FAQs
- Take part online right here on haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz
- Attend any of our events and provide your feedback in person at the Waihī Beach Market on 6 March.
- Post your thoughts to ‘Wilson Park, Waihi Beach, Draft Concept Plan Pre-engagement, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Private Bag 12803, Tauranga 3143’.
- Email haveyoursay@westernbay.govt.nz
- Filling out a feedback form at the Waihī Beach Library.
Why are we doing this?
The Wilson Park concept plan was last reviewed in 2006. We want to update it to ensure that the reserve and any future development there will meet the community’s needs.
It’s been 15 years since the community last shared their ideas on this site, and so and we are keen to check-in with the community on how their aspirations for site and how things may have changed. It’s really important that park users get in touch and share their feedback, so our plans meet their needs.
What is a draft concept plan?
A draft concept plan is an overview for how a site could be developed, based on community feedback.
A draft concept plan is only an indication of how the site could be developed. After it’s developed, and the community have given their feedback it still needs to be approved by Council, and funding needs to be sought for the work.
Why should I provide feedback?
Concept plans set out how the community would like a space to be managed and developed. By providing your feedback you’re getting involved in what you want to see happen at Wilson Park, and ensuring that the activities you use the Park for can be maintained and catered for.
What's the difference between pre-engagement and formal consultation?
This period is pre-engagement. It is an informal process to gather your initial thoughts and ideas. This part of the engagement process informs the development of a draft concept plan which will then be formally consulted on.
Formal consultation is prescribed by legislation which determines how long we will consult with you and what is required as part of the consultation.
What happens after I provide feedback?
We’ll use your feedback to make changes to the draft Wilson Park concept plan. and present a new draft concept plan to Council for them to approve. This new draft concept plan will then form the basis of formal consultation where you will be asked to provide feedback on the new draft concept plan to ensure it reflects the communities' aspirations.
How do I have my say?
We need your feedback by 5pm 27 March 2022. You can provide feedback in a number of ways: