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20 October 2014
Elder Outdoor Gym Proposal
DC No: 290
Purpose
1.
To consider the proposed site for the establishment of an elder outdoor gym.
Executive Summary
2.
In response to a submission received to the 2014/15 Annual Plan, Council approved
in principle the provision of Council land for the establishment of an elder outdoor
gym subject to further assessment of suitable sites for Council consideration.
3.
An assessment of the suitability of four Council reserves was undertaken by Council
staff in conjunction with representatives from SUPA-NZ and the Elders Forum.
4.
Kulim Park has been identified as being the most suitable site.
5.
Capital funding to develop the elder outdoor gym will need to be secured from
external funding providers by SUPA-NZ and the Elders Forum. The ongoing
maintenance and depreciation costs of the facility will need to be met by Council.
6.
It is recommended that Council approve Kulim Park as the site for the establishment
of the elder outdoor gym subject to external funding for the project being secured by
SUPA-NZ and the Elders Forum.
Recommendation/s
That the Council:
(a)
Approve Kulim Park as the site for the establishment of an elder outdoor gym subject
to external capital funding for the project being secured by SUPA-NZ and the Elders
Forum.
(b)
Agree to take over ownership responsibility for the elder outdoor gym including the
ongoing maintenance and depreciation costs.
Discussion
7.
Council considered a submission through the 2014/15 Annual Plan from SUPA-NZ
(Seniors United to Promote Age-Friendly New Zealand) requesting Council land, and
funding for the establishment of an elder outdoor gym.
8.
The submission was supported by the Elders Forum and the Older Persons Activity
Forum. The Older Persons Activity Forum was established in 2012 by the Elders
Forum to consider the provision of outdoor activity for older people in Tauranga and
Objective ID: A5875349
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includes representatives from Sport BOP, YMCA, SUPA-NZ, Bay Venues Ltd, Age
Concern and the Elders Forum.
9.
In response to the submission. Council resolved to:
Ml4/40.37 "Approve in principle the provision of Council land for the establishment of
an elder outdoor gym subject to further assessment of suitable sites for Council
consideration and Council not approving funding for the project except if a successful
application to the proposed Community Development Match Fund is made".
10.
Council staff have been working with representatives of SUPA-NZ and the Elders
Forum to identify a suitable site for the establishment of the elder outdoor gym.
11.
The criteria used for assessing site suitability included:
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High visibility
A combination of sun and shade
Ease of parking
Toilet facilities located within a reasonable vicinity
Proximity to other recreational facilities e.g. walkways, shopping precinct.
Consistency with the applicable reserve management plan.
12.
Banks Avenue Reserve, Kulim Park, Fergusson Park and Mount Drury were
identified as potential sites. Assessment of the sites against the criteria identified
Kulim Park as the most suitable.
13.
It is proposed that the elder outdoor gym be located in the vicinity of the existing
petanque court at Kulim Park as shown on the site map included as Attachment A.
14.
The proposal is consistent with Harbour Reserves Management Plan 2005 which
includes Kulim Park.
15.
An elder outdoor gym comprises internationally verified specialist fitness equipment
for mature and older people to maintain muscular and skeletal strength. The
equipment proposed to be installed is a modular design that incorporates a number
of different exercises and activities (Attachment B).
16.
Council previously declined to fund the project except if a successful application is
made to the Community Development Match Fund. The fund requires Councils
contribution to be matched, either through volunteer labour, donated materials,
professional services, and/or cash.
17.
Therefore, funding will need to be secured from external funding providers.
Construction cannot commence until it can be demonstrated that the necessary
funding has been secured.
18.
Once installed, ownership and ongoing maintenance for the Elder Outdoor Gym
would become the responsibility of Council. The ongoing cost for maintenance and
depreciation is approximately $2,500 per annum.
19.
If Council approve Kulim Park as the site for the establishment of the elder outdoor
gym, details of the project will be communicated to the neighbouring residents of the
Park and the wider community.
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Options
Options
Approve Kulim Park as the
site for the establishment of
an elder outdoor gym
subject to external capital
funding for the project being
secured.
Decline the proposal to
establish an elder outdoor
gym at Kulim Park.
Pros
Provision of a significant
recreational facility for
the community
Contributes to the overall
wellbeing of the
community and in
particular older people
• No cost to Council
Cons
Ongoing cost to Council
of approximately $2,500
per year for maintenance
and depreciation
No provision of a
recreational facility for the
community
Consideration
strategic Context
20.
The proposal to establish an elder outdoor gym contributes to the community
outcomes of 'a city of great spaces, places and environments'.
21.
The elder outdoor gym project will provide a significant recreational facility within
Tauranga City and increase the individual and social connectivity and overall
wellbeing of older people.
22.
Councils Age Friendly City Strategy 2013-2023 contains specific provision to
increase recreational and physical activity for the older community, including
considering the provision of an elder outdoor gym as follows:
"Increase the diversity of recreational and physical activity opportunities at
community centres and parks. As part of this consider the initiation of an elder
outdoor gym or exercise stations at suitable recreation points".
Community
23.
The site where it is proposed to locate the elder outdoor gym at Kulim Park will not
impact the existing use or users ofthe park or neighbouring properties.
24.
The project will provide a significant benefit to the older community.
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Significance
26.
The proposal is not significant.
Implementation
27.
The total capital cost of the elder outdoor gym is $25,055 + GST which includes the
cost of purchasing and installing the equipment, the necessary safety surfacing and
equipment use signage.
28.
The capital funding for the project is the responsibility of SUPA-NZ and the Elders
Forum. Construction cannot commence until it can be demonstrated that the
necessary funding has been secured.
29.
Installation of the elder outdoor gym equipment will be undertaken by a Council
approved contractor to ensure compliance with the NZ safety standards.
30.
Council staff will oversee the installation of the elder outdoor gym equipment.
Attachments
No.
Title
Site Map - Proposed location of the elder outdoor gym
Objective: ID: A5875343
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Outdoor gym equipment module
Objective ID: A5875344
Signatories
Authors
Stephanie Kelly, Recreation Planner
Authorisers
NatalieJRu land
Elder Outdoor Gym Proposal
cting General Manager: Environmental Services
Kulim Park - elder outdoor gym site
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