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Proposed Pump Track for Shirley

“Temporary Pump Track Consultation To Get Under Way”
“Consultation around a proposed temporary pump track on Shirley Road can go ahead now funding has been approved for the project. Earlier this month, the Christchurch City Council approved $87,850 [http://councillive.ccc.govt.nz/video/8314] for the creation of the relocatable track. The Waipapa/Papanui Innes Community Board at the end of last year, was approached by local boy Shannon Smith, who organised a petition in support of a bike or skate park.”

I do support Shannon’s request for a permanent pump track to be located within MacFarlane Park, which is why I got involved and emailed the Papanui-Innes Community Board, after seeing the article (“Temporary pump track not good enough – Shirley pupil”: A Shirley Primary School pupil says the push to install a temporary pump track is not the option he wants) in the Nor’West News [Page 11]. (see Timeline below, 18th December 2018)

Based on my local knowledge, I sent an email to the Papanui-Innes Community Board:
– to outline my observations regarding the proposed location, and
– providing two different permanent options for a track located in MacFarlane Park,
which would integrate this new facility into areas already well used by the children/families of Shirley. (see Timeline below, 21st February 2019)
Local children naturally go to the Jebson Street part of MacFarlane Park (Option 1: Flying Fox, Shirley Community Garden, Toilets & Seating), or to the Acheson Avenue end of MacFarlane Park (Option 2: Playground, Basketball Court, MacFarlane Park Centre, Dairy, Toilets & Seating).
I am currently researching permanent pump track options, based on the Gap Filler pump track project #detour (corner of Manchester and Gloucester streets.)

I do not support the proposed temporary modular pump track being purchased/installed on 10 Shirley Road.
– The 10 Shirley Road site in Richmond was chosen, as there are no suitable locations in Shirley, that have the required 40m setback from residents, due to the noise levels associated with the modular pump track design/construction. Due to these restrictions it cannot be installed in MacFarlane Park.
– Local children in Shirley know there is an “invisible boundary line”, they are free to play unsupervised, as long as they don’t cross the major roads and stay within MacFarlane Park.
– The proposed pump track will be mainly used after school and on the weekends, when the crossing lights (red light runners) from Shirley Primary to 10 Shirley Road, will not be supervised by a teacher.
– The proposed modular pump track “Quadragon”, is the next size up from the “Speed Ring” modular pump track in Burwood (corner of New Brighton Road and Brooker Ave).
– What is the expected life of this temporary modular pump track design? As the Burwood track is already showing signs of wear & tear (installed June 2018).
– What is the cost of the base required for the proposed pump track, to be installed at the 10 Shirley Road location? The Burwood track has a concrete base with gravel top coat, is this included in the $87,850 price?
– Residents are awaiting the “Richmond Community Needs Analysis” report by Sarah Wylie & “Shirley Community Centre Feasibility Study” by Peter Burley. When a decision is made to build a new community centre on the 10 Shirley Road site, this temporary modular pump track will need to be relocated to a new site, but due to its restrictions where?

As a community we need to ask ourselves whether we want temporary facilities as part of our children’s childhood memories?
Or whether we should be investing in building permanent facilities? Facilities that enliven our community, and rise up a sense of identity and well-being through the memories created, when our children connect with our community spaces.

Timeline:
– 24th August 2018
Shannon Smith created/presented his petition to the Papanui-Innes Community Board.
“Do you want a scooter, skate and bike park for Shirley? We want to ask the Christchurch City Council if we can put one in MacFarlane Park.”
“That the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board refers the petition to the appropriate staff and requests a report with options on the funding and installation of a pump track in Shirley.”
Emma Norrish/Pauline Cotter, Carried
(https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/08/PICB_20180824_MIN_2439_WEB.htm)

– 7th December 2018
Megan Carpenter, Parks Recreation Planner, presented her report to the Papanui-Innes Community Board.
3. Staff Recommendations
That the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board:
1. Receive this information.
2. Support a 2021–2031 Long Term Plan bid for a modular pump track at Shirley Community Reserve.
(https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/12/PICB_20181207_AGN_2446_AT_WEB.htm)

– 18th December 2018
After the decision from the Papanui-Innes Community Board regarding Shannon’s petition, Nor’West News published this article.
“Temporary pump track not good enough – Shirley pupil: A Shirley Primary School pupil says the push to install a temporary pump track is not the option he wants.”
“Shannon said he has ridden on temporary tracks in the past and “it wasn’t smooth and wasn’t that nice to ride on.”
(https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/62281827/norwest-news-december-18-2018, Page 11)

