Plan Highlights – Key Issues and Projects Area Major capital projects Inflated value (millions) Bridges 2025–27 Taylor River Bridge on High St $3.6 renewals Signs, 2018–28 Wairau/Awatere sealed $1.1 footpaths, pavement extension cycle 2018–28 Renewals and additions of kerb $13.8 facilities, kerb and channels, footpaths, cycle facilities and channel and non-subsidised seal extensions Blenheim 2018–28 CBD paved/cobbled areas $8.2 CBD upgrade upgrades Wharves 2018–28 Renewals of existing $1.2 infrastructure (jetties) Small 2018–28 Small township upgrades in $5.1 township Blenheim Vicinity and General Rural upgrades Subdivisional 2018–28 Seal extensions, widening, kerb $1.7 Riverside Precinct — Library and Art Gallery works and channeling as required by Blenheim Library subdivisional works The major challenge facing the District Library in Blenheim is the lack of space for collections and library users, training sessions, quiet study areas, class Flaxbourne Irrigation Scheme visits and meetings. Council is looking at options to update and expand the Blenheim Library to meet the needs of the users and the community. This A proposed irrigation scheme for the Flaxbourne area is estimated to cost project will be partially funded from the Forestry and Land Development between $10.5 million and $16 million. It would provide similar benefits to the Reserve and the sale of the old Civic Theatre and Library buildings. Southern Valley scheme by supporting the development of productive agricultural land. It would be paid for by the beneficiaries through a targeted Art Gallery rate. Council recognises the importance of the arts to Marlborough, and a new art Council support for the Flaxbourne Irrigation Scheme is subject to a number of gallery will be constructed in Blenheim as part of the Riverside Precinct conditions including resource consents and uptake by landowners. Council project. Council has provided for a $2.1 million contribution to be made to this will continue to work with the community on these issues. project. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 11