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Hokitika Westland RSA Feasibility Study

Posted on August 16, 2016August 19, 2016 by J Gurden

The Hokitika Westland RSA rooms were found to have serious structural deficiencies. The facility was subsequently closed and demolished in April 2015. This project considered the viability of building a new facility on the same site, the nature of demand and level of community support for the project. Gurden Consulting Ltd also prepare the Lottery application that received $...

GROW – Grey District Economic Growth Strategy

Posted on August 15, 2016August 17, 2016 by J Gurden

Gurden Consulting Ltd undertook the role as Project Manager of the Grey District economic agency GROW. This entity established Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Community sector groups that developed and implemented many growth initiatives for the district. Client: Grey District Council (1998 - 2002)

Spring Creek Aquatic Centre

Posted on August 14, 2016August 17, 2016 by GurdenConsulting

A refurbishment and roofing of the Runanga Swimming Pool had been in planning for 12 years. Gurden Consulting was commissioned to assist with the planning and prepare a business case that secured $350,000 from Spring Creek Mining Ltd. This enabled the project to be undertaken. Client: Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd. (2008 and 2010)

Westland Recreation Centre

Posted on August 14, 2016August 17, 2016 by GurdenConsulting

Actively led by Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn, this new indoor stadium is set to open on Saturday 20 August 2016. As a stage two development to the Grey District Aquatic Centre, features of the facility include a double court stadium, aerobics and fitness centre, meeting/activities room, amenities for users of the Westfurf stadium and hub for a number of sports and othe...

Grey District Aquatic Centre

Posted on August 14, 2016August 17, 2016 by GurdenConsulting

Working with the Grey District Aquatic Centre Management Committee, the community and consultants LHT Design, Gurden Consulting Ltd prepared the feasibility study and acted as Project Coordinator for the planning and major funding applications for this $11M facility. Client: Grey District Council (2006-2009)

Left Bank Art Gallery

Posted on August 10, 2016August 19, 2016 by GurdenConsulting

Jackie Gurden has had a long involvement with the gallery. In her role as Recreation Officer for the Greymouth Borough Council she played a lead role setting up and managing the facility though its initial years upstairs in the Council Offices in the early 1980s. Planning and marketing assistance was then given over a three year period to successfully help retain the galle...

Ross Heritage Goldfields Concept Plan-Vision and Brief

Posted on August 10, 2016August 17, 2016 by GurdenConsulting

Working with the Ross community, Gurden Consulting Ltd facilitated the development of a vision, prepared funding applications and Brief for a coordinator to implement the revitalisation of the Ross Historic Goldfields in what became known as "Project Ross". Client: Department of Conservation

West Coast Apprenticeship Research

Posted on August 10, 2016August 19, 2016 by GurdenConsulting

A comprehensive assessment of the situation with apprenticeships on the West Coast from both an employer and employee perspective was undertaken. This work included recommendations for strengthening the apprenticeship scheme in the region. Client: West Coast Development Trust (2007)

Arnold Valley Hydro Electricity Water Park Demand Analysis

Posted on August 10, 2016August 17, 2016 by GurdenConsulting

As part of the mitigation package for the proposed Arnold Valley Hydro Electricity Power Scheme, Trustpower looked to develop the concept of a 750m water park containing approximately 400m of white water with signature waves ideal for kayaking, body boarding, swimming and other river recreational uses. Gurden Consulting Ltd undertook a demand analysis of potential users of...

Westland District Facilities Review

Posted on August 10, 2016August 19, 2016 by GurdenConsulting

Gurden Consulting Ltd was commissioned to undertake a review of the entire district's recreation and community facilities. This project was initiated to assist the Westland District Council determine where their Development West Coast Major District Initiative (MDI) funding ($6m) should be invested. Client: Westland District Council (2007)