Marlborough District Council Roading Assets - Activity Management Plan 2015 - 2018 SECTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In terms of operations, community groups e.g. residents’ associations etc. would manage these facilities with input and some assistance from Marlborough District Council. Essentially the local communities own these facilities and are responsible for the finances and for the implementation of any capital improvements and for the ongoing maintenance and safety of the facility. A financial contribution to these activities from the Marlborough District Council would be made. MDC would require a formal relationship to be established with the Community Group responsible for the jetty, via a Memorandum of Understanding. To facilitate this there needs to be a bona fide organisation e.g. residents’ association as an Incorporated Society with which MDC has the relationship. The memorandum of understanding would document clearly the roles and responsibilities of the respective stakeholders and record the mutual expectations of the parties to it around issues of ongoing improvement, maintenance and funding. Tirimoana Momorangi Ngakuta Waikawa Bay Waikawa Bay North Homewood Category 2(b): Jetties Servicing Sites of Historical/Cultural Significance A wharf or jetty in this category may have a role in the context of the DTN but if so, it is much less than is the case with the “strategic” jetties in Category 1. The use of these facilities is more recreational than commercial. They are highly valued and used by the community at large and provide access to sites of high historical, cultural and recreational value. The distinguishing features of jetties in Category 2b are that they are of particular significance as access to an historical site and /or are of importance from a cultural perspective. AND There is no local community group in existence nor identifiable, that is a particular beneficiary and who could participate in an ongoing management partnership with Council. The Council owns facilities in this category and is responsible for any capital improvements, ongoing maintenance while ensuring that it meets safety requirements at all times. Wairau Bar Category 3: Local/Amenity Jetties This third category is one where the jetties are seen to have no substantive connection with or importance to the DTN and are significantly of less interest to the community at large for either access or amenity purposes. The facility is highly valued and used by the local community. Jetties in this category are to all intents and purposes serving a local interest only. That is not to say that there will not be casual use from time to time from visitors or recreational users as is the case for many of the private jetties spread throughout the Sounds. The local community group assume ownership and responsibility for the facility into the future. This includes being responsible for the financial requirements of capital improvement and ongoing maintenance. In the event that the local community could not manage those obligations the structure would be disestablished. 8 October 2014 Page 128 of Section 1