Te Puke Recreation and Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study

Purpose of the ReportThis report has been prepared as a preliminary feasibility document to aid discussion between potentialpartners in the proposed Te Puke High School Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre. The document hasbeen prepared in accordance with Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Te Puki High School’s projectbrief and report formatting requirements. The document is envisaged to be the first step in a much longerprocess. Prior to a detailed business plan being developed it is essential that the potential partners discuss andfinalise the type of facility they desire, and the likely levels of available capital funding.DisclaimerInformation, data and general assumptions used in the compilation of this preliminary report have beenobtained from sources believed to be reliable. Visitor Solutions Ltd has used this information in good faith andmakes no warranties or representations, express or implied, concerning the accuracy or completeness of thisinformation. Interested parties should perform their own investigations, analysis and projections on all issuesprior to acting in any way with regard to this project.2

Executive SummaryThis Te Puke High School Community Aquatic and Indoor Recreation Feasibility study was undertaken toidentify the overall community needs and wishes for replacing the existing high school swimming pool andgymnasium with new facilities; either to meet just the school needs, or to meet the needs of the wider easterndistrict.A multi staged research approach was undertaken as part of the study. It included stakeholder consultation,international and national effective practice reviews, demographic and growth analysis, governance andmanagement options, preliminary concept plan, operational plans and a quantity survey.The findings from the feasibility study have identified that there is a demonstrated need for a new aquaticsand indoor recreation facility in Te Puke, in partnership with Te Puke High School.The demographic analysis of the Te Puke and surrounding areas has indicated that the proposed Te Pukeaquatics and indoor recreation facility has a solid and growing catchment population and that by 2031 this isestimated to reach approximately 20,000 for Te Puke and surrounding areas.The growth management strategies that have been developed for Te Puke and surrounding areas identify theneed for a pool and recreational complex to meet the future growth of Te Puke.The review of the existing network of aquatic and indoor recreation facilities has highlighted that Te Pukecurrently has limited access to indoor sport and recreation facilities. The key findings are:• Te Puke has one pool of sufficient size for club and community use, but this is nearing its use by date.• Bay Wave in Tauranga is the closest aquatic facility open 12 months of the year that could providesome of the recreational and swim sport needs of the Te Puke residents, but this is already operatingat capacity at peak times.• With regards to indoor recreation space there is currently no community focused indoor recreationcentre in Te Puke, or surrounding areas, apart from the Te Puke High School gymnasium (which isbeing replaced) and the Te Puke Sports Club indoor court. The closest indoor community recreationcentre is in Tauranga.The consultation process with key stakeholders has identified strong support for the development of anaquatic and indoor recreation facility in Te Puke.• The major issue identified by all the stakeholders was the lack of facilities within Te Puke for the localcommunity; and the inability or the funds to travel to Tauranga on a regular basis to access sport andrecreation facilities.• From the sporting stakeholder perspective it was identified that there was a real lack of lane spacefor swimming squads and water polo space in the Western Bay and Tauranga areas. Currently thereare waiting lists to get into swim squads and insufficient space for water polo to allow for teamgrowth.• The majority of the stakeholders identified that the preferred location for a potential aquatic andindoor recreation facility would be adjacent to Te Puke High School. The main reasons given for thispreference were that it would allow for maximum use of the facility with school use during the dayand community use after school hours. The small minority of people who were concerned with aschool site perceived that it may lead to the school monopolising the facility use.3

Two options regarding the concept plan and operation of the proposed facility have been considered anddeveloped. These are:1. A facility with an indoor aquatic space and a two court indoor recreation centre2. A facility with an outdoor aquatic facility and a two court indoor recreation centreIn addition to the main components a series of spaces are included in each option; these would increase thesport and recreational opportunities and assist with making the centre more operationally viable. Thesecomponents are a weights gymnasium, a learn to swim pool, and a multi-purpose function/activity space.The high level estimated cost for the development of the Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility optionsare: (The sums include the fees at 15% and a contingency component of 10%).Option 1 - Covered Pool & Recreation Centre• Covered Pool $ 7,700,000• Recreation Centre $ 7,300,000• Total $ 15,000,000Option 2 - Uncovered Pool & Recreation Centre• Uncovered Pool $ 4,200,000• Recreation Centre $ 7,300,000• Total $ 11,500,000The concept plan includes a series of components that will need to be thoroughly reviewed and negotiated bythe partners to determine their level of ‘necessity’ before being included in the facility.There is also the potential that some components may be scaled down in size, or excluded from the finaldevelopment once this review has been completed. The final decision on whether specific items are includedor not will all impact on the final cost of the development.A number of potential governance and management models which could be utilised for the Te Pukedevelopment have also been considered as part of the study. These are:1 Full Council Ownership Model2 Full School Ownership Model3 A Holistic Site-Wide Trust ModelOf the three options it has been recommended that ‘OPTON 3 - A Holistic Site-Wide Trust Model’ beconsidered as the preferred governance model for the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility.Due to the significance of the proposed development, not only for Te Puke, but for surrounding areas whichcould include communities within the Tauranga City Council boundaries, as well as the cross council planningthat has been undertaken on other recreation developments, it is recommended that the Tauranga CityCouncil be included in the project team to develop the next phase of the project evaluation.4

Contents1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 71.1 Background ..................................................................................................................................... 72.0 Population Overview .................................................................................................................. 82.1 Te Puke Population ......................................................................................................................... 82.2 Ethnic Groups.................................................................................................................................... 92.3 Population – Including Surrounding Areas ...................................................................................... 92.4 Population Projections .................................................................................................................. 102.5 Population Projections including surrounding areas ..................................................................... 102.6 Population Projections – Age Breakdowns .................................................................................... 112.8 Population – Seasonal Workers..................................................................................................... 133.0 Growth Strategies ..................................................................................................................... 143.1 Relevant ‘Growth Management Strategy’ Planning Documents .................................................... 143.2 Te Puke Long Term Development Plan 2004 -2024........................................................................ 154.0 Value of Sport of Sport and Recreation ..................................................................................... 174.1 Building Communities ................................................................................................................... 184.2 Social Inclusion ............................................................................................................................. 184.3 Supporting Education .................................................................................................................... 184.4 Improving our well being .............................................................................................................. 184.5 Reduced anti-social behaviour ...................................................................................................... 194.6 Economic Growth .......................................................................................................................... 194.7 Urban and Regional Regeneration ................................................................................................ 205.0 Council/School Facility Partnerships Learnings ......................................................................... 215.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 215.2 Key Learnings ................................................................................................................................ 225.2.1 Preliminary Feasibility and Capital Development Funding (“Capx”) Considerations ................. 225.2.2 Operational Costs (“Opex”) Considerations ............................................................................... 225.2.3 Revenue Considerations ............................................................................................................. 225.2.5 Full Feasibility ............................................................................................................................. 235.2.6 Negotiation, Agreements and Documentation Considerations ................................................. 245.2.7 Project Management and Consultant Appointments ................................................................ 245.2.8 Project Planning and Design ....................................................................................................... 255.2.9 Governance Considerations ....................................................................................................... 255.2.10 Management Considerations ..................................................................................................... 265.2.11 Monitoring Considerations ......................................................................................................... 266.0 National Code Profiles and Trends ............................................................................................ 276.1 Traditional Sports and Activities ................................................................................................... 286.1.1 Swimming ................................................................................................................................... 286.1.2 Canoe/Kayak ............................................................................................................................... 286.1.3 Basketball ................................................................................................................................... 286.1.4 Equipment Based Exercise.......................................................................................................... 296.1.5 Football ....................................................................................................................................... 296.1.6 Netball ........................................................................................................................................ 296.1.7 Touch .......................................................................................................................................... 296.1.8 Rugby .......................................................................................................................................... 306.2 Non Traditional Sports and Activities ........................................................................................... 306.2.1 Pay for Play and Social ‘Leagues’................................................................................................ 306.2.2 Ethnic Sports ............................................................................................................................... 305

7.0 Network of Facilities ................................................................................................................. 327.1 Te Puke High School Facilities ....................................................................................................... 337.2 Pool Facilities ................................................................................................................................ 347.2.1 Existing School Pools Surrounding Te Puke ................................................................................ 347.2.2 Existing Other Pools in Surrounding Areas ................................................................................. 357.2.3 Planned New Pools in Surrounding Areas .................................................................................. 357.3 Indoor Recreation Centres ............................................................................................................ 357.3.1 Existing Te Puke Indoor Centres ................................................................................................. 357.3.2 Existing Other Indoor Recreation Centres in Surrounding Areas ............................................... 367.3.3 Planned New Indoor Recreation Centre ..................................................................................... 368.0 Benchmark against other Councils ............................................................................................ 378.1 Other Councils .............................................................................................................................. 379.0 Stakeholder Feedback Overview .............................................................................................. 399.1 Key Sports Clubs Feedback ............................................................................................................ 409.2 Te Puke Community Board Feedback ............................................................................................ 419.3 Te Puke Councillors ....................................................................................................................... 429.4 Te Puke Community ...................................................................................................................... 439.5 Schools .......................................................................................................................................... 439.6 Tauranga City Council .................................................................................................................... 4410.0 Needs Analysis Summary ......................................................................................................... 4510.1 Needs Analysis .............................................................................................................................. 4510.2 Site Selection ................................................................................................................................ 4711.0 Design Brief .............................................................................................................................. 4811.1 Key Considerations ....................................................................................................................... 4811.1.1 Indoor Pool vs. Outdoor Pool ..................................................................................................... 4911.1.2. Depth of Main Pool vs. Size of Learners Pool ............................................................................. 5011.2 Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 5112.0 Schedule of Spaces ................................................................................................................... 5213.0 High Level Cost Estimates of the Concept Plan ......................................................................... 5413.1 Potential to Reduce Costs ............................................................................................................. 5413.2 Estimated Cost for ‘Concept Plan’ ................................................................................................. 5413.2.1 Estimated Cost Inclusions ........................................................................................................... 5513.2.2 Estimated Costs Exclusions ......................................................................................................... 5513.3 Funding Splits & Staging Options .................................................................................................. 5514.0 Governance and Management ................................................................................................. 5714.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 5714.2 High Level Governance & Management Structure Options ........................................................... 5815.0 Preliminary Operational Costs ................................................................................................. 6115.1 Development of Operational Costs ............................................................................................... 6115.2 Preliminary Operational Budget .................................................................................................... 6115.3 Income Streams ............................................................................................................................ 6215.4 Costs ............................................................................................................................................. 6215.5 Preliminary Operational Budget Deficit/Surplus ........................................................................... 6316.0 Funding .................................................................................................................................... 6617.0 Conclusions ............................................................................................................................... 7018.0 Recommendations .................................................................................................................... 70Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….716

1.0 IntroductionVisitor Solutions Ltd has been commissioned by Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Te Puke High Schoolto undertake a holistic feasibility study for the proposed Te Puke Aquatic and Indoor Recreation Facility.The scope of the project included carrying out consultation and needs analysis research, consideration ofpotential sites, designing a preliminary concept ‘master plan’, examining preliminary operational costs andrevenue streams, preparing an overall development programme, examining potential governance structuresand establishing the likely development costs.1.1 BackgroundAn outdoor 33 metre aquatic facility is situated adjacent to the Te Puke High School on MoE land. Known asthe Te Puke Aquatic Centre and Memorial Pool, the facility has been in existence since 1961.The pool complex has been operated under a variety of structures over this time, including directly by theCouncil and by local swimming clubs (pool user). It is currently owned and managed by the Te Puke HighSchool. The Western Bay of Plenty District Council (WBOPDC) has an annual Service Delivery Contract (SDC)with the Te Puke High School, which is used to assist meeting operational costs associated with public use. TheWBOPDC has also entered into a Deed of Agreement with the School Board of Trustees to ensure public accessto the Pool.The pool has been experiencing a significant leak since 2009 and investigations in to the cause remain ongoing.However, it is clear that the pool is likely to be coming to the end of its anticipated life.Te Puke High School also currently has a one court gymnasium that was developed in the early 1970s. Untilrecently the facility was shared with a variety of community groups. However, increased use by the school dueto its roll growth has prevented the continuation of this arrangement. This has lead to some communitygroups being displaced.This lack of indoor gymnasium space has also been recognised by the Ministry of Education (MoE). A key factorfor Te Puke High School being interested in the development of a new indoor gymnasium is that they areentitled under MoE guidelines to new gymnasium space after 2012. The guidelines state this space is to beequivalent to 1.6 basket ball courts.Te Puke High School reviewed its ten year property plan in 2009 and identified there was a need to replace theexisting gymnasium in 2010/11 and the pool on or about 2012/13.The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has also identified, through various planning documents includingthe Te Puke 20 Year Development Plan outcomes, the potential need for a pool complex with integratedaquatic and recreational facilities. Investigating and resolving these issues was seen as a priority.As a result of the aging pool and gymnasium complex at Te Puke High School, and the Te Puke communityidentifying the need for a long term solution for aquatic and indoor recreation space, the high school andCouncil partnered to undertake a feasibility study.7

2.0 Population OverviewUnderstanding the demographic composition of both the immediate and surrounding areas (the potentialcatchment) is beneficial, even essential, when planning new community facilities. It is very important tounderstand the potential requirements of existing and future populations, both in terms of needs and alsofrom a potential operational standpoint.The key considerations from the population section are identified in the below box.Key Considerations of the SectionThe demographic analysis of the Te Puke and surrounding areas has indicated that the proposed Te Pukeaquatics and indoor recreation facility has a solid and growing catchment population.The key information which adds support to developing Te Puke recreational infrastructure are:• Statistics New Zealand identifies that Te Puke East and West will have a combined population of 7,670people by 2011, and 9,180 people by 2031.• Statistics New Zealand projections indicate that by 2011 Te Puke and its surrounding areas (excludingthe Papamoa East Growth Area) will have a catchment of approximately 17,000 people.• By 2031 the population projections for Te Puke and surrounding areas are estimated to beapproximately 20,000.• It is estimated that seasonal workers increase the Te Puke and surrounding areas population by anadditional 6,400 for four months of each year.• The Papamoa East growth area adjacent to Te Puke has an estimated future population of 30,000.This population, immediately adjacent to Te Puke, has the potential to have a significant impact onfacilities.All aquatic and indoor recreational facilities require a sufficient catchment population to generate a criticalnumber of users to make the facility operationally viable and less reliant on subsidies and grants from partnersand other funders to meet costs.So long as the facility is correctly designed and managed to cater to community preferences and needs, thepopulation of Te Puke and the surrounding areas (together with transient works) will provide a sufficientcritical population mass to make the proposed facility a viable operation. However, it will also be important toconsider users from outside of the area such as sports clubs from Tauranga who are unable to access requiredaquatic space and residents from the proposed Papamoa East development area. This will be particularlyimportant when considering the aquatic component of the proposed facility (indoor pool vs. outdoor pool).A more detailed analysis of the section is outlined below which provides an overview of the demographic data.These data are drawn from Statistics New Zealand’s 2006 Census unless stated otherwise.2.1 Te Puke PopulationThe population of Te Puke is broken down into Te Puke West and East in the New Zealand Census. The 2006census identified that 2,916 people usually live in Te Puke West, an increase of 63 people, or 2.2 percent, sincethe 2001 Census. It also identified that 4,164 people usually live in Te Puke East in 2006. This represents anincrease of 246 people, or 6.3 percent, since the 2001 Census.The total number of persons living within Te Puke at the 2006 Census was 7,080 (Table 1).8

Table 1: Population - 2006 CensusTe Puke West Te Puke East Te Puke TotalMale 1,449 1,938 3,387Female 1,467 2,226 3,693Total 2,916 4,164 7,080Source: 2006 Census Population2.2 Ethnic GroupsSource: 2006 Census PopulationTable 2: Ethnic Groups (%) - 2006 CensusTe Puke West Te Puke East Bay of PlentyEuropean 60.2 69.9 67.1Māori 30.2 20.7 27.5Pacific peoples 3.1 3.7 2.6Asian 8.0 5.6 3.2Middle Eastern/Latin American/African 0.2 0.3 0.3Other ethnicity 10.2 11.2 12.3People of European ethnicity make up over 60 percent of residents in the two Te Puke wards. The next mostdominant ethnicity is Maori who comprise approximately 30 percent of the West ward and 20 percent of theEast ward. People of Asian ethnicity were more dominant than Pacific peoples (Table 2).In Te Puke East 17.2 percent of the people were born overseas, compared to 14.9 percent for Bay of PlentyRegion as a whole. By comparison 15.4 percent of the people in Te Puke West were born overseas.Different ethnic groups tend to favour different sporting and recreational opportunities. Understanding thesepreferences assists in planning facilities and programmes. Tailored programmes are more likely to beoperationally viable (and potentially revenue generating), as well as meeting the needs of the community as awhole. The popular sports for different ethnic groups are outlined in the ‘Trends in Sport’ section of thisreport.2.3 Population – Including Surrounding AreasCensus areas surrounding Te Puke East and West have also been included as their populations will be keypotential users of any new facilities built within Te Puke (Table 3).The key assumption is that the areas directly adjacent to Te Puke view Te Puke as ‘their’ town centre with thetravel distance to Te Puke being considered acceptable at approximately 15 minutes for most.This potential catchment population of approximately 15,000 people will be vital to ensuring that a criticalcatchment mass exists to make the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation a viable operation.9

