LGOIMA [1251322] Request Date: 26th November 2024
Further to your reply on the 14/06/24 [LGOIMA Request | Ticket 1120382], I have two question:
“There has been no feasibility study on moving the Shirley Library.”
Q. 1. Why has this feasibility study not been done?
“The Mayor’s and Chief Executive’s Recommendations were moved by the Mayor and Seconded by Deputy Mayor
M8: 10 Shirley Rd
M8A: That the Council reinstates $3.0 million funding formerly set aside for the rebuild of the Shirley Community Centre in FY 2029/30 – FY 2031/32 to enable a subsequent annual plan to bring the funding forward if plans are progressed.
M8B: That the Council adds $35,000 in FY 2021/22 for an updated feasibility study to look at other options, including incorporating the current Shirley library.”
Page 25, https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/06/C-LTP_20210621_MIN_5408_AT.PDF
Q. 2. When will this feasibility study be done?
Also, I never received a response regarding my SCCReportJune2024JoannaGould.pdf:
– Shirley Community Centre proposal & the
– Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board meeting on the 13th June 2024.
3. Elected Members Code of Conduct
4. Delegated Authority for ‘Shirley Community Centre’
Thanks for your help,
Joanna
LGOIMA [1120382] Response Date: 27th November 2024
On 13 June 2024 the Waipapa Community Board received a report, Shirley Community Reserve: Proposed Community Facility.
The report included recommendations, from a feasibility study, for a mixed-use approach for Shirley Community Reserve to create a public place to support recreation, play and social connections.
This includes a small community building and enhanced reserve facilities.
The report included, as an attachment, the feasibility study.
The report noted:
2024 Feasibility Study
4.7 The 2024 Feasibility Report (Attachment B) found that there is no clear evidence that supports a need to change the location and amenities of Shirley Library and Service Centre.
4.8 The report stated that the existing Shirley Library and Service Centre is successful and well used by the community, benefitting from the advantages of being located adjacent to The Palms shopping mall, positioned on main travel routes with ample parking.
4.9 Analysis of consultation feedback undertaken as part of the feasibility study shows that younger age groups tend to support outdoor activities on Shirely Reserve, while older age groups tend to seeking indoor spaces.
4.10 When asked what was important for the Council to consider in the development of Shirley Community Reserve there was a common theme across the age groups. The community identified a need for a shared public space that is a safe and welcoming environment to support play, recreation, community activation and connection.
4.11 The feasibility study recommends a mixed use approach for the Reserve that includes an improved outdoor recreation and reserve area, along with a small community building on the site which will connect with and complement an enhanced outdoor reserve.
As requested I forwarded your earlier correspondence but this did not request any additional information.
As above this matter has been resolved by the Community Board.