Reserves and Open Spaces Draft AMP 2018/2028

The AMP covers Playgrounds Outdoor furniture and fittings Public toilets Cemeteries Green space Walkways Coastal structures Camp grounds

AMP covers Level of Service Risk Management Future Demand Financial Projections

AMP maturity Improved from Core to Intermediate level Developed an asset inventory Understanding of Level of Service (LoS) has improved and is more closely matched to expectations and willingness to pay Knowledge of condition of assets has improved

Levels of Service The main drivers for change in LoS are: Customer feedback Legislative requirements Council’s Strategic goals RMP; Community Plans; Dargaville Placemaking; Kaiwaka Improvement Plan; and Mangawhai Community Plan.

Levels of Service Levels of Service Customer Expectations Information gained from customers on what they value and the expected quality and needs. Strategic and Corporate Goals These identify the overall direction of the organisation and provide a framework for the Levels of Service. Levels of Service Compliance Requirements These statutory and other requirements set the minimum Level of Service that must be provided.

Customer satisfaction

Customer satisfaction

Customer satisfaction

Customer Expectations Public toilets are provided to meet demand or where the environmental impact is high. Toilets are accessible, safe to use and fit for purpose. Playgrounds are fit for purpose and safe. Parks car park/access way are well maintained. Walkways are well maintained. Sports fields are fit for purpose e.g. adequate changing rooms, parking, drainage, and toilets. Gardens are focused in key locations (town centres, key facilities and town entrances). Communities work in partnership with Council to develop their public places.

Compliance Requirements Wastewater and water systems (toilets and campgrounds) are compliant and fit for purpose Asset Management Improvement Programme implemented Playgrounds are safe and meet playground standards

Strategic and Corporate Goals Kaiwaka Improvement Plan Three priority parks Kai Iwi Lakes, Pou Tu Te Rangi Harding Park, Mangawhai Community Park Other RMP e.g. Mangawhai Harbour and Coastal Reserves, Memorial Park Mangawhai Town Plan Walking and Cycling Strategy (placeholder) Dargaville Town Plan projects (placeholder)

New Levels of Service Performance indicator/ service level Current Target LTP Year 1 Target 2018/2019 LTP Year 2 2019/2020 LTP Year 3 2020/2021 LTP Years 4-10 Target 2018/2028 Percentage of residents who are very/fairly satisfied with their local parks and sports fields 85% 86% 87% Percentage of residents who are very/fairly satisfied with their public conveniences. 65% 75% 77% 80% User satisfaction with cleanliness and lack of litter and graffiti. 70% Compliance with Parks Maintenance Contract specifications – audits of contract specification > 90% No target set 90%

New Levels of Service Performance indicator/ service level Current Target LTP Year 1 Target 2018/2019 LTP Year 2 2019/2020 LTP Year 3 2020/2021 LTP Years 4-10 Target 2018/2028 Parks Maintenance Contract – a safe working environment is provided for people providing the service (No. of prosecutions for non-compliance with H&S legislation) New Sports parks (not all belonging to Council) that are fit for purpose e.g. adequate changing rooms, parking, drainage, toilets. No target set 1 sports ground improvement per annum 1 sports ground improvement per annum   1 sports ground improvement per annum Access to the coast and waterways around urban areas is fit for purpose and accessible e.g. car parking, ramps 2 reserves upgraded to improve accessibility per annum 2 reserves upgraded to improve accessibility per annum Provision of toilets in areas of high demand and / or sensitive environment e.g. boat ramps, playgrounds. 1 new toilet per annum

Future Demand Compliance costs; Aging but increasingly active person moving towards unstructured less formal activity – cycling, walking; District’s Maori population is growing and is comparatively youthful - swimming, rugby/netball; Mangawhai and south-west growing faster that District; Population fluctuations particularly summer; and Dargaville has a declining population – investment in recreational facilities may support economic development initiatives.

Risk Management Ability to deliver capital works programme within existing resources

Capital Works Programme