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, 19 April 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 Whitmore Road, Matakana - road sealing

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. Residents from Whitmore Road, Matakana will be in attendance to discuss sealing Whitmore Road for safety reasons.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

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

a) thank the residents of Whitmore Road, Matakana, for their presentation on possible road sealing of Whitmore Road.

8.2 Blackbridge Road roading issues

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. Lynley Holme, from Blackbridge Road, Dairy Flat, will be in attendance to discuss transport safety concerns she has with a one lane bridge on the road. The bridge is approximately 1.2km along Blackbridge Road.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

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

a) thank Lynley Holme for her presentation regarding road safety concerns with a one lane bridge at Blackbridge Road, Dairy Flat.

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

21 June 2018

New road names in the Riverview Properties Limited subdivision at 787 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa

File No.: CP2018/09538

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Rodney Local Board for new road names in the Riverview Properties Limited subdivision at 787 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa.

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, Riverview Properties Limited, has submitted the following preferred names for roads serving the new subdivision at 787 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa.

Preferred Name	Meaning
MacLennan Farm Lane	Name of land owner for last 30 years
Awatiro Drive	Maori for stream view

4. No alternative names were provided.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

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

a) approve the new road names of MacLennan Farm Lane and Awatiro Drive for the Riverview Properties Limited subdivision at 787 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa, 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. The subdivision into four Countryside Living sites; 30 Rural and Coastal Settlement sites and two balance sites at Kaukapakapa has been approved and the council reference is R68753 (SUB60036642).

6. A condition of the subdivision consent was to suggest to council names for the new roads.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

7. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines allow that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider/developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name/s for the local board’s approval.

8. Auckland Council’s road naming criteria typically require that road names reflect:

· A historical or ancestral linkage to an area;

· A particular landscape, environment or biodiversity theme or feature; or

· An existing (or introduced) thematic identity in the area.

9. The applicant’s preferred name for one of the two roads is MacLennan Farm Lane after the name of the long-time land owner Robert and Maireire MacLennan.

10. The applicant has contacted Ngati Whatua o Kaipara who indicated their preference for a hapu/iwi road name as the subdivision is in an area of significance for them.

· Awatiro Lane - (Maori for stream view).

11. The officer acknowledges that where possible the use of Māori names is encouraged in the Auckland Plan. In this instance, where there are two roads that require naming, the officer supports the applicant’s preference of road name for one road and the iwi preference for the other road.

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

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

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 the significance policy and is not considered to have any immediate impacts on the community.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

15. The applicant has consulted with local iwi, Ngati Whatua o Kaipara, who has offered a proposed name being Awatiro Lane.

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 ⇩	MacLennan Farm Lane Locality Map	11
b ⇩	MacLennan Farm Lane Scheme Plan	13

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Senior Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

Trevor Cullen - Team Leader Subdivision

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

21 June 2018

New road names in the Rodney Land Holdings Limited subdivision at 375 Rodney Street, Wellsford

File No.: CP2018/09774

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee for new road names in the Rodney Land Holdings Limited subdivision at 375 Rodney Street, Wellsford.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

3. The applicant, Rodney Land Holdings Limited, has submitted the following preferred names for roads serving the new subdivision at 375 Rodney Street, Wellsford.

Preferred Name	Meaning
Ahuru Street	Warm
Tuaraki Drive	Northern
Raki Lane	North

4. No alternative names were provided

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

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

a) approve the new road names of Ahuru Street, Tuaraki Drive and Raki Lane for the Rodney Land Holdings Limited subdivision at 375 Rodney Street, Wellsford, 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. The subdivision into 80 residential sites at Wellsford has been approved and the council reference is R67988 (BUN20455327).

6. A condition of the subdivision consent was to suggest to council names for the new roads.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

8. Auckland Council’s road naming criteria typically require that road names reflect:

· A historical or ancestral linkage to an area;

· A particular landscape, environment or biodiversity theme or feature; or

· An existing (or introduced) thematic identity in the area.

9. The applicant’s preferred names for the three roads are Tuaraki Drive, Raki Lane and Ahuru Street after the theme of the name of the subdivision, North Estate.

