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Well sloped winter sports field to relieve other parks from high use. The fact Kendall park hasn't been used all winter is terrible, no ones fault but terrible!

Kaiapoi

I would like to see a marina created into the Cass street area with a possible double lock system eventually as in Hull, UK for tidal access into the river and to maintain the water around the boats all day long . Then we could have not only boats capable of crusing the river, but also then possibly some houseboats , floating cafe. etc. Surrouned by cafes and art sculptures to create a catalyst and a mecca for people to want to stop and have a walk round.
I understand people are touch about building around water now , but living on it is a different concept. Seattle has some stunning houseboats as does Amsterdam and both attract tourism etc.
The river needs some floating pontoons along the river where people can board boats/kayaks from and fish from too.
The current boat access at Cass street is poor and constantly floods at high tide now and with a little care would service the community whilst some of the more grander projects get underway.

Kaiapoi

Return it to farmland

Kaiapoi

Recreational areas that are suitable for young and old. Skate park with several bowls etc.
- biking areas
- walkways
- kayak, canoe facilities

Kaiapoi

Park land - turn it into green belts and natural habitats. Areas where people can go and relax. Turn red into green - why build on everything?

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Kaiapoi North East - it should be a park NOT residential. The native plants should be kept and fruit trees. The BMX track, childrens playground, miniature "Hagley Park" and revert the ground back into swamp with a track winding its way through.

Kaiapoi

-Parks and playgrounds
-Dog parks
-Fitness area/recreation areas
-Sports grounds
-Gardens and parklands
-Family entertainment areas

Kaiapoi

Walkways
Community gardens
Parks
Motor home park

Kaiapoi

Seattle food forests - example for Burwood-Richmond areas. Don't need much maintenance unlike community gardens

Kaiapoi

Native reserves. Swamp land returned to native swamp for native birds, fish breeding, walking, cycling tracks, water sport rowing course, not resold for housing.

Kaiapoi

East Kaiapoi / Kairaki
I would like to see the existing specimen trees retained and the whole area planted in New Zealand Native Forest trees and plantings with picnic areas, walkways, and cycle ways etc, similar to that of Bottle Lake Forest.
There may come a time when the Bottle Lake Pine Plantation will be harvested and a "New Kaiapoi Native Forest" could provide for the activities currently being carried out there.
Advantages I see include;
- Reduced maintenance and therefore less tax burden on ratepayers.
- An opportunity to reintroduce native birds such as Bell Birds and Tui.
- An additional attraction for the Kairaki Motor Camp.
- An opportunity to include wet lands and breading grounds for wading birds and migratory fish (whitebait etc.).
- An opportunity to return the area to the native forest and wetland it once was.
John Thompson

Kaiapoi

Landscape and make into a recreational park similar to Hagley Park. 10 rugby fields, hockey, golf, tennis, bowls etc.
Sell the existing golf club to develop roads housing etc to finance the venture.
Plant in native trees and parklands.
The sports park will bring 100s to Kaiapoi.

Kaiapoi

1. Offer land back to original owners at 2008 RV land value plus holding costs and remedial works.
2. Compensate original owners who do not wish to buy back at Market Value less 2008 RV Land Value and holding costs and/or remedial costs since pay out.
3. If option 1 not taken up sell orginal or resurveryed lots with remediated work as necessary
Note: remedial work is not to include normal roadworks or utilities maintenance
4. Once you have gone through processes 1 - 3, then you may canvas the public on the use of previously privately owned land and worry about what is happening 15 years into the future.

Kaiapoi

- An area of native plants suitable for the area
-Some activity zones ie. a place for young children to learn to bike without vehicle traffic
-Open air auditorium/sound shell

Kaiapoi

Kaiapoi

In the area from Beswick St east I would like to see a large public recreational area made up of trees, plants and a lake close to the river. Within this area there needs to some access roading but plenty of cycle ways, walkways and picnic areas. Also included a Motor camp, Boat ramp, BMX track & play area.

For the areas closer to the centre of Kaiapoi ie; Charles, Sewell, Cass between the now red zone cut off area & Beswick St I feel these area should be allocated for pensioner / retirement village development (with of course foundations to suit ) This is due to these areas being close to the town centre & the above.

The currant red zone area in Courtney Dr should be redeveloped back to low density housing with the land repaired & suitable foundations.

The Red zone bound by Raven, Hilton, Bowler perhaps half commercial and the rest parking.

The Red zone bound by Black, Hilton, Raven, Rich, kept aside for school parking or future school development.

Life time Resident.

Kaiapoi

A public park which incorporates a dog-park like the one at The Groynes with separated areas, walks, trees and water areas - all fenced off. A picnic area too.

Kaiapoi

Market gardens - land coulc be leased to growers
or allotments

Kaiapoi

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- A big down hill track
-Plant heaps of trees/nature reserve
-Drift/race track