East Lake Trust Encourages Consultation
The East Lake Trust is encouraging the Greater Christchurch sporting public to participate in red zone consultation, which begins this winter.
“The future of the red zone affects residents across Greater Christchurch in so many ways,” says David Goodman, Chair of East Lake Trust.
“Our communities’ chance to have a say is approaching; we encourage residents to be aware, and understand how to provide input.”
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The East Lake Trust has expressed interest in the future of the city’s water sports and recreation opportunities for whanau and visitors.
Following last year’s EVO::SPACE Eastern Vision feedback, ideas around the use of this land for sport and recreation emerged.
“We agree there could be an opportunity to link city to sea, and in this space, improve access to water sports and recreation for people of all ages.”
These opportunities, Goodman continues, could positively impact the wider community significantly – with social, physical and mental health benefits.
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“Through the process of red zone consultation, we are interested in seeing exactly what the people of Christchurch want from this area – what opportunities do they see?”
The Trust has been in a position to engage key stakeholders with interest in the future of this area as well. This process of consultation has included Pegasus Burwood Community Board, the Environment Infrastructure Committee at Christchurch City Council (CCC), Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA), Sport Canterbury, the sporting community of kayaking, rowing, waka ama and dragonboating, and the Avon-Otakaro Network.
“The wider community will now have a say. As a group, with an interest in the future of our city, we are listening carefully.”
