Two options for Pegasus centre
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Feedback is being sought on two potential sites for the proposed Pegasus Community Centre.
The Waimakariri District Council has identified two possible sites for the proposed community centre, after being approached by the town’s developer, Templeton Group.
The proposed sites were approved for consultation with the Pegasus community, at the council’s community and recreation committee meeting last week.
Committee chairperson councillor Philip Redmond said he was keen to hear the community’s feedback.
‘‘The cost options are similar for both sites, but price and design are less of an issue than getting the right location.’’
The council has been leasing a building in Tahuna St, Pegasus, since 2017 for a temporary community centre, which was being operated by the Pegasus Residents Group Inc.
But the lease was due to expire in June 2025.
The council signalled in the 2021-31 long-term plan its intention to establish a purpose-built community centre for Pegasus and set aside funding to build a 400m2 facility in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years.
Of the two sites, one is council-owned land near the already established retail area and health hub.
The other option was further away from residential properties, but had more land for future growth.
Residents have until 5pm on Wednesday, March 15, to offer feedback at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk.
The council is also exploring options to purchase land at Ravenswood, north Woodend, for future development of community facilities.
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