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Resolution
number OP/2023/69
MOVED by Chairperson AR Autagavaia, seconded by Member V
Hausia:
That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:
a)
provide local board views on the
Notices of Requirement for the Airport to Botany Bus Rapid Transit Project,
being an alteration to Designation 6717 and four new designations as follows:
i)
the board support moves for
developing public transport connections and facilitating rapid, frequent, and
reliable transport services in Auckland, especially in the south where
students and workers are heavily reliant on these services
ii)
support Te
Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan and the aim of
reaching net zero emissions by 2050
iii)
seek full consideration of the
specific impact on local communities of Ōtara-Papatoetoe as the Airport
to Botany Bus Rapid Transit project is developed, designed and delivered
iv)
the Notices of
Requirement/designation restricts council’s use of developing the
designated land area under s176 of the Resource Management Act (RMA). Until
such time that the designation is given effect to, preference would be for a
‘blanket permission’ provided by a condition to enable parks to
be developed to meet the needs of the community, without restriction
v)
ten to 15 years is a long period for
the designation and restrictions and this will affect several property
owners, noting that funding for implementing the rapid transit project is not
in place at present. The board is concerned for property owners faced with
the uncertainty on compensation over a long period of time
vi)
future proofing local
neighbourhoods and catchment areas that are affected as a result of the
Notices of Requirement is essential. It will have a bearing on how families
and communities use and access areas for day-to-day life. For example,
construction of an arterial road may make it hard for people to attend a
sports club
vii)
access to active recreation parks in
the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area is important for local communities. In the
past five years the area has had 80 per cent high density housing. Access to
green, open spaces is limited in the local area. The Manukau Sports Bowl,
Hayman Park and Rongomai Park are reserves of high use. These also serve as
venues for regional and subregional events and gatherings. Puhinui
Domain is another green area that will be affected through the Notices of Requirement.
Access to the parks during construction should be assured/guaranteed. The
board would like to know that if this does not occur, what mitigation or
compensation will be offered. A construction traffic management plan (CTMP),
only seeks to manage effects and does not guarantee access if not practicable
viii)
request that quicker access routes to
Auckland International Airport and other major destinations is considered,
such as a direct road connection between Diorella drive to Puhinui Station
and through to the airport, by bypassing Manukau Bus and Train Station for
quicker road access to the airport
ix)
request timely consultation
with council and the local board in the project planning stage to inform use,
and therefore better manage impacts on open spaces. Local boards should be noted as a stakeholder in the
Stakeholder Communication and Engagement Management Plan (SCEMP)
x)
that planning and assessments for the
Airport to Botany Rapid Transport project must give priority to the Transform
Manukau projects planned or being implemented in the local board area
xi)
that the masterplan for the Manukau
Sports Bowl has been adopted by the local board and the Airport to Botany
project must identify alternative locations for the storm water ponds
considering the masterplan, public access, design aesthetics and potential
future residential housing in the vicinity
xii)
that the Hayman Park playground
transformation and expansion project is taken into full consideration and not
compromised. The designations for the Airport to Botany project will reduce
access to open spaces for informal and formal recreation at a time when
significant residential growth is predicted in the area. Ensuring planned
completion and access to Hayman Park is critical for local communities
xiii)
be informed if there are any
opportunities arising to optimize sites along the route, especially around
proposed stations/stops
Notice of Requirement 1: Bus
Rapid Transit - Botany to Rongomai Park
xiv)
tuhi ā-taipitopito /note that
impact on property reflects the highest percentage of feedback for this
section of the project at about 45%
xv)
tuhi ā-taipitopito /note that
access is an important concern from the public, for Notice of Requirement 1,
with the third highest percentage (12%) of submissions. Access to Rongomai
Park is of serious concern to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, noting
that this is a very busy and well used park by clubs and the public. It has
only one access, on Te Irirangi Drive. Access to Rongomai Park must be
assured by Auckland Transport.
xvi)
tuhi ā-taipitopito /note that
there is a footbridge that crosses Te Irirangi Drive from Rongomai Park to
residential housing on the other side of Te Irirangi Drive. The
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is concerned about pedestrian access across
the proposed roadworks from residential housing to the park and also to
access the nearby High School
Notice of Requirement 2:
Rongomai Park to Puhinui Station (in the vicinity of Plunket Avenue)
xvii)
tuhi ā-taipitopito /note that
impact on property is a significant concern for the public with 36 per cent
of submissions on this section of the project. Residents are concerned about
the impact on property values and their inability to develop their land.
