The Ōrākei Local Board at their November 21st meeting adopted their Landing Concept Plan Refresh which includes retention of the haul out and hardstand area. The plan incorporates an area specifically for the running of a haul-out and hardstand operation.

Subject to commercial viability, retain approximately 50 per cent of the 2022 managed hardstand area (about 2,750 square metres, including the washdown pad and associated existing filtration system) to establish a smaller, flexible-use site for a short-stay haul-out facility (based on the presentation in Attachment E from the Young 88 Owners’ Association) to be used from May to December each year and the site being cleared and available for activations and major events from January to April, contingent on the approved operator providing the necessary infrastructure and a commensurate commercial return to the Ōrākei Local Board and operating to the highest industry standards in respect of water and air quality management.

The draft plan version being recommended for approval enables such a service outcome to be realised and the local board can consider future proposals that deliver a productive service within the condition parameters they have established.