The Track Reserve

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Location

Suburb
Plimmerton

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Recreational & Ecological Linkages

Values & Outcomes

Heritage values
Within Tapu Site.

Natural values

Separated from Taupo Swamp by railway, but formerly part of the same ecosystem. 

Extensively damaged by fire (in 1990s).

Recreation values
None.

Other values

This is not a Crown Derived Reserve.

Utilities (Minor): Water Supply, Stormwater.

Outcomes sought
  1. Manage the reserve for natural and cultural values.

  2. Safeguard the cultural heritage values through cautious management of any land disturbance or structure proposals.

  3. Protect the remnant wetland values (including threatened species) to achieve healthy ecological functioning through animal and weed pest control as funding opportunities allow, and through natural regeneration.  Improve the wetland functioning over time, increasing riparian area where possible for erosion reduction and fish spawning habitat.

Legal Description

Appellation Reserve Act Classification Gazette notices
Lot 19 DP 67248 Local Purpose Reserve (Environmental and Landscape Protection)

Other information

Information Description
Parcel Area (ha) 0.65
District Plan Zones Open Space
Leases/Easements/Licences None.
Scale Local
Village Plimmerton
Ground Shaking Yes
Landslide Susceptibility No
Tsunami Evacuation Zone No
Liquefaction Zone No