Gary Kelliher

Q1 It is well known that one of the key contributors to the historic issues with Lake Hayes water quality has been from upstream land development.

What is your position on intensification in the Lake Hayes catchment area?

I think the upstream land development of the past has been a degrader of water quality, however the changes being made in recent times is turning this around and groups such as the Friends of Lake Hayes are becoming custodians over improvement to water quality that will really benefit the catchment and lake.  I think further intensification should be considered case by case and should ensure each proposed development will only have a positive effect on water quality and not detract from the good work currently being done.

Q2a Do you consider the current Coronet Village Fast-Track application that includes 780 residences positive or negative?

Positive 

Q2b Why do you say that?

Because the ability to enhance access to skifields from base stations is an exciting step forward bringing us closer to the ski resorts in the northern hemisphere.  These all have towns or villages at the base point.

A 780 residence town will require the scale of municipal services to match its needs and it can be designed to ensure its impact on water quality must be an improvement, not a degrader.

Q3 What infrastructure would you like to see in place to address our traffic and sewerage issues in Queenstown? Please provide specific examples.

I am a strong advocate for a 4 lane bridge across the Shotover River, and 4 lane highway from Lake Hayes to the BP roundabout.  I think this is going to be the bare minimum to cope with the added pressure on traffic congestion that will worsen once further Ladies Mile developments proceed.

Waste, storm, and domestic water all needs to match the projected growth and density already identified within the basin.  Central Government needs to play a substantial part in assisting with this so it doesn't further burden the ratepayers.