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Foreshore Development Input

Wānaka Marina director, Mike Barker, has been in consultation with QLDC regarding Stage 5 of the overall Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan and how it impacts access and safety around the entrance to the marina.

To learn more, view the Key Stakeholder Consultation note, HERE

 

RESPONSE FROM QLDC

As previously discussed we have been working with our design team to improve the access connection to the marina. As you are aware the levels and space available in this area make it difficult to develop a fully compliant access at this location. The accessible grade requirement as per the building code cannot be achieved in this location, however we can comply with the QLDC track design standards and spec for a grade 3 track which has a max gradient of 8 degrees. We are also proposing to install handrails in this location to improve the safety and accessibility of the access. To best achieve this solution we are intending to proceed with the below design which we wanted to table with yourselves ahead of engaging on the detailed design.

 

 

New Marina Operations Manager

Wanaka Marina bids a sad farewell to Tup Blunt at the end of November, who is moving to Christchurch to be closer to the grandkids. Tup you will be missed! Best wishes for your next adventure…

Craig Fahey will be stepping into Tup’s role as operations manager and brings a broad range of skills and experience to the role. Craig is a commercial skipper on the lake and has been involved in water safety and boating on Lake Wanaka for many years.

You will see Craig working on the marina regularly over the summer, please feel free to stop by to introduce yourself. Craig is happy to help with any dock lines, splicing requirements, fender installation, boat preparation or a range of other services. He can be contacted on 021 0833 5771  or by email at ops@wanakamarina.co.nz