Agenda of Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 15 February 2018, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

6 Acknowledgements

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

7 Petitions

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

8 Deputations

Standing Order 7.7 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

8.1 L'Daubeney Developments Ltd: Hauiti Drive, Warkworth

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. Shane Hartley of Terra Nova Planning and Kim Dobney of L’Daubeney Developments will be in attendance to discuss a development proposal in the vicinity of Hauiti Drive in Warkworth and the desire to achieve an integrated road, pedestrian and cycle network to other roads/routes in the area.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a) thank Shane Hartley of Terra Nova Planning and Kim Dobney of L’Daubeney Developments for their presentation on a proposed development in the vicinity of Hauiti Drive in Warkworth and the desire to achieve integrated road, pedestrian and cycle networks.

9 Public Forum

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.

10 Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

11 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

19 April 2018

New road names in the Kervus Warkworth Limited subdivision at Mason Heights, Warkworth

File No.: CP2018/04385

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Rodney Local Board for three new road names and the extension of two road names in the Kervus Warkworth Limited subdivision at Mason Heights, Warkworth.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2. Auckland Council has Road Naming Guidelines that set out the requirements and criteria of the Council for proposed road names. These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming across the Auckland Region.

3. The applicant, Kervus Warkworth Limited, has submitted the following preferred names for the first four stages of a 128 lot residential subdivision at Mason Heights, Warkworth:

· Lachlan Thompson Drive

· Georgetti Way

· Dunningham Street

Alternative names provided are as follows:

· Taitai

· Pukerito (alternative)

The applicant also seeks approval for the extension of Evelyn Street and Oliver Street.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a) approve the new road names of Lachlan Thompson Drive, Georgetti Way and Dunningham Street and the extensions of Evelyn Street and Oliver Street for the Kervus Warkworth Limited subdivision at Mason Heights, Warkworth, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 and as referenced in Attachment A to the agenda report.

Horopaki / Context

4. A 128 lot residential subdivision has been approved at Mason Heights, Warkworth, and the council reference is R64870.

5. A condition of the subdivision consent was to suggest to council a name for the new roads.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

6. The developer is a keen sportsman and initially wanted to name the roads after famous sports grounds but this was not in accordance with council’s guidelines.

7. The Warkworth Historical Society was then approached who offered the following suggestions:

· Road 2 – Evelyn Street continuation.

· Road 3 – Lachlan Thompson Drive. Lachlan Thompson was one of the original Scottish Thomson brothers who settled in Warkworth in the mid 1850’s, and actually bought this land in 1884.

· Road 5 – Oliver Street continuation.

· Road 6 – Georgetti Way. The Georgetti family owned the property that is now the Tawharanui Regional Park for three generations. The wife of the current developer is the great-great-grand-daughter of the first Georgetti.

· Road 7 – Dunningham Street. William Dunningham was the Great Grandfather of the wife of the current developer who provided much of the funding for Christs Church, the Anglican Church in Warkworth. (A plaque to that effect is on the wall)

8. Iwi were approached and provided suggested names which were subsequently found by Land Information New Zealand to be in use in the Auckland area.

9. Iwi were approached a second time and Ngati Mahuhuri provided the following three names of which two were found to be acceptable by LINZ as these names are not in current use.

· Taitai - A significant pond named by Manuhiri, founding ancestor of Ngati Manuhiri.

· Pukerito – (middle hill). This is a significant site just north of this subdivision.

· Awatere- (swift river/stream), referring to the waterway.

10. Land Information New Zealand has not accepted the use of Awatere as it is already in use nearby.

11. Land Information New Zealand has confirmed that all the other proposed road names are unique and acceptable.

12. The proposed names are deemed to meet the council’s road naming guidelines.

13. The applicant has considered the proposed name offered by iwi, however the applicant’s preference is for the names of the prominent European settlers associated with the area to be used. The officer’s recommendation supports this approach.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

14. The decision sought for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

15. The applicant has consulted with local iwi who have indicated no preference but offered some alternatives for consideration.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

16. The applicant has responsibility for ensuring that appropriate signage will be installed accordingly once approval is obtained for the new road names.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

17. There are no significant risks to council as road naming is a routine part of the subdivision development process with consultation being a key part of the process.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

18. Approved road names are notified to Land Information New Zealand who records them on their New Zealand wide land information database which includes street addresses issued by councils.

