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‘Kick-start’ for harbour enhancement u by Paul Campbell
A day-long high-level gathering to discuss planning details in the allocation of just under $5 million to improve services and communication on the Kaipara Harbour will lead to a series of community consultations this year.
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The funds were included in the government’s Provincial Growth Fund grant of $20.39m to strengthen the district’s transport infrastructure and food and horticulture sector, made last year. At last week’s meeting at the waterside Pahi Boating and Fishing Club rooms were Kaipara District councillors and staff, including Mayor Jason Smith, along with representatives of government, Nor thland Inc, environmental and tourism groups and project managers. “The wharves project is part of Kaipara Kick-start that has received $4.95 million for wharves,” said KDC general manager, infrastructure, Jim Sephton. “That consists of $0.95 million to complete a feasibility study across Kaipara Moana including engineering assessments, commercial and financial analysis and business cases, and on approval of the business cases, $4 million for physical works for wharf infrastructure, across Kaipara Moana. “At the meeting, we identified issues and opportunities that existed for Kaipara Harbour and how they may be overcome.” The feasibility study will include reviewing existing infrastructure, ownership and maintenance, commercial opportunities including ferries and water
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and land-based tourism as well as social benefits resulting from improved community connections, or recreation. “We are already investing in the Dargaville pontoon. The investment represents low cost because of existing infrastructure while initial design and consents are already in place,” Mr Sephton said. “The priorities within the feasibility study will be the basis for determining what is built where and when. It is likely there will only be sufficient funds
to complete one or two wharves, including Dargaville. “No decisions have been made about which wharves will be developed — it will be determined as an outcome of the report. There is no commitment to or preference for the Pahi wharf at this stage. “During the next few months, we will be engaging with multiple communities around the harbour to discuss their aspirations and opportunities as the feasibility study is developed.” ¢