Section 1: Level of Service Section 1: Level of Service Service Statements keep Reserves and Amenities provisions on target and assist the Council to not over or under provide these valuable community services. The levels of service in this AMP have been derived from four key drivers: • Strategic Objectives and Community Outcomes • Legislative Requirements • Customer Expectations • NZRA Guidelines Photo: Harling Park 1.1 Strategic Objectives MDC mission statement of “Enabling social and economic development in balance with environmental and community needs” can in part be achieved by the delivery of community facilities. The MDC Draft Open Space Strategy 2008 sets out Council’s long-term goals for the provision and management of open space and recreation resources in Marlborough. The vision for the district is that “Marlborough’s communities and visitors experience the benefits of the District’s open spaces.” The Strategy also outlines how the vision will be achieved focusing on integration of open space assets and other Council activities, stakeholder relationships, changing community needs, promotion of open space assets and consistent application of the planning framework. 1.2 Community Outcomes The MDC LTP records community outcomes that describe the sort of place we all want Marlborough to be. The provision of Reserves and Amenities makes positive contributions to all of the following community outcomes: Attribute Sub-attribute Major linkages Secondary linkages Cemeteries Environment Attractive Cemeteries are provided for They also need to be Control over pollution many reasons including environmentally cultural, religious, coping with managed. Living Health grief. People have a respectful and comforting environment to remember those they have lost. Memorials Environment Attractive Society values past history. - Living Cultural facilities and events Contributes towards the commemorative needs of the community. Page 11