Kiosk to be removed intact
Building will be available to purchase
Council has confirmed the Maclean Park kiosk at Paraparaumu Beach will be removed intact from the park by Alpha Specialised Movers Ltd and made available to the public for purchase as a relocatable building.
This decision has come after council issued a press release last week stating the kiosk would be demolished.
Council parks and recreation manager Alison Law said, “We’ve looked at many options and have come to the decision that this one is the most practical. Removing it intact will incur no cost to Ka¯ piti ratepayers.
“The kiosk needs to be removed for improvement work to proceed in Maclean Park.
“With the kiosk gone, the first stage of the long term development can progress.
“Part of that stage is to fill in the pond where the kiosk is now, to create more usable space.
“Following community feedback, Maclean Park’s longterm development has been well mapped out.
“As part of extensive consultation in 2016 and 2017, the community were given the opportunity to comment on all features of the park, including the pond and kiosk.
“It was apparent that the community wanted to see improved use of the area, with other features being introduced and prioritised over keeping the pond and kiosk.”
By the end of June 2019, stage one of the development is expected to be complete including: removal of the pond and kiosk, expansion of the grass and open space area over the existing pond space, landscaping and contouring to make the new space as usable as possible, installation of a double-barbecue with shelter and additional park furniture, a start to the central path through the park. Ms Law said should the budget allow, council also intends to relocate the basketball court and begin work on the scooter path.
More than 1500 people, businesses, and organisations have shared their ideas for Maclean Park. Using this feedback and working with iwi partners, council created the park’s management plan that captures the diverse needs of the Ka¯ piti community and allows for improvements to the park.