10. The applicant has contacted Ngati Manuhiri who indicated their preference for a hapu/iwi road name in this area and understood the developer’s reasoning behind their suggested names. Iwi supported Ahuru Street and Tuaraki Drive, and for the third road suggested Rangi Lane, meaning sky. The developer has chosen to retain Raki Lane for this road.

11. The officer acknowledges that where possible the use of Māori names is encouraged in the Auckland Plan. In this instance, where there are three roads that require naming, all with proposed Māori names, the officer supports the applicant’s preferences for all roads.

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

13. The proposed names are deemed to meet the council’s road naming guidelines and the officer’s recommendation is to approve all three names.

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 the significance policy and is not considered to have any immediate impacts on the community.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

15. The applicant has consulted with local iwi, Ngati Manuhiri, who has supported two of the names, being Tuaraki Drive and Ahuru Street. Ngati Manuhiri made no comment with regard to the proposed name of Raki Lane and suggested instead that Rangi Lane be considered.

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 ⇩	Scheme Plan	17
b ⇩	Locality Map	19

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering- Senior Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

Trevor Cullen - Team Leader Subdivision

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

21 June 2018

New road name in the CA and RF Leeves subdivision at 257 Point Wells Road, Point Wells

File No.: CP2018/09786

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Rodney Local Board for a new road name in CA and RF Leeves subdivision at 257 Point Wells Road, Point Wells.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

3. The applicant, Riverview Properties Limited, has submitted the following preferred name for jointly owned access lots serving the new subdivision at 257 Point Wells Road, Point Wells.

Preferred Name	Meaning
Kupenga Lane	Referring to the net which caught a variety of kaimoana within the Omaha and Whangateau catchment.

4. No alternative names were provided.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

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

a) approve the new road name of Kupenga Lane for the CA and RF Leeves subdivision at 257 Point Wells Road, Point Wells, 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. The subdivision into eight Countryside Living sites at Point Wells has been approved and the council reference is R68580 (SUB60036246-A).

6. A condition of the subdivision consent was to suggest to council a name for the new access by jointly owned access lots.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

8. Auckland Council’s road naming criteria typically require that road names reflect:

· A historical or ancestral linkage to an area;

· A particular landscape, environment or biodiversity theme or feature; or

· An existing (or introduced) thematic identity in the area.

9. The applicant’s preferred name for the road name is Kupenga Lane after the iwi suggestion referring to the net which caught a variety of kaimoana within the Omaha and Whangateau catchment.

10. The applicant has contacted Ngati Manuhiri and asked for a proposed name. Ngati Manuhiri indicated their preference for a hapu/iwi road name and suggested Kupenga Lane.

11. The officer acknowledges that where possible the use of Māori names is encouraged in the Auckland Plan. In this instance, the applicant is happy with the suggested name and the officer supports the suggested name.

12. Land Information New Zealand has confirmed that the proposed road name is unique and acceptable.

13. The proposed name is deemed to meet the council’s road naming guidelines and the officer’s recommendation is to approve the name.

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 the significance policy and is not considered to have any immediate impacts on the community.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

15. The applicant has consulted with local iwi, Ngati Manuhiri, who has offered the proposed name, being Kupenga Lane.

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 ⇩	Locality Map	23
b ⇩	Scheme Plan	25

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Frank Lovering – Senior Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

Trevor Cullen - Team Leader Subdivision

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

21 June 2018

Approval of the 2018/2019 Rodney Local Board local environment work programme

File No.: CP2018/09565

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To approve the 2018/2019 local environment work programme (totaling $336,500) for the Rodney Local Board.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2. The Rodney Local Board identified an aspiration in its 2017 local board plan that their harbours, waterways and environment are cared for, protected and healthy.

3. To give effect to this aspiration, staff developed two options for projects for the board to consider.

4. The local board then provided feedback to Infrastructure and Environmental Services staff on the locally driven initiative projects it would like to fund at its 14 November 2017 and 27 March 2018 workshops. These projects are:

· $290,000 for Rodney healthy harbours riparian restoration fund

· $20,000 for small building sites ambassador

5. The local board also has $26,500 of asset based services operational budget for the Rodney drainage districts.

6. This report recommends that the local board approves this local environment work programme and associated budgets for delivery within the 2018/2019 financial year (see Attachment A).

