3-AD006.00 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT WAIHI NORTH PROJECT Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited WSP June 2022 33 been determined to be of low significance. Mitigation: Mitigation recommended to address the social effects associated with the loss of recreational facilities include: • Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to be established with Sport ‘n Action Trust and Blackhill MX Club to establish an effective working relationship to explore the options available for the mitigation of effects on recreational facilities impacted by the project (the section of MTB track and access road to the motocross track) and identification of potential alternative routes for the Nugget Multisport event. Mitigation measures identified in the Recreation and Tourism Assessment to reduce the potential effects of construction and operation of ventilation raises on users of the Te Wharekirauponga Track are supported. In addition, it is recommended that the following mitigation be implemented: • Continuation of the existing OGNZL complaint registration and feedback process. Impact Assessment LOSS OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Phase: Construction, Operation and Decommissioning Pre-Mitigation Assessment Post-Mitigation Assessment Extent Site, Local and Regional Site, Local and Regional Duration Medium term Medium term Magnitude Moderate number Moderate number Consequence Minor Insignificant Likelihood Almost certain Rare Significance High Low IMPACT ON RECREATION FACILITIES (TE WHAREKIRAUPONGA TRACK) Phase: Construction, Operation and Decommissioning Pre-Mitigation Assessment Post-Mitigation Assessment Extent Local area Local area Duration Short and medium term Short and medium term Magnitude Few affected Few affected Consequence Minor Insignificant Likelihood Unlikely Rare Significance Low Low
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