Table 3: Census Areas Surrounding Te PukeCensus Area2006 CensusOhauiti-Ngapeke 648Upper Papamoa 2,070Paengaroa 900Rangiuru 2,028Pongakawa 2,988Te Puke West 2,916Te Puke East 4,164Total 15,714Source: 2006 Census Population2.4 Population ProjectionsThe population projections from Statistics New Zealand identify that Te Puke East and West are expected tohave a combined population of 7,670 by 2011, rising to 9,180 people by 2031 (Table 4).Note: When undertaking population projections Statistics New Zealand use a slightly different baseline for the2006 year than the actual 2006 census data.Table 4: Population ProjectionsArea 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031Te Puke West 3,040 3,180 3,370 3,550 3,720 3,850Te Puke East 4,290 4,490 4,740 4,960 5,160 5,330Total 7,330 7,670 8,110 8,510 8,880 9,180Source: Area Unit Population Projections by Territorial Authorities, Age and Sex, 2006(base)-2031 update2.5 Population Projections including surrounding areasThe population projections for the areas surrounding Te Puke also indicate a steady increase in populationover the next twenty years (Table 5).The growth in the projected populations indicates that the proposed facility would be meeting theneeds of a growing catchment over time. Assuming the 2011 projections the catchment wouldincrease from approximately 17,000 people to a total of 20,000 people by 2031. Source: Area UnitTable 5: Population Projections - including surrounding areasArea 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031Ohauiti-Ngapeke 670 750 830 910 990 1,060Upper Papamoa 2,070 2,280 2,420 2,560 2,690 2,810Paengaroa 930 950 1,000 1,030 1,070 1,090Rangiuru 2,090 2,150 2,180 2,200 2,200 2,180Pongakawa 3,080 3,290 3,430 3,550 3,660 3,730Te Puke West 3,040 3,180 3,370 3,550 3,720 3,850Te Puke East 4290 4,490 4,740 4,960 5,160 5,330Total 16,170 17,090 17,970 18,760 19,490 20,050Population Projections by Territorial Authorities, Age and Sex, 2006(base)-2031 update10

2.6 Population Projections – Age BreakdownsAn understanding of current and future age breakdown of a community is also essential when planning forboth facility and programme design. This is important when developing a realistic operational plan, as themajority of indoor recreation facilities (aquatic or recreation) have youth as one of their major user groups.Although all age ranges use aquatic facilities and recreation centres, those aged 0 – 39 are traditionally thedominant users of such facilities. The combined age bracket of 0 -39 is projected to increase slightly in Te Pukeand in most of the surrounding areas (Table 6).Table 6: Projected Catchment Age BreakdownsYear at 30 June 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031AreaAge (years)Ohauiti-Ngapeke 0-14 Years 120 150 180 200 210 22015-39 Years 170 190 200 220 250 27040-64 Years 280 300 300 310 310 31065 Years and over 90 120 150 190 220 260Total All Ages 670 750 830 910 990 1060Upper Papamoa 0-14 Years 460 450 460 470 470 48015-39 Years 590 640 640 680 690 70040-64 Years 840 950 980 940 920 92065 Years and over 180 240 340 470 610 720Total All Ages 2,070 2,280 2,420 2,560 2,690 2,810Paengaroa 0-14 Years 250 240 230 230 230 23015-39 Years 280 280 280 280 290 29040-64 Years 300 330 360 360 340 35065 Years and over 90 100 130 160 210 230Total All Ages 930 950 1,000 1,030 1,070 1,090Rangiuru 0-14 Years 550 530 500 480 440 42015-39 Years 610 570 560 550 540 54040-64 Years 760 820 810 790 760 71065 Years and over 170 230 300 380 450 510Total All Ages 2,090 2,150 2,180 2,200 2,200 2,180Pongakawa 0-14 Years 700 700 690 690 670 64015-39 Years 960 980 960 930 940 91040-64 Years 1,130 1,250 1,310 1,330 1,270 1,27065 Years and over 280 350 470 600 780 910Total All Ages 3,080 3,290 3,430 3,550 3,660 3,730Te Puke West 0-14 Years 710 680 710 750 760 75015-39 Years 1,000 1,040 1,070 1,110 1,120 1,06040-64 Years 920 1000 1050 1050 1090 118065 Years and over 410 460 550 640 750 860Total All Ages 3,040 3,180 3,370 3,,550 3,720 3,85011

Te Puke East 0-14 Years 840 910 960 1,010 990 97015-39 Years 1,160 1,120 1,160 1,140 1,200 1,22040-64 Years 1,280 1,350 1,390 1,440 1,430 1,48065 Years and over 1,020 1,110 1,230 1,380 1,540 1,660Total All Ages 4,290 4,490 4,740 4,960 5,160 5,330Source: Area Unit Population Projections by Territorial Authorities, Age and Sex, 2006(base)-2031 updateRecent Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) survey work indicates that the older population isbecoming more active and are participating more in both formal and informal sport and recreation activity.The aging population of Te Puke and surrounding areas presents an opportunity to provide programmes forthe older adults (particularly aquatic programmes).2.7 Population Projections including the Papamoa East Growth AreasThe growth area of Papamoa East, together with its related infrastructure, has the potential to have asignificant impact on Te Puke facility user numbers. With a potential population of 30,000 within the proposedPapamoa East growth area the potential exists for the proposed Te Puke facility to double its potentialcatchment size.However, a greater understanding of the area’s proposed sporting and recreational facilities will be essential.As Tauranga City Council (TCC) has only just commenced considering the area’s potential community facilityneeds it remains too early to say what impact the area will have on the proposed Te Puke facilities. However,potential for joint planning and a partnership with TCC (particularly for an aquatic facility) may be a possibilityas the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility is relatively close to Papamoa East.Table 7: Population Projections including the Papamoa East Growth AreasCensus Stats 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036* 2041* 2046* 2051*Ohauiti-Ngapeke 670 750 830 910 990 1060Upper Papamoa 2070 2280 2420 2560 2690 2810Paengaroa 930 950 1000 1030 1070 1090Rangiuru 2090 2150 2180 2200 2200 2180Pongakawa 3080 3290 3430 3550 3660 3730Te Puke West 3040 3180 3370 3550 3720 3850Te Puke East 4290 4490 4740 4960 5160 5330Sub Total 16,170 17,090 17,970 18,760 19,490 20,050* Statistics NZ does not provide a breakdown per census unit past 2031 for population projectionsSmartGrowth Stats 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036* 2041* 2046* 2051*Papamoa East- Wairakei 0 1050 3304 6500 9604 11995 11995 11995 11995 11995Papamoa East- Te Tumu 0 0 0 0 714 2355 6260 10167 14487 19068Sub Total 1,050 3,304 6,500 10,318 14,350 18,255 22,162 26,482 31,063Total * 18,140 21,274 25,260 29,808 34,400* Census stats including smart growth statistics for Papamoa EastSource: Area Unit Population Projections by Territorial Authorities, Age and Sex, 2006(base)-2031 updateSource: SmartGrowth Stats12

2.8 Population – Seasonal WorkersWith Te Puke being located within the main Kiwi fruit producing area consideration of seasonal workers willalso need to be taken into account. It is estimated that of all the seasonal workers that come to the WesternBay of Plenty, approximately three quarters go to Te Puke and its surrounding areas (this is estimated toequate to an additional 6,400 people).This increase comes in the period between February and May. These seasonal workers are made up of bothNew Zealand and overseas workers.There are plans for the introduction of new varieties / species of fruit. It is anticipated that this will see anincrease in production that in turn will increase the number of seasonal workers coming into the area. Theseason may also be extended as a result of the new crops, meaning workers will likely stay in the area forlonger.Current seasonal workers are reported to be accommodated by pack houses in and around Te Puke. Theseworkers often live at camping grounds, rent or board locally, live at the local hotel, or rent and board inPapamoa.The sporting and recreational needs of these seasonal workers will need to be taken into consideration.13

3.0 Growth StrategiesTo accommodate the projected population growth of Te Puke and its surrounding areas in a planned manner,a number of ‘Growth Management Strategies’ have been developed. These ‘Growth Management Strategies’have been developed, at a regional and sub regional level, to provide for the integrated and aligned planningand development management of future population growth.The key considerations from the growth strategies section are identified in the below box.Key Considerations of the SectionThe growth management strategies that have been developed for Te Puke and surrounding areas identify keyrecreational components that should be considered as part of the long term future for Te Puke.Key outcomes for Te Puke were identified as:• The need for a pool complex, with integrated aquatic and recreational facilities, should beinvestigated and resolved.• A potential aquatic and recreational facility should service the areas of Papamoa, Paengaroa,Pukehina and Maketu.In essence the community, who were involved in the development of the Te Puke Long Term DevelopmentPlan, have already supported the general concept of the development of an aquatic and recreational facility tomeet the future requirements of Te Puke residents.The SmartGrowth work underscores that the areas surrounding Te Puke will undergo considerable growth infuture years. This growth will in turn require infrastructure, including sport and recreation facilities to meet theneeds of the wider population.A more detailed analysis of the section is outlined below which identifies the relevant ‘Growth ManagementStrategy’ documents and to highlight the relevant components that should be considered in the developmentof the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation study.3.1 Relevant ‘Growth Management Strategy’ Planning DocumentsThere are various ‘Growth Management Strategy’ and recreation planning documents that currently exist. Theplanning documents and information outlined below have been collated and presented to identify data ofrelevance to the Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation study.The ‘Growth Management Strategy’ planning documents that have been identified as most relevant are:1. Te Puke Long Term Development Plan 2004 – 20242. Smart Growth Plan14

3.2 Te Puke Long Term Development Plan 2004 -2024The Te Puke Long Term Development Plan 2004 -2024 was developed to provide a‘Blueprint for the community to use - a valuable tool to inform people where the Te Puke communitywants to go and how it plans to get there’.A key component of the plan was focused on the recreation and leisure outcomes for the Te Puke community.As part of the process a series of ‘Recreation and Leisure Vision and Outcomes’ where developed. Theseincluded:• ‘The people of Te Puke and surrounds are happy, fit and healthy’.• ‘Recreation and Leisure is accessible to all sectors of the community’.• ‘An indoor multi sports centre is built for Te Puke and the wider sub region’.• ‘The need for a pool complex with integrated aquatic and recreational facilities has beeninvestigated and resolved’.• ‘Partnerships between Council, schools, tangata whenua, private sector groups and strategic partnersdeliver good outcomes’.• ‘Complementary recreational activities are positioned to maximise effort and resources in onelocation’.• ‘Te Puke hosts national and regional events’.The key considerations that were identified as part of the Te Puke Long Term Development Plan 2004 -2024for recreation and leisure, were:• ‘There may be an opportunity for a sub-regional, indoor multi-purpose sports facility to be built in TePuke. This facility could also service Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, Tauranga, Paengaroa, Pukehinaand Maketu. A feasibility study will be undertaken to examine the need, viability, location and fundingrequirements to develop such a facility’.• ‘The Te Puke High School aquatic centre has served our community well for many years, and willcontinue to in the short to medium term. However, there is concern that in the long term, the existingpool complex will not meet the community’s needs. This issue will need to be carefully evaluated,together with other aquatic developments in the eastern area. It is noted that Tauranga is building anaquatic facility’.3.3 SmartGrowthSmartGrowth was launched in 2004 and involves stakeholders such as Tauranga City Council, Western Bay ofPlenty District Council, and Environmental Bay of Plenty, Tangata Whenua, Central Government and theprivate sector.‘SmartGrowth has been identified as playing a key role in preparing the Western Bay for thefuture, such as planning major transportation projects, business parks, new urban centres,recreational facilities and the protection of the natural environment.’15

SmartGrowth Eastern CorridorThe SmartGrowth Eastern Corridor covers the areas of Papamoa East, Te Puke and Rangiuru. This corridor is animportant area indentified for growth. The eastern corridor is projected to be home to up to 70,000 by 2051.The area is considered important as it provides the last large greenfields location close to Tauranga.By 2051 the eastern corridor has been identified to provide for the following:• 17,500 new homes.• A forecast of up to 70,000 people.• Majority of these people will live in Papamoa East (Wairakei Stage 1 and in the longer term, Te TumuStage 2).• 450 hectares of industrial development.• The Rangiuru Business Park, south of Te Puke.• Up to 100,000 square metres of shops, office and commercial activity.• Development of the Tauranga Eastern Motorway which will bypass Te Puke.• A new Primary School in Papamoa East.• A new High School in Papamoa.The SmartGrowth Eastern Corridor areasThe smart growth eastern corridor has been broken down into sub area. A key summary of these areas isoutlined below.1. Te PukeTe Puke has a current population of approximately 6,700 people and another 8,000 people living insurrounding areas. The Te Puke population is projected to increase to 11,000 by 2021.There are moves to rezone approximately 72 hectares of land from rural to industrial.2. Papamoa East Stage 1– WairakeiTauranga City Council has released a decision relating to the Papamoa East Stage 1– Wairakei. Thisdecision is that the proposed plan change 44, to rezone 420 hectares of future urban land in PapamoaEast Stage 1, be adopted.This will allow for up to 12,600 people to be accommodated in residential areas in addition to 119hectares becoming business land to serve the community. Wairakei will also have a town centre.3. Papamoa East Stage 2 – Te TumuIt is proposed that the Te Tumu development will provide for 28,000 residents and for 65 hectares ofbusiness land. This proposed development has been identified as being unlikely to proceed before2016 and will be subject to a detailed planning process.4. Rangiuru Business ParkThe Rangiuru Business Park has been identified as having 148 hectares of business land. The mainaccess route into and out of the business park will be via the Tauranga Eastern Motorway.16

4.0 Value of Sport of Sport and Recreation“Sport has the power to unite people in a way little else can. Sport can create hope. Breaksdown racial barriers … laughs in the face of discrimination … speaks to people in a languagethey can understand.”- Nelson MandelaThere are many benefits that sport and recreation bring to a community which enhances people’s physical,social and even economic wellbeing. Many studies have been undertaken in recent times that have examinedthe value of sport. The Western Australian State Government has undertaken one such comprehensive study.The findings of which are very similar to other international research.The key findings of the Western Australian State Government study on the value of sport and recreation areidentified below.Key Considerations of the SectionInternational research has identified that increasing community participation in organised sport and recreationcontributes positively to the following components of a community in the below ways:• Builds communities.• Develops social inclusion.• Reduces anti-social behavior.• Improves education.• Improves physical and mental well being.• Assists economic growth.• Aids urban and regional regeneration.The proposed aquatic and indoor recreation centre development at Te Puke will provide much more than justa sport and recreation facility. For example, potential water polo competitions (that require space in theWestern Bay of Plenty) could drive additional spending on accommodation and goods and services while theproposed facility itself would generate employment.Social benefits would also be derived from the proposed aquatic and indoor recreation centre. The facilitycould serve to help create new relationships among disparate social groups (for examples between transientworkers and the local population).It would also undoubtedly assist in developing stronger social networks and opportunities for socialengagement amongst residents (through activities such as social sports programmes).The wider benefits of sport and recreation have been well researched and the proposed aquatic and indoorrecreation centre would certainly be able to foster many of these benefits within Te Puke.17

The Western Australian State Government study which is outlined below analyses the key considerations infurther detail.4.1 Building CommunitiesSporting and recreational activities and events contribute to the development of stronger social networks andmore cohesive communities (for participants, volunteers and supporters). They provide opportunities forsocial engagement; often creating awareness and acceptance of differences between individuals andcommunities.This is especially evident in rural communities, where traditional Saturday sports such as football and netballare the glue that bonds the community; often acting as the main community social event for the week.Generally, places with high levels of social capital are safer, better governed and more prosperous, comparedto those places with low levels of social capital (Putnam, 2000).4.2 Social InclusionSport and recreation is a key medium for creating new relationships among disparate social groups. Peoplefrom culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds can be vulnerable to social and structural disconnection.Participation in sport provides increased opportunities to connect with the wider community (Savage, et al.,2003).This is where sport and recreation provides some of its greatest value; it’s about including people in arewarding shared experience and making individuals and our community stronger through the process.4.3 Supporting EducationInternational studies have identified strong positive effects of physical activity on cognitive functioning andacademic ability. Previous literature reviews relating to the effects of physical activity on cognitive functioningdemonstrates that:• There may be short term benefits of physical activity on concentration.• There is a positive relationship between physical activity and cognitive functioning.• Acute bouts of physical activity exert short term benefits on cognitive functioning (especially withyouth).Most university based (internationally published) research has found a positive association between children’slevels of physical activity or sport and cognitive functioning (and academic success).4.4 Improving our well beingSport plays a key role in improving the physical and psychological wellbeing of individuals, and therefore thewider community. Participation in sport can contribute to higher levels of self esteem, motivation and selfworth. It can contribute to the prevention of obesity, relieve symptoms of arthritis and positively influence theimmune system. It helps people improve and maintain cognitive abilities into older age, and may prevent thedevelopment of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.18

