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Henderson-Massey Local Board
15 September
2016
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1. Introduction
This report is to
provide an easy reference for progress against the key initiatives in the
Henderson-Massey Local Board Plan 2014 - 2017.
Two local board plans have been produced
since the 2010 amalgamation of the region's seven city and district councils
and formation of the new Auckland Council.
The plan sets the framework that guides
the local board decision-making and actions for the next three years. It
informs the boards’ decisions on local activities and enables the local
board to represent the public’s preferences on regional strategies and
plans.
How the community
helped develop the plans
To help develop the local board plan the
board talked informally to the community at local events and café
drop-in sessions and the public filled in feedback forms and questionnaires.
The board also held a summit for the 2014 plan at the Henderson Civic Centre. A
draft plan was written based on what the community told the board and then
written submissions were called for and hearings held as part of the formal
consultation process and the 2014 – 2017 plan was finalised and adopted
in October 2013.
How the plans are
related
Local board plans set a strategic
direction and provide enough flexibility to cope with change during three
years, so some change of direction in the projects and initiatives is expected
from one plan to the next. The test is whether progress can be seen and whether
the community’s aspirations are being honoured.
For the 2014 plan, the word
‘outcome’ was chosen to replace ‘priority’ because it
placed a stronger emphasis on results.
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2014 Outcome
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2011 Priority
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Growth that is extraordinarily liveable
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Preparing for our population to grow
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A vital business sector that creates valued local employment
opportunities
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Strengthening our heartland
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A community where we know our neighbours, work together on
issues and value diversity
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Building our community identity and pride
Strengthening our heartland
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A good life for young and old
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Strengthening our heartland
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We are an eco-city
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Caring about our environment
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Real choices between walking, cycling, public transport and cars
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Making it easier for people to get around
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This table shows how the 2011 priorities
are related to the 2014 outcomes
From informal feedback the priorities in
2011 were still relevant in 2014, so the board worked on refining them to more
effectively target projects, initiatives, funding and advocacy to the outcomes.
2. Local Board Plan
delivery update
Outcome: Growth that is
extraordinarily liveable
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What we want to achieve
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Key project/initiative
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Local board role
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Status
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Westgate becomes a thriving metropolitan
centre
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Build Westgate library and community centre
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Decision-maker
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Underway
Now a multipurpose facility combining the
library and community centre in one building. At detailed design stage.
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Prepare a northwest growth implementation
plan
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Advocacy
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Underway
We will continue to advocate ensuring that
growth is planned for and well managed.
Partial progress has been made with the
completion of the Whenuapai Structure Plan.
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More people live within walking distance of
Henderson
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Develop residential uses for council-owned
sites in Henderson
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Advocacy
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Ongoing
Henderson has been identified as a priority
development location by Auckland Council and Panuku Development Auckland.
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Westgate becomes a
thriving metropolitan centre
When the first Henderson-Massey Local Board
Plan was written in 2011 Westgate was still literally a green field.
Since then there has been a significant
transformation.
Water services, power, street and
traffic lights, parks and telecommunications are being installed with the road
works programme, all of which is almost complete. The first of the large format
retail stores have opened - Palmers Planet, Mitre 10, Countdown and Pak n Save
opened in November 2014.
NorthWest, the mall in the town centre,
opened on 1 October 2015 on the same day that the town square, Te
Pūmanawa, was opened. The name Te Pūmanawa represents the heart-beat
of activities, the most recognised area where people gather to meet, converse
and interact with each other, to perform music and enjoy entertainment - a place
to sit and rest.
Following community consultation the
local board developed the concept plan for Westgate Town Park planned for the
corner of Maki Street and Tawhia Drive. The park will provide a one-hectare
green heart to the area and create quality open space to support the future
growth of Westgate.
Feedback was sought on the detailed
designs in April 2016 and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Some
questions were asked about accessibility and the parks team is checking aspects
of the design that could be improved.
There are 24 hectares of open space
network throughout the Westgate development, including the Westgate Town Park.