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Mason Heights Scheme Plan	13
b ⇩	Mason Heights Locality Map	15

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Senior Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

Trevor Cullen - Team Leader Subdivisions, Northern Resource Consenting and Compliance

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

19 April 2018

New road name in the Chuanglie International Developments Limited subdivision at 30 Dinning Road, Riverhead

File No.: CP2018/04765

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Rodney Local Board for a new road name and the extensions of three existing road names in the Chuanglie International Developments Limited subdivision at 30 Dinning Road, Riverhead.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

3. The applicant, Chuanglie International Developments Limited, has submitted the following name options for a new road in the 19 lot residential subdivision at 30 Dinning Road, Riverhead:

· Maize Lane (preferred name)

· Kanga Lane (alterative option - Maori for maize or corn)

4. The applicant also seeks approval for the extensions of Riverhead Point Drive, Kelly Road and The Landing.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a) approve the new road name of Maize Lane and the extensions of Riverhead Point Drive, Kelly Road and The Landing for the Chuanglie International Developments Limited subdivision at 30 Dinning Road, Riverhead, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, and as referenced in Attachment A to the agenda report.

Horopaki / Context

5. A 19 lot residential subdivision has been approved at 30 Dinning Road, Riverhead, and the council reference is R61782.

6. A condition of the subdivision consent was to suggest to council a name for the new road.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

7. The rationale for this name choice is that maize was processed at the flour mill at Riverhead.

8. The mill was located on the western banks of the Rangitopuni River, below the Riverhead Bridge. Initially a timber mill, the mill was powered by water (1845-1856) and eventually spawned the giant Northern Roller Milling Company. By the 1870s the mill was employing 30 people and supplying Auckland with flour.

9. Land Information New Zealand confirms the proposed road names are unique and acceptable.

10. The proposed names are deemed to meet the council’s road naming guidelines.

11. The applicant also suggested Waka Lane and Tui Lane but these were both unacceptable to Land Information New Zealand as they are currently in use in the Auckland area.

12. Riverhead Point Drive, Kelly Road and The Landing have all been extended and logically these extensions should keep the same name. If approved, public notification will formalise the naming.

13. Ngati Whatua o Kaipara has been consulted. They have indicated no preference but offered the alternative of the Maori version of maize for consideration.

14. As no preference for the road name has been provided by iwi, the officer’s recommendation is to approve the applicant’s preference.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

15. The decision sought for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

16. The applicant has consulted with local iwi who has offered the alternative of the Maori version of maize.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

17. The applicant has responsibility for ensuring that appropriate signage will be installed accordingly once approval is obtained for the new road names.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

18. There are no significant risks to council as road naming is a routine part of the subdivision development process with consultation being a key part of the process.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

19. Approved road names are notified to Land Information New Zealand who records them on their New Zealand wide land information database which includes street addresses issued by councils.

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Maize Lane Locality & Scheme Plan	21

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Senior Subdivison Advisor

Authorisers

Trevor Cullen - Team Leader Subdivisions, Northern Resource Consenting and Compliance

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

19 April 2018

New Road name in the Lionel Hart subdivision at 406 Sunnyside Road, Coatesville

File No.: CP2018/04856

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Rodney Local Board for a new road name in the Lionel Hart subdivision at 406 Sunnyside Road, Coatesville.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2. Auckland Council has Road Naming Guidelines that set out the requirements and criteria of the council for proposed road names. These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming across the Auckland Region.

3. The applicant, Lionel Hart, has submitted the following names for a four lot rural residential subdivision at 406 Sunnyside Road, Coatesville:

· Hartway Grove (Preferred)

· Hart Estate Grove (Alternative)

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a) approve the new road name of Hartway Grove for the Lionel Hart subdivision at 406 Sunnyside Road, Coatesville, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, and as referenced in Attachment A to the agenda report.

Horopaki / Context

4. A four lot rural residential subdivision has been approved at 406 Sunnyside Road, Coatesville, and the council reference is BUN60069616.

5. The site is located part way along an existing, kilometre long, right of way which currently has nine homes sharing its use.