4.5 Reduced anti-social behaviourCommunity safety issues, such as youth offending and anti social behaviour, can be assisted through sportsintervention programs.By targeting those at risk of offending, participation in sport provides positive alternatives by creatingopportunities to learn new skills, develop confidence, enhance self esteem and importantly to reduceboredom and apathy, both of which can be triggers for at risk behaviours.Sport and recreation can help divert young people from crime and anti social behaviour. It can also targetthose young people most at risk of committing crime and help their rehabilitation and development.Sport and recreation is an ideal medium for social inclusion and support for at risk members of our society. Itcan also help provide a level playing field and can therefore help bridge gaps in our society in a positive andconstructive manner.4.6 Economic GrowthSport and recreation can also play a major role in the economic growth of a community. This is by way ofsporting and recreational events and competitions, employment generation, infrastructure investment andthrough the attraction of additional visitors.• Events and tourismSporting events have the potential to attract additional visitors to an area who thencontribute to the economy through their spending on things such as accommodation andgoods and services. Tennis tournaments within Te Puke are examples of small local eventswhich attract people from outside of the area to come play and spend within Te Puke.• EmploymentSport and recreation is a large employer. From facility managers, sports administrators,trainers, coaches, officials and athletes, to educators and event managers, to tourism andretail; sport and recreation cut across many sectors creating a broad and diverse industry. TePuke residents within the sport and recreation sector have to leave or commute to othercentres to achieve their goals• Increasing productivityResearch suggests a direct correlation between the health of an individual and their level ofproductivity. Healthy, fit employees are more likely to be productive, with increased output(due to improved attitude and motivation changes derived from positive leisure experiences)(Australian Government, 2004).• Infrastructure investmentThe investment in sporting infrastructure is significant even at a local level. From sportsgrounds, to recreation centres to aquatic facilities the construction industry can benefitenormously on sporting facility developments. The recent Centennial Park development, theproposed Jamieson Oval/Jubilee Park redesign and the future No 3 Road active sport reserveare example of investment in sport and recreation infrastructure within Te Puke.19

4.7 Urban and Regional RegenerationInvestment in sports facilities can bolster a community’s perception of their local area, restoring pride in theirregion and improving future social and economic possibilities. Communities use sporting events to redefinetheir image, promote urban development and fund economic growth and regeneration.Where new facilities are established or redeveloped, often as a consequence of much hard work in fundraisingand lobbying, the heightened sense of community achievement can be as valuable as the facility itself.“Sport is not a luxury in society. On the contrary, sport is an important investment in the presentand the future.”Walter Fust, Director General, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (2005)20

5.0 Council/School Facility Partnerships Learnings5.1 IntroductionFacility partnerships are increasingly being considered to meet the sporting and leisure needs of both thewider community and school students. Research from New Zealand and internationally demonstrates thatthey can be extraordinarily successful. However, this success in the vast majority of cases comes about fromcareful planning rather than by luck. Partnerships are not like other development propositions and must betreated differently in terms of planning, design, development and operation.The key considerations from the territorial authority/school facility partnership learning’s section are identifiedin the below box.Key Considerations of the SectionThe majority of partnerships can be envisaged to have four general phases. These are:1. Preliminary strategic planning and needs analysis.2. Project planning and needs analysis.3. Negotiation detailed project planning and design.4. Operation.These general phases can be broken down into further areas where key learnings, which are considered criticalin developing a successful facility partnership, have been identified as follows.• Preliminary Feasibility and Capital Development Funding (“Capx”) Considerations• Operational Costs (“Opex”) Considerations• Revenue Considerations• Governance and Management Considerations• Negotiation, Agreements and Documentation Considerations• Full Feasibility• Project Management and Consultant Appointments• Project Planning and Design• Governance Considerations• Management Considerations• Monitoring ConsiderationsThe Te Puke High School Community Aquatic And Recreation Facility development, through this feasibilitystudy, has followed the initial one and two general phases along with their related components.As the development of the proposed Te Puke School facilities continues it is recommended that phases threeand four of the key partnership phases, together with their related components, be followed to enableeffective practise to continue.21

5.2 Key LearningsThe following section outlines the key learnings in further detail that have been identified from the NewZealand and UK review of facility partnerships between local authorities and schools.5.2.1 Preliminary Feasibility and Capital Development Funding (“Capx”) Considerations• Be prepared to do your research - review information on the different funding organisations’application processes and timeframes, examine past grant allocations, talk with staff at the differentcharitable funders and discuss with other organisations in your local area how they went about theircapital development fundraising.• Develop a funding plan and programme which sets out the target budget and how and by when youplan to reach it. Use earlier funding research in order to ensure the sums sought from each potentialfunder remain realistic.• To avoid a conflict of interest when bringing in external expertise. Research, feasibility analysis andplanning should be kept separate from professional fundraising.• Don’t get ahead of yourself by commissioning costly architectural concepts before you have looked atyour likely funding thresholds. Talk with a Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor about approximatem2 rates for different facility types so that you can compare this against your funding research andcan estimate the cost and affordability of different facilities.• Don’t do any more design work than is absolutely necessary to fulfil each stage of the fundraisingprocess.5.2.2 Operational Costs (“Opex”) Considerations• Begin your research on operational costs early and be realistic. Resist the temptation to start lookingat arguably more interesting topics such as the detail of ‘facility design’. One could say:“...you get easily picked up and swept away by the detail of the architecture, like a prettypicture in a travel brochure, when what you really should be doing first up is readingwhen the cyclone season is! Consider the ongoing operational cost first, or you mayregret it later.”• Operational cost data should be incorporated into preliminary and detailed feasibility studies andlater into a detailed business plan. Include different operational cost scenarios.• Consider long term operational and short term development tradeoffs early on in the projectplanning.• Discuss operational issues with your partners (potential partners) as early as possible in the process.5.2.3 Revenue Considerations• Undertake revenue research at an early stage in the project.• Undertake a market research exercise to establish what other facilities are in your general catchmentand what they are offering users (including their fee structures).22

• Consider revenue generation issues in the development of the schedule of spaces and your designbrief.• As a general rule consider that:- Having two internal courts enables greater revenue generation as you can run casual leagueson a ‘pay for play’ basis.- The appropriate sizes of weights and aerobics spaces are important.- Don’t design a facility around basketball courts as netball courts are larger (hiring a facilityfor netball may provide another revenue option).- Casual ‘pay for play’ leagues and ‘memberships’ will generate more revenue than thestraight hiring out of a court or room.• Revenue generation is linked to the quality and type of management approach adopted.5.2.4 Governance and Management Considerations• Investigate the different governance and management models to see which of the differentapproaches is likely to work most effectively for your potential project.- Talk with other schools and trusts that operate facilities.- Draw up various models and a list of potential pros and cons for each.- Consult with the Ministry of Education (MOE) at both a regional and head office levelrequesting written feedback.- Talk with your potential partner/s (such as council and funders).- Seek advice from experienced advisors (ideally from individuals familiar with working onexisting partnership projects).- Consider what Council wants from the project long term and take this into consideration.5.2.5 Full Feasibility• At a basic level the full feasibility study should include material on:- Needs.- Strategic alignment.- Schedule of spaces.- Preliminary design brief.- Very preliminary concept plans.- Governance.- Management.- Operational costs.23

- Revenue streams.- Operating models (high, medium and low).- Capital development costs.- Capital fundraising plan.5.2.6 Negotiation, Agreements and Documentation Considerations• Always document what is discovered, discussed and agreed to from the outset of the project (this canbe done both formerly and informally).• Write all agreements as if they were being written for a person with no understanding of the project,or the partners involved (although the writer will use these agreements it is even more likely that, anas yet unknown person, will be the main user).• Take considerable time when developing service level agreements (SLA’s) and key performanceindicators (KPIs). Simplistic KPIs which are only developed around the number of users don’t tell thewhole story and may actually be detrimental and direct managers away from meeting certainstrategic community needs.• Talk with other Councils and Facility managers about their experiences and review a range ofmemorandum of understanding (MOU), heads of agreement (HOA), SLAs and contracts beforedeveloping your own.• Never assume anything - discuss, negotiate and document.5.2.7 Project Management and Consultant Appointments• Tender and appoint an independent project manager (PM) and a quantity surveyor (QS) directly tothe client.• The PM should be in charge of running the project control group (PCG).• Consider the pros and cons of the design build and traditional design and construction tenderapproaches. In general very simple partnership developments may be suitable candidates for thedesign build approach, but larger or more complex projects will generally not be.• Note that there are numerous variations on the design build and traditional design and tenderapproaches. Talk to Council staff, PM, Sports and Leisure Consultants and building owners about theirexperiences.• Either tender or appoint a “design team” under a single lead consultant (traditionally the architect), ortender a design build contract.24

5.2.8 Project Planning and Design• Prior to starting any detailed concept and design work do your preliminary and feasibility researcharound issues such as:- Strategic need- Funding- Operational cost- Revenue- Management / Governance- Schedule of spaces- Bulk and location plans• Make sure that your consultants understand that you place importance on lowering potential ongoingoperational costs. State this as a requirement in your design brief.• Ensure the finalised design brief contains specific references to:- Operational efficiency.- Revenue maximisation.- Future proofing (ability to expand or redevelop the building at a later date).- Community and student users.- The way in which the facility will be managed.• Don’t hold back on asking your design team about the operational implications of various designs andproposals.• As your plans develop seek feedback (design reviews) on the operational costs associated withdesigns from other facility managers or sports consultants.5.2.9 Governance Considerations• Read one of the numerous books on management and governance (the MOE and Sport andRecreation New Zealand (SPARC) are a good starting point for advice).• Clearly define the lines between governance and management.• Establish key performance indicators and undertake regular reporting.• Develop a succession plan.25

5.2.10 Management Considerations• In advance discuss the process that would be implemented if the selected management approach wasnot delivering the benefits that were envisaged by the partners.• Monitor the performance of the chosen management approach.5.2.11 Monitoring Considerations• Develop a balanced monitoring approach with both outcome and qualitative measures.• Monitor regularly and use the data to help inform management decisions.• Build in a review period so that the measures set out in the original partnership agreement can be reexaminedand optimised in line with new strategic and community needs data.26

6.0 National Code Profiles and TrendsThe following section outlines available national sports code participation data. In 2007/08 SPARC surveyedthe New Zealand population (aged 16 years and above) as part of their Active NZ Survey to determine howactive we are as a nation. The survey included questions on participation levels, profiles of participants,participation patterns and volunteering levels.Notes:1 All data have been obtained from SPARC’s 2007/08 Active NZ Survey released in August 2009.2 The survey excluded those under the age of 16 years (often a large proportion of club membership forsports like cricket, football and netball).The ‘Trends in Sport’ section has been developed in two parts: traditional sports/activities and non traditionalsports/activities. The traditional and non traditional sports and activities have been included where there isrelevance to the proposed facility and Te Puke and surrounding communities 1 .The key considerations from the trends in sport section are identified in the below box.Key Considerations of the SectionThe trends in sport section has identified that many of the most popular sport and recreation past times foradult New Zealanders could be provided for within the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreationfacility. For example• Swimming had the 3rd highest adult participation levels in the country• Equipment based exercise was ranked 4 th highest• Basketball was the 17th most popular participation sport in the country.Youth participation has not been assessed in the SPARC research. However, we are aware that activities suchas football (soccer), netball, rugby, basketball and swimming are all very popular both at an organised andsocial level. All these activities are readily accommodated in the proposed facility.The continued growth of pay for play social sport will also provide opportunities for ‘social leagues’ to beundertaken at the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility. These activities if well planned andrun should help make the facility a more viable operation. The facility could also provide youth with a range ofinformal sports league opportunities which are proving increasingly popular nationally.The key traditional and non traditional sports and activities that have been considered relevant to theproposed facility and Te Puke and surrounding communities are further analysed below.1 Note: There are several sport and recreation activities that rated highly in terms of participation levels in the SPARC survey, but whichwere not considered relevant to this study. Examples of these activities are gardening, fishing and golf which all rate within the top 10sports and recreation activities.27

6.1 Traditional Sports and Activities6.1.1 SwimmingSPARC survey data for 2007/08 indicate that 34.7 % of all adults aged 16 years and over had participated inswimming at least once in the previous 12 months. Half of the 16.4% had undertaken their swimming at anindoor pool. Swimming had the 3rd highest participation levels in the country for those aged 16 years or over.Local contextThere are several swim clubs that utilise the Te Puke High School pool for their training requirements.Increased access to lane space was identified as a key issue by the swim clubs to assist with growing theirmembership. Currently Te Puke swimmers have to travel to Tauranga to continue with their swimming duringthe winter months when the high school pool is closed.Water Polo is extremely strong in the Western Bay of Plenty with a strong club and representative base.Currently there is limited access to pool space for water polo teams to practise and to hold competitions; thisis limiting the growth of their sport and membership.Te Puke High School in particular has a strong history with water polo having past regional and nationalrepresentatives. Flipper ball is also strong in the Western Bay of Plenty including Te Puke.An additional pool space suitable for water polo would be an asset for the Western Bay of Plenty district, withthe water polo community identifying they would utilise the Te Puke aquatic facility for training andcompetitions.6.1.2 Canoe/KayakSPARC survey data for 2007/08 indicate that 6.4 percent of all New Zealand adults (209,648 people) hadparticipated in canoeing/kayaking at least once in the previous 12 months. Canoeing/kayaking had the 16thhighest participation rate among various sport and recreation activities.Local contextCanoe polo is extremely strong at Te Puke High School, with previous teams finishing as national champions.Increased access to water space is critical for their ongoing success. Kayaking is also reported to be strong inthe Bay of Plenty.6.1.3 BasketballSPARC survey data for 2007/08 indicate that 6.3 % of all adults aged 16 years and over had played basketball atleast once in the previous 12 months. Basketball was the 17 th most popular participation sport in the countryfor those aged 16 years or over.Local contextTe Puke High School has basketball teams which participate in local and regional championships. Sport Bay ofPlenty is working with the Te Puke community and sports clubs to strengthen existing clubs and for otherorganisations to provide additional opportunities. Sport Bay of Plenty has indicated that there is potential forTauranga basketball to provide basketball leagues in Te Puke provided a suitable facility can be made available.Lack of facilities is seen as an impediment to the sports development.28

6.1.4 Equipment Based ExerciseNational ContextIn terms of participation, equipment based exercise was ranked 4 th highest amongst the various sports andrecreation activities. Among adults who participated in equipment based exercise, 52.6% were women and47.4% were men.A large proportion of adults who participated in equipment based exercise identified themselves as NewZealand European 73.4%, Maori 10.6% and Asian 9.3%.Local contextThere is a small commercial gym within Te Puke that provides the local community recreational opportunities.6.1.5 FootballNational ContextIn terms of participation football was ranked 23rd highest amongst the various sports and recreation activities.8.3% of men and 2.8% of women aged 16 years and over had participated in football at least once in the past12 months. Although participation in football did not significantly differ by ethnicity, most football participantsself-identified as New Zealand European or Asian.Local contextTe Puke United Football Club is the main football club in the area with men’s, women’s and junior teams.There is the potential for social indoor football leagues to be established if a suitable indoor facility wasdeveloped. Social indoor football leagues are extremely popular nationally.6.1.6 NetballIn terms of participation rates Netball was ranked 28 th . Among adults who participated in netball at least oncein 12 months, 58.1% had participated in an organised competition or event. Of all netball participants 88.3%were women, the majority were aged 16-24 years and most self-identified as Maori, Pacific or NZ European.Local contextTe Puke has a local netball association adjacent to the high school. Netball membership numbers are currentlydecreasing, but Sport Bay of Plenty is working with the association to increase their capability. Sport Bay ofPlenty has indicated that the social element of netball at the Te Puke Association is still strong, with the seriousteams heading to Tauranga to compete.There is the potential for social indoor netball leagues to be developed if a suitable indoor facility wasdeveloped. Social indoor netball leagues are extremely popular nationally.6.1.7 TouchIn terms of participation touch was ranked 15 th highest amongst the various sports and recreation activities.9.3% of men and 4.1% of women in the 16 years and over had played touch at least once in the previous 12months.Of those adults who participated in touch at least once in the past 12 months:29