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendations

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

a) approve the Infrastructure and Environmental Services work programme 2018/2019 as set out in Attachment A to the agenda report including:

i) an allocation of $310,000 for environmental projects summarised in the table below:

Project	Budget
Rodney healthy harbours riparian restoration fund	$290,000
Small building sites ambassador	$20,000
Total	$ 310,000

ii) the allocation of $26,500 asset based services operational 2018/2019 budget for the Rodney drainage districts.

Horopaki / Context

7. At its 14 November 2017 workshop, the local board requested the continuation of the Rodney healthy harbours riparian restoration fund and that a project be scoped to educate business owners and small building site contractors about the effects their activities may be having on waterways.

8. The local board also acknowledged the asset based services operational budget allocated to the Rodney drainage districts project and delivered by Healthy Waters.

9. In response to the direction set by the local board, Infrastructure and Environmental Services staff then provided a draft local environment work programme for the local board’s feedback at a workshop on 27 March 2018. The board supported in principle the projects outlined in the draft work programme. They also indicated a budget of $310,000 would be available from its 2018/2019 locally driven initiatives budget to support the delivery of the local environment work programme.

10. Based on that discussion, three projects are proposed to be delivered by the Infrastructure and Environmental Services directorate as part of the local board’s 2018/2019 local environment work programme. The draft work programme has been amended and included as Attachment A to this report.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

11. At the 27 March workshop, the local board supported in principle the projects outlined in the draft work programme. They also indicated a budget of $310,000 would be available from its 2018/2019 locally driven initiatives budget to support the delivery of the local environment work programme.

12. At the workshop the local board also acknowledged the asset based services operational budget of $26,500 for the Rodney drainage districts.

13. Based on that discussion, three projects are proposed to be delivered by the Infrastructure and Environmental Services directorate as part of the local board’s 2018/2019 local environment work programme. The draft work programme has been amended and included as Attachment A to this report.

14. A brief description of each of the projects in the work programme is provided below.

Rodney healthy harbours riparian restoration fund – $290,000

15. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘our harbours, waterways and environment are cared for, protected and healthy’ the board has indicated that it would like to continue the Rodney healthy harbours riparian restoration fund project. The local board provided $250,000 towards the fund and $40,000 towards a contractor to assist applicants in the 2017/2018 financial year.

16. It is recommended that the local board allocates $290,000 of its locally driven initiatives budget towards the fund in the 2018/2019 financial year. Of this budget $250,000 is provided to applicants and $40,000 to contract a technical expert to assist applicants.

17. This project will provide financial assistance to landowners and community groups to protect and restore the riparian margins of waterways within the Rodney Local Board area. Specific catchments will be selected across the Rodney region based on based on water quality and community engagement drivers. Areas within previously targeted catchments will be identified with a focus to create larger fenced riparian corridors within those catchments.

18. Staff recommend extending the fund to include public areas such as esplanade reserves to allow community groups to apply for funding.

19. Letters will be sent to all landowners in specific catchments who have streams, wetlands and or overland flow paths flowing through their property. Details of a contractor will be given in the letter to provide assistance to applicants. The contractor also ensures commitments described in the individual funding agreements are delivered as per the agreement and on time. Grants are paid once works are complete, invoices provided and works inspected.

Small building sites ambassador – $20,000

20. To achieve the local board plan outcome ‘our harbours, waterways and environment are cared for, protected and healthy’ the board has indicated that it would like to fund a new project focused on reducing the amount of sediment, run off and litter produced from small building sites entering waterways. Targeted areas within the Rangitopuni catchment will be identified. These could also include cleanfill sites that discharge into local waterways and then into the Waitemata.

21. It is recommended that thelocal board allocates $20,000 of its locally driven initiatives budget towards the small building sites ambassador project in the 2018/2019 financial year.

22. This project will deliver a decrease the amount of sedimentation, runoff and litter entering the Waitemata Harbour. It will achieve greater engagement and ownership from small building sites contractors to better manage their sites and reduce environmental harm.

Rodney drainage districts – $26,500

23. The local board also has $26,500 of asset based services operational budget for the Rodney drainage districts in the 2018/2019 financial year.

