Richmond Plans 2009-2029

This page contains plans and projects for the Richmond 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.

Richmond Settlement Profile

Richmond is the largest urban settlement in Tasman District. Over the last 15 years it has experienced high growth with people attracted by the surrounding natural beauty, climate and proximity to the neighbouring city of Nelson.

Richmond Population Growth

Estimates from Statistics New Zealand project the Richmond population growing from 13,297 in 2006 to 18,743 in 2031. This represents an annual average growth rate of 1.38%.

Richmond 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.

Richmond Zoning

Council has been undertaking urban development planning for Richmond over the past seven years, with Richmond CBD studies (2002) and the Richmond Development Study (RDS) circulated for community feedback in 2003. An extension to the RDS was the Hill Street East Study (HSES).

The RDS recognised that providing for growth would influence the urban form of Richmond (i.e. would it grow up, grow out or stay put). Planning principles were formulated and consultation with the community was sought on these and different urban and growth options, namely: Central area intensification; South Richmond; Richmond East / South Nelson; Lower Queen Street (Richmond West) and containment and jump. This consultation feedback was acknowledged and is reflected in the RDS planning approach and the Council decisions for the urban development of Richmond. Resulting from the RDS, the strategic approach to Richmond’s future development is to provide for:

  • Defined southwards expansion of Richmond, between State Highway 6 north of Hope and Hill Street to create a high amenity residential environment, (Richmond South Development Area).
  • Residential and business intensification of central Richmond.
  • Defined residential intensification in suitable locations in Richmond east, including land south of Champion Road and east of Hill Street, and support for defined northward residential expansion towards Stoke in Nelson City, north of Champion Road (Richmond East / Nelson South Development Area).
  • Defined westward expansion of Richmond to create a high amenity urban environment for residential and business development (Richmond West Development Area).

As development proceeds, a network of public greenways is being developed that accommodates the natural stormwater system and walking and cycling routes. The greenways connect the various parts of Richmond and link Richmond with the hills and the sea. Also, the natural hill backdrop above Richmond town is to be retained.

Future residential demand is expected to be satisfied through a combination of infill within existing residential areas and from new residential land within the Richmond South, East and West Development Areas. This will provide a choice of location and housing type for residents. Refer to the Richmond Settlement Area Map

Future business demand is expected to be satisfied from a combination of infill within the existing Richmond CBD, and land to be zoned mixed business and light industrial land within the Richmond West Development Area.

Major Projects Planned for Richmond - 2009-2019

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

Environment & Planning

  • New dog pound completed in 2009/10

Engineering

Refer to the Richmond Engineering Map

  • New walkways and cycleways in Richmond and Hope, including:
    • ASB Pool to Bird Street 2016/17
    • Champion Road crossing 2010/11
    • Champion Road/Salisbury Road to Garrin College 2010/11
    • Hill Street to Waimea College 2011/12
    • Waimea College link to Salisbury Road via School field 2012/13
    • Eel Creek section 2012/13
    • Bill Wilkes Reserve 2012/13
    • Kawatiri cycle facility various stages between 2010-2019.
  • Paton Road improvements 2011/12 and 2013/14
  • Oxford Street widening 2018/19 (continuing into next 10 year period)
  • Some road construction improvements in Bateup Road 2014-2017, Upper Champion Road 2014-2018
  • Hope road construction - Aniseed Valley 2013-2019
  • Purchase land for lower Queen Street roading improvements 2013-2016 and for carparks 2013/14 and 2017/18
  • Carpark developments 2012/13 and 2016/17
  • Streetscaping in Queen Street, Richmond completed in 2017
  • Undergrounding of powerlines in Gladstone Road 2009/10
  • Public passenger transport between Nelson and Richmond, jointly with Nelson City Council, commencing in 2012
  • Intersection upgrades: Champion-Salisbury 2015/16 and Queen/Salisbury Streets 2012-2015
  • Richmond water treatment plant upgrade to meet new Government drinking water standards in 2011-2013
  • Richmond water supply and reservoir upgrades to meet growth needs, including:
    • Churchill Avenue new main 2010/11
    • Hill Street low level main extension 2009-2011
    • Oxford Street main renewal 2009-2011
    • Richmond East high level reservoir 2009-2011
    • Richmond East heights reservoir 2014-2016
    • Richmond East new areas 2011-2013 and new areas in William Street 2012-2014
    • Richmond East heights rising main and pump station 2014-2016
    • Hill Street North 2010-2012
    • Richmond East high level rising main 2009-2011
    • Richmond East Park Drive and Selbourne Avenue 2012-2014
    • Richmond East Champion Road 2013-2015
    • Central Business District 2010-2012
  • New ground water source 2009-2011 and 2016-2019
  • Wastewater reticulation and pipeline upgrades in Richmond (Churchill Avenue 2012-2014, Queen Street 2015-2017, Wensley Road 2013-2015, William Street 2010-2012) and Brightwater to Richmond wastewater trunk, gravity and pumping main upgrades, new Headingly Lane pump station 2009/10
  • Stormwater reticulation improvements in parts of Richmond
    • Bill Wilkes Reserve 2011/12
    • Borck Creek 2014/15, 2016/17 and 2018/19
    • Hill Street 2017-2019
    • Lodestone Park 2017/18
    • Middlebank Drive 2013-2016
    • Poutama Drain 2011-2013
    • Queen Street 2012-2014 and 2015-2017
    • Kingsley Place to Hill Street 2018/19
    • Hart Drain Dam 2013/14
    • Land purchases 2013/14 and 2017/18
  • New spillway on Reservoir Creek Dam in Richmond 2010/11

