Kua uru mai a hau kaha, a hau maia, a hau ora, a hau nui,
Ki runga, ki
raro, ki roto, ki waho
Rire, rire hau…pai marire
Translation
(non-literal) - Rama Ormsby
Let the winds
bring us inspiration from beyond,
Invigorate us
with determination and courage to achieve our aspirations for abundance and
sustainability
Bring the calm, bring all things good, bring
peace… good peace.
2 Apologies
receive
apologies from Member Chris Howard.
3 Declaration
of Interest
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
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That the Waiheke Transport Forum:
a)
confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting,
held on Wednesday, 1 June 2022, as true and
correct.
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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 Waiheke Transport Forum. 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.
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8.1 Deputation
- Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard Inc. - Berthing arrangement at Matiatia
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Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose
of the report
1. Waiheke
Volunteer Coastguard Inc. has requested the opportunity to present to the
Waiheke Transport Forum regarding a new berthing arrangement
at Matiatia for their rescue vessel.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive
summary
2. John
Verstegen, Unit Support Manager – Hauraki Coastguard is making a
presentation to the Waiheke Transport Forum on behalf of the Waiheke
Volunteer Coastguard Inc. (WVCI).
3. The
Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard vessel is currently berthed at Matiatia on the
northside of the main wharf which the organisation maintains, poses several
challenges for the vessel and its crew.
4. WVCI
wishes the Waiheke Transport forum to consider recommending either moving the
location of the vessel to a berth on the northside of the old wharf (its
preferred option) or providing better access at its current location.
5. A
written proposal from WVCI is included with this agenda report as Attachment
A.
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Te tūtohunga
Recommendation
That the Waiheke Transport
Forum:
a) thank
John Verstegen on behalf of Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard Inc. for his
attendance and presentation.
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Attachments
a Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard Inc - Proposal.............................................. 21
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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.”
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Waiheke
Transport Forum
03 August 2022
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Auckland
Transport Report - July 2022
File No.: CP2022/10710
Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
provide the Waiheke Transport Forum with a copy of the Auckland Transport
Report - July 2022 provided to the Waiheke Local Board on transport related
matters.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
This report covers:
2. A
general summary of operational Auckland Transport projects and activities of
interest to the Waiheke Local Board.
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Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation
That the Waiheke Transport
Forum:
a) receive the Auckland Transport July 2022 update.
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Horopaki
Context
3. Auckland
Transport is responsible for all of Auckland’s transport services,
excluding state highways. We report monthly to local boards, as set out in our
Local Board Engagement Plan. This reporting commitment acknowledges the
important engagement role local boards play within the governance of Auckland
on behalf of their local communities.
4. This
report updates the Waiheke Local Board on Auckland Transport (AT) projects and
operations in the local board area.
Tātaritanga me ngā
tohutohu
Analysis and advice
Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF)
5. The LBTCF is a capital budget provided to all local boards by
Auckland Council and delivered by Auckland Transport. Local boards can use this
fund to deliver transport infrastructure projects that they believe are
important but are not part of AT’s work programme.
6. The
current funding available to the local board in the Regional Land Transport
Plan (RLTP) is $400,000 per annum.
7. The
local board allocated and approved the funding available for their current
three-year term ($872,000) to fund the design and construction of a shared path
and cycle lane between 1 Surfdale Road and Donald Bruce Road roundabout
(WHK2022/95).
8. Auckland
Transport is required to defer $323m of capital expenditure over the next three
years, and consequently the local board’s current LBTCF allocation will
be staged with $205,800 being allocated this financial year.
9. This
level of funding will allow the shared path and cycle lane project to progress
with the detailed design, consultation and tender to be completed during
FY22/23 as planned and construction anticipated to be scheduled for the
following FY23/24.
Community Safety Fund (CSF)
10. The
CSF is a capital budget established by Auckland Transport for use by local boards
to fund local road safety initiatives. The purpose of this fund is to allow
elected members to address long-standing local road safety issues that are not
regional priorities and are therefore not being addressed by the Auckland
Transport programme.
11. This project is
to provide a separated sealed shoulder from the Yacht Club to Shelly Beach
Rd.
12. Design Update:
· The plan showing the proposed sealed shoulder over the topographical
survey and the Mean High Water Spring line has been completed. It now
provides the project team a better understanding of the extent of the
encroachment into the coastal area. This is mainly confined to the area
around the culvert and the section leading to the existing concrete path
located in the domain.
· The design for the retaining structures (rock wall similar to the
existing) is currently being progressed. This requires some on-site
testing of the ground/coastal conditions. The design for a pedestrian
fence around the culvert will also form part of this phase (it will be like the
one on the opposite side of the road). The draft design will be reviewed
by a Coastal Engineer.
· Preliminary discussions with Auckland Council have commenced
regarding Land Use and Coastal Consent. One of the key parts of the
Coastal consent is for an Ecologist report. The project team is looking
to engage an Ecologist who is familiar with Waiheke’s coastal
environment.
· The project team is meeting with the Auckland Council Arborist to
finalise tree consent and Tree Owner Approval process.
