Section 4: Demand Assessment 4.5.3.1 Picton Foreshore In 2014 the Picton Foreshore Management plan was adopted. From this several capital projects were identified and budget has been allocated for a major lighting upgrade and part funding for the replacement of the paddling pool with water play features. This funding is from a Bequest and additional funding is required to complete the project. The current paddling Pool requires replacement and water play is the preferred option to provide for a greater number of users. A landscape plan is required to guide future developments and to integrate with the more recently developed area on the eastern side of the foreshore. 4.5.4 Cemeteries 4.5.4.1 Land – Capacity It is important that available cemetery capacity is utilised to ensure environmental and financial efficiency while enhancing social and cultural values. The MDC Water and Sanitary Services 2005 report and the Cemetery Review have both covered, in depth, the current and future provision of cemeteries within Marlborough. In summary, to cater for demand, these documents led to the development of cemetery extensions in Fairhall, Picton and Tuamarina cemeteries by 2010. Once areas are prepared for interments, the Council installs burial and ashes beams as required on an annual basis. These extensions will provide for demands proportional to the forecasted population growth for over 30 years, however, cemetery provision is a critical aspect of community well-being and the Council must always be aware of the need to acquire land for future provision. 4.5.4.2 Component Assets The condition assessment of the cemeteries identified that service standards were not being met due to the lack of public information available on site and the lack of shelters at each cemetery. All of the Council cemeteries have been identified as requiring these assets. The historical building in Havelock Cemetery was identified as an ideal shelter, and has been restored to meet this need and to preserve its value as a heritage asset. Funds have been established to undertake an Historical Cemetery Restoration Project to protect and promote the cultural and heritage value of cemeteries in our community. 4.5.4.3 Denominational Cemeteries The provision of denominational interment areas in public cemeteries is a requirement under the Burial and Cremations Act 1964. The local demand for this service has been negligible and thus not quantified. It is assumed that the cost of providing these services will not be greater than providing standard cemetery services. If the costs involved are greater than standard operation costs, then user charges will be adjusted to recuperate expenses accordingly. 4.5.4.4 Other Cemeteries The Council maintains the assumption that it will not be required to provide financial support for private and trustee cemeteries or urupaa. It is recognised however that there is benefit in Council providing operational advice and assistance in record management. Page 59