What's happening in your community Location Options for Pegasus Community Centre With the District continuing to grow, Council has been considering options for a new facility to service the Pegasus community. The Woodend/Pegasus area is expected to grow to a community of over 12.000 residents by 2048, and we will need new community facilities to accommodate the increase in population To meet needs in the interim, Council began leasing the current Pegasus Community Centre on Tahuna Street, Pegasus. The Pegasus Residents Group has been successfully managing and operating this centre since 2017, however the lease for this property is due to expire in June 2025. In 2020/21 Council undertook a feasibility study that looked at the current and future needs of community facilities in the Pegasus/North Woodend area. Following extensive consultation and research, the feasibility study determined that both Pegasus and North Woodend communities would require a multi- use community facility building Subsequently, Council set aside funding in the 2021-31 Long Term Plan to purchase land for community facilities. For the Pegasus area, funding was allocated to build a 400m/ facility between the 2023-25 financial years. Over the past 18 months, we have been working on options for the purchase of land and design of a community facility in Pegasus. Several possible locations were identified, but ultimately Waitaki Reserve was deemed to be the most appropriate Council-owned land. Then in 2022, Council was approached by Templeton Group with a proposal to build a community facility as part of a planned town centre development. Both options are comparable in cost to build, size of the facility, services available, urban location, costs to run and parking and public transport availability. Option One is Council-owned land and is adjacent to the already established retail activity and the health hub Option Two is further away from residential properties. It has more surrounding land for future growth and would be developed as part of a wider town centre development proposed by Templeton Group. We want to know which location you prefer for a future Pegasus Community Centre Visit walmakariri.govt.nz/letstalk to let us know your thoughts by 5pm on Wednesday 15 March 2023. Once consultation has ended and public feedback has been received, staff will present the findings and seek permission from Council to progress the preferred option Te Khaka o Tühaitara Trust Seeking New General Manager The Trust responsible for managing the Tühaitara Coastal Park which runs along Pegasus Bay is seeking a new General Manager. WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL Tühaitara Coastal Park covers approximately 700ha of land along the coastline from the Waimakariri River mouth to the settlement of Waikuku Beach. Stretching along the coast for 10.5km, it comprises many natural features of local, regional and national importance The area is predominantly protection and plantation pine forest and sand dunes. However, the park includes areas of national and regional significance including the Tutaepatu Lagoon, Taranaki Stream and Saltwater Creek freshwater coastal system, various biota nodes and The Pines Wetland Trust Chair Al Blackie said that over the past 12 years the coastal park has significantly improved in biodiversity, has fewer pests, more birds and fish, and countless native trees and shrubs have been planted "We are looking for a great people leader with a passion for the environment and a solid track record of getting things done. This is a job that's both high-level and hands on and will suit someone who makes great connections with funders, stakeholders. and people in the community "This new chapter for the Trust does provides an opportunity for someone with a passion for nature, a can-do attitude, and the ability to roll up their sleeves and lead a committed team of conservationists for the coming years." The role will be formally listed in March Does Your Pool Fence Comply? Summer is here and it's important pool barriers and fencing comply with the Building Act. From early February we'll be visiting properties to check if a pool is still present, the type and if the pool fence complies An inspection notice will be posted or emailed after the check, noting any items that may need to be addressed Why we're doing this The Building Act requires us to inspect pool barriers regularly for compliance to the Building Code Call us on 03 311 8906 if you have any questions. Register your pool at walmakariri govt.ne- keyword search Swimming Pool Registration Free Digital Skills Classes Newspapers Online Find out how to access New Zealand newspapers online. Kalapoi Library Tuesday 28 February 10-11am Rangiora Library Friday 3 March 10-11am Bookings essential steppingup.nz 03 311 8901 Libraries Free Digital Skills Classes Digital Apps A four week course for seniors to help you get familiar with your smart phone and some commonly used apps. Rangiora Library Every Friday from 10-31 March 10am-12pm Bookings essential steppingup.nz 03 311 8901 Wak Libraries BOOG waimakariri.govt.nz What's happening in your community