March 2021
Produced for the community, by the community
Let’s Talk About the Next 10 Years
Waimakariri District Council has finalised the draft 10-year budget – or draft Long-Term Plan – which goes out for public engagement in March (from 5 March to 12 April 2021). The Long-Term Plan (LTP) is Council’s key strategic document and sets out projects and priorities, as well as how much it will cost and how it will be funded.
Over the next 10 years the Council is focused on making sure we keep up with growth, Covid-19 economic recovery, climate change/sustainability, and the impact of the Three Waters Review. Specifically the Council are asking for feedback on:
New community facilities for Pegasus and north Woodend (Ravenswood) Upgrades to the Rangiora Library and wider civic area Parking in Rangiora – including a car park building “The big challenge facing Waimakariri is balancing a growing population – we expect to have around 78,000 residents in ten years’ time and possibly up to 100,000 by 2050 – while making sure we have a healthy environment, resilient infrastructure, and remain an attractive place for business and new residents,” says Mayor Dan Gordon. “We’re also conscious that this LTP takes place following Covid-19
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