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Waitematā
Local Board
13 October
2015
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Proposed Pump
Track in Grey Lynn Park
File No.: CP2015/21403
Purpose
1. To obtain approval in principal for the
installation of a bike pump track in Grey Lynn Park by the Grey Lynn Residents
Pump Track Group.
Executive Summary
2. Residents
presented the idea of a pump track in Grey Lynn Park to the Waitematā Local Board on 11 August 2015
WTN2015/015 where it was resolved, that officers report back on the viability
of the proposed site.
3. The
Grey Lynn Park Development Plan adopted by Waitematā Local Board on 14 April 2015 does not include provision for a pump
track.
4. The
pump track does contribute towards the long term vision for Waitematā to create quality parks and open
space and provide recreation opportunities.
5. Parks,
Sports and Recreation officers find the idea and location viable and are
supportive of a sealed bike pump track being installed in Grey Lynn Park
subject to conditions outlined in section 14.
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Recommendations
That the Waitematā Local
Board:
a) Approve
in principle the installation of a pump track in Grey Lynn Park.
b) Delegate
approval of the detailed design to the Parks Advisor in consultation with the
parks portfolio holders.
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Comments
6. Grey
Lynn Park is a destination park located between Williamson Ave and Dryden St,
Ponsonby.
7. A
bike pump track is a looping trail system either sealed or
unsealed for bicycling without the rider pedaling. The name comes from the
pumping motion used by the cyclist's upper and lower body as they ride around
the track. The purpose of a pump track is to use this pumping motion to
maintain speed around the track without pedaling.
8. Pump tracks cater for a wide range of ages, from the very young to
adults, if you can ride a bike you can ride on a pump track.
9. Skateboards and scooters can also be ridden on a pump track.
10. There are currently seven pump tracks in the Auckland region, none of
which are in the Waitematā
area and none of which are sealed. The closest tracks are located in Moire
Park, Massey and Waipuna, Mt Wellington. Both these tracks are dirt tracks.
11. Grey
Lynn Park has been identified as a desirable location for the construction of a
pump track for the following reasons:
· Central city location;
· Easy access from the
Greenway/cycleway running through Grey Lynn Park;
· Enough space to
comfortably accommodate a good size pump track; and
· Significant support
from the Grey Lynn community and local schools.
12. The
Grey Lynn Park Development Plan (Development Plan) was formally adopted in
April 2015. The pump track was not included as part of the plan owing to the
proposal being presented subsequent to its adoption.
13. The
pump track meets the intent of the Development Plan in that it contributes
towards Design Principle 1.5.3 to create “better play and recreational
experiences”.
14. The
Parks Advisor and Sports and Recreation Advisor met with the proponents of the
pump track and have considered the idea and potential location. They confirm
the idea is viable and are supportive in principle of a pump track located in
Grey Lynn Park subject to the following conditions:
· The proposed sealed
surface is preferred over a dirt surface to allow all weather access and to
reduce long term maintenance costs.
· Consequential opex
needs to be considered and allocated. A sealed pump track would be considered
hard surface in terms of maintenance and will incur annual costs of approx.
$400 per annum based on a 2m wide, 100m long track. Any associated planting
would be additional to this.
· Drainage needs to be
considered and a drainage plan for the area needs to be produced and approved
in liaison with Auckland Council Infrastructure and Environmental Services,
Stormwater Unit.
· Any design needs to
consider future development of the area in accordance with the Development
Plan. This is particularly relevant if the track is constructed near the
northern playground as proposed.
15. Parks Sports and Recreation and the Local Board Parks Portfolio
holders should be consulted at all stages of the design process
Consideration
Local board views and implications
16. The
pump track contributes to the outcome of “Quality Parks and Open Spaces” in the
2014 Waitematā Local Board
Plan to “encourage families to be physically active” and to “provide
informal recreation opportunities for physical activity”.
17. At
the Waitemata Local Board meeting on the 11th August 2015 Grey Lynn resident
Paul Wacker made a presentation and tabled a petition from over 400 Grey Lynn
residents asking that the Board support the use of land in Grey Lynn Park for a
pump track.
18. The Board requested that
the Grey Lynn Pump Track proposal be referred to officers for assessment on the
viability of the proposed site and be reported back to the Board.
19. Providing additional
recreation opportunities for a variety of ages falls within the intent of the
Development Plan but the pump track specifically has not been included or
consulted on as part of the plan. This requires careful consideration
particularly in regards to how it will tie in with the proposal to increase the
footprint of the northern playground.
Maori impact statement
20. Iwi engagement on this proposal has yet to occur. It is
expected this would be undertaken by the Residents Group with support from
Auckland Council as required.
21. All thirteen Iwi that have an interest in the
Waitematā Local Board area would need to be contacted to ascertain if they have
an interest in this proposal.
22. Te Aranga Māori Design Principles should be
applied where possible.
Implementation
23. The residents group will be securing funding and are currently
investigating funding options. This funding will cover all costs of the project
including design, consent, consultation and physical works.
24. The
Local Board may wish to consider a contribution (up to 20% of the total project
cost) towards the project as part of the Community Led Small Build Programme
via the Boards discretionary capex fund. The Community Led Small Build
Programme is a new council programme, which supports small capital projects
that are at least 80% funded by the community and where the total project cost
is less than $250,000. Based on the Napier Pump Track it is anticipated
that the total cost of the Grey Lynn Park Track will be $150,000.
25. All physical works should be undertaken using Auckland Council
approved contractors and in accordance with the
requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Health and Safety
in Employment Amendment Act 2002, and any regulations made pursuant to Section
21 of the Act.
26. Once installed the ownership of the pump track will be handed over
to Auckland Council and entered into the asset register.
27. Local and Sportsparks will undertake ongoing maintenance as part of
the Full Facility Parks Maintenance Contract upon receipt of consequential opex
and the asset will be depreciated in order to allow for any future renewal
works.
Attachments
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No.
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Letter of Support from BMX New Zealand and photos of
similar track in Napier
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Signatories
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Authors
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Trina Thompson - Senior Local Board Advisor -
Waitemata
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Authorisers
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Mark Bowater - Manager Local and Sports Parks
Judith Webster - Relationship Manager
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