This activity includes:

• Asset Management Plan - Recreation and Community Facilities
• Assessment of Water and Sanitary Services
• Cemeteries and Burials
• Libraries
• Parks and Reserves
• Public Toilets
• Public Halls
• Sportsgrounds
• Swimming Pools

Under the Local Government Act 2002, Council is required to promote the wellbeing of communities in the present and in the future. The provision of recreation and community facilities contributes to the promotion of the cultural, social and environmental wellbeings.

The Reserves Act 1977 provides the mandate and guidelines for Council’s management of reserves in its ownership, most of which have been vested in Council by the Crown.

Outdoor activities involving rivers, mountains, scenic and active recreation reserves and walkways are integral to the community’s wellbeing. Council intends to continue to ensure that access to these activities is maintained.

In previous consultations on community facilities it has been indicated that the community wants more facilities and services that meet the needs of the youth of the District.

Consultation on the Sanitary Services Assessment (public toilets and cemeteries) did not result in any new issues or risks that require a change in existing level of service for these facilities