24. In March 2017, this project delivered a process for the management of the Okahukura, Te Arai, and Glorit drainage districts, and the budget allocated to these districts,.

25. Healthy Waters staff commissioned an asset management report identifying local concerns and issues for asset management within the districts. These issues will be prioritised and maintenance works implemented by Healthy Waters within the budget available in the 2018/2019 financial year. Where possible local contractors will be used to implement the works whilst maintaining council’s Health and Safety regulations.

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

26. The projects in the Rodney Local Board work programme work closely with landowners and community to improve water quality and encourage ownership of the local environment.

Local board views

27. The projects noted above align with the local board plan outcome ‘our harbours, waterways and environment are cared for, protected and healthy’.

28. The proposed local environment work programme was discussed with the local board at workshops on 14 November 2017 and 27 March 2018. The board indicated its support of the proposed projects outlined in this report at its 31 May 2018 workshop.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

1. It is recognised that environmental management, water quality and land management has integral links with the mauri of the environment and concepts of kaitiakitanga.

2. Table 1 below outlines how each of the projects contributes towards Māori outcomes.

Table 1. Māori impact assessment

Project	Māori impact assessment
Rodney healthy harbours riparian restoration fund.	Water quality has integral links with concepts of kaitiakitanga and Te Ao Māori, where people are closely connected to the land and nature. Engagement with Te Uri o Hau and the Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group is ongoing. Te Arai plant nursery have provided free eco sourced plants to landowners and, in conjunction with advice from Healthy Waters staff, continue to support the project by growing native plants suitable for riparian margins.
Small building sites ambassador	No specific consultation with Māori on this environment project has been undertaken. However, it is acknowledged that sustainable living practices and water quality have integral links with concepts of kaitiakitanga and Te Ao Māori, where people are closely connected to the land and nature.
Rodney drainage districts	No specific consultation with Māori on this environment project has been undertaken. However, it is acknowledged that sustainable living practices and water quality have integral links with concepts of kaitiakitanga and Te Ao Māori, where people are closely connected to the land and nature.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

29. The proposed 2018/2019 local environment work programme will see the allocation of $310,000 of the local board’s locally driven initiatives operational budget, and $26,500 of the board’s asset based services operational budget. These amounts can be accommodated within the board’s total draft budget for 2018/2019. As such, the local board’s approval will not have significant financial implications unless projects experience a significant overspend or underspend. Regular quarterly updates on projects will be provided to the local board tracking expenditure and identifying any projects at risk of non-delivery, over or underspend.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

30. If the proposed local environment work programme is not approved at the local board’s June 2018 business meeting, there is a risk that the proposed projects may not be able to be delivered within the 2018/2019 financial year.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

31. Subject to the local board’s approval, the delivery of this work programme will commence in the new financial year (1 July 2018). Regular reporting on project delivery will be provided through the Infrastructure and Environmental Services’ contribution to the local board’s quarterly performance report.

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Rodney IES work programme 2018/2019	31

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Theresa Pearce - Relationship Advisor

Authorisers

Barry Potter - Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

21 June 2018

Auckland Transport Update to the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee June 2018

File No.: CP2018/09881

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To provide an update to the Rodney Local Board’s Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee on transport related matters in its area, including the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2. This report covers:

· A summary of the board’s transport capital fund.

· Quarterly report on Auckland Transport projects and activities.

· Hill Street intersection - traffic improvements.

· Tamahunga Bridge construction.

· Update on the Local Board’s Locally Driven Initiatives footpaths.

· Regional Land Transport Plan.

· Dairy Flat Highway Safety Improvements.

· Auckland Transport investing in saving lives.

· Downtown Infrastructure Delivery Programme.

· A summary of consultation activity.

· Traffic Control Committee decisions.

· An update on issues raised.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

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

a) receive the Auckland Transport June 2018 update report.

Horopaki / Context

3. This report updates the local board on Auckland Transport (AT) projects and operations in the Rodney Local Board area, it summarises consultations and Traffic Control Committee results, and includes information on the status of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).

4. AT is responsible for all of Auckland’s transport services, excluding state highways. We report on a monthly basis to local boards, as set out in our Local Board Engagement Plan. This monthly reporting commitment acknowledges the important engagement role local boards play within the governance of Auckland on behalf of their local communities.

