This consultation is now closed.
This consultation ran from 8 April to 8 May 2024.
We received 106 pieces of feedback through our online survey. Thank you for having your say.
Main feedback themes
Clevedon Village
The feedback shows there:
- is strong and positive support for the village plan
- is a need for more parking and larger play spaces
- are concerns about traffic congestion and road safety
- are concerns about road conditions and maintenance in the Wairoa area
- are concerns about the overall project cost.
Clevedon Showgrounds
We received support for parts of the Clevedon Showgrounds plan.
Feedback from equestrian groups included:
- concerns about the use and function of equestrian facilities
- concerns about reduced access and limited potential for hosting national events
- a preference for improved fencing
- requests for better allocation of equestrian areas
- concerns that future roads could affect national equestrian events.
Other issues identified in the feedback are:
- the need for on-leash or off-leash dog areas
- uncertainty around the need for an events centre
- questions about the future of the markets
- concerns about parking availability and drainage
- requests for new toilets on the western side of the showgrounds.
Changes made based on the feedback
Clevedon Village
We have added a future carpark next to Clevedon District Centre in the updated concept plan.
Clevedon Showgrounds
The updated concept plan includes the following changes:
- removal of the indoor tennis court to allow more parking
- removal of the proposed events centre
- maintenance of existing roads, parking areas, paths and the Pony Club.
We met with equestrian user groups on 3 July 2024 to discuss the concept plan. Based on the discussion, we have:
- confirmed support for the southern road
- improved the design of the southern arena and events area
- identified areas for future parking and events
- confirmed relocation of stables
- prioritised improvements to fencing and gates at the main entrance.
What happens next
Franklin Local Board adopted the updated concept plan on 27 August 2024.
More information
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