6. The developer is keen to get a road name for the right of way as the current addresses are not logical and would benefit by addresses being re-allocated on a new road name.

7. A condition of the subdivision consent was to suggest to council a name for the existing right of way.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

8. The developer would like to use the names either Hartway Grove or Hart Estate Grove. The Hart name comes from the current owner’s deceased father. The Hart family has planted approximately thirty thousand native trees on fifteen acres of the property to support the bird life for the greater Auckland area. This has been a huge effort from all of the family and a lot of hard work and dedication going forward in maintaining this protected area of native trees. The owners have two teenage boys who have helped immensely in this project and it is hoped they will enjoy it with their families in the future.

9. Ngati Whatua o Kaipara has been consulted. They support the proposed names and appreciate the effort put into creating a harmonious area for the good of all.

10. Land Information New Zealand has confirmed that both of the proposed road names are unique and acceptable.

11. The proposed names are deemed to meet the council's road naming guidelines and the officer’s recommendation is to approve the road name.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

12. The decision sought for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

13. The applicant has provided evidence of email consultation with local iwi who confirm their support for using the family name of Hartway Grove.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

14. The applicant has responsibility for ensuring that appropriate signage will be installed accordingly once approval is obtained for the new road names.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

15. There are no significant risks to council as road naming is a routine part of the subdivision development process with consultation being a key part of the process.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

16. Approved road names are notified to Land Information New Zealand who records them on their New Zealand wide land information database which includes street addresses issued by councils.

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Scheme Plan - 406 Sunnyside Road, Coatesville	25
b ⇩	Hartway Grove Locality Plan, 406 Sunnyside Road, Coatesville	27

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Senior Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

David Snowdon – Principal Specialist Subdivision

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

19 April 2018

New road names in the Moya Trust subdivision at Matakana Valley Road, Matakana

File No.: CP2018/04859

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Rodney Local Board for two new road names in the Moya Trust subdivision at Matakana Valley Road, Matakana.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

3. The applicant, Moya Trust, has submitted the following names for a 12 lot countryside living subdivision at Matakana Valley Road, Matakana:

· Moya Drive

· James Joseph Lane

· Hemi Hohepa Lane (alternative option – Iwi’s translation of James Joseph Lane)

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a) approve the new road names of ‘Moya Drive’ and ‘James Joseph Lane’ for the Moya Trust subdivision at Matakana Valley Road, Matakana, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, and as referenced in attachment A to the agenda report.

Horopaki / Context

4. A 12 lot countryside living subdivision has been approved at Matakana Valley Road, Matakana, and the council resource consent reference is R68022.

5. A condition of the subdivision consent was to suggest to council a name for the new road and jointly owned access lot within the approved development.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

6. The applicant is Moya Trust. The 12 lot countryside living subdivision is at Matakana Valley Road, Matakana, and council resource consent reference is R68022.

7. The new sites have been created through utilisation of transferable title rights.

8. A new road runs most of the way into the development and a jointly owned access lot extends to provide access for the remaining new lots.

9. The developer has suggested the new road names Moya Drive for the road and James Joseph Lane for the right of way:

· Moya Drive is taken from the applicant; Moya Trust.

· James Joseph Lane is in memory of James Joseph Penney, or Jim, as he was known. Jim was a local butcher and the Penney family ran the local abattoir in Matakana for many years. He passed away a few years ago. James Joseph Penney was Dawn Penney’s husband. Dawn Penney is now 92 years old and has been a resident of Matakana all her life. Her maiden name was Jones and Ellis Joseph Jones, known locally as J.E Jones, was her father. The Jones family have owned and farmed land in the Matakana area, including the subject land, for generations.

10. To remember both James (Jim) and Dawn Penney with these suggested road names would be appreciated and valued by the family.

11. Ngati Mahuhiri has been consulted. They would prefer a hapu/iwi road name but understood the rationale for using the family names and were in support of those names.

12. Iwi wanted to add ‘Hemi Hohepa Lane’, being the Maori translation of James Joseph Lane, as an alternative option.

13. The applicant prefers to use the English name to remember Jim Penney, Dawn’s husband.

14. Land Information New Zealand has confirmed that the proposed road names are unique and acceptable.

15. The proposed names are deemed to meet the council’s road naming guidelines.

16. The applicant’s preference is for the use of Moya Drive and James Joseph Lane as they believe the names have more relevance and honour the Penney family who have in Matakana for many, many years. The officer’s recommendation supports this approach.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

17. The decision sought for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

18. The applicant has consulted with local iwi. Ngati Manuhiri indicated they would prefer a hapu/iwi road name however they could understood the reasoning behind the applicant’s request.