5. The Local Board Transport Capital Fund is a capital budget provided to all local boards by Auckland Council and delivered by AT. Local boards can use this fund to deliver transport infrastructure projects that they believe are important to their communities but are not part of AT’s work programme. Projects must also:

· be safe

· not impede network efficiency

· be in the road corridor (although projects running through parks can be considered if there is a transport outcome).

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

Local Board Transport Capital Fund

6. As of the new electoral term, the Rodney Local Board had $1,347,808 available in its Local Board Transport Capital Fund. The local board currently has $1,104,246 uncommitted.

7. The table below reflects the status of projects to which LBTCF has already been committed:

Project	Current status	Has the status changed since last month’s update?	Funds allocated in current political term
399 - Great North Road, Riverhead Footpath	Completed	No	$6,732
497 - Pohutakawa to The Landing Footpath	Completed	No	$59,828
593 - Matakana Valley Road Swales	Construction Approved	Yes	$177,000

8. Project 593, the Matakana Valley Road Swales, will be constructed during the 2018/2019 financial year in collaboration with Healthy Waters and AT’s maintenance team which has a road rehabilitation programmed.

9. The Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee has requested that Auckland Transport investigate options and provide rough order costs for a footpath along Matakana Road, from Melwood Drive to (approximately) Clayden Road where the proposed Matakana Link Road will intersect with Matakana Road, a distance of approximately 1.2kms.

10. Investigations are currently underway, and options and costings will be discussed with the local board when these become available.

Quarterly report on Auckland Transport projects and activities

11. Attachments A and B list information on AT’s activities over the past quarter (January – March 2018).

Hill Street intersection - traffic improvements

12. AT has been investigating interim improvements for the Hill Street intersection in Warkworth that can be implemented prior to a permanent solution, planned for delivery after the completion of Ara Tuhono, the Puhoi to Warkworth Motorway project

13. The proposed improvements will be completed in stages, Stage I providing a safe pedestrian crossing facility on Sandspit Road at the State Highway 1/Hill Street intersection.

14. Whilst a signalised pedestrian crossing was investigated and this demonstrated benefits for pedestrians and traffic flows for the Elizabeth intersection, an alternative concept has been identified which has additional benefits in slowing traffic. The preferred design approach is:

· Raised tables with pedestrian facilities on the Southern slip road (to Sandspit Road) and the Northern slip road (to Hill Street).

· Pedestrian facility across Sandspit Road at the intersection, parallel to SH1.

15. This will provide a safe crossing facility for pedestrians to access the town centre, across SH1 and to the school on Hill Street.

16. Other minor improvements will be introduced, including CCTV monitoring of the Elizabeth Street intersection and the intersection of Sandspit and Matakana Roads, and changes to islands and kerb lines.

17. These Stage I improvements will be implemented during 2018.

18. Stage 2, the installation of a physical barrier at the entrance to Elizabeth Street, will not be progressed at this stage.

Tamahunga Bridge Construction

19. A new footbridge, associated concrete paths and concrete stairs that will improve safety for pedestrians at the intersection of Matakana Road and Tamahunga Drive, was opened to the public on Thursday, 24 May 2018.

20. Wharehine, the contractors responsible for the bridge construction, has also been awarded the contract to construct a connecting footpath on the northern side of Matakana Road opposite the school. Work on this footpath began early in June.

21. Whilst previous plans for the area included an additional footpath on the Southern side of Matakana Road from Tamahunga Drive to the school, following discussions with the school about the proposed development of a carpark to the east of the school, it was agreed that the Southern footpath is no longer required.

22. AT will however be investigating the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Matakana Road in the vicinity of the new carpark as part of its 2018/2019 programme.

Update on the Local Board’s Locally Driven Initiatives Footpaths

23. Construction of a footpath on Princes Street, Riverhead, one of the six footpaths approved for construction by the local board using its Locally Driven Initiatives (LDI) funding, is now nearing completion.

24. Other footpaths constructed using the local board’s LDI funding were:

· 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).

Other Auckland Transport News

Regional Land Transport Plan

25. Public consultation on the Draft 2018-2028 Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) resulted in 18,091 submissions being received, comprising 17,930 submissions from individuals and 161 from organisations or companies.