It incorporates a large network of six ponds and wetlands for storm water
treatment from the development, with plantings and a footpath network. The
spaces have been designed to incorporate aesthetic elements which link the
spaces and give a sculptural feel. This area has been named Kopupaka Park. The
reserve area and surrounding land of Westgate/Massey relates to the ancestral village,
called Te Kopupaka, of Te Kawerau a Maki. The tribe lived at Te Kopupaka up to
the time when colonial European settlement arrived in the district
Build
Westgate library and community centre
The original plans for two facilities, a
library and community centre, have been combined into a single 3500sqm state of
the art community hub, combining a library, community spaces and functions in
one high-tech building. It will be a key social gathering place for the
metropolitan area of north-west Auckland, catering for a wide range of
community and cultural activities and including a flexible performance space.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2016 for completion in 2017/2018.
Originally the library was to be built
along the edge of the town park, but is now going to be alongside the town
square. This change creates both challenges and opportunities. As there will be
significant residential development right alongside the park, a challenge will
be to ensure the public aspect and usage is emphasised.
Artists impression,
Westgate Library and Community Centre
Prepare
a northwest growth implementation plan
The board will continue to advocate for
a northwest growth implementation plan. At this stage, there is still a gap,
but the phenomenal rate of growth in the northwest means it is critical that a
plan lays out an integrated approach to ensure it is done well. In 2015 council
agreed on a Future Urban Land Supply Strategy that sets out a staged approach
to the development of rural land. The north-west is an early area of staged
development.
Auckland Transport has already been
influenced by this strategy and have developed a specific north-west transport
for future urban growth plan, identifying option around major roads, bus ways
and potential rail connections through to Kumeu.
More people live within
walking distance of Henderson
Henderson is zoned a Metropolitan Centre
in the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. This not only reflects the function of
Henderson as a civic and business hub but also affects the level of investment
Auckland Council will make in Henderson in the future. The new electric trains
and the plans for the new bus routes and bus stop improvements in Railside
Avenue enhance the existing transport hub, making commuting even more
convenient.
The vision for the Henderson
Metropolitan Centre is that it enables ‘liveable growth’ through a
safe, attractive and vibrant mixed use environment, unique to Henderson and
attractive to residents, visitors, businesses and investors.
In 2014 the Henderson Implementation
Plan was signed off, which sets out projects and actions to 2040, with an
emphasis on ‘quick wins’ and short term projects which can feasibly
be investigated and/or implemented in the next five years.
Develop
residential uses for council-owned sites in Henderson
Henderson has ‘good bones’
for urban development. This has already been recognised by the newly formed
council controlled organisation, Panuku Development Auckland, a
council-controlled organisation which has identified Henderson as one of its
priority areas for inclusion in its development programme. The council owns
land in Henderson suitable for opportunities to build high quality intensive
housing and Panuku will act as the facilitator for development in partnership
with other agencies.
The local board are advocating that the
space behind the Henderson Civic Centre be developed as intensive residential
housing - apartments, with the option of commercial space on the ground floor.
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Aerial view of
Henderson
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Outcome: A vital
business sector that creates valued local employment opportunities
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What we want to achieve
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Key project/initiative
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Local board role
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Status
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Growing a business
friendly Henderson-Massey
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Prepare a local
economic development action plan
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Fund
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Completed
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Support businesses to
establish business improvement districts (BIDs) in Henderson and Westgate
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Fund
Lead
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Underway
Henderson-Lincoln
Business Association formed in 2014.
BID ballot to occur
in 2017.
No initiative for
Westgate at this point. Waiting for more businesses to open before
progressing.
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Creating an
internationally connected and export-driven Henderson-Massey
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Investigate an
international education precinct at Trading Place
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Lead
Advocacy
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Underway
Initial investigation
underway
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Growing a business
friendly Henderson-Massey
Prepare
a local economic development action plan
The board formally signed off a local
economic development plan on 15 October 2015. The plan creates a framework to
guide local economic development actions for the local board area. Its aim is
to facilitate effective engagement between deliverers of economic development
initiatives and the Henderson-Massey Local Board. It’s a great document
that gives an overview of the economic climate and also identifies a series of
proposed actions that we will now assess and prioritise. Some may require
specific funding or other kinds of support and some are already underway, for
example working with Waitakere District Health Board, education providers,
Pacific Fono and others to promote health sector employment opportunities like
the Waitemata and Auckland DHB Māori Health Workforce Development
Strategy.