· Local Board and Mana Whenua consultation will commence once a draft
design and some of the consent documentation has been completed.
· Indicative timelines will be provided upon completion of the project
package/programme.
Update on Auckland Transport operations:
13. The
table below has a general summary of projects and activities of interest to the
local board with their status. Please note that:
· All timings are indicative and are subject to
change.
· The Waiheke Operations Manager will update the local board
in the event of any amendments or changes to the summaries provided for below.
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Activity
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Update
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Road Maintenance
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Programmed works
July
works includes routine cyclic maintenance of signs, drains and potholes.
Various
Roadworks sites
Grading
– Cowes Bay Rd, Awaararoa Rd, Fisher Rd, Garratt Rd.
Digouts – Te Toki Rd, Fisher Rd, Cowes Bay Rd.
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Te Huruhi School
pedestrian crossing
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The proposal is for a new pedestrian crossing to be constructed outside
the school.
Project manager update:
External consultation has been closed
out.
Draft detailed design has commenced and
will be delivered in September. A road safety audit will then be completed on
the draft detailed design.
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Donald Bruce
Road intersection upgrade
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This project is for the construction of a new roundabout at the
Donald Bruce Rd/Causeway Rd/Alison Rd intersection in Surfdale.
Scope of the project includes raised Swedish speed tables, changes
to the traffic islands to accommodate new raised zebra crossings, footpath
upgrades, pedestrian crossing lighting, and new road markings and signage.
Works commenced on site 11 April.
Project manager update:
The project is planned to be completed before the end of July, as per the
initial programme.
The project is in the final stage of works with asphalting, line
marking and tree trimming works remaining.
Asphalting and line marking are planned (weather permitting) for
the week commencing 18th July.
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102 Ostend Road.
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Placemakers
Corner
Design works are
being completed to improve safety at the Placemakers / Ostend Road
intersection. Improvements include widening the vehicle entrance into the
centre, and provision of new line marking to move vehicles travelling
westbound away from the shoulder. The new edge line provides an improved
amenity for cyclists traveling westbound up the hill. New “SLOW”
road marking, and a VMS (driver feedback) sign is to be installed at the end
of the straight on the approach to the intersection.
The flush median in the proposal
necessitates resolution, and whilst the “SLOW” road marking and
VMS sign could be installed prior to this, the decision has been made to
combine traffic management plans to save on overall cost.
Construction is currently planned for
mid-September with AT waiting on a Placemakers signed agreement, council
consent, and confirmation of contract from the contractor.
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Wharf works
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Matiatia Wharf (main)
Preparations are underway for the second
stage of AT’s wharf renewal project at Matiatia.
Site works are now planned for August 2022 – AT is
currently waiting on a biosecurity requirement for an approved Authority to
Work (ATW) from a specialised diving contractor. A dive team will be working
to remove the invasive Mediterranean fan worm (Sabella spallanzanii)
from existing pontoons before they can be removed and transported away from
the Matiatia site.
The new incoming infrastructure is almost identical to
what is currently on site, except for a new smaller pontoon to enable the
separation of the northern and southern berths. These components are all
currently being fabricated off site
The components will be barged in, and works will commence
from a barge positioned on the southern berth approximately where the current
ferries operate from.
First up will be the removal of the existing
infrastructure, placement of two piles and then attaching the pontoon and the
gangways, hydraulic and fixed platform.
The operating ferries relocate to the neighbouring wharf
where local commercial and recreational operators berth currently.
Site works were expected to be 6-8 weeks
but with the piling requirement this is now anticipated to take 12 weeks.
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Tauākī whakaaweawe
āhuarangi
Climate impact statement
14. Auckland Transport engages closely with Council on developing
strategy, actions and measures to support the outcomes sought by the Auckland
Plan 2050, the Auckland Climate Action Plan and Council’s priorities.
15. Auckland Transport’s core role is in providing attractive
alternatives to private vehicle travel, reducing the carbon footprint of its
own operations and, to the extent feasible, that of the contracted public
transport network.
Ngā whakaaweawe me
ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera
Council group impacts and views
16. The
impact of the information in this report is confined to Auckland Transport and
does not impact on other parts of the Council group. Any engagement with other
parts of the Council group will be carried out on an individual project basis.
Ngā whakaaweawe
ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe
Local impacts and local board views
17. The
proposed decision of receiving the report has no local, sub-regional or
regional impacts.
Tauākī whakaaweawe
Māori
Māori impact statement
18. 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
19. There
are no financial implications of receiving this report.
Ngā raru tūpono me
ngā whakamaurutanga
Risks and mitigations
20. The
proposed decision of receiving the report has no risks. Auckland Transport has
risk management strategies in place for all their projects.
Ngā koringa ā-muri
Next steps
21. Auckland
Transport will provide another update report to the local board at a future
business meeting.
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Author
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Richard La Ville, Operations Manager Waiheke &
Gulf Islands Airfields
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Authorisers
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John Strawbridge, Group Manager Parking Services &
Compliance
Glenn Boyd - Local Area Manager – Aotea/Great
Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards
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