PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Many were the suggestions that came from the local community when the Quarry Park was first launched. Many of these suggestions have been implemented, but now it is exciting to plan for more development. An area for an art workshop and pottery kilns - a place for artists, potters, writers, spinners and weavers, and sculptors to work together and exchange ideas is on the agenda.

The native bush areas on the east and west sides of the quarry face will gradually be opened up with walking tracks. We hope one day to enclose the eastern bush area with a predator proof fence that would allow this area to be used for breeding kiwi and other natives.

One of our most important visions is an amphitheatre that functions as an art statement, but also for use for poets, singers, actors, musicians, and other performing artists. This has been started in a small way as a natural grassed amphitheatre and has been used in this form for several years now. As funds become available and demand dictates, we hope to eventually realise the full potential of a theatre that is a classic expression of a light environmental 'footprint' and yet is easily usable by performers and audience..

These plans are bound to change with new ideas and new personnel becoming interested in the Quarry development over the years. We are always happy to listen to suggestions, although it may not always be possible to implement them.

OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE IS

A WORLD CLASS PARK

- A Community Development in the

Environmental Arts.