Support
businesses to establish business improvement districts (BIDs) in Henderson and
Westgate
In 2014 Henderson-Massey Local Board
funded work to help establish a viable business association in the
Henderson/Lincoln Road corridor area and the Henderson-Lincoln Business
Association was formally incorporated in October 2014. This was a major
milestone for Henderson - it is a challenging business environment with a
mixture of business types. Further funding has been provided to help grow the
membership and further develop the business association into a sustainable and
effective organisation. Polling for the establishment of a BID will happen in
early 2017.
Westgate has some growing to do before
the climate is right for a business association. More businesses need to open
before this can progress.
Creating an
internationally connected and export-driven Henderson-Massey
The local boards
economic development action plan provides strategic direction for strengthening
the export capabilities of local businesses. The Regional Partner Programme
focuses on linking businesses beginning or further developing their export
capabilities with the export development services offered by NZTE.
Investigate
an international education precinct at Trading Place
UNITEC’s location in Trading Place
forms the backbone for the vision of an international education precinct in
Trading Place, providing premises for Unitec, private training providers,
student accommodation and cafes, eateries and small entertainment venues.
This is a long-term piece of work that
requires careful development with a coherent planning and regulatory approach.
Fortunately, Trading Place is already
zoned ‘Business-Metropolitan Centre’ in the Unitary Plan, which is
conducive to development, with many activities considered appropriate for the
site. We will be discussing the future of Trading Place with Panuku Development
Auckland.
Outcome: A community
where we know our neighbours, work together on issues and value diversity
What we want to achieve
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Key initiatives
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Local board role
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Status
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Community development driven by the community
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Develop a local match funding policy so
community contributions are recognised in our grants process
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Fund
Lead
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Underway
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Strengthen governance capacity in our
community and recreational organisations through training, mentoring,
succession planning and early identification of potential leaders
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Fund
Lead
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Underway
Governance workshops for community
organisations are held regularly.
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People feel safe in our area
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Ensure community-led safety plans are
prepared at a neighbourhood centre level
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Lead
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Underway
Henderson Safety plan developed. Some
community-led projects are well underway. Local board funds have been set
aside for community safety in other areas. Ranui Action project have funding
for developing a neighbourhood-level safety plan.
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Provide a fund for local community safety
projects
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Fund
Lead
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Complete
Local board funds have been set aside for
community safety in Ranui, Te Atatu and Massey
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Community development
driven by the community
Develop
a local match funding policy so community contributions are recognised in our
grants process
Massey Matters already have a match
funding scheme that has run successfully for some years.
A successful quick grants process has
been established to support groups with small projects valued under $1,500. 18
small groups were supported during 2015-2016.
Strengthen
governance capacity in our community and recreational organisations through
training, mentoring, and succession planning and early identification of
potential leaders
In 2016 council staff have been working
with the Glendene Community Society (alongside the wider Glendene community)
and Heart of Te Atatu South (HOTAS) to strengthen the governance of their
organisations and their community connections.
Community Waitakere are running a
programme of workshops for community organisations which also include a
capacity building programme. For example, sessions provided recently are ‘Training
the Trainers’ and ‘Time Management’. McLaren Park Henderson
South (MPHS) and Massey Matters also run community leadership courses, for
example Massey Matters runs an event management training course called
‘Boost’.
People feel safe in our
area
Safety in Henderson town centre has been
of particular concern so a community-centred safety action plan has been
developed. The aim is to create a safer town centre through technical
improvements and stronger, more connected community networks. It focuses on
activities in the Henderson central business district (CBD) area, including a
coordinated safety patrol plan, a review of CCTV, and a CPTED assessment of the
CBD. We are fortunate that legislation is now in place prohibiting ‘legal
highs’. In 2014 the local board had the opportunity to develop a Local
Approved Product Policy that sets strict limits on where legal highs can be
sold if they become legal again.
Graffiti prevention is an important
contribution to perceptions of safety. A steady decline in graffiti in
Henderson-Massey is something of a success story. Levels are down by about 30
per cent and contractors are proactively removing graffiti before it is seen by
the public.
UNITEC and Corban Estate Arts Centre
applied for regional funding to deliver a graffiti prevention programme in
Henderson. Fantastic murals by Kakano Youth Arts Collective, local youth who
have a passion for good street art, have appeared on three walls in the
Henderson CBD. Not one of them has been tagged.
On World Smokefree Day 2016, the board
unveiled the latest piece of their work next to the Henderson Central library,
a mural that encourages young people to put aside smoking. It is the first in a
series of initiatives to encourage a smokefree Henderson.
