Amberley Concept Development Plan 2005 - Hurunui District Council

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Amberley Draft Concept Development PlanPUBLIC SAFETYIn the year 2025, Amberley is a community thatis committed to supporting the collective will anddetermination of the people to have a community free ofdrugs, violence and crime. Residents and business ownersare committed to “Safer Communities” type safety initiatives.Local community police offi cers know the neighbourhoodkids, and their parents. Crime Prevention ThroughEnvironmental Design (CPTED) principles have beenincorporated into town planning.ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYIn the year 2025, Amberley has a diverse localeconomy offering employment in hospitality, retail, services,manufacturing and agriculture, amongst others. Workers takepride in their work and appreciate the prospect of continualadvancement as they go on to develop their skills andearning power.The town centre meets consumer needs and also enablessmall business retention and encourages new developmentthat is essential to Amberley’s economy, “town and country”image and quality of life.WATER AND SEWERAGESERVICESIn the year 2025, Amberley has a high quality water supplysystem, suffi cient for growth, well maintained, and financiallyself-supporting. Our wastewater treatment facilities havebeen designed and strategically placed for the future to leadthe planned, compact growth of our community.THE ARTS, , ENTERTAINMENT, ,SPORTS AND CULTUREIn the year 2025, Amberley is a fun town with abundantrecreation, leisure, arts and cultural opportunities.Community values emphasise the appreciation andpreservation of Amberley’s history and character. Amberleyis host to a variety of cultural events, including the arts,entertainment, and sports competitions.In the year 2025, Amberley’s community is fi t and healthyand the local covered, heated swimming pool is well-usedyear round. Facilities at the pavilion include a fully equippedgymnasium and multi-purpose indoor courts. Clever designwork allows internal space to be partitioned off into smallermulti-function areas that are used extensively by local sportand leisure groups and clubs.LOCAL GOVERNANCE ANDREGIONAL COOPERATIONIn the year 2025, locally elected, accountable communitymembers represent Amberley on the Hurunui DistrictCouncil and also on the Amberley Ward Committee. Boththe Council and the Committee’s planning and decisionmakingroles are characterised by a high degree of localparticipation, which respects community values.In the year 2025, rates are affordable and comparable tocosts in similar-sized communities and are established byprocesses acceptable to the community.In the year 2025, Amberley is viewed by its residents asan integral part of a greater region, and as such worksconstructively with the Hurunui, Kaikoura and WaimakaririDistrict Councils, Christchurch City Council and thePage 8
Regional Council on issues such as water quality, air quality,transportation, education, economic development, tourism,community appearance, land preservation, and other growthmanagement issues.ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.In the year 2025, Amberley’s natural areas contributeto the character and quality of life of the community. Thecommunity value protecting these resources and enhancingthose that have been impacted by past practices. Theresidents and businesses of Amberley recognize that theycoexist with the natural environment and that their actionsaffect the quality of the environment.In the year 2025, the many greenspaces throughout thevillage are a part of a healthy environment that providesnative habitat for a diversity of wildlife species. Streets arelined with trees and private properties are planted with avariety of native and exotic plant species.declining as a result of increased community-wide initiativessuch as the promotion of car-pooling, innovative work-fromhomearrangements to reduce the need to commute andthe use of the interconnected walkway system allowing forshorter commutes so more people elect to walk or cycle. Apublic transport system to Christchurch and Rangiora existsand the environmentally conscious community ensures this iswell utilized.Only low emission wood burners are in use for homeheating in the year 2025, and the local population’spreference is for electric heating.In the year 2025, Amberley has a strong, cost-effective wastereduction and recycling programme that has resulted in mostwaste being diverted from the landfill. Business, industryand residents use resources and energy effi ciently throughreducing, reusing and recycling wherever possible.Amberley Draft Concept Development PlanIn the year 2025, Amberley has well-controlled stormwater runoff protecting local streams from pollution. Waterresources are well protected and safe drinking water isavailable to all. Our groundwater is clean and properlymanaged to meet our needs and those of future generations.People appreciate that Dock Creek adds to the beautyof Amberley and supports healthy and diverse aquaticecosystems. Fish habitat is protected and our riparian areassupport abundant vegetation for aesthetics, stream bankprotection and shading.In the year 2025, Amberley’s air quality is excellent andthe community are leaders in reducing greenhouse gasesand other atmospheric pollutants. Personal vehicle use isPage 9
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