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KCDC Play Boat Cost Double Annual Public Arts Budget
KCDC Play Boat Cost Double Annual Public Arts Budget
Councillor Jackie Elliott
The Chair of Kapiti's
Public Arts Panel, Cr Jackie Elliott is dismayed the total
budget for a park upgrade at Paraparaumu Beach at $105,000
is more than twice the annual budget for acquiring new
public art in Kapiti.
The playground upgrade includes a life size purpose built aluminium boat and trailer amongst other equipment in a $90,000 package from one supplier.
"Meanwhile $40,000 a year is a minuscule
budget for adding to the public art collection that enhances
the vibrant creative coast environment and supports our
sizeable artistic community" says Cr Elliott.
" It is
fortunate we are able to carry over our budget from one year
to the next to make decent purchases every few years. As
well as buying art, the panel is also happy to consider
philanthropic art donations from trusts, businesses or
families as a way to increase our art public collection. I
can be contacted through the KCDC website to discuss these
opportunities" says Cr
Elliott.
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