New recreational space up for grabs

 If you’re after a flat surface to shoot some hoops, race remote control cars or practice your roller skating moves, Gisborne District Council would like to hear from you.

As part of a series of proposed improvements to the Roebuck and Childers Road intersection, the Council is looking at constructing a 50 m x 40 m car park at the former St Mary’s Catholic School site.

There is potential to use this car park for other outdoor recreational activities during off-peak times and Gisborne District Council is asking the public for ideas on how to best utilise this space. “The car park will be used extensively when the netball courts are in use. At other times it will be empty. There is a great opportunity for other groups to make use of this large flat surface,” said Mayor, Meng Foon. “The idea is to make the most of the space in a way that benefits the community. All suggested uses for the car park during the off-peak times will be given careful consideration.”  

 If you’re interested in using this car park, please complete the expression of interest form available at www.gdc.govt.nz and return it to the Gisborne District Council by 7 May, 2010.

The car park has been developed to ease congestion at busy times on a relatively dangerous corner. With the YMCA, netball, tennis, squash, soccer and badminton all situated in the vicinity, parking at busy time is at a premium. The new car park will provide parks for 70 cars and take vehicles away from the intersection.