Westport Harbour Boat Sheds Revitalisation - Help us Seal the Deal
By Steve White
PledgeMe.Project
Community,
NZ $21,090 pledged
63 people pledged
Closed
NZ $20,000 minimum target
This campaign was successful and closed on 30/11/2019 at 12:00 PM.
Make a PledgeAbout
Westport Harbour Boat Sheds Revitalisation - Help Us Seal The Deal
Project 2019-10-30 12:15:54 +1300
Over the last 8 years, a group of Westport volunteers working under the Buller Cycle Club have been transforming some unloved and unused areas into a network of walking and cycling trails, bridges, boardwalks and public spaces. They have created the Kawatiri River Trail and linked it to their Kawatiri Beach Reserve at North Beach. Their efforts over this time have resulted in the 2013 & 2017 Trustpower Supreme Winner Community awards and the 2018 NZTA Bike to the Future awards. One of the key nodal points for this trail network is the Westport Harbour boat ramp area which acts as a central nucleus amongst 3 adjoining trails. The boat ramp area also supports the Westport Yacht and Powerboat club and the Kawatiri Rowing club and is a favourite place for locals to sit and view the port activity. Recently, the group embarked on a transformation of the boat ramp area with support from the Buller District Councils revitalisation fund, local volunteers and local businesses. The work includes resolving traffic interaction by isolating cyclists and pedestrians, improving car and boat trailer parking, creating new gardens and planted areas, building a large covered viewing pergola, improving signage, lighting and seating. The carpark area is just over 3000 square metres and is finished in compacted gravels. This surface deteriorates quickly with weather and tyre degradation so the group are very keen to try to get it chip sealed permanently before they finish the volunteer makeover and leave a lasting legacy for the its’ users. They have managed to scrape together $26,000 to put towards the $46,000 total cost and are working hard to find the $20,000 shortfall while they are still on the job. To be able to complete this work before the end of the year will pay huge dividends for its users, reducing ongoing maintenance, allowing for clearer parking hierarchy with the ability to paint lines on the seal and by bringing a huge amount of pride in the community efforts that have made it.
Comments
Updates
Hey! Thanks for checking out this project.
We haven't made any updates yet, follow us if you want to be notified when we do.
Pledgers 63
25/11/2019 at 10:58am
"This whole trail is such a great asset to the community. Love your work!"
25/11/2019 at 9:53am
"So pleased to have been able to contribute to this awesome project!"
24/11/2019 at 8:50pm
"Good one Kawatiri!"
24/11/2019 at 12:30pm
24/11/2019 at 8:36am
"Great work and Good luck with the campaign. It’s great to see the lagoon area brought back to life. "
24/11/2019 at 3:33am
23/11/2019 at 7:59pm
"Awesome idea!!"
22/11/2019 at 7:46pm
"Well Done to all involved in creating this project. Thanks to the community support that make things possible. Best Regards Mayor Cleine"
22/11/2019 at 4:23pm
22/11/2019 at 3:50pm
"Good Luck, from Ali & Brian Sutherland"
22/11/2019 at 3:47pm
"Thanks for all the hard work you do!"
22/11/2019 at 2:42pm
22/11/2019 at 8:08am
22/11/2019 at 7:32am
18/11/2019 at 5:55pm
13/11/2019 at 6:14pm
13/11/2019 at 3:05pm
13/11/2019 at 10:40am
"Jason Baker Contracting Ltd is proud to support this very worthwhile community project."
11/11/2019 at 6:38pm
"Janet Mapley (née Shrives)"
10/11/2019 at 9:54am
"You have created an absolute gem in our little town, we hope you now get the backing of all that use it to complete it. "
10/11/2019 at 9:11am
10/11/2019 at 8:15am
09/11/2019 at 7:51pm
09/11/2019 at 9:48am
09/11/2019 at 8:43am
07/11/2019 at 3:59pm
"An asset to the town and thanks for all your hard work. Hope this helps you finish it off. "
03/11/2019 at 8:53pm
"Brilliant work again Steve"
03/11/2019 at 2:48pm
"Plumb Duck would like to challenge all other Westport Businesses to match or better our pledge. If we all contribute we can make it happen!"
