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Inga Road Bridge Replacement
Presenter/s: Muhanned
Khiro Project Manager
Vincent Evans-Welsh
C&E Lead
Parag Gupta project
manager
Julia Siddall
consenting pallning lead
Governance role: Work
programme updates
Proposed Outcome/s: Receive
update on progress
The local board was provided with an update on Inga
Road Bridge Replacement
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Following the October workshop, AT provided an
update to this project including details of the options being considered
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Local board members understand the importance
of this bridge, as it forms part of a main arterial route
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The engagement process will include a public
campaign addressing negotiable and non-negotiable aspects to the project,
impacts of road closures, details of mitigation and alternative routes, with
timeframes and details of the decision-making process.
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Engagement will be carried out through
posters, social media, and in-person events. The project website will feature
a feedback section for additional information.
The local board raised the following
points and questions in response to the presentation:
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Confirm that funding is sourced for 51% NZTA and 49% AT
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Members asked question on funding available, staff advised
budget for recommended options is available
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Concerns regarding height level of the
proposed bridge although staff having undertaken hydraulic modeling reassured
members that the modeling indicated the bridge would withstand significant
flooding and its new design would allow the free flow of water through the
estuary
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Local board members asked that more information be provided
regarding debris flowing through the estray and any impacts of overflow on
neighbouring properties
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Members asked for more information on building timelines and
how traffic will be managed e.g. will the whole road be closed for the whole
build time. Staff will respond once they have more information on the project
and traffic planning
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Has modelling taken into account raising sea levels, is the
bridge future proofed. Staff advised that the bridge should last 100 years
and that it could be raised in the future if required.
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Construction will start within the next 2 years
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Note that the board would like to record its concern over the
proposed height of the bridge and impacts on traffic of the area while
construction is being taken. Also note that the board would ask that project
managers look to undertake this work in collaboration with any making space
of water project in the area.
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The local board would like the bridge to include art work
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If increase budget is needed from NZTA, the board would happy
to work with local MP to explore options
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Board members requested more information on how the proposed
footpath other parts of the site, particularly the marina
Next Steps
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Another workshop will be provided once concept designs are
refined.
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