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Resolution
number HW/2023/46
MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member A White:
That
the Howick Local Board:
a)
provide the following
feedback on the Notice of Requirement for Eastern Busway Stage 2, being
a new designation:
i)
continue to support the Eastern
Busway project as critical transport infrastructure for East Auckland, noting
the significant potential benefits to public transport, private vehicles,
walking and cycling.
ii)
acknowledge the feedback from local businesses
regarding the potential impact of construction and request the Eastern Busway
Alliance proactively works with impacted stakeholders to mitigate issues.
iii)
note with concern of the
potential impact of noise and vibration during construction and operation of
the new roadway and busway on local residents and businesses. Request that
all possible mitigations are considered to reduce the impacts. In particular:
A)
the retirement village and senior
housing around Dale Crescent;
B)
the Pakuranga Library;
C)
the Citizens Advice Bureau;
D)
Pakuranga & Howick Budgeting
Services;
E)
Pakuranga Plaza businesses.
iv)
note with concern the
potential impact of the new and existing stormwater outfalls and request that
all possible mitigations are considered to reduce the impact on the environment:
A)
impact on the wetlands and clearance
of vegetation.
B)
impact of silt and other run off on
local ecology.
v)
note with concern the potential
impact of construction disrupting the sports fields and park users,
including restricting access, actual utilisation, the long-term impact that
the design and route has on the footprint of the sports fields/park.
vi)
acknowledge and support the efforts
to dig once, with the Eastern Busway Alliance working with Watercare to
deliver underground infrastructure at the same time reducing the cost and
impact of future stormwater projects.
vii)
encourage the Eastern Busway Alliance to continue to
increase communication and awareness of the project, construction and
benefits to local residents, businesses and other stakeholders.
b)
appoint Chairperson Damian Light to
speak to the local board views at a hearing on the Notice of Requirement.
c)
delegate authority to the chairperson of Howick Local Board to
make a replacement appointment in the event the local board member appointed
in resolution b) is unable to attend the hearing on the Notice of
Requirement.
CARRIED
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