Executive Summary Key Issues A number of wider issues are identified in this Plan which have implications for Reserves and Amenities management and have been kept in mind while producing this Asset Management Plan: Growth Management When new areas are zoned Residential, the allocation and maintenance of reserves will be assessed. Development decrease The decrease in development in Marlborough over the last 4 years has resulted in less Reserve Fund Contributions. As Reserve Fund Contributions fund Reserves and Amenities capital development the amount of capital development and replacement has decreased dramatically. Alternative funding sources will need consideration if the capital works programmes, levels of service are adhered to and customer demand are to be met. Marlborough Outdoor Sports Facilities Plan In 2010 Council adopted the Marlborough Outdoor Sports Facilities Plan. This guides long term sports field and facility development and investment in Marlborough. The plan identifies the improvement of A&P Park and Horton Park including the development of Lansdowne Park into a multi-sport facility which will require significant investment. It also included the establishment of a dedicated Equestrian Park at Bothams Bend. While stage one is complete, allowing for events to take place on the Park, further development will require additional funding to realize the full potential and development of the Park Trends in leisure activities With a huge increase in the use of the internet and smart phones, the amount of time people spend outdoors is changing. Reserves and Amenities have to move with this trend and will look at utilising websites and smartphone apps to communicate and attract people to these areas. Popularity in sport and Recreation activities is constantly changing and Council needs to be aware of trends so that there is neither over nor under provision of facilities. Football/soccer patronage has now surpassed the “known” national game, rugby. Provision and programming need to take into account trends in Leisure. Affordability Continual pressure is placed on Council to increase levels of service without increasing costs. As areas become more urbanised people expect that levels of maintenance on open space will increase to the levels in residential areas. Building on Community Strength The recent Seddon Earthquakes displayed the strength of the community. Reserves and Community Halls become essential places of communication and gathering during difficult times. The damage to public facilities from the earthquakes has provided an opportunity to assess public facilities in Seddon and look at opportunities for facility sharing. Key Assumptions and Uncertainties Assumptions Current levels of service will be maintained. Uncertainties It is uncertain what requirements the new Asset Management System will have until it has been implemented. Page 5