Partial reserve management plan review underway
A partial review of the Tapuaeharuru Bay Reserve Management Plan has been started by the Taupō District Council Reserves and Roading committee last week.
The review relates to the “Hole in One” golf business on Lake Terrace, owned by Taupō Moana Group Holdings (TMGH), and their wish to redevelop operations there.
The current management plan, developed over 12 years ago, allows for golfing activities to operate on part of the lakefront reserve, with TMGH holding a current license to occupy for this through until 2031.
Council General Policy & Strategy Manager John Ridd said council has received a proposal by TMGH to redevelop the site and the review will deal solely with the proposed redevelopment.
“The partial review of the plan is likely to take six to 12 months depending on resourcing and how much public interest and submissions there are on the proposal.
“Following this, another process under the Resource Management Act will apply, within which people can also have their say.
“All residents and ratepayers will have the opportunity to have their say, during both processes,” he said.
TMGH is proposing a site redevelopment in two stages. Stage 1 would include a ticket office, café and toilets, a viewing deck, retaining of the lakeshore bank, and pedestrian access to the foreshore. It could potentially involve reconfiguration of footpaths and parking areas.
TMGH envisages that Stage 2 would develop the entire site into a multi-functional facility that would potentially include an events space and educational centre that could be used by the wider community, a visitor centre and accessible waterfront access.
It plans for the redevelopment to have aesthetic and cultural heritage qualities that would make it a focal point for the town centre as well as a project of cultural significance to Tūwharetoa.
The first stage of the review process, where the community will be able to have their say, involves public consultation that begins on 14 January and runs until 14 March. Head to www.taupo.govt.nz/consultation from the 14th to have your say.
