A taskforce comprising Councillors and Port Nelson, supported by Council staff, designers and architects, has been set up to understand the complexities of the waterfront and inform the development of the masterplan.

“We know we want to strengthen our links between the city and the sea, and this area can provide the sort of fun, recreational experience that draws people to the area. We’ve had many round table discussions on what the masterplan could look like, and now we’re at the stage where we’re asking questions of key stakeholders to better understand how people use this space and what matters the most to Nelsonians" says Chair of the Haven Waterfront Taskforce Councillor Mel Courtney.

Stakeholder meetings with directly affected groups will help shape the development of the draft masterplan. There will then be an opportunity for all Nelsonians to provide feedback.