Update October 2012

The wheels are still turning

The independent Commissioners used by the TDC closed the hearing 21^st May 2012 and gave their decision 13 June 2012.

Commissioners' Decision

The Commissioners' decision has been released and the full copy of the report can be downloaded below.

http://www.tasman.govt.nz/StanleyBrookMotorsport

Summary of Decision

Pursuant to Section 104B of the Act, we have GRANTED IN PART land use consent RM100848 to establish and operate a motorsport park, subject to conditions.

The components of the above consent that we have DECLINED are:

• The lake created for water sports; and
• The airstrip and helipad and associated aviation activities.

Pursuant to Section 104B of the Act, we have DECLINED resource consent RM100877 to take water, but GRANTED all other consents sought, subject to conditions.

Since then 3 parties Nelson Forests Limited, McQueen & Rinsma, Rowe Family Trust have appealed the TDC decision with the Environment Court.

On Wednesday 3rd of October 2012 the Environment held a Call Over meeting to confirm process and set timeframes.

The first week in February has been reserved for Court mediation if required.

All parties informed the Court that private mediation discussions had been held and were planned to be ongoing, with good progress being made.

Everyone was confident of a positive outcome and conclusion before Court mediation is required.

NZ Central Motorsport and Adventure Park are pleased that Nelson Forests Ltd (NFL) are acting as a responsible corporate in considering the community benefits for this project and acting in a positive and co-operative manner.