– 25th January 2019
3. Confirmation of Previous Minutes (7th December 2018)
8. Modular Pump Track Shirley
Staff Recommendations
That the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board:
1. Receive this information.
2. Support a 2021–2031 Long Term Plan bid for a modular pump track at Shirley Community Reserve.
Community Board Resolved PICB/2018/00129
Part C
That the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board:
1. Receive this information.
2. Support a modular pump track at 10 Shirley Road (the Shirley Community Reserve) and request that the Parks Team explore alternative funding to action the project within the financial year.
3. Request a landscape plan.
4. That the Board engage with the local education facilities, residents and community groups to encourage involvement and fund raising.
Jo Byrne/Emma Norrish, Carried
(https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/01/PICB_20190125_AGN_3508_AT_WEB.htm)

– 21st February 2019
Emailed Christine Lane, Papanui-Innes Community Board.
“As a resident of Shirley for 8 years and Richmond for 2 years,
I do not agree with the proposed installation of a temporary Modular Pump Track at 10 Shirley Road, Shirley.
I do agree with Shannon’s request for a permanent pump track.
I do agree with Shannon’s request for the track to be located on MacFarlane Park.”
In the email I included my observations & two options for a “Permanent Pump Track on MacFarlane Park”. “Could you please forward this email to the Papanui-Innes Community Board members & advise a suitable time for me to make a deputation?”

– 22nd February 2019
Email received from Christine Lane, Papanui-Innes Community Board.
“Thanks for your email. I will get this to Papanui-Innes Board members today.” I didn’t receive a deputation time to talk to the Papanui-Innes Community Board as requested in my email.

– 13th March 2019
Email received from Lyssa Aves, Governance Support Officer, Papanui-Innes Community Board.
“Thank you for your letter regarding the above. Please find attached a response following the Board’s receipt and discussion of your letter at their meeting on Friday 8 March 2018.”
“Thank you for your letter of 21 February 2019 regarding your thoughts on the proposal to place a temporary modular pump track on the 10 Shirley Road site which was tabled at the Board meeting on Friday 8 March 2019.
The Board received your letter and discussed the options you presented and agreed on the following resolution:
7.2 Modular Pump Track – 10 Shirley Road site
Community Board Resolved PICB/2019/00001
The Board received the tabled correspondence from Joanna Gould regarding the Modular Pump Track proposed for the 10 Shirley Road site.
Following discussion the Board decided to request that staff provide information on the process regarding a permanent versus a temporary structure and whether there would be a need for consultation pending the result of the funding application.
Ali Jones/Jo Byrne, Carried
Community Board staff will advise you of any further outcomes.”

– 22nd March 2019
3. Confirmation of Previous Minutes (8th March 2019)
7.2 Modular Pump Track – 10 Shirley Road site
Community Board Resolved PICB/2019/00022
The Board received the tabled correspondence from Joanna Gould regarding the Modular Pump Track proposed for the 10 Shirley Road site.
Following discussion the Board decided to request that staff provide information on the process regarding a permanent versus a temporary structure and whether there would be a need for consultation pending the result of the funding application.
Ali Jones/Jo Byrne, Carried
(https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/03/PICB_20190322_AGN_3217_AT_WEB.htm)

– 27th March 2019
Email sent to Jo Daly, Council Secretary and Electoral Officer.
RE: CCC Meeting 28 March 2019, Item 20: 2018/19 Capital Endowment Fund Applications: Shirley Pump Track
Could you please forward this email to the Council members today, before they discuss this funding application at the Council meeting tomorrow (28 March 2019) morning.
I do not agree with the Staff Recommendations to:
“2. Approve a grant of $87,850 from the 2018/19 Capital Endowment Fund to the Parks Unit for a modular pump track initially located at the Shirley Community Reserve”
I am concerned the Council are being asked to approve allocating “a grant of $87,850 from the 2018/19 Capital Endowment Fund” on a facility that is:
– temporary not permanent, and
– located at 10 Shirley Road/Shirley Community Reserve not within MacFarlane Park, and
– not the type of track or location that Shannon & those that signed the petition asked for.

– 27th March 2019
Email received from Jo Daly, Council Secretary and Electoral Officer.
“Thank you for your email, it has been provided to Council members as requested.”