• 68.8% were men and 31.2% were women• 47.9% were aged 16 – 24 years, and• 51.2% were NZ European, 35.1% were Maori, 18.9% were Pacific and only 5.0% were AsianLocal contextThere is the potential for social indoor touch leagues to be developed if a suitable indoor facility wasdeveloped. Social indoor touch leagues are extremely popular nationally during winter months.6.1.8 RugbyRugby was the 21 st most popular participation sport in the country for those aged 16 years or over. Whensurvey responses were weighted to be representative of the New Zealand adult population 189,661 peoplewere estimated to have participated in rugby at least once over 12-months.Local contextThere are several rugby clubs surrounding the Te Puke area which complement the Te Puke Rugby Club. Theywill be potential users of the gym, pool and indoor courts for training purposes both in the off season andduring the season.6.2 Non Traditional Sports and ActivitiesSPARC state that participation in recreation is changing and New Zealanders are demanding more informalsports participation opportunities that are closer to where they live, are flexible and can fit into their busyschedules.The major challenges will be to identify the activities which will be most relevant to the population and thatcan be accommodated within a multipurpose facility. The non traditional sports and activities outlined belowhave been highlighted as having the most potential to be accommodated within the Te Puke aquatic andindoor recreation facility development.6.2.1 Pay for Play and Social ‘Leagues’The rise in popularity of informal sport (pay as you play) opportunities has continued to widen the sportsspectrum.The majority of pay for play opportunities are being provided by commercial and council facility operators.Most of these opportunities are strongly based on the social element of playing with friends and family. Theability for people not to have to belong to clubs and to just turn up with everything provided (facility, refereesetc) and play is a major factor in the popularity of social leagues. Leagues can also be financially rewarding forthe commercial and council operators.Some sports have also begun to see the advantages of social pay for play and have started to provideopportunities within their sporting settings.6.2.2 Ethnic SportsAs the New Zealand population becomes more ethnically diverse many communities are establishing their ownethnic sports teams and leagues. They also participate informally in a range of sports.30

The Te Puke region has a higher percentage of people of Asian ethnicity (8.0% for Te Puke West and 5.6% forTe Puke East) than the Bay of Plenty as a whole (3.2%). The area also has a high transient population many ofwhom are reported to likely be of Asian and Pacific ethnicity.Previous research on the sporting needs of the Asian immigrant population identified the following sports asbeing popular:• Table Tennis.• Badminton.• Football.• Basketball.These activities’ are most often associated with people from South East Asia. People with other ethnicbackgrounds have different sporting interests (for example people with Asian sub continent ethnicbackgrounds are more interested in sports such as cricket).The proposed Te Puke indoor recreation facility will be able to provide a wide range of opportunities whichalign with the special interests of many populations.31

7.0 Network of FacilitiesThere are a number of aquatic and indoor recreation facilities throughout the surrounding areas of Te Pukewhich currently provide sport and recreation opportunities.The proposed Te Puke aquatic and recreation facility would have a vital role to play in the northern part ofWestern Bay of Plenty ‘network’ of sport and recreation facilities (particularly in the wider network of sportand recreation facilities in the southern part of Tauranga).To avoid duplication it is important that the proposed Te Puke aquatic and recreation facility is not only in adesirable geographic location, but also has a planned role or niche within the hierarchy of current andproposed facilities.The key considerations from the network of facilities section are identified in the below box.Key Considerations of the SectionThe review of the existing network of aquatic and indoor recreation facilities has highlighted that Te Puke haslimited access to indoor sport and recreation facilities. The key findings are:• Te Puke has one pool of sufficient size for club and community use, but this is soon due for closure.Excluding sports fields and hard courts, a high school gym and one indoor court (owned by a sportsclub) are the only recreation facilities of note (even these facilities have constrained use).• Unless major facilities are developed in Papamoa East the current lack of adequate facilities supportsthe need for Te Puke to develop additional aquatic and indoor recreation facilities for its current andfuture population.• The surrounding areas close to Te Puke are currently serviced by primary school pools over thesummer months. The majority of the primary schools have their own ‘learn to swim’ pool with accessfor their local community being provided on a casual basis after school hours.• Some schools are planning pool developments such as extensions to existing small pools, or new 20 or25m pools (Fairhaven, Paengaroa, Te Ranga). Two schools are also planning to enclose their 20mpools in the future.• The planned primary school developments have secured varied levels of funding to date. It would berealistic to assume that some of the planned developments, but not all will go ahead. However, evenwith the planned ‘learn to swim’ aquatic facilities at local and surrounding primary schools there willstill not be sufficient recreational pool space to meet the needs of the wider community, noradequate swim squad and water polo water space.• Bay Wave in Tauranga is the closest aquatic facility open 12 months of the year that could providesome of the recreational and swim sport needs of the Te Puke residents. However BayWave isexperiencing capacity at peak times so cannot accommodate new users during peak times.• There is no public transport to Tauranga• With regards to indoor recreation space there is currently no community focused indoor recreationcentre in Te Puke, or surrounding areas, apart from the Te Puke High School gymnasium (which canno longer accommodate community use) and the Te Puke Sports Club indoor court. The closestindoor community recreation centre is the Mount Action Centre in Tauranga; although the newTauranga Indoor Sports and Exhibition Centre will be closer when it opens next year.32

• There is a planned one court indoor facility at Pongakawa School which will service the school and itsimmediate local area. To date only about half the costs have been raised towards this project. Thelack of existing, or planned, accessible indoor recreation space for Te Puke and its surrounding areasis an identified gap, which will need to be addressed.The proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility would help fill the shortfall of pool and indoorrecreation space. However, it will be important for the proposed facility to be considered as part of a networkof existing and future facilities (for both the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Councils), so as to avoidduplication.The future growth area of Papamoa East with a potential population of up to 30,000 will have a significantimpact on the nature and scale of the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility. Tauranga City’sfuture planning for this area should take into consideration Te Puke’s proposed aquatic and indoor recreationfacility as it is located only a short distance from the Papamoa East area.The potential exists for a partnership between the two Councils, particularly in regards to the provisions ofaquatic facilities, and it is recommended that the Tauranga City Council be included in the project team todevelop the next phase of the Te Puke High School facilities.The information outlined below provides further detail to the network of existing and planned aquatic andindoor recreation facilities in Te Puke and surrounding areas.7.1 Te Puke High School FacilitiesFacilityTypeOutdoorPoolIndoorGymnasiumFacilitySize33m x 8lane.Dive well.Learn toswim pool.1 IndoorbasketballcourtHeating Facility Age Meet schoolrequirements?Yes 49 Years The high schoolOpened in 1961 is utilising thecurrent pool atcapacity duringthe summermonths.Approximately35 – 40 yearsAs with thepool, the highschool isutilising thecurrentgymnasium atcapacity duringschool time.Community useThe pool is hired outby swim squads aswell as utilised by thecommunity forrecreational useduring the summermonths.The pool is utilisedfor swimmingcompetitions byschools and clubsfrom surroundingareas.Until recent yearsthey shared the useof the gymnasiumwith a variety ofcommunity groups.However, increaseduse by the school asa result of rollgrowth hasprevented thecontinuation of thisarrangement.CommentsThe pool is verycongested duringschool time, withmultiple classes (upto 5) operating at atime.This is causing somelimitations for theschool in terms of thequality of theswimmingprogramme they canoffer their students.The schoolgymnasium is verycongested duringschool time and afterhours by classes andsports teams training.The one court hasmultiple classesutilising the spaceeach period and iscausing somelimitations in terms ofthe quality of theprogrammes they canoffer their students.33

7.2 Pool Facilities7.2.1 Existing School Pools Surrounding Te PukeSchool Time toTe PukePoolSizeHeating Pool Age Meetschoolneeds?PapamoaPrimaryPongakawaSchoolMaketuSchoolPaengaroaSchoolTe RangaSchoolFairhavenTe PukePrimary10 min. 25m x 6lane to1.3mdeep15 min.10 minfrom newPapamoadevelopments10 to 15min25m x 6laneCertifiedto BGradecomps20m x10m x0.9mYes – seasonfrom lateSeptember toend AprilYes – seasonfrom LabourWeekend toafter Easter31 years,butmodernised in 2007No About 20years –expectanother10 to 20years ofuse10 min 13m No 50 to 60years –new poolto be built15 min 12m x4m x0.9mIn TePukeIn TePuke10m x6m x0.9m15m x7m x0.9mNoYes – useNovember toMarchNo – butcurrentlyinstalling solarheating – willextend usefrom week 3Term 4 toweek 2 Term2YesCommunityuseSome sparecapacityduring schoolday for otherschool use.Fullcommunityuse outsideschool hours11 years Yes Yes – keysalesOld, butplanninganupgradeOld, butfibreglassed 8years agoOld, butfibreglassed 2to 3 yearsago –expect afurther 20years useCommentsPool management iscontracted out.Used for cluster andregional swimmingsports.Action Centre to bebuilt adjacent.Yes Yes Used for districtswimming sportsPartly – newpoolplannedYesPartly –plans for lappoolYr 1 to 4.Yr 5 to 6needdeeper andlonger poolforenduranceYes – keysalesYes – keysalesNo – did inpast, but notsince newwater qualityand safetyrequirementsNo – not sincenew waterquality andsafetyrequirementsSite prepared. TECTand local funding readyfor new 20m x 4 or 5lane pool. AwaitingLotteries grant. Plannedas indoor pool, but willbe outdoor initially.Planning to lengthenand deepen to 20m x1.5m deep end. Alsoplanning to put insidebuilding.No sourced funding yet.Planning 25m x 3 or 4lane lap pool – moneyalready for filter,pumps etc.Will provide for Yr 5 to6 needs34

7.2.2 Existing Other Pools in Surrounding AreasPoolBayWave -TaurangaBay of PlentyPolytechGreeton Pool -TaurangaMemorial Pool -TaurangaOtumoetai Pool-TaurangaPapamoa PrimarySchool PoolTime to TePukePool Size Heating Meet Community requirements?20 minutes IndoorYes At capacity during peak times.25m lap pool.Leisure pool.Tauranga City Council currentlyLearners pool.undertaking a review of aquatic facilityHydro Slide.provision.30 minutes Outdoor Yes Provides space for water polo teams.35 minutes Indoor Yes Meeting local community needs30 minutes Outdoor No Meeting local community needs35 minutes Indoor25 metre lap pool.Children’s pool15 minutes Outdoor25m lap poolYesNoMeeting local community needsMeeting school, local community learn toswim and water polo needs.7.2.3 Planned New Pools in Surrounding AreasPool Time toTe PukePaengaroa School 10minutesTe Ranga School 15minutesFairhavenPrimary SchoolIn TePukeBay Wave 20Expansion minutesPapamoa East 15minutesProposed developmentSite prepared. TECT and local funding ready for new 20m x 4 or 5 lane pool.Awaiting Lotteries grant. Planned as indoor pool, but will be outdoor initially.Planning to lengthen and deepen to 20m x 1.5m deep end.Also planning to put inside building.No funding sourced yet.Planning 25m x 3 or 4 lane lap pool – money already available for filter, pumps etcWill provide for Yr 5 to 6 needsTauranga City Council currently undertaking a review of aquatic facility provision.Future facility provision in the growth area of Papamoa East will be discussed aspart of the Tauranga City Council review of aquatic facility provision.7.3 Indoor Recreation Centres7.3.1 Existing Te Puke Indoor CentresIndoorrecreation centreTe Puke SportsClubTe Puke GymClubTime to TePukeNumber of Courts Community use CommentsIn Te Puke 1 court Te Puke Women’s Limited community use andVolleyball Team.community focus at thisCommercial miniball and stage.volleyball competitionIn Te Puke Rent large indoor Gym club use only Commercial lease which isspace for theirhard for a non profitpurposesorganisation to meet.35

7.3.2 Existing Other Indoor Recreation Centres in Surrounding AreasIndoor recreationcentreAquinas CollegeAction CentreMerivale ActionCentreMount ActionCentreQueen ElizabethYouth CentreMountMaunganui SportsCentreTime to TePukeNumber of Courts community use40 minutes 1 court TA/School facility partnership with agreed communityuse after 3pm30 minutes 1 court TA/School facility partnership with agreed communityuse after 3pm25 minutes 4 courts,Large indoor sports centre which provides for large1 Indoor skating sports leagues to operaterink30 minutes 3 courtsYouth focused centre with ability to operate large1 skating rink events25 minutes 1 court Local 1 court facility for local community7.3.3 Planned New Indoor Recreation CentreIndoorrecreationcentrePongakawaSchoolTaurangaIndoorSports andExhibitionCentrePapamoaEast ActionCentrePapamoaHigh SchoolGoldenSandsPrimarySchoolPapamoaTime to Te Puke Number of Courts Comments15 minutes Planning a 1 basketball courtnew action centreAlready have over $650,000towards it – total build cost of$1.2 millionWill be a good community facility for thelocal community and close surroundingareas.15 minutes 9 courts Will be the regional indoor sports facilityfor Bay of Plenty.10 minutes Potential future Action Centreidentified within the ‘IndoorFacilities Blueprint’ – TaurangaCity Council 2005If developed it could have the potential toimpact on the proposed Te Puke Indoorrecreation facility.10 minutes Potential for new Courts Has potential to provide community accessfor local community.10 minutes Multipurpose room (hall like). Has potential to provide community accessSuitable for indoor sports – for local community.would fit an undersizedbasketball court or 2badminton courts with a highstud ceiling36

8.0 Benchmark against other Councils8.1 Other CouncilsA review and benchmark exercise was undertaken to determine other local council’s aquatic and indoorrecreation provision. A wide range of different sized local authorities were reviewed.Key Considerations of the SectionThe review of other local councils has identified that the provision of aquatic and indoor recreation facilitiesvaries widely. Facility provision is not based purely on population ratios. There are many factors that caninfluence a local authority to develop often significant sport and recreation facilities.These factors include such things as:• Projected population growth (facilities traditionally have a 50 year lifespan)• Travel distance to other similar facilities• Community value• A local authority’s desired outcome• External funding opportunities and economic viability.The development of the Te Puke High School facilities should be assessed on the key factors identified above.Based on the first four bullet points there is a clear demonstrated need to progress the development.The consideration regarding external funding should be the seen as a priority for the project team to progressas the development moves to the next phase. A funding plan and developing relationships with the keyexternal funders will be critical to access the potential funding sources that will be available for this project.A review of aquatic and indoor recreation provision compared to other local authorities identifies there is awide variety in terms of provision of both facility types, and this does not necessarily directly correspond topopulation numbers.Local Council Population Number of Aquatic Facilities Number of Indoor RecreationFacilitiesWestern Bay of 42,000 1 – Outdoor 25m – Council 1 – one court facilityPlenty District1 – Outdoor 33m – School withCouncil supportRodney District 89, 562 1 - Indoor 25m + learners pool 1 - two court facilityNorth Shore City 205,608 1 - Indoor 33m + learners pool1 - Outdoor 33m + learners pool1- Indoor 50m + learners pool1 - Indoor 25m + learners pool1 - multipurpose indoor concreterink facility1 - one court facility1 - four court multipurpose facility37

Waitakere City 186,444 1 - Indoor 50m + learners pool +fun poolsFranklin District 63,000 1 - Indoor 25m + learners pool1 - Outdoor 50m + learners pool1 - Outdoor 33m + learners poolPapakura District 40,000 1 - Outdoor 50m pool1 - Indoor 25m + fun poolRuapehu District 13,569 3 - Outdoor 25m pools1 - Indoor 25m pool – school pool1 - two court facility1 - six multipurpose court facility2 - one court facility1 - two court facility1 - one multipurpose court facility2 - one court multipurpose facility- schoolsSouth WairarapaDistrict8,892 3 - Outdoor 25m poolsSchool Pools with Council supportStratford District 8,889 1 - Indoor 25m + learners pool 1 - one multipurpose court facilityKaipara District 18,135 1 - Outdoor 50m pool - new 1 - one multipurpose court -community ownedGreymouthDistrictWaimakaririDistrict13,221 1 - Indoor 25m + learners + funpools1 - Outdoor 25m pool ** being upgraded and covered toprovide additional two months ofusage42,834 1 - Indoor 25m + learners pool1 - Indoor 25m + learners + funpool1 - Outdoor 25m + learners poolNoneNone38