Those property owners that will have only part of their section purchased by
Auckland Transport are concerned that it could leave them in a worse
position, with a reduced section and impacted property value
xviii)
tuhi ā-taipitopito /note a
concern that while the Manukau Sports Bowl has an alternative entrance to
allow access to the park during the construction phase of this project, the
land required by Auckland Transport will require significant reconfiguration
of the current roadways and access to sections of the park
xix)
tuhi ā-taipitopito /note
serious concern that the proposed area for placing stormwater ponds on the
Manukau Sports Bowl will lead to significant loss of park space, and severely
impact the approved masterplan for the park. The local board has only
recently completed several rounds of public consultation and approved the
master plan in February 2023. The proposed stormwater ponds will take over
the current playground, and future plans for enhanced bike play. The Manukau
Sports Bowl serves as a venue for many large events and festivals, both local
and regional, such as PolyFest and Movies in Parks. There are other wetland
areas on the Manukau Sports Bowl
that Auckland Transport should look at using, to minimise the impact of this
project on the park and the users
xx)
tuhi ā-taipitopito /note that stage
2 of the destination playground at Hayman Park (part of Transform Manukau
managed by Eke Panuku) is a major project for the local board. The project is
currently constructing stage 2 of the playground at Hayman Park. Stage 1
included a Kiosk building with toilets. The proposed designated area appears
to either cross over to the current and to be built on in the future playground
sites, or very near to the playground and Kiosk. It would be a waste of
ratepayers money should council be digging up newly built playground
facilities
xxi)
tuhi ā-taipitopito /note serious
concerns on the loss of valuable informal recreational space for communities
due to the impact on proposed designation to the Puhinui Domain. This park
acts as a green buffer between residential and business areas and significant
growth is foreseen around the area. Important planning references and local
board priorities on the Local Play Network Gap Analysis must be included in
the assessment of the Notice of Requirement 2. Although the park needs more
development compared to the parks mentioned above, it is a significant green
space in an industrial area bordering on residential. The area is earmarked
for intensification, and therefore retention of green space in Manukau and
Wiri is paramount. Any storm water ponds at the Puhinui Domain must enhance
the area and provide residents access to this green space
xxii)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that a
significant number of housing will be lost on this section of the project. It
appears to the board that, because Auckland Transport has to purchase entire
properties in many circumstances, there is going to be a lot of unused land.
The board believes this could be an opportunity for Auckland Transport to
create green spaces that enhances environmental impacts along the route. This
suggestion is also due to the local board area having the second lowest tree
canopy cover in Auckland
xxiii)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that
the second highest percentage (19%) of submissions were on concerns about
access. There are at least three schools along or near the route that will be
impacted by this project. For this section of Notice of Requirement 2 namely
Puhinui School and Redoubt North Primary. Puhinui School will have very real
issues with access, as the main gate is on Puhinui Road, with an already
congested secondary gate on a side road, only metres away from Puhinui Road.
Papatoetoe West also has a school entrance only metres away from the proposed
road works. Auckland Transport must provide safe alternative access to these
schools for students, staff and families
Notice of Requirement 3: Bus Rapid Transit
– Puhinui Station (in the vicinity of Plunket Avenue) to SH20/20B
Interchange
xxiv)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that
impact on property is a significant area of concern from the public (35% of
submissions) for this section of the project. Residents are concerned
about the impact on property values and inability to develop their land.
Those property owners that will have only part of their section purchased by
Auckland Transport, are concerned that it will leave them in a worse
position, with a reduced section and impacted property value
xxv)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that a
significant number of housing will be lost on this section of the project. It
appears to the board that, because Auckland Transport has to purchase entire
properties in many circumstances, there is going to be a lot of unused land.
The board believes this could be an opportunity for Auckland Transport to
create green spaces that enhances the environmental impacts along the route
xxvi)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that
the second highest percentage of submissions were on access, at 23%.
Papatoetoe West School has two entrances only metres away from the proposed
project. Auckland Transport must provide safe alternative access to these
schools for students, staff and families
xxvii)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that
the Notice of Requirement 3 area is already a congested area, with many years
of roadworks and road reconfiguration. The flow-on effect of traffic
disruption will be felt across Papatoetoe and Wiri. Alternative routes and
traffic planning must be in place and well communicated to road users
Notice of Requirement 4a: Bus Rapid Transit - SH20/20B
Interchange to Orrs Road
xxviii)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that
the highest percentage of feedback (28 %) from public for this section of the
project is about impact on property
xxix)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that
the second highest area of concern from the public is about access, 27 per
cent submissions. Access to Puhinui Reserve and Colin Dale Park, is currently
only along Prices Road. The Manukau Memorial Gardens can only be accessed
along SH20B via private vehicle or walking/bikeway. Access to all these
public sites must be assured by Auckland Transport
Notice of Requirement 4b: Alteration to Designation 6717
State Highway 20B – State Highway 20 to Auckland International Airport
xxx)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that
40 per cent of submissions from public were concerns about impact on
property, followed by concerns on access at 24 per cent
b)
kopou / appoint Chair Apulu Reece
Autagavaia to speak to the local board views at a hearing on the Notices of
Requirement
c)
tautapa / delegate authority to the
chairperson to make a replacement appointment in the event the local board
member appointed in resolution b) is unable to attend the hearing on the
Notices of Requirement
d)
whakamihi / thank the A2B officers
for early updates to the board on the planning/ route ideas
e)
tono / request the resolutions be
circulated to Howick, Manurewa and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local
Boards.
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