26. A clear majority of submitters agreed that the priorities detailed in the draft were right, with those who disagreed focusing on affordability, value for money, disruption, future challenges and health.

27. Key themes included strong support for public transport improvements, network optimisation initiatives and safety improvements, with a mixed response to walking and cycling (with around 40% both strongly supporting and strongly opposing), and particular disagreement about on-road cycleways.

28. The full summary of the feedback received on the plan, prepared for the Regional Transport Committee’s deliberations, is now available on AT’s website:

https://at.govt.nz/media/1977070/attachment-2-to-item-41-summary-of-draft-rltp-feedback-rtc-29-may-2018.pdf

29. Decisions on the plan will be publicly available late in June 2018 and the final document will be made available as soon as possible after adoption.

Dairy Flat Highway Safety Improvements

30. AT is investigating ways to improve safety on Dairy Flat Highway, which was previously administered by NZTA as a state highway. The road sits within the top one per cent of roads recommended for investment by NZTA due to its dangerous intersections and roadside hazards.

31. The road is an important link between Silverdale and Albany for commuters and freight vehicles, but there are a number of issues such as poor visibility, exposed culverts, narrow shoulders and other high-risk dangers.

32. The North Shore’s population is expected to grow by 17 per cent over the next 10 years, with 6,000 more homes to be built around Silverdale and Dairy Flat. The 11kms length of Dairy Flat Highway operates as an arterial road and currently carries over 6000 vehicles each day. With vehicle numbers set to increase over the next decade, a better and safer road is required.

33. Over the past five year period there have been three fatal, 18 serious injury and 52 minor crashes involving high-risk maneuvers, such as turning against traffic and loss of control. The safe and appropriate speed is considered to be 80 km/h.

34. There are a number ways AT can improve safety on the highway, including:

· Flexible road safety barriers, such as wire ropes, to reduce the risk of head-on crashes.

· Rumble strips on the road markings to remind drivers they are on the centre line.

· Shoulder widening to allow more room on the road for drivers to recover if they lose control.

· More signage and road markings.

· Safe speeds, including lower speed limits and traffic calming.

· Slow vehicle lanes, allowing slower vehicles to pull over.

35. Stakeholder engagement with businesses, residents and community groups will take place during June and July, with public consultation on the proposed improvements later this year. Construction of the approved improvements is expected to begin in mid-2019.

36. Further information on the project, with provision for members of the public to provide feedback, will be available on AT’s website once consultation opens.

Auckland Transport investing in saving lives

37. AT is proposing to invest $700 million in road safety initiatives to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Auckland's roads.

38. Latest figures show that in the past three years (2014-2017) road deaths and serious injuries in Auckland have increased at more than five times the rate of travel and more than three times the rate of the rest of New Zealand. On average, there is at least one death or serious injury on Auckland's roads every day.

39. The funding is signaled in the draft Regional Land Transport Plan, which was open for public consultation until 14 May. Feedback is now being analysed before final budgets are approved late in June.

40. The organisation is aligning its priorities and resources with the recently released draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport (GPS), which places a much greater emphasis on road safety.

41. Delivering safe roads is a partnership between central and local government, with agencies that have a stake in road safety, such as AT, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), NZ Police and the Accident Compensation Corporation working together to make changes that protect life on our road network.

42. Representatives from Auckland Council and AT attended a national Road Safety Summit held in April by the Associate Minister for Transport, Julie Anne Genter. The summit brought together local government representatives from all over New Zealand to discuss the road safety challenges facing New Zealand. AT's own actions include an internal training programme on road safety challenges and interventions for the entire business, including the AT Board and Executive Leadership Team.

43. In line with central government's update of its road safety strategy, Safer Journeys, AT is also working to update the organisation's road safety strategy to be in line with Vision Zero principals, an approach to road safety that began in Sweden and has grown into a global movement. Vision Zero can be summarised in one sentence: no loss of life on the roads is acceptable.

44. AT is also proposing an ambitious infrastructure enhancement programme estimated to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 15-20% over three years. This includes reducing speed limits and installing traffic calming treatments on at least 10% of the roading network, better and safer pedestrian infrastructure (e.g. crossings), safety cameras, and high friction road surfacing to reduce the risk of skidding. In addition, AT will deliver additional safety improvements at a number of high-risk intersections across the region.

