Proposed renewal and upgrade of Basque Park
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Consultation has concluded
This consultation closed on 6 May 2022. Thank you for having your say.
We received 150 pieces of feedback from several sources.
- 63 people took our online survey.
- 22 people added comments to our ideas page.
- 15 people sent us emails.
- 15 people used our map-pinning tool.
Key feedback themes
The feedback tells us that:
- the water feature, rocks and nīkau palms are popular features
- people think the park is a relaxing and calm space
- the park needs better accessibility features such as ramps at entrances, and a footpath
- more trees need planting to provide better shade
- supervised dogs are welcome
- better drainage is needed to manage stormwater and prevent hazards.
Changes proposed as a result of your feedback
As a result of your feedback, proposed changes to the park include adding:
- an accessible entrance at Couldry Street carpark and two accessible parking spots
- meadow and tree planting
- two new picnic areas with seating and tables
- a 1.8m wide concrete path connecting Exmouth Street stairs, Fleet Street, Couldry Street and Rendall Place
- a half basketball court
- a play trail and mural.
What happens next
We have designed a concept plan based on your feedback and will present it to the Waitemata Local Board for adoption on 18 April 2023.
We will begin the refresh in a series of projects once the concept is adopted and as funding becomes available.
Each part of the concept will follow the usual stages of project planning including:
- detailed design
- consultation
- resource consent
- sourcing equipment.
Tree planting is planned between May and July 2023.
This consultation closed on 6 May 2022. Thank you for having your say.
We received 150 pieces of feedback from several sources.
- 63 people took our online survey.
- 22 people added comments to our ideas page.
- 15 people sent us emails.
- 15 people used our map-pinning tool.
Key feedback themes
The feedback tells us that:
- the water feature, rocks and nīkau palms are popular features
- people think the park is a relaxing and calm space
- the park needs better accessibility features such as ramps at entrances, and a footpath
- more trees need planting to provide better shade
- supervised dogs are welcome
- better drainage is needed to manage stormwater and prevent hazards.
Changes proposed as a result of your feedback
As a result of your feedback, proposed changes to the park include adding:
- an accessible entrance at Couldry Street carpark and two accessible parking spots
- meadow and tree planting
- two new picnic areas with seating and tables
- a 1.8m wide concrete path connecting Exmouth Street stairs, Fleet Street, Couldry Street and Rendall Place
- a half basketball court
- a play trail and mural.
What happens next
We have designed a concept plan based on your feedback and will present it to the Waitemata Local Board for adoption on 18 April 2023.
We will begin the refresh in a series of projects once the concept is adopted and as funding becomes available.
Each part of the concept will follow the usual stages of project planning including:
- detailed design
- consultation
- resource consent
- sourcing equipment.
Tree planting is planned between May and July 2023.