Coastal Tasman Plans 2009-2029

This page contains plans and projects for the Coastal Tasman Settlement outlined in the Council's Long Term and Annual Plans.

The Draft Long Term Plan 2012-2022 is currently being considered. Updated information will be posted following its adoption in June.

Important Note About the Draft Annual Plan 2011/2012

The Tasman District Council Draft Annual Plan 2011/2012 was adopted by the Council on 10 March 2011. This contains proposed changes from the 2009-2019 Ten Year Plan and the final list of projects will be confirmed by the end of June 2011following consultation with the public.

Coastal Tasman Settlement Profile

The Coastal Tasman Area lies between the Moutere River Estuary and the northern edge of the Waimea Plain.

The area is valued for its natural and coastal features and views. Apart from some inland areas, much of the area has high productive land values. Where productive values are high, the land is quite fragmented, whereas the less productive land is generally in larger lots, much of which is, or has recently been in pine plantation.

Settlement patterns within the Coastal Tasman Area are varied. The urban settlements of Mapua/Ruby Bay and Tasman are within the Coastal Tasman Area, but have their own settlement plans. The rest of the area is a rural residential and rural mosaic.

The proximity of the Coastal Tasman Area to Nelson, Richmond and Motueka, and the State highway network has resulted in pressure for further residential and rural residential development.

Coastal Tasman Population Growth

Estimates from Statistics New Zealand project the Coastal Tasman population growing from 2215 in 2006 to 2666 in 2031. This represents an annual average growth rate of 0.74%

Coastal Tasman Settlement Area and Engineering Maps

The following PDF maps show the settlement area and planned engineering maps in relation to the 2009-2019 Ten Year Plan.

Coastal Tasman Zoning

The Tasman Regional Management Plan(TRMP) contains a long term policy and planning framework for the Coastal Tasman Area to guide development. These provisions are intended to provide for a significant number of new dwellings in the area where they are able to be accommodated with limited adverse effects on the environment.

More specifically, the Rural 3 Zone provides an opportunity for low impact subdivision and innovative development while retaining the overall valued characteristics of the area. In the TRMP, the Coastal Tasman Area Subdivision and Development Design Guide provides criteria for the evaluation of specific proposals. It is expected that there will be little change in those areas in the Coastal Tasman Area that retain Rural 1, Rural 2 and Rural Residential zonings. Refer to the Coastal Tasman Settlement Area Map: Coastal Tasman Settlement Area Map

Constraints to development include the lack of network services for water supply, wastewater and stormwater. This is of concern given the valued natural characteristics of the area. There is a possibility that the Kina Peninsula area may be serviced by the Coastal Tasman Area water supply pipeline.

Future demand for sites for rural residential lifestyles is expected to be satisfied from land already zoned Rural 3. Additional development may occur along the area adjacent to the inland Moutere Highway.

Major Projects Planned for Coastal Tasman - 2009-2019

These projects are part of the 2009-2019 Ten Year Plan.

Engineering

Refer to the Coastal Tasman Engineering Map

  • Some road construction improvements to Stringer Road 2009/2011, Marriages Road 2018/19, Old Coach Road 2014-2016 and 2017-2019, and Foley Road 2014-2016
  • Coastal Tasman pipeline 2011-2019

Community Services

  • Develop walkway links in the Rural 3 zoned land, as land becomes available
  • Funding has been allocated for ongoing Coastcare programmes during the 10 year period

Indicative Major Projects for Coastal Tasman - 2019-2029

These projects have been identified in the long term plan process past 2019.

Engineering

  • Baldwin Road reconstruction – seal widening of 0.3km of sealed road and seal extension of 0.35km of gravel road
  • Dicker Road reconstruction – seal widening of 0.34km of sealed road
  • Dominion Road reconstruction – seal widening of 2km of sealed road
  • Goddard Road reconstruction – seal widening of 0.46km of sealed road
  • Harley Road reconstruction – seal widening of 2.7km of sealed road
  • Horton Road reconstruction – seal widening of 0.3km of sealed road and seal extension of 0.35km of gravel road
  • Maisey Road reconstruction – seal widening of 1.4km of sealed road
  • Mamakau Road reconstruction – sealing of 0.77km of unsealed road and construction of 0.2km of new road
  • Marriages Road reconstruction – completion seal widening of 1.64km of sealed road
  • Seaton Valley Road reconstruction – seal widening of 3.3km of existing sealed road
  • Trafalgar Road reconstruction – sealing of 1.2km of unsealed road and construction of 0.6km of new road
  • Williams Road reconstruction – seal widening of 0.8km of sealed road
  • Old Coach Road sealing – sealing of new 7.0km road from Dickers Road to Eden Road
  • Apple Valley Road full reconstruction
  • Mapua and coastal villages Coastal Tasman Pipeline (started in the first 10 years and continuing into years 11-20)

Community Services

  • Ongoing development of walkways and cycleways throughout the District
  • Ongoing management, maintenance, planting and development of existing reserves and facilities
  • Ongoing coastcare work, including planting and dune restoration
  • Purchase and development of new reserves and facilities to meet the needs of the District’s growing population