45. The refreshed approach has been informed by an independent review of road safety issues and responses, commissioned by the AT Board in 2017.

Downtown Infrastructure Delivery Programme

46. The Downtown Infrastructure Delivery Programme (DIDP) is the programme of work to deliver key transformational outcomes within the downtown waterfront precinct of Auckland City Centre.

47. The programme is a collaboration between Auckland Council, AT and Panuku Development Agency. AT is the lead agency and has formed a dedicated programme team that includes specialists from AT, Auckland Council, Panuku and third party consultants.

48. The DIDP is one of several transformational programmes across the City Centre. Its purpose is to deliver key transport and urban realm outcomes in a highly integrated and aligned manner.

49. The goals of the DIDP are to:

· strengthen the maritime character of the downtown waterfront;

· reconnect the city centre to the waterfront;

· create active, people-focused places;

· improve access to the downtown city centre;

· support and grow local commercial activity;

· enhance sustainability and the environment; and

· celebrate mana whenua and Auckland’s cultural richness.

50. The Programme comprises two main work streams:

· Marine structures, which will deliver the Quay Street seawall upgrade, ferry basin reconfiguration and a mooring dolphin on Queens Wharf.

· Streetscapes, which will deliver the downtown public space, downtown bus interchanges and Quay Street West streetscape.

51. The local impact of the programme will be considerable. It will include construction impact to the existing traffic function of Quay Street, with changes to traffic movement during construction. Extensive work is being done at this early stage to understand construction impact and a development response plan will be developed to minimise traffic, noise and commercial disruption.

52. Construction activities will start in late 2018 and will continue through to the end of 2020.

53. Public consultation on the programme and its constituent projects has been underway in coordination with the Americas Cup 36 programme. DIDP specific communications and engagement will be intensified in the coming months.

54. The programme team is also working with the Auckland Design Office to implement a development response strategy to mitigate the negative impacts of significant infrastructure works in an already disrupted part of the city. The development response initiative is being built into the programme to ensure that it is effective and able to identify mitigation measures prior to construction.

55. Design of the various elements of the downtown programme will continue through to the end of 2018. Resource consents for the constituent projects will be progressively lodged from May onwards, starting with the Quay Street seawall upgrade. Construction is due to begin in Nov/Dec 2018.

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

Auckland Transport consultations

56. Over the last reporting period, AT has invited the local board to provide their feedback on the following proposal:

Location	Proposal	Details and Local Board Feedback
Tapu Road, Huapai	Proposed footpath construction on Tapu Road, Huapai.	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. Member Pirrie indicated his support for the proposal. No objections were received.

Traffic Control Committee resolutions

57. AT's resolution and approval process ensures the most appropriate controls and restrictions are put in place and can be legally enforced. Decisions made by AT’s Traffic Control Committee in relation to regulatory processes relevant to the Rodney Local Board during April and May are listed below:

Decision	Report Type	Nature of Restriction	Decision
Torea Road, Courtney Lane, Matakana Valley Road, Matakana	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes	Torea Road, Courtney Lane, Matakana Valley Road	Carried
Maude Street, Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, Albert Street, King Street	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes	No Stopping At All Times, Angle Parking, Road Hump, Pedestrian Crossing, Stop Control, Flush Median, Edge Lines	Carried

Issues Raised by Elected Members to 1 June 2018

58. Most issues raised by elected members and local board staff are resolved promptly by AT’s Elected Member Relationship Manager. Those which require further investigation are responded to by the relevant department of AT through its customer response team. The list appended as Attachment C summarises issues such as this to 1 June 2018.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

59. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no impacts or opportunities for Māori. Any engagement with Māori, or consideration of impacts and opportunities, will be carried out on an individual project basis.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

60. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

61. Auckland Transport has risk management strategies in place for the transport projects undertaken in the local board area.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

62. Auckland Transport will provide another update report to the local board next month.

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Auckland Transport Activities January - March 2018	43
b ⇩	Auckland Transport School Community Transport	55
c ⇩	Issues raised by Elected Members	59

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