02/11/2019 at 7:32am
"Good luck, we're behind this all the way. This is a wonderful outdoor hub for our community. From Phil and Di"
01/11/2019 at 4:43pm
"Fantastic asset for our community"
Followers 1
Followers of Westport Harbour Boat Sheds Revitalisation - Help us Seal the Deal
Westport Harbour Boat Sheds Revitalisation - Help Us Seal The Deal
Project 2019-10-30 12:15:54 +1300
Over the last 8 years, a group of Westport volunteers working under the Buller Cycle Club have been transforming some unloved and unused areas into a network of walking and cycling trails, bridges, boardwalks and public spaces. They have created the Kawatiri River Trail and linked it to their Kawatiri Beach Reserve at North Beach. Their efforts over this time have resulted in the 2013 & 2017 Trustpower Supreme Winner Community awards and the 2018 NZTA Bike to the Future awards. One of the key nodal points for this trail network is the Westport Harbour boat ramp area which acts as a central nucleus amongst 3 adjoining trails. The boat ramp area also supports the Westport Yacht and Powerboat club and the Kawatiri Rowing club and is a favourite place for locals to sit and view the port activity. Recently, the group embarked on a transformation of the boat ramp area with support from the Buller District Councils revitalisation fund, local volunteers and local businesses. The work includes resolving traffic interaction by isolating cyclists and pedestrians, improving car and boat trailer parking, creating new gardens and planted areas, building a large covered viewing pergola, improving signage, lighting and seating. The carpark area is just over 3000 square metres and is finished in compacted gravels. This surface deteriorates quickly with weather and tyre degradation so the group are very keen to try to get it chip sealed permanently before they finish the volunteer makeover and leave a lasting legacy for the its’ users. They have managed to scrape together $26,000 to put towards the $46,000 total cost and are working hard to find the $20,000 shortfall while they are still on the job. To be able to complete this work before the end of the year will pay huge dividends for its users, reducing ongoing maintenance, allowing for clearer parking hierarchy with the ability to paint lines on the seal and by bringing a huge amount of pride in the community efforts that have made it.
Comments
Hey! Thanks for checking out this project.
We haven't made any updates yet, follow us if you want to be notified when we do.
25/11/2019 at 10:58am
"This whole trail is such a great asset to the community. Love your work!"
25/11/2019 at 9:53am
"So pleased to have been able to contribute to this awesome project!"
24/11/2019 at 8:50pm
"Good one Kawatiri!"
24/11/2019 at 12:30pm
24/11/2019 at 8:36am
"Great work and Good luck with the campaign. It’s great to see the lagoon area brought back to life. "
24/11/2019 at 3:33am
23/11/2019 at 7:59pm
"Awesome idea!!"
22/11/2019 at 7:46pm
"Well Done to all involved in creating this project. Thanks to the community support that make things possible. Best Regards Mayor Cleine"
22/11/2019 at 4:23pm
22/11/2019 at 3:50pm
"Good Luck, from Ali & Brian Sutherland"
22/11/2019 at 3:47pm
"Thanks for all the hard work you do!"
22/11/2019 at 2:42pm
22/11/2019 at 8:08am
22/11/2019 at 7:32am
18/11/2019 at 5:55pm
13/11/2019 at 6:14pm
13/11/2019 at 3:05pm
13/11/2019 at 10:40am
"Jason Baker Contracting Ltd is proud to support this very worthwhile community project."
11/11/2019 at 6:38pm
"Janet Mapley (née Shrives)"
10/11/2019 at 9:54am
"You have created an absolute gem in our little town, we hope you now get the backing of all that use it to complete it. "
10/11/2019 at 9:11am
10/11/2019 at 8:15am
09/11/2019 at 7:51pm
09/11/2019 at 9:48am
09/11/2019 at 8:43am
07/11/2019 at 3:59pm
"An asset to the town and thanks for all your hard work. Hope this helps you finish it off. "
03/11/2019 at 8:53pm
"Brilliant work again Steve"
03/11/2019 at 2:48pm
"Plumb Duck would like to challenge all other Westport Businesses to match or better our pledge. If we all contribute we can make it happen!"
02/11/2019 at 7:32am
"Good luck, we're behind this all the way. This is a wonderful outdoor hub for our community. From Phil and Di"
01/11/2019 at 4:43pm
"Fantastic asset for our community"