Our proposed changes: The three community facilities projects

Progressing three community facilities projects was planned and budgeted for in Year 3 of Tasman’s 10-Year Plan 2024 – 2034, as well as the current financial year (2025/2026). The Council has considered the next steps for each project, the rating impacts and its preferences.

We are seeking feedback on progressing or pausing these projects.

Tapawera Community Hub

The facility needs of the Tapawera community are not yet clear. As a consequence, the Council’s proposal is to pause this project and defer it to Tasman’s 10 Year Plan 2027 – 2037 discussions to further explore how best to support the Tapawera community’s ambitions for a new Community Hub.

2026/2027 rating impact: 0.02% or $34k

Potential ongoing annual operating costs: $156k*

Should we continue the project as planned, OR pause and defer to Tasman’s 10-Year Plan 2027 – 2037 discussions?

Waimea South Facilities

This includes the proposed Wakefield Hub and the Brightwater Facilities upgrade.

The Council's proposal is to continue these projects.

2026/2027 rating impact: 0.03% or $45k.

Potential annual operating costs for the Wakefield Hub: $408k*

Should we continue the project as planned, OR pause and defer to Tasman’s 10-Year Plan 2027 – 2037, with further investigation to support discussions?
Proposed Wakefield Hub
Should we continue the project as planned, OR undertake some weatherproofing work this financial year then pause and defer to Tasman’s 10-Year Plan 2027 – 2037 discussions?
Brightwater facilities upgrades

Motueka Pool

The Council’s proposal is to continue this project.

2026/2027 rating impact: 0.16% or $204k

Potential ongoing operational costs: $862k*

Should we continue the project as planned, progressing through the design stage, OR pause and defer to Tasman’s 10 Year Plan 2027 – 2037 discussions?

*The operating costs provided are indicative estimates and subject to change following future council decisions on individual projects. They are included to show the potential ongoing annual costs of each facility.