1. Written Submission (.pdf) by Joanna Gould
2. AI Summary of Written Submission (.pdf)
3. Blog Post Links (included in the .pdf)
4. LGOIMA Info Links (included in the .pdf)
5. Verbal Submission by Joanna Gould
1. Written Submission (.pdf) by Joanna Gould
https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCCDraftAnnualPlanMarch2026JoannaGould.pdf
Written Submission (.pdf) includes the following:
1. ‘Shirley Community Facility’ Plan v1
2. ‘Shirley Community Facility’ Plan v2
3. Shirley Community Reserve Landscape Plans
4. Community Changes
5. Community Needs
6. Community Developments
7. Christchurch City Council
8. Christchurch City Libraries
9. Shirley Library
10. ‘Shirley Centre’ Community Overview Map
11. ‘Shirley Centre’ Vision
12. ‘Gateway to the East’
2. AI Summary of Written Submission (.pdf)
Project No. 20053 – Shirley Community Facility
“The document outlines a submission to the Christchurch City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026-2027, focusing on the proposed Shirley Community Facility at 10 Shirley Road. Below are the key points:
1. Advocacy for the ‘Shirley Centre’
Proposal to establish a new Shirley Library and Information Centre at 10 Shirley Road.
The facility aims to serve as a community hub, connecting surrounding suburbs (Shirley, Dallington, Richmond, Edgeware, St Albans, and Mairehau).
The vision includes creating an inclusive, accessible space for community education, support services, learning spaces, meeting rooms, and recreational activities.
2. Reallocation of Funding
Suggestion to cancel the 2025 Board-approved plans for a 280m² building and reallocate the 2026 funding to the Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2027.
Proposal to increase the budget to replace the original 1,500m² building.
Concerns raised by elected board members about the current design, including security issues, lack of community input, and unclear management plans.
3. Collaboration
Recommendation to involve both the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board and the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board in decision-making.
Suggestion to include stakeholders like Christchurch City Libraries, Shirley Playcentre, Shirley Primary School, and community advocates in discussions.
Proposal to remove the delegated authority from the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board for decisions regarding the facility.
4. Community Needs
Highlights socio-economic deprivation in the surrounding wards (Innes, Central, and Burwood).
Emphasizes the need for community facilities to address the lack of accessible spaces for education, recreation, and social services.
Notes the impact of housing intensification and NZ Post location closures on the area.
5. Shirley Library
Criticism of the current Shirley Library’s location in a commercial zone with no outdoor space and inadequate facilities.
Proposal to create a “Learning Library” with dedicated learning spaces, meeting rooms, and community-focused amenities.
6. Shirley Community Reserve
The site of the former Shirley Community Centre has been underutilized since its demolition in 2012.
Proposal to transform the reserve into a vibrant community hub with inclusive facilities, recreational spaces, and educational resources.
7. ‘Gateway to the East’ Vision
Positioning 10 Shirley Road as a key entry point to the eastern suburbs and the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.
Plans to integrate the facility with local history, green spaces, recreational areas, and transport routes.
Emphasis on creating a welcoming and informative space for both residents and visitors.
8. Community Feedback and Concerns
Mixed reactions from residents about the current proposed design, with some calling it “not fit for purpose.”
Concerns about the size, functionality, and management of the proposed building.
Lack of community consultation and exclusion of certain advocates from the decision-making process.
9. Proposed Features for the Shirley Centre
Inclusive accessible building with learning spaces, meeting rooms, and community education services.
Outdoor spaces including a sensory garden, playground, basketball court, and recreational areas.
Integration with local history, green spaces, and the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.
10. Call to Action
The submission urges the Council to reconsider the current plans, reallocate funding, and involve more stakeholders in the decision-making process to ensure the facility meets community needs.
The document emphasizes the importance of creating a community-focused, inclusive, and functional space at 10 Shirley Road to serve as a hub for the surrounding neighborhoods and visitors.”
3. Blog Post Links (included in the .pdf)
– https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/shirley-centre-community-overview-map/
– https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/shirley-community-facility-plan-v1/
– https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/shirley-community-facility-plan-v2/
– https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/shirley-centre-post-earthquakes-map/
4. LGOIMA Info Links (included in the .pdf)
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5. Verbal Submission by Joanna Gould
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