9.0 Stakeholder Feedback OverviewA series of stakeholder interviews were undertaken as part of the feasibility study. The purpose of theseinterviews was to identify potential needs, issues and general considerations in relation to sport andrecreation within Te Puke and its surrounding areas. Both formal sporting group representatives and widercommunity stakeholders were interviewed.The consultation process with key stakeholders has identified strong support for the development of anaquatic and indoor recreation facility in Te Puke. The key points that the consultation process identified were:• The major issue identified by all the stakeholders was the lack of facilities within Te Puke for the localcommunity. It was identified that a significant proportion of youth from lower socio economichouseholds in Te Puke and surrounding areas do not have the ability, or the funds to travel toTauranga on a regular basis to access sport and recreation facilities. An aquatic and indoor recreationfacility would provide local youth with opportunities to undertake their sport and recreationalpursuits locally. It was perceived this would assist in increasing participation in sports and physicalactivity.• The consultation also highlighted that the potential aquatic and indoor recreation facility wasperceived as an attraction that would bring people to Te Puke. This was perceived as a driver whichthe business community could use to move forward.• From the sporting stakeholder perspective it was identified that there was a real lack of lane space forswimming squads and water polo space in the Western Bay and Tauranga areas. Currently there arewaiting lists to get into swim squads and insufficient space for water polo to allow for team growth.As a direct result of this swimming clubs report restricting membership levels, with some having toclose down during winter months due to lack of aquatic space.• The lack of suitable indoor recreation space has also meant that there are no real social or formalindoor sports leagues (of the scale found in other similar communities) for the local Te Pukecommunity. Currently the majority of people have to travel to Tauranga if they want to participate inthese activities.• The majority of the stakeholders identified that the preferred location for a potential aquatic andindoor recreation facility would be adjacent to Te Puke High School. The main reasons given for thispreference were that it would allow for maximum use of the facility with school use during the dayand community use after school hours. The small minority of people who were concerned with aschool site perceived that it may lead to the school monopolising the facility use.• The majority of stakeholders also identified that the preferred management option was for anexternal management arrangement. It was thought that the expertise of an experienced organisationwould be required to successfully operate such a facility. It was also perceived that this approachwould prevent the perception that the school was in some way monopolising use.The consultation process has clearly identified strong support for the development of an aquatic and indoorrecreation facility. This support by key stakeholders interviewed will be critical as they will be required tobecome key user groups of the facility to enable it long term viability.The detail from the consultation process is outlined further in the section below.39

9.1 Key Sports Clubs FeedbackStakeholder Facilities Utilised Key Issues Discussion Points:Te PukeSwim ClubWesternBay WaterPolo ClubPapamoaSwim ClubTe Puke HighSchoolPapamoa PrimarySchoolTe Puke HighSchool Pool.WinTech.BayWave.Papamoa PrimarySchool PoolBayWave.Papamoa PrimarySchool PoolNot enough access to lane space for theswim club.Pool closes during the winter period andso the majority of members stopswimming during this time.Their elite members have to travel toBayWave in Tauranga during the wintermonths to continue their training.Membership would grow if they were ableto offer swimming during the wintermonths in an indoor pool.Limited access to pool space to meetdemand.Currently limiting the growth of theirmembership as they can’t offer theopportunity due to no increase of accessto pool space.Requirement for new pool in PapamoaEast and Te Puke area.Te Puke under subscribed in terms ofwater polo membership.Te Puke pool cannot cater for flipper balldue to deep depth of water.They mainly use the BayWave aquaticfacility in Tauranga for their training.There are approximately 15 membersfrom Te Puke who utilise the Te Puke HighSchool pool for training during thesummer months.They currently have access to 8 trainingsessions a week at BayWave, which hascapped the number of members that cantrain.They could increase their trainingmembership if they had more access tolane space. There is currently a waiting listto get onto the training squads.Papamoa Primary school pool has a depthof 0.8m which is too shallow to use fortheir swim squads.The Te Puke Swim Club identifiedthat they would need office spaceat the new facility to operate theirclub from, as they currently do atthe existing pool site.2m depth required for water polo.1.2m depth required for flipperball.Can you design a pool that catersfor both?Need for storage, clocks etc.Good to have gym component.Small meeting room.Used for training and competitionfrom wider Western Bay of Plentyarea.A 25m x 25m pool with a 2m depthwould be ideal.They are looking at other places touse for swim squad training.There is the potential to use a newaquatic facility in Te Puke forPapamoa Swimming Club training.(However, if a new pool wasdeveloped in the Papamoa/Papamoa East area in the futurethey would prefer to utilise that).Stakeholder Facilities Utilised Key Issues Discussion Points:Sport Bay ofPlentyThere is a significant growth in waterbased sport in the Bay of Plenty, especiallyswimming, water polo and surf life saving.They are currently working with the oneindoor court in Te Puke owned by the TePuke Sports Club. It is used by the Te PukeWomen’s Indoor Volleyball team and by acommercial operator who runs a kiwiIt was Sport Bay of Plenty’s viewthat the work they are doing withthe sporting organisations of TePuke is strengthening clubs. Thiswork was perceived as helping toposition clubs to be better able torun their own code based ‘leagues’within aquatic and recreation40

volleyball and miniball league from thevenue.facilities.Volleyball, netball and basketballare some of the sports in Te Pukethat Sport BOP are working with toincrease their capability.Te PukeGym ClubLeased their ownbuilding sinceJanuary 2009Access for number of hours needed andbeing able to leave equipment out.Struggling to meet lease payments.Have recreational gymnasts,competitive gymnasts, preschoolclasses, plus a home school classduring the week day.Run classes on four days afterschool and in the evenings – Monto Wed and Fri plus one earlymorning.Looking to expand by offering moreclasses to appeal to Intermediateand College ages – starting a new‘Team Gym’ class aimed atgymnastic displays.Te PukeAthleticsTe Puke HighSchoolDeclining membership.The requirement to change their clubnight has resulted in a decrease inmembers.Lack of quality facilities within TePuke and surrounding areas.PaengaroaAthleticsDeclining membership.Having to travel outside of the district tocompete.Lack of quality facilities within TePuke and surrounding areas.9.2 Te Puke Community Board FeedbackStakeholder Key Issues Discussion Points:Te PukeCommunityBoard• There is a significant portion of youth from low socioeconomic households in Te Puke and surroundingareas who are wanting after school non-organisedsporting opportunities. These youth do not have theability, nor the funds to travel to Tauranga on aregular basis.• There is a need for an aquatic and indoor recreationfacility to accommodate organised sports and forthe wider community.• When the school pool has been closed in thesummer months the local rivers have beenincreasingly utilised by the youth. This increases thesafety issues with regards to river swimming anddiving dangers.• The new facility should at least consider a diving• Whether it would be cost effective todevelop an indoor or outdoor aquaticfacility.• The ongoing operational costs whencomparing an indoor with an outdooraquatic facility was a majorconsideration.• The Community Board membersstated that the pool needed to beoperationally viable and sustainableand not up to the Council to fund theoperation of the pool.• Parking will be an issue for the schoolsite.41

well and board to provide a ‘controlled risk’opportunity for the youth. There are no divingopportunities in the Western Bay of Plenty so itwould be an attraction to have a diving well/boardas part of the development and get people comingto Te Puke.• The aquatic and indoor facility would also assist inkeeping people in Te Puke to undertake theirrecreation activities.• Certain community board members also highlightedtheir understanding of potential issues of indoorpools (such as excess chlorine exposure).• Community Board representatives also identifiedthat if the school was going to build a new gym thenit would be good to contribute some capital dollarsin order to get greater community access to theindoor space.9.3 Te Puke CouncillorsStakeholder Key Issues Discussion Points:Te PukeCouncillors• The Te Puke Councillors stated there was aneed for an aquatic facility in Te Puke.• The distance to Tauranga and to BayWave istoo far for the majority of Te Puke residents.• The 0 – 5 age group and recreational userswere considered just as important as theformal sports groups for the aquatic facility.• They also identified that a pool will help keeppeople in Te Puke.• The indoor recreation centre was a lesserpriority, however if the Te Puke High Schoolis to build a new gymnasium then councilwould be happy to contribute to gaincommunity access to it.• The key discussion was based around thecost to develop an indoor aquatic facilityversus an outdoor aquatic facility, and theongoing operational costs and viability of thefacilities.• Although the indoor pool was the preferredoption the capital and operational costsassociated with an indoor pool wereidentified as potential issues.• The increased cost to access an indooraquatic facility, compared to an outdoorfacility, was raised.• It was asked if there is there potential tostage the development by building theoutdoor pool first and then covering it inwhen funding became available.• The aquatic facility will need to beoperationally viable and not require asignificant annual operational contributionfrom Council to be successful.42

9.4 Te Puke CommunityStakeholder Facilities Utilised Key IssuesTe PukeCommunity• BayWave• SwimTect• Papamoa School Pool• Te Puke High School Pool• Te Puke Squash Club• A pool that allowed usage throughout the year,not just during the summer period.• Ideally the facility should not be on school land ifit is a public paid facility. However if it was, thenpublic access to the facilities should be at timesthat work for the public.• Need to have greater community access than iscurrently available at Te Puke High School.• The community has to travel outside of thedistrict for basic facilities that should be providedfor by the Council.• There are no ‘decent’ indoor sporting facilitieswithin Te Puke.• Key sports that were identified by the communityfor inclusion in any new facility were: volleyball,squash, badminton, netball, basketball, gym andgymnastics.9.5 SchoolsStakeholder Facilities Utilised Key Issues Discussion Points:Te Puke HighSchoolThe outdoor pool is utilised by thehigh school students:• In terms 1 and 4.• Utilised during every periodover the summer months.• Up to 5 classes during a singleperiod.School teams using the poolinclude:• Water polo• Canoe polo• Kayaking• SwimmingThe pool can only beused during terms 1 and4 due to it being anoutdoor pool.The pool is verycongested with use overthe summer period, withmultiple classes (up to 5classes) operating at atime in the pool.The high school is utilising thecurrent pool at capacity during thesummer months. This is limiting thequality of the school swimmingprogramme.43

SurroundingPrimarySchool’sUse the Te Puke High Schooloutdoor pool for:• Sessions prior to swimmingsports.• Senior school swimming sports.• ‘Learn to Swim’ programmes.• Sometimes used for one offbeach safety classes.• Water polo team use.• School swimming teams - interdistricts competitions.Smaller scale pooldevelopment plans inplace.Most primary schools have theirown pools and only use Te PukeHigh School pool for competitionsand pre competition training.Several schools are also planningon developing 25m pools with theview to enclose them in the future.All acknowledged there was little inthe way of recreation facilities forchildren and teenagers in Te Pukeand facilities would give themsomewhere to spend their time.Access charges need to be realistic.Need both the aquatic centre andrecreation centre – ‘will never becheaper than today’ – importantthat ‘we stretch rather than scaleback on what is provided’.9.6 Tauranga City CouncilStakeholder Key Issues Discussion Points:TaurangaCity CouncilStaff• Indoorrecreationplanner.• Aquaticfacilitiesplanner.• Facilities to meet the needs ofPapamoa East’s future growth.• Have identified the need for alocal action centre to bedeveloped to meet the needs ofthe Papamoa East community.• Are currently undertaking anaquatic facilities review todetermine the long term needsfor aquatic space throughoutTauranga.• Discussion between WBOPDC and TCCwill need to be formalised in order toundertake joint network planning foraquatic and indoor recreation facilities inthe Papamoa East and Te Puke areas.• This needs to happen to avoid duplicationof facilities.• Potential exists for cross boundary capitalfunding.44

10.0 Needs Analysis SummaryThe previous sections have identified a range of key factors that assist in determining if a proposed sport andrecreation facility has a demonstrated ‘need’. Determining if the level of need both now and into the future issufficient to warrant provision of a particular type and scale of facility is essential. This assessment is the firststep prior to deciding to test ‘feasibility’.10.1 Needs AnalysisThe key findings from the previous sections have all indicated that there is a demonstrated need for a newaquatics and indoor recreation facility in Te Puke, in partnership with Te Puke High School. The key findingsare:1. One of the key factors in determining ‘need’ is the size of the surrounding catchment population. Thedemographic analysis of the Te Puke and surrounding areas has indicated there is a sufficientpopulation to provide a catchment population of 15,714. Add to this the seasonal workers whichprovide an estimated additional 6,400 people to the Te Puke and the surrounding areas for four monthseach year. The Te Puke and surrounding areas base population is also projected to increase to anestimated 20,050 by 2031. Very importantly particularly in relation to the aquatic facility is theprojected growth in Papamoa East (adjacent to Te Puke). This area of Tauranga District Council isestimated to accommodate up to 30,000 people. All this provides the proposed aquatic and indoorrecreational facility a solid existing and significant potential population base to draw on. It should alsobe noted that the proposed aquatic and indoor recreation facility should be seen as a 50 year asset.2. The existing growth management strategies developed for Te Puke (which had communityinvolvement) also identified key recreational components that should be considered as part of thearea’s long term future. This research identified the need for a pool complex with integrated aquaticand recreational facilities and stated that they should be investigated.3. An examination of the existing network of aquatic and indoor recreation facilities highlights that TePuke itself has limited opportunities. The current Te Puke High School pool is nearing the end of its 50year asset life, as it was opened in 1961. The pool has been experiencing a significant leak since 2009and investigations remain ongoing. However, it is clear that the pool is coming to the end of its usefullife. The Te Puke High School one court gymnasium was developed in the early 1970s and it too nolonger meets the need of the student population. Community use in the facility has been restricted asthe demands of the school have grown.4. Although there are some planned primary school pool developments in the surrounding areas they arevaried in terms of the amount of secured funding they have. However, even with the planned ‘learn toswim’ aquatic facilities at local and surrounding primary schools there will still be insufficientrecreational pool space for the wider community, or adequate swim squad and water polo water space.Bay Wave in Tauranga is the closest aquatic facility that can provide for the recreational and swimsports’ needs of Te Puke residents, and which is open 12 months of the year.5. There is currently no community focused indoor recreation centre in Te Puke, or surrounding areas,apart from the Te Puke High School gymnasium and the Te Sports Club indoor court. The closest otherindoor community recreation centre is the Mount Action Centre in Tauranga. However, the newTauranga Indoor Sports and Exhibition Centre will be closer when it opens in 2011. There is also aplanned one court indoor facility at Pongakawa School which will service the school and local area. Thisproject has approximately half of the required funding in place.45

6. The lack of existing or planned indoor recreation space for Te Puke and its surrounding areas doesrepresent a significant gap.7. The consultation process with key stakeholders has identified strong support for the development of anaquatic and indoor recreation facility in Te Puke to fill this gap. All stakeholders perceived Te Pukelacked community recreation facilities. It was identified that a significant portion of youth from lowersocio economic households do not have the ability, or the funds, to travel to Tauranga on a regularbasis to access sport and recreation facilities. It was perceived that an aquatic and indoor recreationfacility would provide local youth with opportunities to undertake their sport and recreational pursuitslocally.8. From the sporting stakeholder perspective it was identified that there was a real lack of lane space forswimming squads and water polo space in the Western Bay and Tauranga areas. Currently there arewaiting lists for swimmers to join squads; and not enough adequate facilities to cater to the needs ofwater polo.9. The lack of indoor recreation space has meant there are no social or formal sports leagues in the localcommunity. People have to travel to Tauranga if they want to participate.10. The trends in sport section has identified that many of the most popular sport and recreation past timesfor New Zealanders could be provided for by the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreationfacility. For example swimming had the 3rd highest participation levels in the country, equipment basedexercise was ranked 4 th highest and basketball was the 17 th most popular participation sport in thecountry.Based on these findings there is a clear need for a facility to deliver aquatic and indoor recreationalopportunities to the Te Puke community and surrounding areas.The identified need is for:• An aquatic facility that provides opportunity for:o Learn to swim (year round).o Recreational use.o Structured sport.• Indoor recreation facility that provides for:o Multi court provision.o Dual use between community and school.o Recreational use.o Structured sport.o Social league use.46

10.2 Site SelectionDuring the initial stages of the study several potential site options were considered at a high level to determinetheir appropriateness to development the aquatic and indoor recreation centre.Of the Council’s reserves in Te Puke, Centennial and the Jamieson Oval/Jubilee Parks do provide the necessaryspace to develop a community aquatic and indoor recreation facility. However Centennial Park has becomethe home for junior soccer, tennis, Rangiuru Rugby Club and a variety of summer uses i.e. business housecricket, one off community events. Meanwhile Jamieson Oval/Jubilee Park has become the focus for the TePuke town centre development along with the integration of open space passive uses. The space required todevelop an aquatic and indoor recreation centre would take a significant portion of the sites and limit theircurrent use.The Te Puke High School site was considered the most appropriate site to develop the proposed aquatic andindoor recreation centre. This site was supported by the high majority of the stakeholders consulted with.47

