Public submissions invited for Maymorn Structure Plan

Upper Hutt City Council seeks further feedback after approving final draft.

UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 15 July 2011—Upper Hutt City Council has approved the final draft of the Maymorn Structure Plan and is now seeking further feedback from the public. Consultation officially opens on Monday, 18 July 2011.

The Maymorn Structure Plan has been prepared to guide the future residential development in the Maymorn area as a response to the expected population growth in Upper Hutt. The Council is looking for feedback on the Structure Plan via public submissions.

The proposed village would occupy the north-eastern corner of the Mangaroa Valley, bound by the Mangaroa River and surrounding hillside, and respecting the rural amenities surrounding the site. “By locating a proportion of future development north of the city, Maymorn is well positioned to provide a long term boost to the Upper Hutt CBD through added critical mass.” says Upper Hutt Mayor, Wayne Guppy. “For the remainder of the wider valley there are no other changes proposed throughout this process.”

“This is an exciting development opportunity that will provide a choice of property options within a carefully considered and sustainably designed environment of natural beauty.” said Mr Guppy.

Submission forms will be available from the Council’s Civic Centre offices, the Upper Hutt Central and Pinehaven Libraries, the i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and the Council website. Electronic submissions can also be made online at www.upperhuttcity.com/maymorn

The closing date for receipt of submissions is Friday 12 August 2011.