19. Iwi suggested ‘Hemi Hohepa Lane’, being the Maori translation of James Joseph Lane, as an alternative option. However, the applicant prefers to use the English name to remember Jim Penney, Dawn’s husband.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

20. The applicant has responsibility for ensuring that appropriate signage will be installed accordingly once approval is obtained for the new road names.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

21. There are no significant risks to council as road naming is a routine part of the subdivision development process with consultation being a key part of the process.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

22. Approved road names are notified to Land Information New Zealand who records them on their New Zealand wide land information database which includes street addresses issued by councils.

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Subdivision at Matakana Valley Road - Locality & Scheme Plan	33

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Senior Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

David Snowdon – Principal Specialist Subdivision

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

19 April 2018

Auckland Transport Update to the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee of the Rodney Local Board for April 2018

File No.: CP2018/04942

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this report is to respond to resolutions and requests on transport-related matters, provide an update on the current status of the Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund projects, a summary of consultation material sent to the local board and information on transport-related matters of specific application and interest to the Rodney Local Board and its community.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2. This report provides updates and information on:

· Regional Land Transport Plan 2018;

· Quarterly Report Materials;

· Auckland City Centre and Waterfront;

· Auckland Transport’s Community Bike Fund;

· Rodney Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund;

· Update on the Local Board’s Locally Driven Initiatives Footpaths;

· Tamahunga Bridge Construction;

· Neville Street, Warkworth – Road Rehabilitation;

· Riverhead Road Reconstruction Project;

· Consultations on regulatory processes;

· Traffic Control Committee results; and

· Issues Update.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a) note the Auckland Transport Update for April 2018.

b) endorse the appointment of Member Houlbrooke as the Rodney Local Board’s representative on the SH1/Hill Street Intersection Improvements Community Advisory Group, to work with Auckland Transport and the New Zealand Transport Agency on the development of a single stage business case for long-term improvements as the SH1/Hill Street intersection in Warkworth.

Horopaki / Context

Regional Land Transport Plan 2018

3. Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) consultation is scheduled for late April and early May 2018. It is very important that all local boards participate in the consultation and make their feelings about Auckland Transport’s work programme known.

4. Details of the process are as follows:

· RLTP consultation will begin on Monday 23 April 2018 and close on Sunday 6 May 2018.

· Members from all 21 local boards have been invited to an information, question and answer session on Monday 23 April 2018.

· Each local board will have an opportunity to give verbal feedback on the plan to representatives of the Regional Transport Committee (the decision makers for RLTP) on Monday 30 April 2018.

· There will be a number of public information sessions and the MOLB will be informed of these as soon as details are confirmed.

Quarterly Report Materials

5. Auckland Transport’s (AT) Quarterly Report materials for the period October - December 2017 were forwarded to members on 18 February and are appended to this report for the public record. They comprise:

· Attachment A – Report from AT departments on activities in the Rodney area over the past quarter;

· Attachment B – Report on TravelWise Schools activities.

Auckland City Centre and Waterfront

6. Auckland Council, AT, Panuku and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development are working together to undertake several projects in the Downtown area of Auckland. The projects are all interrelated, and it is the intention of the Council family that they will be delivered ahead of the 36^th America’s Cup planned for 2021.

7. The projects are important upgrades to existing public facilities that will ensure that the Ferry Basin and the Quay Street precinct are safe and can continue to serve Auckland and its visitors.

8. The projects include:

· Quay street seawall seismic upgrade.

· Downtown Public Spaces.

· Ferry Terminal redevelopment – Phase 1 (Piers 3 and 4).

· Queens Wharf mooring dolphin.

· Quay Street upgrade.

· Britomart East bus interchange.

9. Further information on the projects is available at: https://www.aklintothefuture.co.nz/.

Auckland Transport’s Community Bike Fund

10. Round Two of AT’s Community Bike Fund opened on 12 March, with 12 projects across eight local boards receiving funding during the first round. Of these 12 projects, four have been delivered, and the remaining eight will be implemented over the next three months. Round Two closed on 5 April.