Community Services

  • Purchase of more land and construction of more pensioner cottages
  • Ongoing development of Estuary walkway throughout the 10 years
  • Funding for training light installation 2010-2012, relocation of cricket nets 2010/11 and new carpark adjacent to tennis courts 2011/12 at Jubilee Park
  • Revamp of garden areas in Washbourn Gardens in 2009/10 and 2011/12
  • Installation of new playgrounds at Chelsea Avenue Reserve 2010/11, ASB Pool site 2010/11, and Cambridge Street 2011/12.
  • Installation of new playgrounds as new reserves are developed from 2012/13 to 2018/19 and ongoing replacement of aging equipment
  • Construct public conveniences at Ben Cooper Park 2011/12
  • Upgrade driveway at Richmond Cemetery 2009/10
  • Purchase of land for new cemetery 2018/19
  • Contribution to a new Richmond community facility 2009/10

Indicative Major Projects for Richmond - 2019-2029

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

Engineering

  • Harkness / Petrie carpark resurfacing
  • Sundial Square carpark resurfacing
  • Tasman District Council carpark resurfacing
  • Warring carpark resurfacing
  • Washbourn Gardens carpark resurfacing
  • Carparks – development of new carparks
  • White Road reconstruction – widening for 8.0m carriageway width, footpath, kerb and channel, and stormwater installation both sides and lighting one side
  • Oxford Street reconstruction – construction of extra width of road from Wensley Road to Gladstone Road
  • Bateup Road Stage 2 reconstruction – including footpaths and stormwater upgrade
  • Paton Road Stage 1 reconstruction from Wensley Road to existing footpath at base of first crest
  • Paton Road Stage 2 reconstruction – realignment through sharp vertical curves
  • Town Centre Cambridge Street streetscaping
  • Burkes Bank to Three Brothers Corner wastewater gravity main capacity upgrading
  • Gladstone Road and Oxford Street wastewater pipeline upgrade
  • Wastewater pipeline renewals (started in first 10 years and continuing into years 11-20) and trunkmain renewals
  • Borck Creek widening Queen Street, State Highway 60 and Headingly Lane (started in first 10 years)
  • Oxford Street CBD partial stormwater upgrade
  • Beach Road stormwater improvements
  • Richmond drain widening in Reed Andrews Drain (Borck Creek to Bateup Drain), Reed Andrews to Paton Road and Eastern Hills (Wensley to Gladstone) and Hart Drain (Wensley to Hill)
  • Borck Creek land purchase costs
  • Richmond main pipeline replacement in Oxford and Waverley Streets and upgrading the main in D’Arcy Street
  • Richmond new ground water source (started in the first 10 years and continuing into years 11-20)
  • Richmond water meter, valve, pipeline and fire hydrant renewals (started in the first 10 years and continuing into years 11-20)
  • Richmond/Waimea upgrades to Hill Street/Hart Road, lower Queen Street and Valhalla pump stations, the Queen Street main reservoir, the Champion Road main reservoir and pump station, the Waimea treatment plant and pump station, and the Appleby and Waimea well headworks

Community Services

  • Ongoing development of walkways and cycleways throughout the District
  • Ongoing management, maintenance, planting and development of existing reserves and facilities
  • Purchase and development of new reserves and facilities to meet the needs of the District’s growing population
  • Purchase of land for and development of a new cemetery
  • Rabbit Island – further development of recreational facilities