Primary Schools are both taking part in the process which will involve community consultation, data collection and analysis and development of a document that sets out the schools aims, issues and concerns and how, by whom and when solutions will be implemented. The travel plan for the wider Greerton community will seek to improve safety of all road users (particularly the more vulnerable road users). The overall objective is to involve the community and relevant agencies in:

• Identifying cyclist and pedestrian road safety problems and

• Developing and implementing strategies based on encouragement, education, enforcement and engineering to address the identifi ed problems. Actions identifi ed through these projects will be incorporated and monitored through the Greerton Neighbourhood Plan.

Issue Actions People/Groups Responsible Priority Level (when can it (the problem is) (what the community see as a solution) (who could best address this?) be done by - how important is it)

Improve safety throughout Greerton for Implementation of recommendations and actions from the TCC – Roading and Traffi c High pedestrians and cyclists Travel Safe Project. TCC – Environmental Policy Travel Safe Coordinators

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