Ensure
community-led safety plans are prepared at a neighbourhood centre level
The Safer Henderson Town Centre Plan
involves community groups and other organisations and services such as UNITEC
and Corrections in developing community-led projects to increase pride of place
and a sense of belonging in the community.
Between July and September 2015 the
board provided funding for the projects and the groups are now working on
implementing their projects. The projects are:
· Hello/Smile Campaign
· Community Skills Sharing Hub
· Activating Public Spaces
· Using Empty Shops
· Our Amazing Place, Fun Journey Mapping.
In collaboration with Westfield Mall and
the police there is an opportunity to locate a Henderson community constable
office in Catherine plaza, a shared office space with some of our community
safety voluntary groups. The board are considering the cost options at the
moment.
Incorporated into our 2016/2017 funding
agreement with the Ranui Action Project is funding for developing a
neighbourhood-level safety plan.
Provide
a fund for local community safety projects
The board have set aside funds
specifically for community safety in Ranui, Te Atatu and Massey and will work
with local community groups to find the best way to allocate the funds. The key
thing is that the community identifies where the need lies and develops a plan
that works for them.
Other
initiatives
Ranui
Community House refit
After the library moved across the road, the board funded a
substantial refit of the community house and café in Ranui. The project
itself was managed substantially by the community house people themselves.
Te Pai
netball courts upgrade
The board ensures the courts are in
first-class condition and that there are enough courts to meet the needs of our
growing population. We advocated for the courts upgrade to be brought forward
in the work programme to meet demand. In February 2016 the detailed design was
approved for the courts renewal, and this is now underway.
Outcome: A good life
for young and old
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What we want to
achieve
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Key initiatives
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Local board role
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Status
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Lower the youth
unemployment rate in Henderson-Massey
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Support community-led
youth employment programmes through Youth Connections
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Advocacy
Fund
Partnership
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Underway
Workforce survey
completed, employer networking, tracking of school leavers and youth
mentoring underway.
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Ensure there are
things for young people to do
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Build a destination
youth park in Ranui
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Fund
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Underway
Te Rangi Hiroa Youth
Park is now near completion, the site blessing has occurred and the community
opening event is on 1 October.
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Nurture the very
young
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Continue to fund the
Early Childhood Education Call to Action coordinator
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Fund
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Underway
Funding provided to a
community group to continue the work
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Improve the social
and physical environment for older adults in Henderson-Massey
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Prepare an Older
Adults Action Plan
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Fund
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Not started
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Advocate to Auckland
Transport for a programme to improve our footpaths so they can be used by
mobility scooters and strollers (Ausroads standard).
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Advocacy
Funding
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Underway
CAPEX funding
prioritised to footpath improvements.
Footpath improvements
in Wadier Place by Waitakere Gardens are underway.
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Lower the youth
unemployment rate in Henderson-Massey
Support
community-led youth employment programmes through Youth Connections
The local board are part of the Youth
Connections employment project established in partnership with the Tindall
Foundation which assists school leavers in finding employment. In early 2014
the Tindall funding was reallocated to the local board to reflect their
decision-making role for Youth Connections.
The project is on track and has
undertaken a workforce survey, identification of skills gaps, employer
networking and initiated tracking of school leavers and youth mentoring.
A strategic action plan was completed in
November 2014 which identifies the design of an intermediary labour market
agency as a key priority. A feasibility study for youth-focused recruitment at
Westgate has now been drafted and it will form the basis for developing an
effective way to engage with employers in the area and prepare young people for
work.
Ensure there are things
for young people to do
Build a
destination youth park in Ranui
The local board have been working with
the Ranui community for quite a while now on developing Te Rangi Hiroa Youth
Park. The design is very much led by the young people in Ranui. Extensive
community feedback was received on the first concept design of an outdoor youth
park and facility and it was agreed to do further investigation. Through the
consultation, it was signalled that the preferred option for the Te Rangi Hiroa
recreation facility was a flexible outdoor youth space with equipment to cater
for a variety of youth activities. The consultation has delayed the project
from its initial planned timelines, but it means that youth and community
desires led the design. the community said they would like to see more
recreational cycling activities in our area and a BMX track is incorporated
into the park.
The youth park is now near completion,
the site blessing has
occurred and the community opening event is on 1 October.