11. AT initiated the Bike Fund as a trial to support community initiatives that encourage more people to ride bikes, especially new riders. The fund enables established community groups and organisations to apply for a grant to deliver projects that encourage cycling or cycle safety in their local community.

12. Applicants are able to apply for grants from a minimum of $300 to a maximum of $5,000. Groups that do not have any formal legal structure are restricted to a grant of $1000.

13. Funding is available for community-focused projects that encourage riding a bike as a regular transport option, improve cycle safety, and contribute to the normalisation of cycling in Auckland. For example:

· Projects that encourage the uptake of cycling as a transport choice.

· Projects that encourage safe cycling practices.

· Projects that encourage the use of new and existing cycleways.

14. The fund can be used for:

· Community events, activities or projects.

· Training programmes that encourage the safe use of the Auckland cycle network.

· The development of relevant targeted community specific information and resources.

15. Round One of the fund attracted a wide range of applications, including groups wanting to establish bike libraries, organisations wanting to bring cycling to older people, and to groups hosting bike rides for new riders.

16. Cycling without Age Point Chevalier received a grant for a bike festival and open day at Selwyn Village in Point Chevalier to share cycling with older people via rides on a trishaw. Cycling without Age has huge benefits for the elderly and the wider community and approximately 300-400 people attended the event, which provided an opportunity for different generations to spend time together but also helped residents to become aware of cycling infrastructure coming to their area.

17. Further information about AT’s Community Bike Fund, including details of Round One recipients and for the next round can be found at: https://at.govt.nz/cycling-walking/at-community-bike-fund/

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

Rodney Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF)

18. The LBTCF is intended to allow local boards to build transport focused local improvements in their areas that are not otherwise part of Auckland Transport’s work programme. However, Auckland Transport (AT) retains responsibility for the budget and must approve any projects proposed.

19. One of the requirements of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) is that the budgets must be spent within the same electoral term, subject to AT having the ability to manage the cash flow, but ‘carry forwards’ to subsequent political terms are not allowed.

20. A summary of the Rodney Local Board’s current allocation is shown in the table below:

Rodney Local Board Transport Capital Fund Financial Summary
Total Funds Available in current political term	$1,347,808
Amount committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction	$601,560
Remaining Budget	$746,248

21. The available funding shown above comprises $322,315 that must be spent before 30 June 2019 and $423,933 that may be spent before 30 June 2020.

22. The $601,560 committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction comprises funding allocated to Projects 399, Great North Road, Riverhead Footpath; 497, Pohutakawa to The Landing Footpath; and 588, Riverhead Footpaths.

23. At its meeting on 16 November 2017 the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee resolved to (RODTP/2017/55):

note the current status of Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project 538 (Riverhead Area Kerbing Works) and request that Auckland Transport report back to the local board as soon as possible with alternative options for constructing the footpaths in Riverhead using the existing $535,000 already allocated from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund for this purpose.

24. At the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting on 16 February 2018 members were advised that AT staff had met with Members Brewer and Pirrie on site and been instructed to delay further investigation of this project until completion of the rehabilitation work planned on Alexandra, Arthur and George Streets and Sussex Terrace.

25. Further discussions will therefore take place with members on the design of the footpaths in mid – late 2018. Note that this project will in future be referred to as Project 588: Riverhead Footpaths.

26. At the Rodney Local Board meeting on 16 February 2018 the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee resolved to (RODTP/2018/3):

request that Auckland Transport investigate options for a footpath along Matakana Road, from Melwood Drive to 211 Matakana Road and provide a rough order of costs via the Local Board Capital Transport Fund.

27. The Matakana Link Road project will extend to the southern boundary of 245 Matakana Road and include walking and cycling facilities on Matakana Link Road between the southern boundary of 245 Matakana Road and Clayden Road. The local board has therefore requested that the footpath being considered for funding from its LBTCF be extended a further 400m approximately to connect to the proposed Matakana Link Road footpath works. The total distance of the footpath will therefore be approximately 1.2kms.