11.0 Design BriefBased on the outcomes of the ‘needs analysis’ section a design brief which includes potential facility options,has been developed. These options have been designed to meet the identified community need for aquaticand indoor recreation space, as well as providing best practise components that will assist with operationalviability long term.The facility options that have been considered are:3. A facility with an indoor aquatic space and a two court indoor recreation centreA new pool option will be investigated based on an indoor pool in association with a two court indoorrecreation facility.Capital and operational costings will be based on the above facility configuration which will be modelledholistically.4. A facility with an outdoor aquatic facility and a two court indoor recreation centreA new pool option will be investigated based on an outdoor pool in association with a two court indoorrecreation facility.Capital and operational costings will be based on the above facility configuration which will be modelledholistically.In addition to the main components outlined a series of spaces are included in each option that will increasesport and recreational opportunities and assist with making the centre more operationally viable. Thesecomponents will be a weights gymnasium, learn to swim pool and a multi-purpose function/activity space.11.1 Key ConsiderationsAs part of the development of the design brief some key components have been considered and analysed infurther detail. These components will impact on the final capital cost of the facility and its functionality. It isimportant to understand the potential issues associated with each component. The particular facilitycomponents considered in further detail are:• Indoor pool vs. outdoor pool.• Depth of the main pool.• Movable pool floor vs. non movable pool floor.• Size of the learners’ pool.The information below identifies the potential pros and cons of the facility components. It is not anticipatedthat the final selection of options will be made until the next stage of the project.48

11.1.1 Indoor Pool vs. Outdoor PoolIndoor PoolProsCons12 month operation. Additional capital costs associated with providingindoor pool.Local community do not have to travel toTauranga in winter months to undertakerecreational swimming activity.Additional operational costs such as heating andoperating an indoor pool facility.Ability to provide increased aquatic recreationaland sporting opportunities.Increases revenue potential.Ability for schools in surrounding areas to accessaquatic space in winter months.Outdoor PoolProsLower capital cost associated with providingan outdoor pool.Lower operational costs associated with anoutdoor pool facility.ConsOnly four months of operation duringsummer months.Local community will have to travel toTauranga in winter to undertake recreationalswimming activity.Reduced revenue potential.Developing an indoor pool over an outdoor pool does provide many advantages that would benefit communityrecreation and sport. However, the major consideration with developing an indoor pool will be the additionalcapital and operational costs. The additional community benefit of providing an indoor pool will have to beweighed up against the additional capital cost when making the final design decision. It is likely that apartnership with Tauranga City Council would lend additional weight to an indoor pool.49

11.1.2. Depth of Main Pool vs. Size of Learners PoolTwo Metre Deep Main Pool (with movable pool floor).ProsFlexibility of use - cater to wider spectrum ofcommunity and users.Dual use of 2m depth for half the pool and raiseddepth up to 0.9m for the other half of the pool.ConsAdditional capital costs associated with providinga movable floor.Additional operational costs such as maintenanceassociated with a movable floor.Ability to structure pool for a variety of differentsports - such as water polo and swimming torequired depth (2m).Ability to structure pool for a variety ofrecreational use (with shallow depth of up to0.9m).Increase size and depth of learners’ pool with main pool remaining constant 2 metre depth with NOmovable floor.ProsLower capital costs as there will be no movablefloor in the main pool.ConsThe main pool would lack flexibility of use.This will save approximately $650,000.Lower operational costs as there will be nomovable floor in the main pool to maintain.An increased learners’ pool size of 15m x 8mcould provide increased opportunity for learn toswim classes.Some recreational use will be able to beundertaken in the learners’ pool (increased sizeand depth).The main pool would not provide opportunitiesfor recreational, causal or the ‘learn to swim’sectors of the community (as 2 metre depthwould be too deep).Main pool would be used predominately forstructured sport, such as water polo andswimming.Reduced recreational space for community use.50

Learners’ pool and have main pool at sloping depth of 0.9m to 1.8m.ProsLower capital costs as there will be no movablefloor in the main pool.Lower operational costs as there will be nomovable floor to maintain in the main pool.The main pool would provide opportunities forrecreational, causal, and ‘learn to swim’ sectorsof the community (sloping depth).ConsThe main pool would not allow for water polo asthe sport needs a 2m constant depth.Other activities that require deep water space,such as aqua aerobics would be excluded /limited.Would not have the opportunity to host waterpolo events and competitions.11.2 SummaryThe final configuration of the aquatic facility will need be negotiated during the following project stages (priorto reaching detailed design). Considerations of weather, a movable floor, and or the preferred depth of themain pool will be critical to finalising the design.Irrespective of which option and configuration is chosen there will be an impact on the potential user groupsand the strategic focus of the aquatic space.As an example a two metre only pool will cater strongly for the formal sports sector which is in need of accessto water space of two metres in depth. However, this would impact negatively on the recreational and learn toswim sectors as it would make the pool too deep for them to utilise.The most effective scenario from a functionality perspective would be for the final configuration to provideflexible use options (such as with a moveable floor). However, this brings with it significant cost ramifications.It will be vital that the aquatic facility specifications in particular are discussed amongst all the potential projectpartners (including Tauranga City Council as the pool should be seen as part of a regional network).51

12.0 Schedule of SpacesThe findings from the ‘needs’ analysis and the design brief sections have been used to develop the followingschedule of spaces.SpaceUse of SpaceSwimming Pool Area• 25m x 20m x 2m pool with adjustable floor.• 5m x 12.5m x 0.9m (average) learner pool.• Seating, open locker/store area and casual seating area.• Structured sport.• Recreation use.• Learn to swim.• Spectator seating and storage.Pool Store Area• Pool Store.• Required pool plant space.• Filtration plant room.• Water heating plant room.Wet Change Rooms• Flexible usage patterns.• Separate Community Changing Rooms.• Separate School Changing Rooms.• Ability to have dual use.• Provides for safety issues relating to studentand community dual use.Indoor Court Arena• (28m x 14m basketball courts) with 2m sides and endsand 4m between each court.• Accommodates one full size basket ball and net ballcourt.• Courts will allow for flexibility in use.• Potential for dual school and community use bydividing the courts.• Ability to operate social leagues moreeffectively with a 2 court layout.• Ability to have two programmes running atonce by dividing the courts.Bleachers• Allows for 450 spectators around one netball size court(30m x 15m).• Spectators for formal and informal occasions.• Allows for competitions to be undertaken.Court Storage Area• Storage space for court equipment • Requirements for storage for equipment etc52

SpaceUse of SpaceDry Change Rooms• Separate Community Changing Rooms.• Separate School Changing Rooms.• Flexible usage patterns.• Ability to have dual use.• Provides for safety issues relating to studentand community dual use.Joint Public Entry for Pool and Indoor Recreation Centre• Reception.• Administration.• Offices.• Public Toilets.• Stairs.• One main reception from where public canaccess both aquatic and indoor recreationfacilities.• Shared reception and administration services.• Controlled access point for entire facility.• Lift.Te Puke High School Access Area• High School entry.• High School administration and offices.• Separate school entry where students canaccess without congestion and conflict withcommunity users.• The school will be using the changing rooms fortheir outdoor field use as well.First Floor• Function/aerobics room.• Kitchen.• Multipurpose space that doubles as a functionspace, as well as floor space for activities, suchas aerobics.First Floor• Weights room • Weights room that will be utilised by bothschool and community.53

13.0 High Level Cost Estimates of the Concept PlanThe Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility concept plan has undergone a high level estimate of costs.The estimated costs are indicative only and are based on indicative sizes and locations of buildings and spaces.It is expected that during the detailed design stage a comprehensive analysis will be undertaken to identifymore exact costs.The cost estimates include options for either an indoor pool or an outdoor pool development. The estimateshave also been broken down to identify costs for the pool component and the indoor recreation facilitycomponent.13.1 Potential to Reduce CostsThe concept plan includes a series of components that will need to be thoroughly reviewed and negotiated bythe partners to determine the level of ‘necessity’ before being included in the facility.There is also the potential that some components may be scaled down in size or excluded from the finaldevelopment once the review is complete. An example of this is the cost of the movable pool floor which isincluded within the costs. The final decision on whether this and other items are included or not will all impacton the final cost of the development.13.2 Estimated Cost for ‘Concept Plan’The high level estimated cost for the development of the Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility optionsare:Option 1 - Covered Pool & Recreation Centre• Covered Pool $ 7,700,000• Recreation Centre $ 7,300,000• Total $ 15,000,000Option 2 - Uncovered Pool & Recreation Centre• Uncovered Pool $ 4,200,000• Recreation Centre $ 7,300,000• Total $ 11,500,000This sum includes the fees and a contingency component.The breakdown and cost for each component of the concept plan can be reviewed in Appendix 2.54

13.2.1 Estimated Cost InclusionsThe estimate of costs includes two key components within the total cost. These are:• Professional Fees of 15%• Contingency of 10%13.2.2 Estimated Costs ExclusionsThe following items have been excluded from these estimates:• High school boiler installation• Loose furniture, fittings & equipment• Development Contributions• Land, Finance & Legal costs• Escalation costs from October 2010• GST.13.3 Funding Splits & Staging OptionsThrough the next phase of the project there may be the potential to spread the costs over several years bystaging the development.Potential staging approaches may include:• Stage 1 – Indoor Recreation Centre Development• Stage 2 – Pool DevelopmentThere could be potential to develop the pool as an outdoor pool in the first instance and cover it at a laterstage when funding allows.However, it should be noted that staging a capital development of this size will impact of the total cost whichwould be likely to increase. The table below outlines the potential issues and impacts when staging adevelopment.55

Potential Issues and Impacts when Staging a DevelopmentPotential IssuePotential ImpactDisruption of operations duringStage 2 constructionLoss of car parkingConstruction of Stage 2 will likely impact on the usage of Stage 1;consider ability to separate construction zone, maintain access tooperate Stage 1, interruptions from noise & dust nuisance fromconstruction.Construction of Stage 2 will likely take out the car park area as aconstruction access area.If the car park was required to be completed for Stage 1, it is likely tobe damaged by construction access in Stage 2Additional external wallsInflationServices infrastructureEconomies of scale in constructionEconomies of scale in the designTechnological changesLonger construction periodCompletion of Stage 1 will require additional external walls to close inthe building that would not necessarily be required if completed in asingle stage.Delaying Stage 1 will give rise to additional costs associated withinflation.Consider if funding allows for the installation of the servicesinfrastructure for the second stage, otherwise there are likely to beadditional costs associated with upgrading in Stage 2, e.g. the waterand power supply requirements for the recreation centre will be quitedifferent to that of the pool.Components like the bulk earthworks will be more economical to becarried out all at once rather than in separate stages.Designing building components and services to be added to orextended in the future is more expensive than doing it in one stage.There is a possibility that advances in technology between stagescould create difficulties in compatibility.The overall construction period of 2 stages will be longer than onecombined stage, giving rise to longer period of disruption andadditional costs.56

14.0 Governance and Management14.1 IntroductionEffective practice research undertaken both nationally and internationally has demonstrated that the truebenefits of any multi sport development cannot be fully unlocked unless the site is well governed andmanaged. The following section outlines a number of governance and management options.There are a number of potential governance and management models which could be utilised for the Te Pukedevelopment. These are:1. Full Council Ownership Model• Council owns and governs the pool and Indoor recreation facility.• Council either directly manages the facility or engages external expertise to manage the facility.2. Full School Ownership Model• School owns and governs the pool and Indoor recreation facility.• School either directly manages the facility or engages external expertise to manage the facility.3. A Holistic Site-Wide Trust Model• A community Trust is formed which owns and governs the facility (and oversees itsdevelopment).• The Trust either directly manages the facility or engages external expertise to manage the facility.With each of the governance and management models there are associated pros and cons which have beenhighlighted in the section below.Of the three options it is recommended that ‘OPTON 3 - A Holistic Site-Wide Trust Model’ is considered thepreferred governance model for the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility.The key areas which make this option the preferred governance model at this point in time are:• It will be easier to raise capital funding for the project (and there will be a strong requirement forexternal funding to complete the project).• There will be potential for a more balanced stakeholder representation structure.• The flexibility to accommodate additional partners.The overview of each governance and management model is outlined in more detail below.57

14.2 High Level Governance & Management Structure OptionsBase Option One: Te Puke High School Owned and OperatedWestern Bay of Plenty DistrictCouncilService LevelAgreement betweenWBPDC and TPHSTe Puke Recreation Facility (Swimming Pool & Recreation Centre)Te Puke High School owned and operatedOption ATPHS delivers facilityaccessOption BManagement Companydelivers facility access andprogrammeesProsVery simple structure.ConsHarder to raise the required capital funding.Management company could run the facility ifdesired.Shared School / Community use.Operational synergies still maintained (depending onquality of agreements).School responsible for the asset (from Councilperspective).Added responsibility for the school.Risk that the facility will be perceived as a school,rather than a community asset.Partnership is less balanced.58

Base Option 2: Western Bay of Plenty Owned and OperatedTe Puke High SchoolService LevelAgreement betweenWBPDC and TPHSLease with School /MOE & WBPDCTe Puke Recreation Facility (Swimming Pool & Recreation Centre)WBPDC owned and operatedOption AWBPDC delivers facilityaccess and communityprogrammesOption BManagement Companydelivers facility access andprogrammesProsVery simple structure.ConsHard to raise the required capital funding.Management company could run the facility ifdesired.Shared School / Community use.Added responsibility for Council.Partnership is less balanced.Operational synergies still maintained (depending onquality of agreements).Council responsible for the asset (from the schoolperspective).59

Base Option 3: Trust ModelTe Puke HighSchoolWestern Bay ofPlenty DistrictCouncilIndependentCommunityRepresentativesPotentialPartners(Yet to beidentified)Service LevelAgreementbetween WBPDC,TPHS & the TrustLease withSchool / MOE &the TrustTwo Representatives Two Representatives Two Representatives Two RepresentativesTe Puke Recreation Facility Trust (the “Trust”)(Swimming Pool & Recreation Centre)Management Contractbetween the Trust & amanagement companyManagementCompanyManagement companydelivers facility accessand communityprogrammesProsEasier to raise the required capital funding.More balanced structure (representative).Shared School / Community use.Operational synergies still maintained (depending onquality of agreements).Management company could run the facility ifdesired.ConsMore complex structure.Added responsibility for the new Trust (trustees).Risk that Trust could become dysfunctional.Takes longer to establish and work through all therequired agreements / contracts.Flexibility to accommodate additional partners.Neither School nor Council responsible for the asset(however, both maintain a strong duty of care).60

15.0 Preliminary Operational Costs15.1 Development of Operational CostsThe development of the preliminary operational costs has been based on a series of reviews andbenchmarking exercises that were undertaken in the North Island. These included:• Operational costs of facilities of similar size and based in areas of similar socio-economic status.• Usage data of facilities of similar size and in areas of similar socio-economic status.• Tauranga facilities pricing structures for:- Indoor recreation facilities.- Indoor pools.- Outdoor pools.• Te Puke High School pool pricing structures.• Te Puke High School pool usage data.• Discussions with facility managers who operate facilities of similar size15.2 Preliminary Operational BudgetA preliminary operational budget was established which are estimates based on high level assumptions for theinitial business planning purposes of this report.The assumptions are based on facilities of similar size and their related costs, fees and income levels andpopulations of similar socia-economic status.Further detailed business planning and consultation with potential user groups will be required during the nextphase of the facility development to develop a final business plan suitable for the Te Puke Aquatic and IndoorRecreation facility.The preliminary budget has been developed on the assumption that the aquatic and indoor recreationalfacility will be externally managed as one facility (not run by the school or council) under a commercial model.Two preliminary operational budgets have been developed:1 Outdoor Pool and 2 Court Recreation Centre (with gymnasium and multi functional room)2 Indoor Pool and 2 Court Recreation Centre (with gymnasium and multi functional room)The high level preliminary operational budgets are outlined in the following tables. In developing thepreliminary budgets there were some key assumptions made which are outlined below. A breakdown of theassumptions is found in Appendix 4.61

15.3 Income StreamsThe income streams for the preliminary operational budget have been developed based on the following keyassumptions:1. Programme development and delivery will be undertaken by the facility management.2. The ‘medium’ projections for pool, recreation centre, gym and function room usage have beenadopted.3. The facility will attract minimum funding grant income.4. The School will provide a subsidy of $50,000 per annum.5. WBPDC Council will provide a subsidy of $60,000 per annum (approximately the same as the existingsubsidy that WBPDC is providing to the School for the current Te Puke pool).6. The subsidy level from both the School and Council will need to be reviewed and negotiated so bothpartners are providing an adequate level of operational support in order to make the facilityfinancially viable.15.4 CostsThe costs for the operational plan have been developed based on benchmarking similar size facilities. Some ofthe key points are:15.4.1 Electricity / gas will be a significant cost due to the heating of the indoor pool area.15.4.2 There is the potential to significantly reduce the electricity / gas cost component if the proposedaquatic and recreation facility could utilise the Te Puke High School ‘bore’. There would be anadditional capital cost to utilise the school bore, but the long term operational saving for theproposed facility and the School facilities could justify the capital outlay.15.4.3 There are shared costs associated with:• Communications• Security• Bank / finance charges• Insurance (building)• Insurance (content)• Office / cleaning supplies• Professional Fees• Advertising / Marketing15.4.4 A contribution towards the depreciation costs of the building has been included within thepreliminary operational budget.62

