FAQs
- Actions and implementation plans will not be included in this plan, only objectives and policies.
- Future development concept designs will not be included in this plan. These will be assessed on a case by case basis.
- General history and use information will be added to the website instead of being included
- Specific reserve policies and objectives for Queens Park, Anderson Park, Town Belt, Environmental Reserves, Sports Fields Reserves, Cemeteries, Donovan Park and Sandy Point will be dealt with separately as they warrant their own management plans.
Why is ICC developing a General Policies Reserve Management Plan?
The Reserves Act 1977 requires the development of reserve management plans to establish the desired mix of use, protection for reserves and to provide the community with certainty about the function and management of the reserves. The General Policies Reserve Management Plan is intended to cover all reserves in the Invercargill District, therefore creating a more efficient management plan structure for future reviews combining all general policies into one overarching plan.
What will the plan include?
The plan will include set policies and objectives that are common to all reserves administered by the Invercargill City Council. This is to ensure a simple and consistent approach to management decisions and compliance with the Reserves Act requirements.
What is the engagement process and when/how can I give input?
Pre engagement for the development of the plan is from 12 August - 11 September 2022. During this time you have the opportunity to provide feedback on what you would like to see included in the policies and objectives for reserves in the Invercargill District. Please see the prompt questions to assist with your feedback on this Let's Talk Page. You can provide feedback via the survey in the link on this page.
Who decides what is included in the plan?
Council will have the final decision on what is included in the plan following pre-engagement. A draft will then go out for further public notification which is then presented for adopted by elected members following consideration of feedback and hearings.
What is not included in the plan?
How will future development plans be addressed?
Development plans will be undertaken through a public notification process on a case by case basis.