28. AT staff are now investigating rough order costs for this work in collaboration with the Matakana Link Road project team and will make these costings available for further discussion with members when the investigation is complete.

29. At the Rodney Local Board meeting on 21 March 2018 members resolved to (RD/2018/14):

approve $177,300 of their Local Board Transport Capital Fund for amenity enhancement works in Matakana Valley Road – Option 2 being ‘Paved Swales and Additional Length of Widened Footpath’, to be carried out in conjunction with proposed carriageway and stormwater upgrading works.

30. AT’s rehabilitation work on Matakana Valley Road is programmed for the 2018/2019 financial year beginning 1 July 2018, with AT’s maintenance and Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters staff working together to deliver the project.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

Update on the Local Board’s Locally Driven Initiatives Footpaths

31. Tenders for the Princes Street footpath approved for construction by the local board using its Locally Driven Initiatives (LDI) funding closed in mid-March. Members will be advised of the timeline for construction, expected to be over a 5 – 6 week period, once the contract has been awarded and programmed by the successful tenderer.

32. The following footpaths approved by the local board using its LDI funding have been completed:

· Tapu Road, Huapai (East side), from Maple Lane to Matua Road;

· 1-31 Elliot Street, Riverhead (South side);

· Hill Street, Warkworth (North side), from 20a to 4 Hill Street;

· Hill Street, Warkworth (South side), from Albert Street to Hudson Road; and

· Kaspar Street, Warkworth (full length, East side).

Tamahunga Bridge Construction

33. AT’s contractor, Wharehine, is continuing to make progress with the construction of a 2.5m wide timber footbridge across the Tamahunga Stream to Link Tamahunga Drive to Matakana Road, Matakana.

34. In the initial stages, trees and vegetation were cleared along the proposed footpath, with arborists relocating three Pohutukawa trees. Timber piles were then installed on both sides of the stream, and the existing retaining wall was cut and removed from the proposed stair location. Reinforced concrete piles and bridge abutments were constructed ready for assembly of the footbridge and the timber bearers for the footbridge were installed. Bridge beams and decking beams were fixed to abutments, before the handrail posts were installed. The installation of bridge decking is underway and Wharehine has also begun installing the western timber retaining walls.

35. The works are on schedule to be completed by the end of May 2018, despite delays due to bad weather.

36. Contractors have been asked to provide costings for the construction of both the North and South footpaths, construction of which will take place on completion of the bridge works.

37. The photographs below were taken at various stages of the work.

West Abutment reinforcing East Abutment reinforcing

Bridge alignment looking towards Tamahunga Drive Location of proposed concrete footpath below Tamahunga)

Progress with the footbridge proper

Neville Street, Warkworth – Road Rehabilitation

38. AT has awarded a contract to Wharehine Construction Limited for the rehabilitation of Neville Street, Warkworth. Wharehine is a competent local contractor experienced in both infrastructure projects and the Neville Street site through its involvement in other projects.

39. The extent of the proposed rehabilitation works is between the Neville Streets intersection with Queen Street in the northeast and Mill Lane in the southwest, comprising a total length of approximately 350m.

40. The work includes the removal and reconstruction of the existing roading material, asphaltic concrete (hotmix) resurfacing of the carriageway and associated footpath and kerb and channel works to ensure a 25-year service life.

41. To minimise disruption to road users, businesses and all other stakeholders, the rehabilitation works are proposed to be carried out in stages over a total construction programme length of approximately 13 weeks. A partial road closure will be in effect for the duration of the project, with one-way detours or stop-go traffic control being employed to manage traffic.

42. The staging of the works will require some car parking to be temporarily closed to allow for construction and detour traffic, however access to businesses for deliveries, and to the general public, will be maintained at all times.

43. One Warkworth representatives have advised Warkworth retailers of the works. Because of the complexity of the site and the number of businesses and retail outlets affected, a stakeholder manager from Wharehine will be onsite full-time to liaise between the contractor, engineer, public and AT to ensure work is completed in the most timely and least disruptive manner possible.

Riverhead Roads - Reconstruction Project

44. AT has awarded a contract to Higgins Contractors Limited for the Riverhead Cluster – Road Reconstruction Project.

45. The project includes reconstructing the following roads, including associated intersections:

· Arthur Street;

· Alexandra Street;

· George Street (from Arthur Street to Albert Street);

· George Street/Albert Street intersection; and

· Sussex Terrace.