15.5 Preliminary Operational Budget Deficit/SurplusThe preliminary operational budgets for both facility options have highlighted an operational deficit ofapproximately $60,000 -$65,000 per annum.This forecast deficit has the potential to be reduced / erased, depending on a number of factors which include:• Increased programme development and delivery.• Decreasing the electricity/gas costs.• Increasing partner subsidy levels.The next phase of the project would include a detailed business model and plan. Partners’ negotiations wouldalso be undertaken to determine charging levels, programme development and management issues.63

Indoor Pool and Rec Centre - Projection Cashflow ModelRef Section Year 1%Growth Year 2%Growth Year 3%Growth Year 4%Growth Year 51.1 Hall $30,000 2.0% $30,600 3.0% $31,518 3.0% $32,464 2.0% $33,1131.2 Gym $90,000 2.0% $91,800 3.0% $94,554 3.0% $97,391 2.0% $99,3381.3 Aerobic Studio $10,000 2.0% $10,200 3.0% $10,506 3.0% $10,821 2.0% $11,0381.4 Function Room $10,000 2.0% $10,200 3.0% $10,506 3.0% $10,821 2.0% $11,0381.5 Casual Swimming $198,640 2.0% $202,613 3.0% $208,691 3.0% $214,952 2.0% $219,2511.6 Clubs $11,700 2.0% $11,934 3.0% $12,292 3.0% $12,661 2.0% $12,9141.7 Swimmig Lessons $48,000 2.0% $48,960 3.0% $50,429 3.0% $51,942 2.0% $52,9801.8 School use contribution $50,000 0.0% $50,000 0.0% $50,000 0.0% $50,000 0.0% $50,0001.9 Council grant $60,000 0.0% $60,000 0.0% $60,000 0.0% $60,000 0.0% $60,0001.10 Grant funding $10,000 0.0% $10,000 0.0% $10,000 0.0% $10,000 0.0% $10,0001 TOTAL INCOME $518,340 $526,307 $538,496 $551,051 $559,6722.1 Staffing $322,477 1.0% $325,701 1.0% $328,958 1.0% $332,248 1.0% $335,5702.2 Swim Instructors $8,120 1.0% $8,201 1.0% $8,283 1.0% $8,366 1.0% $8,4502 STAFF COSTS $330,597 $333,903 $337,242 $340,614 $344,0203.1 Electricty / gas $110,000 2.0% $112,200 2.0% $114,444 2.0% $116,733 2.0% $119,0683.2 Minor Maintenance $10,000 2.0% $10,200 2.0% $10,404 2.0% $10,612 2.0% $10,8243.3 Communications $5,000 2.0% $5,100 2.0% $5,202 2.0% $5,306 2.0% $5,4123.4 Security $3,000 0.0% $3,000 2.0% $3,060 2.0% $3,121 2.0% $3,1843.5 Bank / finance charges $2,000 0.0% $2,000 0.0% $2,000 0.0% $2,000 0.0% $2,0003.6 Misc costs $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,0003 SERVICES $135,000 $137,500 $140,110 $142,772 $145,4884.1 Insurance (building) $20,000 2.0% $20,400 2.0% $20,808 2.0% $21,224 2.0% $21,6494.2 Insurance (content) $5,000 2.0% $5,100 2.0% $5,202 2.0% $5,306 2.0% $5,4124.3 Rates / water / rubbish $13,000 2.0% $13,260 2.0% $13,525 2.0% $13,796 2.0% $14,0724.4 Accounting / Legal $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,0004 STATUATORY $43,000 $43,760 $44,535 $45,326 $46,1325.1 Office / cleaning supplies $4,000 0.0% $4,000 0.0% $4,000 0.0% $4,000 0.0% $4,0005.2 Pool Supplies $30,000 0.0% $30,000 0.0% $30,000 0.0% $30,000 0.0% $30,0005 SUPPLIES $34,000 $34,000 $34,000 $34,000 $34,0006.1 Advertising / Marketing $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,0006.2 Professional Fees $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,0006 ADVERTISING & MARKETING $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,0007.1 Depreciation (Building) $35,000 0.0% $35,000 0.0% $35,000 0.0% $35,000 0.0% $35,0007 DEPRECIATION $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,0008 TOTAL EXPENSES $583,597 $590,163 $596,887 $603,712 $610,640Net Operating Surplus -$65,257 -$63,856 -$58,391 -$52,661 -$50,968% -12.6% -12.1% -10.8% -9.6% -9.1%Cashflow -$65,257 -$63,856 -$58,391 -$52,661 -$50,968Cumulative Cashflow -$65,257 -$129,112 -$187,503 -$240,164 -$291,133Note: Preliminary Assessments - The above information are estimates based on high level assumptions for the initial businessplanning purposes of this report only.64

Outdoor Pool and Rec Centre -Projection Cashflow ModelRef Section Year 1 % Growth Year 2%Growth Year 3%Growth Year 4%Growth Year 51.1 Hall $30,000 2.0% $30,600 3.0% $31,518 3.0% $32,464 2.0% $33,1131.2 Gym $90,000 2.0% $91,800 3.0% $94,554 3.0% $97,391 2.0% $99,3381.3 Aerobic Studio $10,000 2.0% $10,200 3.0% $10,506 3.0% $10,821 2.0% $11,0381.4 Function Room $10,000 2.0% $10,200 3.0% $10,506 3.0% $10,821 2.0% $11,0381.5 Casual Swimming $44,800 2.0% $45,696 3.0% $47,067 3.0% $48,479 2.0% $49,4481.6 Clubs $3,600 2.0% $3,672 3.0% $3,782 3.0% $3,896 2.0% $3,9741.7 Swimming Lessons $19,200 2.0% $19,584 3.0% $20,172 3.0% $20,777 2.0% $21,1921.8 School use contribution $50,000 0.0% $50,000 0.0% $50,000 0.0% $50,000 0.0% $50,0001.9 Council grant $60,000 0.0% $60,000 0.0% $60,000 0.0% $60,000 0.0% $60,0001.10 Grant funding $10,000 0.0% $10,000 0.0% $10,000 0.0% $10,000 0.0% $10,0001 TOTAL INCOME $327,600 $331,752 $338,105 $344,648 $349,1412.1 Staffing $210,127 0.0% $210,127 1.0% $212,228 1.0% $214,350 1.0% $216,4942.2 Swim Instructors $3,248 0.0% $3,248 1.0% $3,280 1.0% $3,313 1.0% $3,3462 STAFF COSTS $213,375 $213,375 $215,508 $217,663 $219,8403.1 Electricty / gas $40,000 2.0% $40,800 2.0% $41,616 2.0% $42,448 2.0% $43,2973.2 Minor Maintenance $10,000 2.0% $10,200 2.0% $10,404 2.0% $10,612 2.0% $10,8243.3 Communications $5,000 2.0% $5,100 2.0% $5,202 2.0% $5,306 2.0% $5,4123.4 Security $3,000 0.0% $3,000 2.0% $3,060 2.0% $3,121 2.0% $3,1843.5 Bank / finance charges $2,000 0.0% $2,000 0.0% $2,000 0.0% $2,000 0.0% $2,0003.6 Misc costs $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,0003 SERVICES $65,000 $66,100 $67,282 $68,488 $69,7174.1 Insurance (building) $15,000 2.0% $15,300 2.0% $15,606 2.0% $15,918 2.0% $16,2364.2 Insurance (content) $5,000 2.0% $5,100 2.0% $5,202 2.0% $5,306 2.0% $5,4124.3 Rates / water / rubbish $10,000 2.0% $10,200 2.0% $10,404 2.0% $10,612 2.0% $10,8244.4 Accounting / Legal $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,000 0.0% $5,0004 STATUATORY $35,000 $35,600 $36,212 $36,836 $37,4735.1 Office / cleaning supplies $4,000 0.0% $4,000 0.0% $4,000 0.0% $4,000 0.0% $4,0005.2 Pool Supplies $30,000 0.0% $30,000 0.0% $30,000 0.0% $30,000 0.0% $30,0005 SUPPLIES $34,000 $34,000 $34,000 $34,000 $34,0006.1 Advertising / Marketing $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,0006.2 Professional Fees $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,000 0.0% $3,0006 ADVERTISING & MARKETING $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,0007.1 Depreciation (Building) $35,000 0.0% $35,000 0.0% $35,000 0.0% $35,000 0.0% $35,0007 DEPRECIATION $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,0008 TOTAL EXPENSES $388,375 $390,075 $394,002 $397,987 $402,030Net Operating Surplus -$60,775 -$58,323 -$55,898 -$53,340 -$52,890% -18.6% -17.6% -16.5% -15.5% -15.1%Cashflow -$60,775 -$58,323 -$55,898 -$53,340 -$52,890Cumulative Cashflow -$60,775 -$119,097 -$174,995 -$228,335 -$281,224Note: Preliminary Assessments - The above information are estimates based on high level assumptions for the initialbusiness planning purposes of this report only.65

16.0 FundingThe final capital costs associated with the proposed Te Puke aquatic and indoor recreation facility will dependon the final detail design and the facility components associated with this. The final key decisions on whetherthe pool is an indoor or outdoor pool, has a movable pool floor or not will all impact on the final cost of thefacility development.Key Considerations of the SectionThe estimated capital costs that have been identified for the potential options will be significant and a fundingplan will need to be developed and implemented if the required funds are to be raised.There will be some crucial funding organisations that will need to be engaged with early on in the planningprocess. The funding organisations are:• The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has provided seed funding of $450,000 towardspreliminary planning and capital development costs for the proposed development. It remainsunlikely that the aquatic facility or a larger two court recreation centre would be viable withoutadditional capital support from Council. Discussions with Council will be required to determine whatlevel of funding may be possible.• Another important potential funder if the project is to be successful could be the Tauranga CityCouncil. Discussions with the Council should be opened as soon as possible. It is likely that the Councilwould be most interested in the aquatic component of the project. Their support is likely to be heavilylinked to strategic planning associated with the growth of Papamoa East.• Another key funding organisation will be the Ministry of Education, which under current guidelinesallows for Te Puke High School to develop a new gymnasium space after 2012 (equivalent to 1.6basketball courts). The funding from the MoE should provide a solid start to raising the required fundsfor the indoor recreation centre component of the proposed development.• A potential key major funding organisation within the Western Bay of Plenty will be the TECT fundingtrust. They have contributed significant amounts to key sport and recreation facility projects in theWestern Bay of Plenty in recent years. It will be critical to demonstrate the role that the proposed TePuke aquatic and indoor recreation facility will play strategically in future discussions with TECT.• Other traditional funding organisations such as ‘NZ Lottery Grants’ and ‘NZCT’ will also be importantpotential funding streams to consider.Undertaking discussions with potential key funding organisations is a priority. It is important to understand thepotential funding that the project could realistically attract and within what time frames. The level of fundingwill be dependent on the role the facility is perceived to play. For example, an indoor pool could be seen aspart of a regional network, servicing the south of the region while ‘Bay Wave’ services the north.66

16.1 Historical Funding GrantsThe table below identifies the potential funding partners and their associated funding levels whichhave been granted historically.FundingOrganisationTECTPriority of Funding OrganisationMajor Amenities - $2,000,000 Annually• The emphasis of this Fund is to supportMajor Amenities that benefit the wholeTECT area, or a significant part of it.Community Amenities - $1,500,000 Annually• Funding within this category is tocontribute to Community Amenitieswithin the TECT District. An amenity mustbe of significant benefit to the communitywith funding directed towards apermanent new amenity or a significantupgrade of an existing amenity.Potential FundingExamples of past funding• $6m contribution to the TaurangaIndoor Sports and ExhibitionCentre• $4 million contribution to‘BayWave’• $2.5 million contribution for thepurchase and development of theTECT All Terrain Park in 2004. Afurther $1 million was approved in2007 towards the development ofan underpass to allow safe accessfrom the highway to both sides ofthe park.Examples of past funding• $225,000 helped to progress themuch anticipated Merivale ActionCentre which is situated on theSchool’s grounds• $200,000 contribution to OmanuBeach Surf Lifesaving Club forupgrade of the club house• $250,000 contribution towards TePuke Tennis Club court resurfaceCommunity Special Projects - $1,000,000Annually• Priority is given to applications that showlocal initiative and where the Grant willbenefit a significant part of ourCommunityNZ Lottery Grants • The New Zealand Lottery Grants Boardwas set up by Parliament to benefit thecommunity by distributing the profitsfrom the games run by NZ Lotteries.• The support arts, cultural, sporting andcommunity groups.• The Lottery Community Facilities Fund isfor projects to build or improvecommunity facilities that supportparticipation in community activities andExamples of past funding• Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard -grant of $250,000 towards a newrescue vessel.• Examples of past funding• Netball Waitakere Inc $750,000towards covering of four netballcourts and club room facilities• Waimakariri Covered PoolCommittee Inc $450,000• Mount Hutt Memorial Hall wasgranted $500,000 to refurbish thehall so it can provide the 49 user67

NZCTsocial interaction, to foster cohesion andstrengthen communities.The Fund’s main emphasis is support forfacilities open to use by the widercommunity or that can be used for arange of services and activities.The primary focus of the NZCT is to fundsport, with 80% of the funding going towardsamateur sport. However other areas, such asrescue and life savings services, education,health, arts and culture are also funded.NZCT’s main criteria for approval of sportinggrants are:• Is the item funded necessary to playthe sport?• Will the funding help achieve greaterparticipation in, and thedevelopment of, the sportBay Trust Bay Trust will consider grants fororganisations and projects which significantlyhelp build, strengthen or enhance Bay ofPlenty Communities. Projects andorganisations should help achieve the Trust'sStrategic Outcome areas, as identified in theTrust's Strategic Plan 2010 - 2013.groups a quality facility.The main emphasis of the NZCT isbased around operational costs, withfunding going towards componentssuch as salaries, uniforms and the like.However they do in some instancescontribute towards sport andrecreation facility developments thatplay a significant role within an area.Examples of past funding• $75,000 towards Otumoetai Sportsand Recreation Club Upgrade• $65,000 towards pool constructioncost at Paengaroa Primary SchoolTe Puke HighSchoolMinistry ofEducationWBOPDCThese are:• Active Communities• Healthy Communities• Education• Cultural Heritage• Community Economic DevelopmentTe Puke High School, through the MoE grantfor 1.6 court space, will provide fundingtowards the project.Ministry of Education under currentguidelines will provide funding for Te PukeHigh School to develop a new gymnasiumspace after 2012, equivalent to 1.6 basket ballcourts.The Western Bay of Plenty District Council hasprovided seed funding towards the proposeddevelopment. However, now the scale of thepotential development is clearer additionaldiscussion will be required regarding funding.The MoE will commit an agreedamount based on their formulatowards the indoor recreation facility.The Western Bay of Plenty DistrictCouncil have approved with their LTCCP$450,000 towards the Te Puke Aquaticand Indoor Recreation Centre.68

16.2 Potential Funding SplitsThe funding split percentages for potential funding partners outlined below are indicative only and are basedon a range of historic New Zealand capital development partnership projects such as AMI Sports and FitnessCentre, Tamaki College Recreation Centre, Aquinas Community Action Centre and Mt Albert Aquatic Centre. Itshould be noted that the capital budgets of these projects are below $15 million.Potential Funding SplitsFunding SourceEstimated Contribution Range*Councils 30% - 60%Ministry of Education (New gymnasium guidelines) 20% - 50%Te Puke High School 10% - 50%Charitable Trusts (TECT, Bay Trust, NZCT etc) 10% - 50%New Zealand Lottery Grants Board 5% - 20%Business Support 5% - 10%Key Note: It is essential that ongoing discussions and joint planning is undertaken with Tauranga City Council.The future growth in Te Puke’s adjoining area of Papamoa East will see that population increase to 30,000 inthe future. The planning for social infrastructure for the Papamoa East area is the responsibility of TaurangaCity Council, but has not been undertaken in any detail as yet. There is definite potential for the proposed TePuke aquatic and indoor recreation centre to also serve the growing population for Papamoa East particularlyin regards to aquatic facilities.69

