Big decision 6: Future of the new Prebbleton Community Centre

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Consultation has concluded

A new Prebbleton Community Centre has been planned since it was proposed in the Long-Term Plan 2018–2028. Following consultation on the Annual Plan 2020/21 the project was deferred until this Long-Term Plan, so that more information on the location and community needs could be gathered. The demand for a new facility is clear, with the existing public hall being earthquake-prone and nearing the end of its life. This hall, which isn’t owned by the Council, has served as a focal point for community activities for many years.

Some further information is still required to understand the exact needs and the best site. To allow time to confirm this, we’re proposing to build the new community centre in 2025/26. Initial assessment work indicates that a flexible facility, which can cater for a variety of uses and age groups, is needed.

The most likely site for the proposed centre would be on Prebbleton Reserve, to strengthen this site as a community hub.

A new Prebbleton Community Centre has been planned since it was proposed in the Long-Term Plan 2018–2028. Following consultation on the Annual Plan 2020/21 the project was deferred until this Long-Term Plan, so that more information on the location and community needs could be gathered. The demand for a new facility is clear, with the existing public hall being earthquake-prone and nearing the end of its life. This hall, which isn’t owned by the Council, has served as a focal point for community activities for many years.

Some further information is still required to understand the exact needs and the best site. To allow time to confirm this, we’re proposing to build the new community centre in 2025/26. Initial assessment work indicates that a flexible facility, which can cater for a variety of uses and age groups, is needed.

The most likely site for the proposed centre would be on Prebbleton Reserve, to strengthen this site as a community hub.

Consultation has concluded

  • Construct a new community centre

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    While exact needs and site are still being investigated, it’s expected that this proposed centre would be a multi-purpose facility, suitable for many different types of functions, and for a range of users and ages. It would also include some specialised spaces.

    The facility would also have a high level of seismic performance, so it could be used as a civil defence emergency welfare centre for the district.

    Cost

    $6.3 million funded by a combination of development contributions paid by land developers, and borrowing. Plus ongoing operating and maintenance costs for the new facility.

    Impact on rates

    The cost of the proposed new facility has a rate impact equal to $12 per year, which is already provided for within the budgeted Community Centres Targeted Rate and assumes the debt is repaid over 25 years.

    Impact on debt

    We would need to borrow an extra $4.9 million.

    This would be repaid by the Community Centres Targeted Rate.

  • Defer the project to outside the 10-year plan

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    Cost

    There are no costs associated with this option.

    Impact on rates

    The Community Centres Targeted Rate will reduce by $12 per year compared with our forecast rate.

    Impact on debt

    No impact