– 28th March 2019
Christchurch City Council, Agenda
2018/19 Capital Endowment Fund Applications: Living Springs, Shirley Pump Track, Botanic Delights
(https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/03/CNCL_20190328_AGN_3367_AT.htm#PDF2_ReportName_22966)
Capital Endowment Fund Decision Matrix – Shirley Pump Track
(https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/03/CNCL_20190328_AGN_3367_AT.htm#PDF3_Attachment_22966_2)
20. 2018/19 Capital Endowment Fund Applications: Living Springs, Shirley Pump Track, Botanic Delights
Council Resolved CNCL/2019/00070
2. Approve a grant of $87,850 from the 2018/19 Capital Endowment Fund to the Parks Unit for a modular pump track initially located at the Shirley Community Reserve, and.
a. require reporting to be submitted 12 months following payment or once the pump track is operational whichever comes first.
(https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/03/CNCL_20190328_MIN_3367_AT.PDF)

Community Facilities Network Plan

Community Facilities Network Plan
https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/plans-strategies-policies-and-bylaws/plans/community-facilities-network-plan

PDF: https://ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/The-Council/Plans-Strategies-Policies-Bylaws/Plans/Community-Facilities-Network-Plan.pdf

Community Facilities Network Map
https://smartview.ccc.govt.nz/data/community-facilities

The below information is from the Christchurch City Council website, https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/03/SOC_20190306_AGN_3001_AT_WEB.htm, 6 March 2019.

Community Facilities Network Plan
Reference: 19/207225
Presenter(s):
John Filsell, Head of Community Support Governance and Partnerships, Paul McKeefry, Community Facilities Specialist.
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this report is to update the Social, Community Development and Housing Committee on the development of the Community Facilities Network Plan.
Executive Summary
2.1 The development of a Community Facilities Network Plan project is underway and will include advice on specific facility opportunities identified by Council.
2.2 This report provides an overview of project goals, scope and timeframe along with emerging information.
Staff Recommendations
That the Social, Community Development and Housing Committee:
Receives the report.
Key Points
4.1 Key points are discussed in section 5 of this report below.
Context/Background
Issue or Opportunity
5.1 A Community Facilities Network Plan us being developed that will provide a framework to inform and guide Council’s decision making processes over the provision and operation of community facilities. It will also provide information on specific facility opportunities identified by Council; namely, a Shirley Community Centre, a Multicultural Centre, a Centre for the Dallington-Avondale-Burwood area and an Okains Bay Community Centre.
5.2 Project objectives include:
· Explore the feasibility of four potential community facilities identified by Council.
· Describe current community facility provision including use, capacity, degree to which facilities are fit-for-purpose, cost and asset condition.
· Develop a current list and framework for recording facilities provided by Council and others.
· Cross-reference existing provision against community need.
· Develop a framework and criteria that assists Council in making decisions on the provision of community facilities including working with others.
· Produce a Network Plan as a living document to be updated over time.

Strategic Alignment
5.3 The LTP 2018-2028 Service Plan is aligned with Council’s strategic direction of enabling active citizenship and connected communities in respect of community facilities, it states:
· We [Council] provide community centres, halls and houses to encourage participation in local activities and build a sense of community.
· We [Council] offer support to community organisations to help them deliver the valuable services they provide.
5.4 On 22 June 2018 Council resolved (CLTP/2018/00017):
· That the Council requests staff to complete the Community Facilities Network Plan as soon as practicable; and approves an additional $170,000 operational expenditure in 2018/19 to expedite this, inform next year’s and future years’ annual plans. Potential developments include but are not limited to; the Shirley Community Centre, a Multicultural Centre, a Centre for Avondale, Burwood and Dallington area and an Okains Bay Community Centre.

Network Plan Scope
5.5 The Plan will primarily cover community facilities owned and/or managed by Christchurch City Council including halls, community centres and cottages, leased facilities for volunteer libraries, toy libraries, community gardens and play centres. For the avoidance of doubt these are detailed in Community Facilities Asset Management Plan (17/696137).
5.6 Other facilities will be analysed to inform the “network” and identify opportunities to partner with others and/or signal gaps:
· Community facilities (or similar) situated on reserve managed the Parks Unit.
· Council-owned heritage classified buildings used as community facilities.
· Facilities owned by others.
5.7 The plan process will consider but not be limited to the following inputs:
· Demographic, e.g. – Population, Diversity, Geographical spread
· Financial, – CAPEX for new and R&R, OPEX
· Range of options for facility provision, including but not limited to:

Mixed model use such as community centre and libraries (Citizen Hub Strategy)
Facilities provided in partnership including draft partnership documents and templates
The promotion of non-Council facilities
Non-asset solutions.
Current and planned provision of facilities by Council and others.
Utilization and availability of facilities.
5.8 Council owned facilities currently leased by Early Learning Centres will not be included in the Plan as Council has approved a process to determine its future involvement (13 December 2018).

