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statement of proposal property review - Palmerston North City Council

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PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL<br />

2. Ruapehu Drive Reserve – 600 sq <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Council</strong> intends to form a walkway connection into the Titoki Walkway<br />

which is currently being constructed from Cliff Road to Cashmere<br />

Drive. However it does not require an entire section to complete this<br />

link. Two to three metres wide walkway linkages are common in similar<br />

circumstances.<br />

The walkway connection would be retained on the southern side <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>property</strong> under the existing power poles.<br />

Reserve under the Reserves Act?<br />

<br />

Yes<br />

Net proceeds would be used to acquire or develop other reserves.<br />

Future walkway<br />

Option One: Sell the land<br />

Costs: Subdivision and sale $10,000<br />

Benefits: Estimated value $150,000<br />

Some small mowing savings.<br />

Proposed sale<br />

Option Two: Retain the land<br />

Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $140,000<br />

Some minor maintenance costs.<br />

Benefits: Some minor biodiversity benefits.<br />

Local amenity benefits for neighbouring properties.<br />

Other:<br />

Resource consent including specific geotechnical engineering design <strong>of</strong> any house built on the site required.<br />

DMS# 969036

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