Tasman Carter » Case studies

Recreational open space

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:04:04 +0000

Recreational open space

The coastline south of Kaikoura sustained a large pre European Maori population. The landscape holds significant value for Maori and contained within the land are artefacts and human remains. Tasman Carter were asked as part of a project team working with DOC, Council and the local community to design a series of options for a major node on a coastal walkway recognising the cultural significance of the area.

Hydro electric development

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:00:46 +0000

Flowing from the remote and rugged mountains behind Nelson a River with outstanding wild and scenic values was assessed to have potential for hydroelectric generation. Tasman Carter worked with the applicant to assess and provide evidence to a WCO hearing on the waters wild and scenic values. Recognizing that process Tasman Carter assessed the landscape related aspects of the development working with ecologists and hydrological engineers to produce a sustainable development configuration. That included a comprehensive approach to dealing with adverse effects during the construction phase. Following on from this recognizing the area is an important route to a National Park public access enhancements were made.

Restaurant / accommodation

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:58:18 +0000

In Golden Bay the Waikoropupu catchment contains one of New Zealand’s pioneer hyro electric generation schemes.

Internationally recognized Pupu Springs is an important natural feature producing the clearest water in the Southern Hemisphere.

Tasman Carter Ltd was engaged to develop a master plan layout for a 120-seat restaurant, accommodation studios and an aquarium.

The planning had as its basis recognition of the nearby outstanding features and the preservation of the valleys rural character.

Kaiuma Bay – Marlborough District

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:31:28 +0000

Within Pelorus Sound, Kaiuma Bay is an area rich in cultural history. During pre European times the area formed an important walking / trading route between Motueka (Tasman Bay) and the Wairau Valley (Blenheim). The area also contains an Outstanding Natural Landscape.

Tasman Carter Ltd was asked to provide the master planning for the design of a 250-lot settlement. Working with marine and land based ecologists and engineers; Tasman Carter developed the landscape planning framework for proposed development within the Bay. That framework ensured that through the application and hearing phases the proposed development was well aligned with the Plan policies and objectives and the wider statutory framework including matters of national importance and the NZ Coastal Policy Statement.

The development pattern includes a vital link to the coastline via a 100-berth marina. The marina surrounds include the public open spaces needed for recreational access to the DOC managed Nydia walking track.

Luxury tourism development

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:49:16 +0000

The owner of a remote bay in the Marlborough Sounds saw an opportunity to develop a luxury resort.

Tasman Carter worked with the architect and ecologist, engineers and planners to develop a landscape framework for the development.

The development features public access to the coastline, an airstrip and flight club, cafe/restaurant, floating pontoon, boat and car storage and a series of long and tall baches fitted carefully into the landscape.

Following on from the design stages Tasman Carter provided reporting, photomontage simulations and assessment against the District Plan and Resource Management Act provisions.