Cycling Velodrome Submission - Nelson/Tasman

Saxton Velodrome Trust has asked for our support.

Please show your support for the development of a cycling Velodrome and cycle safety arena at Saxton Field by making a submission. Submissions are required to be completed by 4.30pm Tuesday 3 April 2012, you are able to make a submission:

· on line

· by posting to the following address: Submission on the Draft Long Term Plan 2012-2022, Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050; or

· email to: longtermplan@tasman.govt.nz.

We encourage everyone interested in the future of track cycling to read below and make a submission irrespective of which district you live in. Both children and adults are able to submit their opinions. Please read below for information and links:

CYCLING VELODROME & CYCLE SAFETY ARENA

SAXTON FIELD

IMPORTANT - SUBMIT YOUR SUPPORT

BEFORE 4:30PM TUESDAY 3 APRIL

As a result of last years submissions Tasman District Council has allocated $526,000 in this year’s annual plan, with your further support through the link below a further $204,800 can be secured in next years long term plan.

Construction is due to start at the end of this year subject to the allocation of Nelson City Council funds. Further submissions will be required shortly to secure NCC funds. This project is funded at a percentage of 37% TDC, 43% NCC and 20% the sporting code = total cost of $2million.

Please complete the TDC submission form on the following link;

http://www.tasman.govt.nz/policy/public-consultation/draft-long-term-plan-2012-2022/#submit

This is also a great time for you to thank the TDC for their wonderful support for this project.

Many thanks

Rob Ford

Saxton Velodrome Trust

The proposed Saxton Field Cycling Facility would have the following benefits-

· Essential facility for the growing junior development of track cyclists in the region, allowing road safety skills training in a safe environment

· Provision of a cycle safety arena to be utilized by schools and other organisatons.

· Rehabilitation opportunities and facilities for injured/disabled persons

· Support current Community funded cycle programs and create opportunities for them to grow.

· Mass Community participation

· Saxton Field is perfectly located between both Districts. This allows schools and families to access the facility by the safe purpose built cycle track networks.

· Essential facility for Track racing – fixed wheeled bikes with no brakes.

· Coaches will utilize the track with all cyclists and multi-sport athletes as a safe environment to teach in, providing increased continuity from the existing Trafalgar Park cycle track

· Track Cycling is a highly successful and high profile NZ Olympic medal sport, which requires a suitable facility to support rider development at all levels

· Saxton Field Cycling Facility strategically links with existing off-road cycle ways, and an increased number of other sporting codes at this location

· Saxton Field Cycle Track would provide a suitable venue for higher profile Track Cycling events, attracting both domestic and tourist visitors to the Region.