Club members on Wednesday erected profile poles on lakeside reserve in the western end of Roys Bay, next to Stoney Creek, below Tapley Paddock and near the safe swim zone.
The site was the club's preferred position, Wanaka Rowing Club committee member Nick Blennerhassett said yesterday.
"The Wanaka Rowing Club favours the Stoney Creek position over any of the other sites previously considered, as it has a sheltered, sandy beach for launching rowing skiffs and coach boats as well as a long reach of sheltered lake for rowing, is within easy biking distance from the school and also has nearby parking space, is well away from designated boat launching areas, and is situated to allow an easier building process ...
"The club thought carefully about how the building could be designed to allow access to other lake users, such as the swim group and possibly kayakers. The club is interested to get feedback from these groups. Public toilet facilities have also been included in the building," Ms Blennerhassett said.
Rowing coach Dave Varney said yesterday the club had taken a good look at possible sites and felt the position was safe and provided a "straight build" that would not interfere with views.
"No trees have to come out ...
it's already got access straight to it." Another site about 100m further along the Millennium Track was identified last year and is still pegged out as an alternative. It would require the removal of many untidy trees, whereas the preferred site would only require pruning.
Earlier this year, the Wanaka Community Board asked the club to gauge community response to a highly visible location at the end of McDougall St, in response to comments made last year by former Queenstown Lakes mayor Clive Geddes that the public should expect to see water-based clubs on the lake front.
The showgrounds site was heavily criticised and the profile poles were taken down.
The proposal has been reworked in recent weeks and nearby neighbours and other parties were given a copy of the documents last week, Ms Blennerhassett said.
The sites will be considered by the Wanaka Community Board on May 31 and a public open day would be scheduled in June.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council's property services agent, APL Ltd, is expected to consider community feedback before reporting back to the board in July with recommendations on whether a lease should be granted. If it is granted, there will be further consultation and a hearing, if necessary.
Rowing clubhouse
Materials: Coloursteel.
Footprint: 407sq m.
Contains: Public toilets, kitchen, meeting room, change rooms, boat storage area, workshop area, gym.
