Council applied to the second round of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) second round of Tourism Infrastructure Funding (TIF) for funding support for a new toilet block at Otematata. The application was successful.
Officers have had discussions with the Ahuriri Community Board and assessed options for the location of a replacement toilet block.
Location
We think the best place for the toilet block is at the entrance to the Otematata Domain from the Lakes Centre Car Park. (Option 3 - Refer to map)
| | OPTIONS | FOR | AGAINST |
1 | Existing site | | - Distance from Lakes Centre
- Not as obvious to tourist traffic
- Further away from potential future business area
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2 | In front of the Lakes Centre
| - Close to existing carparks and shops.
- Obvious to tourist traffic.
| - May result in parking on SH83
- Further from Playground.
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3 | At the entrance to the Otematata Domain from the Lakes Centre Car Park | - Close to existing carparks and shops.
- Obvious to tourist traffic.
- Central to possible business area.
| - Further from Playground.
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4 | On the North side of SH83 | | - Requires crossing of Road.
- Requires use of Golf Course land.
- Away from Business Area.
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The existing facility would be removed.
Style
We think a triple cubicle Exeloo similar to this picture is a suitable option. This has a reinforced concrete base, manual operation with tough sheet linings and aluminum swing doors.
Note: Concrete exterior can be painted in any colour or alternative cladding attached.
Now’s the time to tell us what you think before we progress this project. Please contact Mark Burgher on 03 433 0300, email mburgher@waitaki.govt.nz or fill in our online feedback form by 19 October 2018.