17.0 ConclusionsSufficient need has been identified to warrant the development the Te Puke High School Community Aquaticand Indoor Recreation facility.The analysis indicates that the growing catchment population for Te Puke and surrounding areas which isestimated to reach approximately 20,000 by 2031 and their current limited access to indoor sport and aquaticfacilities support the need for the development. The planned growth of Papamoa East will also have asignificant influence on the project.The study has identified two options for the development and operation of the proposed facility which havebeen considered. These are:1. A facility with an indoor aquatic space and a two court indoor recreation centre2. A facility with an outdoor aquatic facility and a two court indoor recreation centreBoth options include a series of components within the facility that will need to be thoroughly reviewed andnegotiated by the partners to determine their level of ‘necessity’ before being included in the final facility.There is also the potential that some components may be scaled down in size, or excluded from the finaldevelopment, once the review is complete. The final decision on whether specific items are included or notwill all impact on the final cost and eventual feasibility of the development.18.0 Recommendations1. It is recommended that the key next step in the process be to develop and sign a MOU between theTe Puke High School and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to outline the potentialrelationship and outcomes for the proposed aquatic and indoor recreation facility.2. A council / school project team should be formed to lead the development of the Te Puke aquatic andindoor recreation facility proposal and direct the negotiation and funding processes. Terms ofReference for this project team should be developed.3. Joint planning is undertaken between the Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga CityCouncil to explore potential partnership opportunities in regards to the Te Puke pool and recreationcentre proposal and avoid future facility duplication.4. A funding plan is established as a priority that proactively engages with the potential key fundingorganisations / partners.5. The project team engage with the Ministry of Education as a key partner in the development of theproposed community facility on Ministry of Education land.70

Appendix 1 – Concept Plan

Appendix 2 – Estimate of Costs Breakdown

Preliminary Budget EstimateForTe Puke Pool & Recreation Centre1 October 2010

Te Puke Pool & Recreation CentreOrder of Cost Estimate - October 2010Clarifications & ExclusionsGeneralThese estimates have been based on the assumptions stated in the estimateClarificationsEstimates are based on the following :PENZ concept sketches dated 22 September 2010PENZ schedule of spaces dated 22 September 2010Assumes adequate services infrastructure at boundary of sitecirculation areas allowed for within schedule of spaces areasEstimates assume a traditional procurement processEstimates are based on current day pricing and escalation costs should be allowed for separatelyProvisional Allowances have been made where noted for items where scopes have been assumed.ExclusionsThe following are excluded from these estimates:High school boiler installationLoose furniture, fittings & equipmentDevelopment ContributionsLand, Finance & Legal costsEscalation costs from October 2010GSTOptions SummaryOption 1; Covered Pool & Recreation CentreCovered Pool $ 7,700,000Recreation Centre $ 7,300,000$ 15,000,000Option 2; Uncovered Pool & Recreation CentreUncovered Pool $ 4,200,000Recreation Centre $$7,300,00011,500,000

Te Puke Pool & Recreation CentreOrder of Cost Estimate - October 2010Option 1; Covered pool & 2 court arenaDemolition and site clearance $ 100,000Bulk excavation 2,500 m3 55 $ 137,500Main Pool & plant Sum $ 1,250,000Learner pool & plant Sum $ 160,000Pool hall 1,350 m2 2,000 $ 2,700,000Pool store 150 m2 2,000 $ 300,000Wet Change rooms 210 m2 3,500 $ 735,000Court Arena (x2 courts) 1,152 m2 1,600 $ 1,843,200Bleacher store 75 m2 1,600 $ 120,000Store 160 m2 1,600 $ 256,000Dry change 210 m2 2,100 $ 441,000Public Entry Reception 100 m2 2,100 $ 210,000Public Admin Offices 35 m2 2,100 $ 73,500High School Entry Reception 90 m2 2,100 $189,000High School Admin Offices 35 m2 2,100 $ 73,5001st Floor Function/Aerobics Room 270 m2 2,100 $ 567,000Weights room 170 m2 2,100 $ 357,000Kitchen 42 m2 4,000 $ 168,000Public Toilets 30 m2 3,500 $ 105,000Stairs 180 m2 2,100 $ 378,000Lift 10 m2 2,100 $ 21,000General plant room 25 m2 1,300 $ 32,500Truck Dock 25 m2 1,300 $ 32,500Rubbish enclosure 25 m2 1,300 $ 32,500High School boiler & store 160 m2 1,300 $ 208,000Air handling plant room 60 m2 1,300 $ 78,000Water heating plant room 60 m2 1,300 $ 78,000Filtration plant room 130 m2 1,300 $ 169,000Gross Floor Area 4,754 m2Adjustable pool floor (half pool area) Item $ 800,000Allow to regrade existing carpark to form access Sum $ 75,000Allowance for hard & soft landscaping Sum $ 130,000Sub Total $ 11,820,200Professional Fees 15% $ 1,773,030Contingency 10% $ 1,359,323$ 14,952,553Total Estimate for Option 1 Say $ 15,000,000M:\P1773 - Te Puke Pool & Rec Centre\Te Puke Pool & Rec Centre estimate 011010

Te Puke Pool & Recreation CentreOrder of Cost Estimate - October 2010Option 2; Uncovered pool & 2 court arenaDemolition and site clearance $ 100,000Bulk excavation 2,500 m3 55 $ 137,500Uncovered Main pool & plant Sum $ 1,250,000Uncovered Learner pool & plant Sum $ 160,000Pool store 150 m2 2,000 $ 300,000Wet Change rooms 210 m2 3,500 $ 735,000Court Arena (x2 courts) 1,152 m2 1,600 $ 1,843,200Bleacher store 75 m2 1,600 $ 120,000Store 160 m2 1,600 $ 256,000Dry change 210 m2 2,100 $ 441,000Public Entry Reception 100 m2 2,100 $ 210,000Public Admin Offices 35 m2 2,100 $ 73,500High School Entry Reception 90 m2 2,100 $189,000High School Admin Offices 35 m2 2,100 $ 73,5001st Floor Function/Aerobics Room 270 m2 2,100 $ 567,000Weights room 170 m2 2,100 $ 357,000Kitchen 42 m2 4,000 $ 168,000Public Toilets 30 m2 3,500 $ 105,000Stairs 180 m2 2,100 $ 378,000Lift 10 m2 2,100 $ 21,000General plant room 25 m2 1,300 $ 32,500Truck Dock 25 m2 1,300 $ 32,500Rubbish enclosure 25 m2 1,300 $ 32,500High School boiler & store 160 m2 1,300 $ 208,000Air handling plant room 60 m2 1,300 $ 78,000Water heating plant room 60 m2 1,300 $ 78,000Filtration plant room 130 m2 1,300 $ 169,000Gross Floor Area 3,404 m2Adjustable pool floor (half pool area) Item $ 800,000Allow to regrade existing carpark to form access Sum $ 75,000Allowance for hard & soft landscaping Sum $ 130,000Sub Total $ 9,120,200Professional Fees 15% $ 1,368,030Contingency 10% $ 1,048,823$ 11,537,053Total Estimate for Option 2 Say $ 11,500,000M:\P1773 - Te Puke Pool & Rec Centre\Te Puke Pool & Rec Centre estimate 011010

Appendix 3 Key Questions Relating to the Proposed Facility DevelopmentsIt is considered likely that the following two key questions may be raised by stakeholders as the projectcontinues into its next phase.Question 1:Can the proposed facility be developed more cheaply?Yes – the proposed facility could be developed more cheaply than the high level costs identified within thereport. However, it should be noted that with the reductions in the overall capital costs will come potentialimplications that should be considered.One way in which costs could be reduced is to reduce the components that are retained within the facility (ashas been identified within the report). Key components such as NOT having the movable floor would save onthe capital costs. However, the impact would be a reduced service level to the community. Without a movablefloor the pool could not accommodate BOTH recreational and learn to swim activities, and deep water aquaticopportunities like water polo.Other areas in which you could reduce costs could be to not develop the proposed fitness gym ormultipurpose meeting space. This could reduce the size of the building and reduce the capital costs.However, this would have a negative impact on the operational aspect of the proposed facility. Taking out keyareas such as the fitness gym or multipurpose meeting space would reduce the potential income streamswhich could then require a potentially greater subsidy from the partners. This would also reduce theopportunity for the community to access a range of local recreation opportunitiesThe proposed facility development could also reduce the capital costs by reducing the quality of material used.The current estimate of costs has been based on a ‘medium cost’ specification of material for the building. Theproposed facility could be developed using a lower specification of materials which could reduce the capitalcosts.However, previous experience has shown that the use of low cost (and quality) specification of materials haslead to an increase in maintenance and replacement costs and as a result increased the ongoing operationalcosts of facilities.Another alternative would be to develop only one component of the facility such as an indoor or outdoor pooland then develop a simpler School gymnasium which would meet the needs of the school predominantly. Thetrade off is that this would reduce or exclude wider community use for much of the time.Question 2:Can the proposed facility be developed by Loan Funding?Yes – the proposed facility could be developed with assistance from loan funding. However, it should be notedthat the ability for the facility to repay the loan would be an issue that would need to be examined in moredetail.Most facilities of this nature require an annual financial operational subsidy to be viable. Therefore it wouldbe likely that there would be no additional financial surplus to assist in paying the loan component. Anincrease in an operational subsidy could be required to meet the loan funding.A loan funding model could also take away from the ability to reinvest in the facility in terms of capitalimprovements and programmes; since the focus would be on repaying the loan amount.

Appendix 4 - Preliminary Operational Plans AssumptionsThe information below are estimates based on high level assumptions for purposes of the initial business planning.The assumptions are based on facilities of similar size and their related costs, fees and income levels (where possible facilities with like populations / similar socio-economicstatus were selected). Where possible estimates have been benchmarked against three or more facilities. Estimates have also been reviewed against the experiences ofexisting facility managers and management companies.Further detailed business planning and consultation with potential user groups will be required during the next phase of the facility development to establish a finalbusiness plan suitable for the Te Puke Aquatic and Indoor Recreation facility.Key Assumptions for Outdoor Pool and Indoor Courts:Indoor Hall IncomeUsers Number per week Fees Income NotesHall 50 $12.00 $30,000.00 Includes, sports leagues, clubs and casual usersGym - membership 300 $25.00 $90,000.00 $25 per monthFunction Room 10 $20.00 $10,000.00Aerobic Room 10 $2.50 $10,000.00 10 classes per week, for 40 weeks a year with 10 peopleTotal $140,000.00Outdoor Pool IncomeUsers Number per week Fees Income NotesCasual - Adult 250 $6.80 $27,200.00 8,000 visits per annumCasual - child 250 $4.40 $17,600.00 8,000 visits per annumClubs 9 $25.00 $3,600.00Swim Lessons 20 $10.00 $19,200.00 10 lessons a week, 6 people per lesson, 16 weeks a yearTotal $67,600.00Operational SupportOrganisation Income NotesWBOPDC Ops Grant $60,000.00School contribution $50,000.00General grants $10,000.00Total $120,000.00

Key Assumptions for Indoor Pool and Indoor Courts:Indoor Hall IncomeUsers Number per week Fees Income NotesHall 50 $12.00 $30,000.00 Includes, sports leagues, clubs and casual usersGym - membership 300 $25.00 $90,000.00 $25 per monthFunction Room 10 $20.00 $10,000.00Aerobic Room 10 $2.50 $10,000.00 10 classes per week, for 40 weeks a year with 10 peopleTotal $140,000.00Indoor PoolIncomeUsers Number per week Fees Income NotesCasual - Adult 400 $6.80 $141,440.00 26,000 visits per annumCasual - child 250 $4.40 $57,200.00 26,000 visits per annumClubs 9 $25.00 $11,700.00Swim Lessons 20 $10.00 $48,000.00 10 lessons a week, 6 people per lesson, 40 weeks a yearTotal $258,340.00OperationalSupportOrganisation Income NotesWBOPDC OpsGrant $60,000.00School contribution $50,000.00General grants $10,000.00Total $120,000.00

Appendix 5 - Traffic Engineer’s Letter

Visitor Solutions LtdP.O. Box 14-245PanmureAucklandRef: 1012614 October 2010Attn: Mr Craig JonesDear SirRe: Te Puke Swimming Pool & Gymnasium ComplexFurther to our recent discussions, we understand that consideration is being given toconstructing a multi-purpose recreational facility within the grounds of Te Puke High SchoolThis facility will have a 8-lane 25 metre long indoor pool, a indoor two-court basketballfacility weights and function/aerobics area in a upper floor, and plant/infrastructure areasadding o the changing areas provided for users.Although we have not been provided with the number of people the overall facility will bedesigned to accommodate, we expect that the peak use of the various components will occurafter school during the weekdays, and also during the mid-late morning/early afternoon of theweekends.Given the varying uses are all recreational-related, an assessment of their cumulative parkingrequirements cannot be made at this stage not only because the various operational capacitiesof the activities I not know, but also the District Plan requires facilities of this type(with buildings) to provide motor vehicle and bicycle parking at levels that can cater for theproposed participant and spectator numbers.Once these numbers are established, we expect that car parking is likely to be required at therate of approximately one space/3 people the facility is design to accommodate, unless thereare good sound grounds to mount an argument to provide parking at this rate for theanticipated peak number of people likely to be present at one time.In our opinion the latter approach recognises the fact that it is highly unlikely that every areawill be operating at capacity at the same time.Despite the absence of anticipated patronage, it is our view that the 50 or so spaces providedon the northern side of the pool (between the road and the existing refuse bins) will beinsufficient to meet the needs of the facility. Additional parking should therefore provided.We have explored the options for this additional parking and have considered severalscenarios.

2The first scenario is to provide recessed parking bays on Cameron Road on the near side ofthe road. For this o be successfully done it will be necessary convert all of the 1.0m widegrass berm next to the kerb and the 1.4m wide footpath into recessed parking bays. As thiswill consume the area used by the footpath, a replacement footpath will have to beconstructed in either the 1.6m grass strip between the edge of the footpath and the fence, oralternatively adjacent to the fence within the school grounds.A representative illustration of this area is shown in the following photograph:Given the fact that any work close to or beyond the fence (within the school) will requireretaining to accommodate the sloping land in the area, the effective width of the footpath willbe influenced by the presence of the trees, and the parking yield from this work is likely to besmall and confined to the near side of the road, we do not see much merit in undertakingthese works when more effective solutions are available elsewhere.The second scenario envisages the provision of the two rows of 90 degree parking extendingaround the corner where the rubbish skips are presently located and run up the hill(through the area where the gradient remains acceptable – 1:20 ideally) to a pointbefore/close to/beyond the High School office/Admin building shown in the plan.Although such a measure is likely to substantially increae the number of spaces available(and potentially double the number proposed in the sketch plan provided), it will impact onthe visual, amenity, and pedestrian connectivity between the new area and the fields – as thefollowing photograph shows.Physical works will also be required to ensure that the gradient vehicles are parking on do notgenerally accepted upper limits.

3Whilst this scenario has advantages, we suspect that the balancing of the connectivity,amenity and traffic needs of the area may result in yield that is reduced in number andconfined to an area much less than that visible in the following photograph. The nett effectcould therefore be an increase in the number of parking spaces available, but the overallsupply not meeting the number required.It is for this reason that scenario three has been identified. In essence, this scenario envisagesthe clearing of the central part of the wooded grove and providing a parking area within thisclearing that could potentially be accessed from both the school’s access as well as the accesson the other side of the grove that runs beside the tennis courts.From an on-site appraisal, we believe that if some of the trees within the inner part of thegrove were to be removed, and the outer trees that make up the peripheral belt were to beretained, a carpark of a moderately large, but unconventional size, could be provided byremoving the knoll in the middle and levelling the cleared area in a cut-to-fill manner toprovide a relatively level area.This general area is shown in the following panoramic photograph, with the red “X”sindicating the trees that could potentially be removed:XXXXX

4With the removal of one or more of the more significant trees around the periphery the sizeand yield of this car park could be further increased.It is appreciated that such a measure may require ameliorative measures to be taken to protectthe roots of the remaining trees, and it is for this reason that we recommend that furtherinvestigations be carried to determine the shape, (vehicular and pedestrian) connections, andyield of this potential parking area.This investigation should also consider the feasibility of providing the parking on a slightlyelevated structure to reduce the disturbance to the roots of the trees that are to remain, as wellas the gradients that will result in the car park and on the connections that will serve it.Consideration should also be given to the potential use of this parking area by users of thetennis courts with the view to either accommodating these other users or identifying measureto prevent/restrict its use by these users.Should these subsequent investigations find that a car park is feasible in this area andachieves a desirable number of spaces, it together with any addition al parking available fromthe second scenario may well result in an adequate pool of parking being available for theproposed facilities.During the course of our discussions, you also asked us to consider the benefits of the paralleland angle parking located on Beatty Avenue to the proposed facility. Being located on the farside of the sports fields and not having good all-weather connectivity makes them lessattractive than other parking opportunities that are close to the facility.This coupled with the fact that exposed nature of the walk between the two locations will beunpleasant in inclement weather conditions results in us forming the view that this parking,whish available, is unlikely to be used by many (if any) patrons of the proposed facility.We therefore believe that it is best used by those associated with summer and winter sportingcodes that use the sports grounds.In summary then, several options exist to provide additional parking. However, further workwill be needed to substantiate the quantum of parking required for the level of activityenvisaged, and the parking yields that can be achieved in the identified areas.We trust this information is sufficiently detailed for your immediate needs. Should you wishto discuss any matter in greater detail, do not hesitate contacting us.Yours faithfullyTRAFFIC ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT LTDP.R. BrownDirector