Council invites expressions of interest for Wānaka’s latest community space
Local community groups and sport and recreation clubs keen to run activities at Wānaka’s latest community space can now submit an expression of interest to the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
The council began leasing the former Mitre 10 building at 35 Plantation Rd on May 1 and is in the process of converting it into a new youth, community and sports facility that is expected to be fully operational by June 2023.
Sport and recreation manager Simon Battrick said the process would ensure the council captured the needs of a broad range of groups who might like to use it.
“With the fit-out due to get under way soon we’re asking local groups and clubs to think about the space they currently use and what they might need in the future. If that fits with plans for the new building and its proposed layout then now’s the time to let us know,” he said.
“Because we’re converting an existing building the overall space is limited, so the ... process will also help us assess how to accommodate demand fairly and ensure we can cater for a wide range of groups and activities."
The new community facility will have two bookable, multi-use indoor courts plus a separate studio that could be used for dance, yoga and fitness classes, or as a meeting space. There will also be dedicated areas for Kahu Youth and Aspiring Gymsports.
Anyone interested in finding out more should visit letstalk.qldc.govt.nz. Expressions of interest open today (Monday, May 30) and close at 5pm on Sunday, June 12.
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