Project time frame
5.9 The project involves two workstreams that are interconnected. The development of a Network Plan and the consideration of potential facility opportunities identified by Council (see section 5.1 of this report).
5.10 Information on the identified facilities will be available to Council in order to inform any debate at the conclusion of the 2019/2020 Annual Plan process in June 2019. Any Council decisions on these facilities in the Annual Plan process will inform and update the Draft Network Plan which will then be finalised for Council consideration prior to September 30 2019. Conversely the emerging findings of the Network Plan will be used to inform the advice provided to Council on the identified facilities.
5.11 The table below summarises the key outputs and dates:

Project Output (Date)

Initiate background research, project plan including timelines and milestones (29 October 2018)
Finalise project team and engage contractors (13 December 2018)
Update and finalise a detailed project plan with timelines and milestones (15 February 2019)
Update SCDH Committee (6 March 2019)
Community Board engagement (March 2019)
Information report on non-Council facilities and their availability (March 2019)
Individual draft feasibility assessments for Shirley, Okains Bay and Burwood-Avondale-Dallington facilities (March 2019)
First Draft Network Plan available (will have gaps) (Late April 2019)
Draft Business Cases for Shirley, Okains Bay and Burwood-Avondale-Dallington facilities (May 2019)
Information from Draft network Plan and draft facility feasibility/business cases used to inform officer comment on Annual Plan submissions (April –May 2019)
Report to SCDH Committee covering the Draft Network plan and feasibility and business cases (if applicable) for the four identified facilities (5 June 2019)
Council consideration of facilities as part of the Annual Plan in the context of the draft Network Plan (June 2019)
Present report Draft Network Plan and recommendations to the Council for consideration and decision, primarily on community engagement (18 July 2019)
Present Draft Network Plan to the Council for consideration and adoption
(26 September 2019)

Network Update
5.12 The project team will provide an update on Council’s current suite of community facility assets, their condition and fitness for purpose.
5.13 The project team will provide an update on Council’s partnership approach to activating community facilities.

Facility Update
5.14 The project team will provide an update on progress on four facility opportunities as of, namely:
· Dallington-Avonside-Burwood
· Shirley
· Okains Bay
· Multicultural Centre.

Richmond Community Needs Analysis

PDF: https://www.10shirleyroad.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Richmond-Community-Needs-Analysis-Report.pdf

“The Board and Governance Team see Richmond as a priority area, the research is to look at the strengths, needs and gaps of the area.
Once the research is completed the findings will be presented to the Community Board.
Scope of study: Aims and Objectives
The aim of the research is to develop a profile of the Richmond community and their needs in terms of current and future recreation, sports, arts and health and social service provision
Specifically, the research will fulfil the following objectives:
(a) Provide an accurate demographic profile of Richmond and identify future demographic trends of this community, drawing on 2018 Census data.
(b) Create a profile of existing recreation, sports and arts and social and health agencies in the community.
(c) Profile residents’ existing access to recreation, parks, sports, arts, health and social services and potential future demand for these services, focusing especially on the way residents are interfacing with Council assets and services: what is working well, and what would make this community better.
(d) Develop a document that will assist with future planning for Richmond, taking into account barriers to access, and future patterns of access fort different services.
(e) Gaps and issues in existing provision of services will be identified.
(f) Gather information that can inform future uses of the former Shirley Community Centre site.”
Email from Papanui-Innes Community Board, 2 November 2018.

“15. Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Area Report – November 2018
5. Significant Community Issues, Events and Projects in the Board Area
5.4 Richmond Community Needs Analysis Survey
A contract has been let to independent social researcher, Sarah Wylie, to undertake a Community Needs Analysis for Richmond.
The research will:
– Provide a demographic profile of Richmond using 2018 Census data when it is available
– Profile existing recreation, sports, arts, social service and health agencies in the community and predict future demand, including any barriers to access, gaps in services and how residents are interfacing with Council assets and services
– Gather information to inform decisions on the future use of the Shirley Community Centre site.”
– Link: http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/11/LCHB_20181114_AGN_2606_AT_WEB.htm 14 November 2018

Community Needs: Community Centres

Just a quick update. I finished my feedback for “Draft OARC Regenerate Plan” for Christchurch last night.
– https://www.riseuprichmond.nz/draft-oarc-regeneration-plan-feedback/
Supporting Information:
– https://www.riseuprichmond.nz/draft-oarc-regeneration-plan-tell-our-stories/
– https://www.riseuprichmond.nz/draft-oarc-regeneration-plan-visitor-experience/
– https://www.riseuprichmond.nz/draft-oarc-regeneration-plan-community-needs/

Since the beginning of this year I have been researching the community needs for Shirley, then Richmond.
But recently I have been researching Dallington & looking into my idea for a community centre at the former Burwood Primary School site, so that the Shirley Library building at The Palms can be sold.
I remembered Bebe Frayle from the Dallington Residents Association LTP presentation: http://councillive.ccc.govt.nz/video/7566.