46. Higgins Contractors began construction on 26 March 2018, with the work expected to be completed by June 2018.

47. The initial construction will focus on the service locating and subsoil pipe installation on the roads. During this phase, vehicle crossings will be re-levelled to the design levels and new culvert pipes installed.

48. An approved Temporary Traffic Management Plan will be in place during the construction period to allow adequate room for construction activities and to comply with safety requirements. This will include speed restrictions, detours and potential road closures to ensure the safety of the public and construction crews.

SH1/Hill Street Intersection Improvements

49. AT and the New Zealand Transport Agency have appointed Mott MacDonald to lead the development of a single stage business case which will provide justification for the investment and investigate the most appropriate design for a long-term solution for the SH1/Hill Street intersection in Warkworth.

50. Mott MacDonald has carried out their preliminary investigations and is now in a position to engage with key stakeholders through a Community Advisory Group (CAG). The CAG will provide a forum for two-way communication on concerns and issues raised by the local community, enabling the project team to share technical details and explain the rationale behind decisions made during the options development process. Membership of the CAG will be limited to a small number of participants to enable focused and constructive discussions. It will include representatives from the Rodney Local Board, the Office of the Rodney Member of Parliament, One Warkworth Business Association and the Warkworth Area Liaison Group.

51. Rodney Local Board Chair, Beth Houlbrooke, attended an introductory meeting with Mott MacDonald following their appointment in December 2017 and has expressed an interest in representing the local board on the CAG. The local board’s endorsement of her appointment is therefore being sought at this meeting.

Consultations on Regulatory Processes

52. Documentation describing a proposal to install NSAAT restrictions on Mill Lane in Warkworth, to improve visibility in the immediate area, was forwarded to members on 2 March 2018. Member Houlbrooke commented that the main problem would be the removal of a further three carparks for local retailers’ customers, asking what steps will be taken to identify replacement parking. No objections from local board members to the proposal were received.

53. Documentation describing the proposed construction of a new footpath on the west side of Tapu Road, Huapai, outside the property at number 68, was forwarded to members on 29 March 2018 with a request for comments no later than 5 April. The project is part of a region wide programme to improve safety, connectivity and accessibility for pedestrians. This particular footpath has a high priority because it fills a long-standing gap in the existing urban footpath network and will improve accessibility to bus stops and bus services on Tapu Road.

Traffic Control Committee Results

54. Decisions made by AT’s Traffic Control Committee in relation to regulatory processes relevant to the Rodney Local Board during January are listed below:

Street Name, Suburb	Report Type	Nature of Restriction	Decision
Matua Road, Tapu Road, Huapai	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes combined	No Stopping at all Times, Bus Stop, Edge Lines, Stop Control	Carried
Schoolside Road, Winfield Road, Konoba Avenue, Ropere Street, Moemoea Avenue, Zadar Street, Road 1, Road 2, Huapai	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes combined	Cycle Lane, Angle Parking, Mobility Parking, Cycle Path, Traffic Island, Road Hump, Give-Way, Roundabout Controlled By Give-Way, Delineators	Approved in Principle

55. There were no decisions made by AT’s Control Committee in relation to regulatory processes relevant to the Rodney Local Board during February or March.

Issues Update

56. Attachment C lists those issues raised by elected members and local board services staff to 29 March 2018.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

57. No specific issues with regard to impacts on Maori are triggered by this report and any engagement with Maori will be carried out on an individual project basis.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

58. All proposed schemes are subject to prioritisation, funding and consultation.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

59. All proposed schemes are subject to risk analysis and no specific issues are triggered by this report.

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Report from Auckland Transport departments on activities in the Rodney Local Board area	45
b ⇩	Report on TravelWise Schools activities	59
c ⇩	Rodney Issues	61

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Ellen Barrett – Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Team Manager, Auckland Transport

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Chairperson	Cameron Brewer
Deputy Chairperson	Louise Johnston
Members	Brent Bailey
	Tessa Berger
	Beth Houlbrooke
	Phelan Pirrie
	Allison Roe, MBE
	Colin Smith
	Brenda Steele

Authors	Raewyn Morrison - Local Board Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager