Omakau and Ophir Draft Reserve Management Plan

Thank you for your feedback. This survey is now closed.

Calling all Omakau and Ophir residents - Let us know how reserve space in your communities should be used now and in the future!

Background

The use of the Omakau and Ophir reserves have changed over the years, and we are keen to hear what you think is important for the future of these reserves. This draft plan has been prepared in consultation with reserve users, but now we want everyone involved. The purpose of the plan is to guide future development of the reserves and reflect any pressures, constraints, conflicts and opportunities for the management and development of these reserves. To read the full Omakau and Ophir Draft Reserve Management Plan 2023, click here.

Reserves Under Review (See the map below for the location of each of the reserves under review.)

• Omakau Recreation Reserve. This is the primary reserve in Omakau, with rugby and football grounds, tennis courts, a camping ground, hockey turf, cricket field and playground. Parts of the reserve are also leased to groups including the Golf Club, Squash Club and FENZ. Future use of this reserve will include the construction of a community hub, for which plans are currently being developed.
• Omakau Wilson Street Reserve. This reserve currently houses the Omakau Toy Library. The Omakau Toy Library plans to relocate to the future community hub once constructed.
• Ophir Recreation Reserve. This is the primary reserve in Ophir, with a community-run swimming pool and unused tennis courts.
• Ophir Ice Rink Reserve. The Ophir Ice Rink was formerly at this location but is now an undeveloped reserve with no facilities. This reserve is leased for grazing and is not currently available for public use.

Drop-in at Matakanui Combined Rugby Football Club - Monday 17 July 4pm-6pm

There will be a drop-in session in July where you can come and talk to us about the plan, ask us questions and share your thoughts. Please share this link with your friends and neighbours.

We would love to hear from you! Tell us what you think by completing the survey below. Submissions close at 5pm on Thursday 17 August 2023.

All submissions, including details of submitters will be made public via council agenda. Please read our privacy policy before you begin.