We're asking - Which option is the best for Milton's future?
Council is asking for your feedback on whether to continue with the community library/pool facility or to stop the project. You’ll find more information about each option on the following pages including how each one might affect you.
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
2018
OUR PLACE MILTON COMMUNITY PLAN
Community feedback helped us to prioritise to invest in the Milton Pool and Milton Community Library.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
2019
ANNUAL PLAN 2019/20 UPDATE
After careful consideration Council identified that a new combined pool and community library facility was the best long-term option for Milton.
BRUCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES TRUST
Bruce Community Facilities Trust and Committee formed, working with Council to drive this project forward.
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Timeline item 3 - complete
2020-2021
DETAILS AND OPTIONS WERE DEVELOPED
Preparation for Community Consultation on the combined facility occurred, inclusive of a Community Library Spacial Plan and Designs and two main design options for the Community Pool where a six or eight lane facility were considered.
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Timeline item 4 - complete
2022
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION OCCURRED, ASKING WHICH DO YOU SUPPORT
Option 1: Contribute to a community library and pool facility with 6 swimming lanes ($13M TO $14M)
Option 2: Contribute to a community library and pool facility with 8 swimming lanes ($18M TO $20M)
Following the consultation process, Option 1 was the communities’ preferred option.
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Timeline item 5 - complete
2023-2024
PROJECT SCOPING AND PLANNING COMMENCED
Purchasing of adjacent properties occurred.
Concept Designs were created following receipt of Bruce Community Trust and Clutha District Council Operations Teams agreement.
Engineer and Independent Quantity Surveyor estimations were requested following completion of Concept Designs.
Consent process began.
Full project cost estimates were developed, and a budget of $17.6 million was approved as part of the 2023-24 Annual Plan Process.
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Timeline item 6 - active
2024
LONG TERM PLAN DECISIONS
The Chief Executive submitted a report asking Council to consider options for the Milton Swimming Pool and Community Library project as it is now known that costs exceed current available budgets. $17.9 million was approved as part of the LTP.
Council confirmed that the Milton Swimming Pool and Community Library project will need to go to a Special Consultative Process providing options for consideration by the community.
