Activity Group: Regional Development Capital Projects The capital expenditure for the Regional Development Group of Activities represents $18 million of total Council expenditure over the next 10 years. Information about the major budgeted capital projects are included in this section. Regional Development Activity Major Capital Projects Inflated value (Millions) Operating Costs Irrigation 2018-20 Flaxbourne Irrigation Scheme. $15.5 The operating costs for the Regional Development Group of Activities represents Schemes 2018-19 Pump station for the Southern Valleys $0.6 $73 million of total Council expenditure. Irrigation Scheme (SVIS). 2018-28 Renewal of parking meters and ticket $0.3 Blenheim machines. parking $0.9 2018-28 existing car parks. Rationale for the Delivery of the Regional Development Activity Group Council decisions and actions can significantly assist the development of the regional economy by encouraging local business initiatives and innovation, attracting new investments, and presenting Marlborough as an attractive tourist destination. Council both facilitates and encourages development in the region as a provider of infrastructure (such as roading, water, parking and irrigation) and as a regulator of many business activities. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 148