The 2024-34 Long Term Plan Consultation Document sets out Marlborough District Council’s proposed major projects and services over the next 10 years, and the impact on rates and debt levels. It also summarises Council’s infrastructure and financial strategies.
Hard copies of the submission form are available at Council’s reception and Picton Library and Service Centre.
Submissions close 5.00 pm Monday 13 May 2024.
Please give your feedback on the Council’s Long Term Plan.
It’s my job as Mayor to ensure we have the plan in place to help Marlborough succeed - and that the plan is achievable, fair and affordable.
Every three years we update our 10 year Long Term Plan to take into account the changing needs of our district. We then take this plan out for consultation with our community - and with input from you we decide how much we’ll spend on what, and what level of rates to set.
This LTP continues our strong capital expenditure programme with a focus on core infrastructure and public services - pipes in the ground, water treatment facilities and road maintenance. We propose to invest $1 billion over the next 10 years, $277 million more than our previous ten-year plan. With this I want to ensure that the people, economy and environment of Marlborough continue to progress and thrive
Our biggest challenge is how to fund the local share of the Marlborough Sounds’ road repairs, which were damaged by storms in 2021 and 2022. Five options are outlined in the Consultation Document, alongside a range of other items for public feedback. They include increased general roading maintenance funding of $27.5M over the next three years, flood protection improvements for Spring Creek and funding for a sports pavilion at A&P Park in Blenheim
So let us know what you think - read the Consultation Document and make a submission by 5.00 pm on 13 May. I look forward to hearing from you.