Tom Grant Drive swing renewal
What is being proposed?
The lone swing near the Tawari Street end of Tom Grant Drive is due to be replaced and we are taking it down soon. We are ordering a new basket swing. The new basket swing was going to replace the old swing but the Tom Grant Drive committee have asked us to consider adding it to the Tom Grant Drive playground instead. Before we say yes, we are keen to run it past those who live close to the current swing first. What do you think about this idea?
This survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey. The majority voted to keep the new swing in its current location. Where people provided a reason, we have published them below. Thank you to those who also submitted comments for consideration. All going well, we aim to have the new basket swing installed by Christmas.
Reasons provided by the community to keep or relocate swing
No way! I love having a swing there.
Does not need to be moved. Wasting money to do so
No way! I love having a swing there.
It's a great place for our smaller/younger grandchildren... shorter walking distance for them and/or don't need to carry them as far.
Go for it, great idea!
Kids opinion
Go for it, great idea!
We live closer to the lone swing than the playground but our kids would still prefer having it as another option at the playground.
Go for it, great idea!
No way! I love having a swing there.
I see children from this end of the drive using it whilst parents sit on the bench. There is nothing else at this end of the drive where they can play
Go for it, great idea!
No way! I love having a swing there.
Better having two options that one
No way! I love having a swing there.
Good to have another play place
No way! I love having a swing there.
Just good to have a seperate swing that’s in a more quiet area. More room for activity
Frequently Asked Questions
Tom Grant Drive is maintained by the Tom Grant Drive Committee in conjunction with Matamata-Piako District Council. The committee is a voluntary organisation involved in development and maintenance projects on the drive. You can find more about Tom Grant Drive here.
Project Timeline
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Consultation with local residents
10 October to 31 October 2023
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Feedback considered and decision made
November/December 2023
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Old swing removed and new swing installed at the preferred location.
Original due date January/February 2024. We are now aiming to have the swing installed by Christmas.
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Additional Information
A flyer has been delivered to the homes of those who live close to the current swing set at the Tawari St end of Tom Grant Drive.
We have also placed a sign by the swing and each entrance to that section of Tom Grant Drive.
If you know anyone who lives close by or may have past interest in the current swing/location, please let them know about this proposal.