Location Options for Pegasus Community Centre With the District continuing to grow , Council has been considering options for a new facility to service the Pegasus community . The Woodend / Pegasus area is expected to grow to a community of over 12.000 residents by 2048 , and we will need new community facilities to accommodate the increase in population To meet needs in the interim , Council began leasing the current Pegasus Community Centre on Tahuna Street , Pegasus . The Pegasus Residents Group has been successfully managing and operating this centre since 2017 , however the lease for this property is due to expire in June 2025 . In 2020/21 Council undertook a feasibility study that looked at the current and future needs of community facilities in the Pegasus / North Woodend area . Following extensive consultation and research , the feasibility study determined that both Pegasus and North Woodend communities would require a multi use community facility building Subsequently , Council set aside funding in the 2021-31 Long Term Plan to purchase land for community facilities . For the Pegasus area , funding was allocated to build a 400m / facility between the 2023-25 financial years . Over the past 18 months , we have been working on options for the purchase of land and design of a community facility in Pegasus . Several possible locations were identified , but ultimately Waitaki Reserve was deemed to be the most appropriate Council - owned land . Then in 2022 , Council was approached by Templeton Group with a proposal to build a community facility as part of a planned town centre development . Both options are comparable in cost to build , size of the facility , services available , urban location , costs to run and parking and public transport availability . Option One is Council - owned land and is adjacent to the already established retail activity and the health hub Option Two is further away from residential properties . It has more surrounding land for future growth and would be developed as part of a wider town centre development proposed by Templeton Group . We want to know which location you prefer for a future Pegasus Community Centre Visit walmakariri.govt.nz/letstalk to let us know your thoughts by 5pm on Wednesday 15 March 2023 . Once consultation has ended and public feedback has been received , staff will present the findings and seek permission from Council to progress the preferred option Te Khaka o Tühaitara Trust Seeking New General Manager The Trust responsible for managing the Tühaitara Coastal Park which runs along Pegasus Bay is seeking a new General Manager . WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL Tühaitara Coastal Park covers approximately 700ha of land along the coastline from the Waimakariri River mouth to the settlement of Waikuku Beach . Stretching along the coast for 10.5km , it comprises many natural features of local , regional and national importance The area is predominantly protection and plantation pine forest and sand dunes . However , the park includes areas of national and regional significance including the Tutaepatu Lagoon , Taranaki Stream and Saltwater Creek freshwater coastal system , various biota nodes and The Pines Wetland Trust Chair Al Blackie said that over the past 12 years the coastal park has significantly improved in biodiversity , has fewer pests , more birds and fish , and countless native trees and shrubs have been planted " We are looking for a great people leader with a passion for the environment and a solid track record of getting things done . This is a job that's both high - level and hands on and will suit someone who makes great connections with funders , stakeholders . and people in the community " This new chapter for the Trust does provides an opportunity for someone with a passion for nature , a can - do attitude , and the ability to roll up their sleeves and lead a committed team of conservationists for the coming years . " The role will be formally listed in March Does Your Pool Fence Comply ? Summer is here and it's important pool barriers and fencing comply with the Building Act . From early February we'll be visiting properties to check if a pool is still present , the type and if the pool fence complies An inspection notice will be posted or emailed after the check , noting any items that may need to be addressed Why we're doing this The Building Act requires us to inspect pool barriers regularly for compliance to the Building Code Call us on 03 311 8906 if you have any questions . Register your pool at walmakariri govt.ne keyword search Swimming Pool Registration Free Digital Skills Classes Newspapers Online Find out how to access New Zealand newspapers online . Kalapoi Library Tuesday 28 February 10-11am Rangiora Library Friday 3 March 10-11am Bookings essential steppingup.nz 03 311 8901 Libraries Free Digital Skills Classes Digital Apps A four week course for seniors to help you get familiar with your smart phone and some commonly used apps . Rangiora Library Every Friday from 10-31 March 10 am-12pm Bookings essential steppingup.nz 03 311 8901 Wak Libraries BOOG waimakariri.govt.nz