Working in harmony with nature: The recently-opened recreation space at the beachside suburb of Tahunanui in Nelson features unique contractor solutions to what used to be a polluted site.

The article discusses about the recently-opened recreation space at the beachside suburb of Tahunanui in Nelson, New Zealand. It further discusses about the Modeller's Pond, transformed into an engaging and attractive play and recreation area that works with the area's estuarine environment; tribute by Nelson Mayor Nick Smith to the many people who had contributed to the project; and main environmental difficulty of dealing with the residue of toxic sludge.