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Resolution
number WH/2020/80
MOVED by Chairperson K Thomas, seconded by Member J Rose:
That
the Whau Local Board:
a)
receive Auckland Transport’s update for July
2020
b)
thank Owena Schuster for being
in attendance to speak to the item
c)
note that the two options for
implementation of sections of the Te Whau Pathway previously considered by
the local board for funding via the 2020-2023 Local Board Transport Capital
Fund are now expected to be funded through central government following the
announcement of this project as a “shovel-ready” project and not
require local board investment
d)
note that one key section of
the Pathway (not previously considered by the local board) remains unfunded
and that the local board will include this section – the boardwalk and
bridge from Rizal Reserve to Rata
Street with an estimated cost of approximately $1.89 million – on its
list of prioritised projects subject to further advice and information
e)
note its concern
that it has had no advice from Auckland Transport around the implementation
of the Avondale Town Centre pavers replacement, already allocated by the
local board via the current Local Board Transport Capital Fund and due to be
implemented in late-2020 or early 2021
f)
note the high level
of concern amongst the Avondale community caused by the uncertainty around
the future of this project and request that Auckland Transport provide advice
on this as a matter of urgency
g)
note its priorities for
allocation of funds through the 2020-2023 Local Board Transport Capital Fund:
i)
the Veronica Street pedestrian
crossing, noting that this is an urgent safety concern
ii)
the unfunded section of the Te
Whau Pathway from Rizal Reserve
to Rata Street pending further advice on this as it was not previously
considered by the local board and Auckland Transport staff
iii)
safety improvements to South
Lynn Road – Auckland Transport’s recommended option (Construction
of a new raised pedestrian crossing between Golf Road and The Grove plus
extension of the footpath on the eastern side of South Lynn Road from Golf
Road to The Grove)
h)
request that Auckland Transport
advise the local board as soon as possible if any of the above projects
cannot be delivered and an alternative option is required for allocation of
funding from the 2020-2023 Local Board Transport Capital Fund, noting that
the potential options for a bridge across the Waitahurangi Stream from Busby
Street to McWhirter Place, and the option (Manawa Wetlands Pathway Part B)
provided by Auckland Transport for an additional pedestrian walkway along
McNaughton way connecting the existing boardwalk to Hugh Brown Drive have not
been assigned any priority here
i)
note that the new pedestrian
crossing on Great North Road, Avondale, is no longer required as Auckland
Transport can accommodate this through existing budgets, and request that
Auckland Transport advise the board immediately if that should change as the
board considers this a high priority
j)
note that the proposal for a
pathway connecting Margan Avenue via the Manawa Wetlands to McNaughton Way
may be reconsidered in future depending on population needs and demand, but
it is unlikely to be implemented via the 2020-2023 Local Board Transport
Capital Fund.
CARRIED
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