Executive Summary Major Asset Category n Walkways and Cycle Routes 140 Park Fixtures 3261 Street Trees and Garden Plots 8109 Mown Turf (ha) 221.45 Community Buildings 11 Marlborough District Council (MDC) Reserves and Amenities and their associated assets comprise 8.9% of Council fixed assets by value. Actual operating expenditure in 2013/14 for the operation and maintenance of Reserves and Amenities equated to $ $6,740,000 (from LTP) (less operating expenditure for Blenheim pool). Further to this figure was $702,100 for new capital items and asset renewal/upgrading. Reserves and Amenities Expenditure 2013/14 Asset Operation and Capital Book Value maintenance expenditure as at $/yr $/yr 13/14 30/06/2014 13/14 Recreation Reserves and Sportsgrounds 4,524,464 492,597 61,860,796 Community Buildings and Pools 433,391 0 3,611,824 Cemeteries 421,323 60,090 1,341,842 Public Conveniences 753,813 168,682 349,1049 Street Trees and Plots 320,366 28,481 1,265,908 Memorials 98,711 0 628,785 Berms 228,953 6,781,000 TOTALS 6,781,021 749,850 77,727,955 Why we do it There are a number of reasons for Marlborough District Council to be involved in providing reserves and amenities; in particular: The community expects that there will be open spaces available for recreational purposes. As well as being aesthetically attractive for the region, people feel a sense of ownership for their local reserves, open spaces they frequently visit ad spotsgounds ere they pay sport. These areas provide both a place to interact and a place to take some time out and enjoy nature. The provision and maintenance of these open spaces makes them available to all of the community and provides a range of recreation opportunities. Reserves and Aquatic facilities promote health and wellbeing and ensure that these facilities are available to all members of the community. Some open spaces assist with hazard management through providing overflow paths during flood events. There is an expectation within the community that spaces are available where they can bury family members. These places are also used to record history. Public Conveniences are a necessity for public health. Placing public conveniences in public areas encourage people to spend time and facilitate travel throughout the region. Page 2