$1.5 million of safety upgrades was
funded for Glen Road in preparation for the park.
Te
Rangi Hiroa Youth Park
Nurture the very young
Continue
to fund the Early Childhood Education Call to Action coordinator
The board have funded a community group,
McLaren Park Henderson South (MPHS) to continue this work as part of their work
programme.
Improve the social and
physical environment for older adults in Henderson-Massey
Prepare
an Older Adults Action Plan
It is budgeted for this to start in
2018.
Advocate
to Auckland Transport for a programme to improve our footpaths so they can be
used by mobility scooters and strollers (Ausroads standard).
As well as playing an advocacy role with
Auckland Transport (AT), the board are providing funding to spend on transport
related work. Where Auckland Transport’s work programme doesn’t
meet the needs of the community, we have the option of using these funds to get
work done. An example is sorting out the problems in Wadier Place, Henderson.
The footpath was too narrow for mobility scooters in some places. The local
board have allocated AT CAPEX to have the footpath redesigned.
Other initiatives
Massey
Futsal Court
After consultation with the local community the board
funded construction of a Futsal Court at Massey Leisure Centre. It’s a
30m x 20m, fenced artificial turf sports pitch with two entry and exit points
and with fixed futsal goals posts.
The court will have futsal line markings but could be used
for other sports such as turbo touch as well. It is open to all and is not
bookable - it’s first come, first served.
Sub-regional
Equine Centre
A feasibility study, funded through the
Facility Partnership Fund, is also underway to investigate possibilities for a
sub-regional equine centre at Te Rangi Hiroa. The study is being done in
cooperation with Massey Pony Club and Henderson Riding for the Disabled, with a
view to working in partnership on development of the equine centre.
Moire
Park off-road bike track
The creation of a new 1.4km off-road bike loop at Moire
Park was funded by the board. It offers local riders a challenging course with
a variety of terrain close to home. It also takes users through some beautiful
trees.
Starting and finishing at the pump track near the
playground off Granville Drive, the loop heads out to a bush area along a trail
consisting of gravel, old bush tracks and grass.
The track is rough in many places. After rain it will be
muddy and slippery; in the drier months it will be hard and fast.
Outcome: We are an
eco-city
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What we want to
achieve
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Key initiatives
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Local board role
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Status
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Complete our network
of trails through our open spaces
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Provide a walking and
cycling connection between Henderson Valley Park and the Oratia Esplanade to
create a Twin Streams circuit
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Fund
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Ongoing
Included in the Open
Space Network Plan* but not funded
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Better promote the Manutewhau
Walkway
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Lead
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Complete
Information and
directional signage has been installed.
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Improve our coastal
and waterway environment
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Build a swimming
wharf at Riverpark Reserve to increase access to waterways
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Advocate
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On hold
Site investigations identified
significant constraints. Other places are being looked at.
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Safeguard our
biodiversity
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Advocate to the
governing body to continue its research and prevention activities to control
kauri dieback.
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Advocate
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Ongoing
Support along with
other local boards.
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Improve our water
quality
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Advocate to Watercare
to better manage sewage discharge at Taipari Strand during storm events
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Advocate
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Ongoing
We encouraged Parks
and Watercare to collaborate to provide better signage and fencing to prevent
contact with water.
Watercare is planning
a new major wastewater pipeline from the Hobsonville Pump Station to the
Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant (the Northern Interceptor) which will
help to divert flows, reducing the load and frequency of overflows in the
Taipari Strand area
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Complete our network of
trails through our open spaces
Henderson-Massey
Open Space Network plan
The Open Space Network Plan, adopted in
September 2015, is a 10-year strategic plan that identifies and prioritises
actions to improve our open spaces and parks, in response to local diversity
and preferences. It considers environmental and cultural heritage,
accessibility, connectivity between open spaces and usability when prioritising
and recommending actions.
It will help the board to better target
funding to where it is most needed. Some of the actions identified in the plan
are ready to be implemented; others require feasibility assessments and further
planning.
Provide
a walking and cycling connection between Henderson Valley Park and the Oratia
Esplanade to create a Twin Streams circuit
This project has been identified in the
Open Space Network Plan for future consideration.
