> Facilities Working Party

The position paper was discussed at the June SPG meeting and agreement was reached for the process for developing a regional facilities framework be commence.

Meetings with the ASB Trust have confirmed their support for the development of such a regional framework. A recent new initiative for major funding projects by the ASB Trust also signals the need for greater planning for regional facilities.

A draft project brief has been circulated to the following for comment.
• Project Sponsor
• ASB Trust
• Auckland Plus
• Tourism Auckland
• Events sector

This issue is particularly sensitive and has received much media coverage in the last 4 weeks given the rates debate, the Harbour Stadium support from North Shore City Council and the Eden Park development. ARPASS has been consistent in delivering the view that a regional context of the development of existing and future facilities of all facility type is required to ensure alignment of capital funding and ensure ongoing viability of operations and prevent duplication.

The SD has met with the Franklin District Council with regard to their proposals of Growers Stadium and the Management of the Pacific Telstra Clear Pacific Arena Festival Bowl with regard the regional context for such facilities.

Outcome = a plan of regional facilities required in the Auckland region and a framework for investments decisions.

> Regional Aquatic Facilities Strategy

StratCorp Consulting of Melbourne Australia is the successful tender. StratCorp collating the available information of aquatics facilities form local bodies and regional and national bodies and will be ginning phone interviews and workshops in late September.

Outcome = regional view as to the demand and nature of demand (ie recreational vs formal) for aquatics facilities across Auckland region.

> Ministry of Education

Following on from the Ministry of Education representatives attended a Regional Collaboration a project team has been put together to examine
A Principles for assisting school / Council / community planning of facilities
B Linking Council plans with schools infrastructure plans
C Principles for operational / maintenance issues

The process for planning and aligning the processes for the MoE. Councils and funders is nearly complete and a draft will be available by end of September.

The linking of infrastructure plans of schools submitted to the MoE and Councils LTCCPs will commence in October.

This project has been noted by the Minister of Education in communication to Auckland City Council.

Outcome = process for aligning education planning and funding with Council recreation needs and external funding.

> Paddling Facilities

This project has arisen from the demand of open water based clubs and regional bodies seeking a site for the development of regional rowing / paddling facilities. To progress the project it is important that all codes are clear on the process that is to take place. A meeting of all governance and management from each code will be held on October 6th to discuss the process and a joint meeting with Councils will be held in November.

> Disabilities Audit

All Auckland City facilities have been audited and Manukau City will be complete by end of this month. ARC parks have been completed. Meetings to discuss implementation will begin once all audits are complete which will be by June 2007.