MASTERTON, A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Masterton District
Council
We want to know what you think
Masterton District Council is currently seeking
feedback from the community on what to include
in its Long-Term Plan (LTP) for 2015-25. There are a
number of projects that have already been planned
for this period from the current LTP and we are also
asking for your view on these. Are they still relevant?
Do they need revising? Should the timing be
changed?
A Sustainable, Healthy
Environment
Increasing opening hours at the Recreation Centre. This
would involve increased costs that could be covered by
increase in charges or a larger rates contribution
We will look after our green spaces and water ways, reduce
our waste to landfill and reduce our energy consumption.
Planning for an ageing population
The work the Council undertakes all comes under
one of the following headings, which are the
community outcomes we are working towards:
Improve/upgrade stormwater management
In the Plan
Reduce and monitor treated effluent discharge into
waterways
Suggestions for Inclusion
Consider native plantings on roadsides
A Knowledgeable, Learning
Community
Should council support owners to upgrade building to
meet earthquake resilience requirements?
We want people in the Masterton District to have access to
the information and knowledge they need, underpinned by
quality educational opportunities
A Strong, Resilient Economy
In the Plan
We want Masterton to be a desirable place to do business
and for its people to benefit from a strong economy.
Modification of library to meet future needs
Suggestions for Inclusion
Consider increasing library hours – costs will include
additional staffing
Promote Masterton as an education hub
Ultra Fast Broadband
An Easy Place to Move Around
We want our transport links to be efficient, reliable,
convenient and safe.
In the Plan
Continue current level of investment in roads
recognizing reduced subsidy contribution may mean
reduced standards for some roads
Build flood damage fund to be prepared for future storm
events
Suggestions for Inclusion
Explore need for heavy traffic bypass for traffic from east
of Masterton
Implementing the Cycle Strategy to provide safe cycling
options such as cycleways
In the Plan
Image of Masterton - extension of the pou project,
promote Masterton project.
Upgrading the CBD to be more attractive and
pedestrian-friendly
Develop and implement an Economic Development
Strategy and projects that will create jobs and build a
strong positive profile for Masterton as a thriving place
to live and do business
Support events to attract visitors and stimulate
residents
Suggestions for Inclusion
Floodplain management
Consider viewing platform for viewing rock formations
at Mataikona to encourage visitors
Prepare and implement a digital road map for the
district
Should Council raise its salary levels to meet the living
wage recommendation? Affects less than 10 full-time
staff.
Enhancing historical cemeteries as a visitor attraction
Extend smokefree areas to cover Council land including
the CBD
Progressively involve residents to upgrade our
neighbourhoods and meeting places such as Lansdowne
shops etc
Protection of the night sky
Reduce waste to landfill with resource recovery and
recycling
Development of a catchment and water quality plan
An Active, Involved and Caring
Community
We want all residents to participate fully in our strong,
vibrant community; to be able to access social services and
support as needed; to pursue their own personal sporting,
recreational & cultural goals; and to support others to
achieve theirs.
In the Plan
Extend walkways and cycleways
Suggestions for Inclusion
Implement Sports Facilities Strategy
Support events that promote an active and involved
community
Upgrade island in QE Park
Consider providing nature play areas
Performing arts centre
Satisfaction Survey – What you
told us
In the 2014 satisfaction survey more than 20% of the
400 people who were surveyed were dissatisfied with
footpaths, roads, parking in the CBD, control of dogs,
and refuse disposal. What ideas do you have to improve
any of these services?
On the other hand more than 85% were satisfied with
community events, urban water supply, urban sewerage
system, parks and reserves and the library, while more
than 70% were satisfied with roads, tourism promotion,
parking in the CBD, rubbish and recycling collection,
Aratoi, refuse disposal and stormwater management.
Is the way we calculate rates the best
method?
Is the balance of uniform charges and targeted rates
correct? We will not increase rates by more than 1%
over the Local Government Cost Index – should that be
changed?
Have Your Say
Please email your feedback to [email protected], drop
it in to the Library or Council office or post to:
Long-Term Plan Pre-Consultation
Masterton District Council
P O Box 444
MASTERTON 5840