Murchison Plans 2009-2019

This page contains plans and projects for the Murchison Settlement outlined in Council's Long Term Plan and Annual Plan.

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.

Murchison Settlement Profile

Murchison is the District's southern most settlement. It is a rural service centre supported mainly by farming, mining and tourism. It provides a base for outdoor activities such as rafting, kayaking, tramping hunting and fishing.

Rapid bank erosion by the powerful Buller River places properties at the ends of Fairfax and Grey Streets at some risk. Further urban development is inappropriate in this vicinity and rural zoning of land close to the river is being retained.

Recently, additional public parking has been provided in Fairfax Street which eases traffic congestion in the main street.

Murchison Population Growth

Estimates from Statistics New Zealand project the Murchison population growing from 492 in 2006 to 435 in 2031. This represents an annual average growth rate of -0.49%

Murchison 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.

Murchison Zoning

Future residential demand is expected to be satisfied from a combination of land already zoned residential and from the area zoned Rural 2 Deferred Residential located next to the existing residential area to the east of the settlement. Refer to the Murchison Settlement Area Map

Future demand for business land is expected to be satisfied from infill within the existing Central Business District and Light Industrial areas.

Major Projects Planned for Murchison - 2009-2019

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

Engineering

Refer to the Murchison Engineering Map

  • Murchison water treatment plant upgrade to meet new Government drinking water standards 2012/13
  • Murchison water supply well head improvements 2009/10 and pipeline renewals 2015/16
  • Renewal of Baxter Creek bridge, Murchison 2018/19
  • Road construction Hampden Street 2012-2013
  • Fairfax carpark reseal 2009/10
  • Hotham to Chalgrave Footpath 2009/10
  • Hotham Street wastewater pump station upgrade 2015/16 and Waller Street 2009/10
  • Murchison wastewater treatment plant disposal upgrade 2018/19 (continuing into next 10 years)
  • Wastewater rising main renewal across State Highway bridge 2009/10
  • Wastewater treatment plant septage facility 2010/11
  • Stormwater drain clearance and channel improvements 2014/15

Community Services

  • Redevelopment of the shrubbery at Murchison playground 2010/11
  • Land development at Murchison Golf Club 2009/10-2010/11

Indicative Major Projects for Murchison - 2019-2029

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

Engineering

  • Hotham/Chalgrave Street seal extension – 1,210m seal extension
  • Matiri Valley Road reconstruction – widening existing sealed carriageway
  • Wastewater treatment plant renewals and disposal upgrade (continued into next 10 year period)
  • Waller Street and Burnside Road wastewater pump stations upgrades
  • Murchison water pipeline and water meter renewals. Upgrading of the Fairfax Street pump station and Chalgrave Street reservoir (started in the first 10 years and continuing into years 11-20)

Community Services

  • Business as usual. There are no major changes proposed in years 11-20 at this stage
  • Ongoing development of walkways and cycleways throughout the District
  • Ongoing management, maintenance, planting and development of existing reserves and facilities
  • Purchase and development of reserves and facilities to meet the needs of the growing population