Marine research centre

I fully support M Murray-Benge's letter (The Weekend Sun, August 14, page 34).

Part of the Sulphur Point was designated as a Marine and Leisure Reserve many years ago and the other two-thirds was designated as part of the Port of Tauranga.

Twenty odd years ago I attended a ‘launch' reception as a city councillor, for the Waikato University and Polytech in partnership to set up and develop a Coastal Marine Research Centre – a centre of excellence on Sulphur Point.

There was definitely no promise of some Maori cultural base being developed as asserted by Buddy Mikaere who also offers no proof.

What was supported by me was Jack Thatcher's Maori compass which came to fruition. Sadly The Marine Research Centre hasn't eventuated yet but it would be most appropriate and of great benefit.
The BOP Regional Council also tried to have a multi-storied office block built on the land which of course is largely reclaimed land anyway. Fortunately, it was stopped dead in the water when it went before the Environment Court, through the efforts of myself and several other individuals and Tauranga City Council.

Because of the above, many boaties etc can enjoy this great area apart from properly fully self-contained motorhomes and caravans thanks to the ignorance of councillors and staff to NZMCA standards.

J Lyndon, Matua.

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