Better
promote the Manutewhau Walkway
This lovely walkway is named after the
Manutewhau Stream which runs through Moire Park in Massey. You can paddle in
the cool shallow water and marvel at the sculptured steam bed or wander through
the lush native bush. A special treat is a very long footbridge which crosses
Lawsons Creek, linking Allington Rd and Realm Esplanade with West Harbour Drive
- a good spot to watch the activity on the estuary below.
With the new development at Westgate,
walking here will become a more popular recreational opportunity.
Information and directional signage has
been installed to make the walkway easy to find and follow and to provide
interesting background to the area.
Auckland Council also has good
information about the walkway on the website under West Walkways.
Ecomatters, as part of their local board
funded work programme are focusing on the Manutewhau area and restoration of
the stream. This will increase its visibility to the public and also provide an
opportunity for the local community to protect and preserve the natural
environment around it.
New lighting was also installed on the
footpath from Woodside Rd to Sunline Ave in 2014 to improve that section of the
Huruhuru Creek walkway.
Improve our coastal and
waterway environment
Build a
swimming wharf at Riverpark Reserve to increase access to waterways
This
project has yet to be started. The board will need to talk with the local parks
team to decide the best option. The estuarine character of the environment in
this area creates some engineering challenges. It may be that the cost of
construction will mean the project isn’t feasible.
Safeguard our
biodiversity
Advocate
to the governing body to continue its research and prevention activities to
control kauri dieback.
The Waitakere
Ranges are a national taonga, recognised through the Waitakere Ranges Heritage
Area Act. Although the local board don’t have a direct role to play, they
will continue to add their voice to support action and initiatives that
preserve that environment. The Henderson-Massey Local Board commends the
Waitakere Ranges Local Board for the priority and importance it places on
protecting the Waitakere Ranges.
Improve our water
quality
Advocate
to Watercare to better manage sewage discharge at Taipari Strand during storm
events
After an
unusually high number of flooding events that caused sewerage to overflow into
the stormwater system, the board were contacted by concerned residents. The
local parks team and Watercare came together to collaborate on providing better
signage and fencing to prevent contact with water during these events.
This part
of the stormwater network is a known trouble spot for overflows during wet
weather. A substantial contributor to the problem are private properties
unauthorised connections of stormwater pipes (for example roofing downpipes
diverted into a gully trap) into the wastewater system, which substantially
increases the flow in the pipes when it rains heavily. Remedying these
unauthorised connections is difficult and can be very costly for homeowners.
Recent
urban growth places more stress on the infrastructure. In response, Watercare
is planning a new major wastewater pipeline from the Hobsonville Pump Station
to the Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant (the Northern Interceptor) which
will help to divert flows, reducing the load and frequency of overflows in the
Taipari Strand area.
Watercare
is currently talking to parks staff in the Henderson-Massey area about proposed
route options for future stages of the Northern Interceptor Project (about
2035).
The
feedback from parks will help to better define the route options which will
then move to a designation process.
Other initiatives
Ranui
Domain perimeter path
The Ranui Domain was completed in June
2015.
Corban
Reserve dog agility course
A great dog agility course has been
installed in Corban Reserve. The official opening event in December 2015 saw
lots of dogs and their owners enthusiastically giving the course a try for the
first time and enjoying a dog agility demonstration, dog product market stalls,
prizes, face painting and free burgers, drinks and ice cream. Further budget
has since been allocated to add fencing around the off-leash area with
completion due late 2016.
Sportsfield
capacity upgrades
A lot of progress has been made in the
sports field capacity upgrade programme, with softball facilities at Starling
Park being upgraded and court hoop renewals at Bucklingham Common. Work was
started on Moire, Sarajevo, Starling and Wakeling Parks and Wither Reserve in February
2016.
Access
to Henderson Creek
The board commissioned a feasibility
study and options assessment for a pontoon or jetty at or near Epping Park to
improve access to Henderson Creek. The report identified significant site and
access constraints, including tidal levels and soil conditions (deep mud). To
build a suitable structure at any of the identified spots would be extremely
costly, so the board has not progressed the work.
