A housing complex is proposed at Bayswater which will make the public boat ramp unusable for most (if not all) that currently use it and limit the public access to the foreshore.

This proposal has parking for a boat on a trailer with a total length of 5.5mtrs, this is for a 4-4.5mtr boat or smaller.  Most boats using this ramp are 6mtrs or more. To access the ramp requires reversing on the main road, around a corner and over a pedestrian crossing (in reverse). There is no where to stop and prepare the boat for launching (remove strap, insert bungs).  Should the ramp be-in-use anyone wanting to launch will have to either park blocking the main road or drive around a complex designed for small trailers.

Apart from power boats this also prevents most other users,  the Department of Conversation and other commercial operations.  Sailing,  this is regularly use by all ages for launching yachts such as the 470 class for training and their coach boats.  The rowing club,  this will require the youths to carry their boats down a public road!

Boat storage and trailer park gone.  With more and more high density housing this is a necessity for many and was recommended be retained by a report to the council in 2016.  Storing a boat by the water is surely a sensible option to reduce traffic.

With up to 350 residencies, ferry, a possible cafe and visitors to both the residents and the marina 32 public car parks are allowed.

The area must remain as an area for marine related activities only with wide open space for all to enjoy. And all foreshore land in N.Z.!