If you have a look at https://www.riseuprichmond.nz/draft-oarc-regeneration-plan-community-needs/, my research shows the need for two community centres:
OARC Regeneration Plan Idea for Shirley/Richmond by Joanna Gould
“Shirley/Richmond, new Community Centre at 10 Shirley Road opposite Shirley Primary School, includes Shirley Library, Learning Spaces, Service Centre, sell Shirley Library building at The Palms.”
OARC Regeneration Plan Idea for Dallington/Burwood/Avondale by Joanna Gould
“Dallington/Burwood/Avondale, new Community Centre at 255 New Brighton Road close to All Saints Church, includes Coastal-Burwood Governance Unit more central to their residents, small Meeting/Learning spaces with kitchen, Service Centre, Volunteer Library similar to Redcliffs Village Library, sell Shirley Library building at The Palms.”

It was frustrating to find the Coastal-Burwood Community Board had asked Sarah Wylie to research their Community Needs in 2017.
– http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2017/12/CBCB_20171204_AGN_1403_AT.PDF
Pg 69-103 ‘Coastal-Burwood Community Facility Needs Assessment’
Prepared for Community Governance Team, Coastal Burwood By Sarah Wylie
Pg 102 “Strong feedback came through supporting development of a community hub facility serving Burwood, Avondale and Dallington.
The former Burwood School site was identified as the best location for this, close to All Saints Church, another key amenity in the area.
Demand was identified for smaller meeting spaces and accompanying kitchen able to cater for group activities, particularly for older adults.”

The former Burwood Primary School site is now:
– https://www.linz.govt.nz/crown-property/acquisition-and-disposal-land/current-crown-property-disposals
Re: former Burwood School Site (255 New Brighton Road) which is currently in the disposal process by Ministry of Education and LINZ.
Attachments: List of disposals as at 30 November 2018
“Pg 5, 3452777, Canterbury, Ministry of Education, 255 New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Christchurch, Disposal Status: Right of First Refusal”

The latest updates from the Coastal-Burwood Community Board are:
– http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/11/CBCB_20181105_AGN_2273_AT.htm
“4. Community Board Plan – Update against Outcomes
On 1 October 2018, the Board met to receive and review progress on its Community Board Plan 2017 – 2019, which had been monitored against the Board’s agreed Outcomes and Priorities.
A community facility for Dallington/Burwood was seen as a priority. It was agreed that the Board would next review its Board Plan in June 2019.”
– http://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/12/CBCB_20181203_AGN_2277_AT.htm
“5. Deputations by Appointment
Burwood/Avondale/Dallington Group – Burwood/Avondale/Dallington Community Hub, Bebe Frayle and David Collins will speak on behalf of the Burwood/Avondale/Dallington Group regarding the Burwood/Avondale/Dallington Community Hub.”
“5.4.1 Burwood, Avondale and Dallington Community Group
The Burwood, Avondale and Dallington community group meetings continue to happen monthly. The group is supported by Coastal-Burwood Community Governance staff and Board members. The group are currently organising three community events, one in each area as well as a combined event to be held in March of 2019.
The group are completing a feasibility study with regards to having a combined Community Hub to collectively service the three suburbs. The Burwood, Avondale and Dallington areas have dramatically reduced community spaces/places as a result of the 2010/2011 earthquakes with approximately over half of the land and housing lost to the red zone.”

Obviously my concern now is, if the Dallington/Burwood/Avondale community were researched by Sarah Wylie in September 2017, and still have no community centre, and have to wait til June 2019 for the Board to review its Board Plan.

What does this mean for the Shirley/Richmond community, that have been researched by Sarah Wylie in October/November 2018, with a report due to be presented to the Papanui-Innes Community Board early next year, when are we likely to see a community centre?

10 Shirley Road Update

I presented the .pdf below, to the Papanui-Innes Community Board re: 10 Shirley Road on 28th September 2018.

ShirleyCommunityCentreUpdate

Pg 2 of the .pdf explains “what” I have been researching, and the websites I have created, since I made my first presentation to the Papanui-Innes Community Board in April 2018.

Pg 3 of the .pdf explains “why” we need to “Get Creative Christchurch”.
Through my research, I’ve realised the need for more spaces/places in our community, to help our residents with “Identity | Well-being | Learning”.