There are a number of other constructed
access points to Henderson Creek in Henderson and Te Atatu, where the conditions
were not so challenging and will be investigated further:
· Tui Glen Reserve
· Chris Timms Memorial Jetty
· Selwood Rd
· Taipara Strand
· Wharf Rd
Outcome: Real choices
between walking, cycling, public transport and cars
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What we want to
achieve
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Key initiatives
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Local board role
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status
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An integrated walking
and cycling network providing active transport choices
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Complete trail
network around Te Atatu Peninsula
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Fund
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On hold
Previously regionally
funding but no longer available under the current long-term plan
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Complete the Rathgar
Road section of the Henderson cycleway project
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Advocacy
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On hold
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Complete feeder
cycleways into the northwestern motorway cycle track (part of Auckland
Transport cycleway extension)
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Advocacy
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Underway
Henderson Creek
Cycleway in line for upgrade
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Safe, walkable
neighbourhoods and town centres
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Implement safety
initiatives for Henderson North home and school zone
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Advocacy
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Underway
Under investigation
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More people live
within walking distance of Henderson
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Create a shared space
in the Henderson shopping area
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Advocacy
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Underway
Under investigation
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Local boards have access to funding that
can be allocated to capital transport projects (AT CAPEX fund). The projects
can be as big or as small as the individual board wants, as long as they are
for transport capital works, for example upgrading a section of footpath or the
Glen Road safety improvements in preparation for Te Rangi Hiroa Youth Park.
An integrated walking
and cycling network providing active transport choices
Complete
trail network around Te Atatu Peninsula
While some good work has been done in
the parks network, for instance around Harbourview-Orangihina, there has been
little progress on this initiative. The budget initially set aside for the
project is no longer available in the current long-term plan. A masterplan is
being developed for Harbourview-Orangihina and the Open space network Plan
continues to identify these priority links.
Complete
the Rathgar Road section of the Henderson cycleway project
The board investigated the options for
completing the Rathgar Road section earlier than planned; either in one go or
bit by bit, but using the AT CAPEX fund to cover the cost was not feasible. The
cycleway will be delivered eventually, but the board will have to accommodate
Auckland Transport timelines and priorities, which are decided on a regional
basis. We will continue to advocate that it be a higher priority.
Complete
feeder cycleways into the north-western motorway cycle track (part of Auckland
Transport cycleway extension)
The North-western Motorway cycle track
has reached the start of the Henderson cycleway that runs beside Henderson
creek from Flanshaw Road to Tui Glen Park and it is already being used by many
cyclists. The Henderson Creek cycleway is a bit worn out, narrower than the new
cycleway standard and needs better lighting, so using AT CAPEX funds we funded
the lighting design and a cost study for widening a staged approach is under
way.
Safe, walkable
neighbourhoods and town centres
Implement
safety initiatives for Henderson North home and school zone
The Henderson-Massey Local Board are
engaging a consultant to develop an overall plan and Auckland Transport is
working with the board to identify individual traffic calming and safety works
that would help build the components of the Home and School Zone. The AT CAPEX
fund can be used to fund the individual projects.
More people live within
walking distance of Henderson
Create
a shared space in the Henderson shopping area
Since originally advocating for this,
other solutions have come up that follow international best practice and may be
a less radical change for local people. Discussions are underway on whether the
section of Great North Road from Henderson Valley Road to Edmonton Road could
become two one-way streets with a wider island between them.
Other initiatives
The board advocated early on that
Auckland Transport upgrade the bus interchange at Henderson to a level of
service compatible with a metropolitan centre. Since then, as part of the
Western Service New Network, buses are being re-routed along Ratanui Street and
Railside Ave. instead of through the Henderson Town Centre.
The intention of the New Network is to
create interchange facilities in town centres to make it easier to transfer
between different routes. The upgrades to bus stops on Ratanui Street and the
changes that are occurring on Railside Avenue will provide more cohesive and
legible facilities for public transport in the town centre.
New bus stops on Ratanui Street opposite
the existing ones are planned for completion in June of this year.
Transport
for Future Urban Growth
Transport for Future Urban Growth is a
proposed network of transport improvements across Auckland. Following technical
assessments and public feedback through February and March 2016, a draft
preferred transport network has been prepared for the northwest, focusing on
providing high capacity public transport networks including a rapid transport
network (RTN) adjacent to the SH16 and SH18 to and from Kumeu, Westgate through
to the city and the North Shore.
The board will continue to advocate to
NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) for an east-bound motorway off ramp at Westgate. The
off ramp design for Northside Drive East and the bridge are on hold until
NZTA’s requirements for the interchange are finalised through the
Transport for Future Urban Growth consultation process.
