Infrastructure and Services Committee 14 March 2012

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Infrastructure and Services
Committee
Notice of Meeting
A meeting of the Infrastructure and Services Committee will be held in the Council Chamber,
Forum North, Whangarei on:
Wednesday
14 March 2012
10.30 am
Committee
Cr G M Martin (Chairperson)
His Worship the Mayor
Cr C B Christie
Cr S J Deeming
Cr A J Edwards
Cr S M Glen
Cr P R Halse
Cr J S Jongejans
Cr B L McLachlan
Cr S L Morgan
Cr K J Sutherland
Cr W L Syers
Cr M R Williams
Cr J D T Williamson
Infrastructure and Services
Committee
CONFIDENTIAL – not for publication
Notice of Meeting
A meeting of the Infrastructure and Services Committee will be held in the Council Chamber,
Forum North, Whangarei on:
Wednesday
14 March 2012
10.30 am
Committee
Cr G M Martin (Chairperson)
Cr C B Christie
Cr S J Deeming
Cr A J Edwards
Cr S M Glen
Cr P R Halse
Cr J S Jongejans
Cr B L McLachlan
Cr S L Morgan
Cr K J Sutherland
Cr W L Syers
Cr M R Williams
Cr J D T Williamson
INDEX
Item No
Page No
1.
Minutes of a Meeting of the Infrastructure and Services Committee held
8 February 2012 ........................................................................................................................1
2.
Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) .........................................................................6
3.
Scholarship Students, Staff Study and Cadets Progress Report ...........................................23
4.
Parking Management Strategy 2012 – Implementation and Recommendations ...................26
5.
Walking and Cycling Strategy Review 2011/2012 ..................................................................35
6.
Proposed No-Stopping Lines: Anzac Road ............................................................................83
7.
Proposed No Stopping – Spedding Road/Puna Rere Drive/Denby Crescent ........................86
8.
Amendment to Time Restricted Parking on Tania Place ........................................................91
CONFIDENTIAL INDEX
Item No
C.1
Page No
Confidential Minutes of a Meeting of the Infrastructure and Services Committee held
8 February 2012 ........................................................................................................................1
Recommendations contained in this agenda are NOT final decisions.
Please refer to the minutes for resolutions.
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1.
Minutes: Infrastructure and Services Committee
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Minutes of a meeting of the Infrastructure and Services Committee of the Whangarei District Council held in
the Council Chamber Forum North on Wednesday 8 February 2012 at 9.00 am.
Present:
G M Martin (Chairperson)
His Worship the Mayor M C A Cutforth, Crs C B Christie, S J Deeming, , A J Edwards, S M Glen, P R Halse,
J S Jongejans, B L McLachlan, S L Morgan, K J Sutherland, W L Syers, M R Williams and J D T Williamson
In Attendance:
Chief Executive Officer (M P Simpson), Group Manager Infrastructure and Services (S Weston), Positive
Growth Manager (J Thompson), Parks and Recreation Manager (P McDonald), Waste and Drainage
Manager (A Carvell), Water Services Manager (A Venmore), Operations Engineer (G Rule), Property Officer
(J Calder) and Senior Meeting Co-ordinator (C Brindle)
1.
Confirmation of Minutes of a Meeting of the Infrastructure and Services
Committee held on 14 December 2011
Moved:
Cr Edwards
Seconded: Cr Jongejans
“That the minutes of the meeting of the Infrastructure and Services Committee held on
14 December 2011 having been circulated, be taken as read and now confirmed and
adopted as a true and correct record of proceedings of that meeting.”
CARRIED
2.
Infrastructure and Services 2012/2013 Fees and Charges Review
Moved:
Cr Martin
Seconded: Cr Halse
“1.
That the information be received.
2.
That the adjusted Infrastructure and Services Fees and Charges for the period 1 July 2012 to
30 June 2013 be adopted.”
CARRIED
Crs McLachlan and Sutherland requested their votes against be recorded.
3.
Ruakaka South Sewer Extension
Moved:
Cr Deeming
Seconded: Cr Jongejans
“1.
2.
That the Ruakaka South Sewer Extension project proceeds.”
CARRIED
Cr Halse declared a potential conflict of interest and withdrew from the table taking no part in
discussions or voting on this item.
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4.
Whangarei Wastewater Level of Service Improvement
Moved:
Cr Edwards
Seconded: Cr Morgan
“That the information be received.”
CARRIED
5.
Transfer Station Hours
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
6.
Review of Trade Waste Charges following Consultation with
Business Community
Moved:
Cr Edwards
Seconded: Cr Mclachlan
7.
“1.
2.
That staff develop a Statement of Proposal for changes to the Trade Waste Bylaw and Policy.
3.
That Council consult on changes to the Trade Waste Bylaw and Policy as part of the 2012 2022 Long Term Plan consultative process.”
CARRIED
Water Supply Bylaw Review
Moved:
Cr Morgan
Seconded: Cr Williamson
8.
“1.
2.
That staff are directed to draft a Statement of Proposal for the new Water Supply Bylaw to
include in the Long Term Plan special consultative procedure process.
3.
The Statement of Proposal is presented to the next full Council meeting.
4.
That the proposed Water Supply Bylaw be presented to the next full Council meeting.”
CARRIED
Temporary Road Closure – Ray White Allen’s Kids Triathlon
Moved:
Cr Jongejans
Seconded: Cr Glen
“1.
That, pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, the following roads be
closed to ordinary vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the Ray White Allen’s Kids Triathlon:
Sunday 25 March 2012
Period of closure: 6.00am to 12.00pm
Beach Road from Pah Road to Whangarei Heads Road
Scott Lane
Cliff Street
Hill Street
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Hawke Road
2.
3.
9.
Weir Street.
That side roads, off the roads to be closed above, also be temporarily closed for a distance of up to
100 metres from the intersections for safety purposes.
That the Chair of the Infrastructure and Services Committee and the Infrastructure and Services
Group Manager be delegated to consider objections and cancel or amend the road closure as
appropriate.”
CARRIED
Temporary Road Closure – Tour of Northland Cycle Challenge
Moved:
Cr Edwards
Seconded: Cr Williamson
“1.
closed to ordinary vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the Tour of Northland Cycle Challenge:
Sunday 18 March 2012
Puna Rere Drive from Williams Jones Drive to Te Rauponga
Period of closure: 11.00am to 2.00pm
Kensington Avenue from Western Hills Drive to Park Avenue
Period of closure: 11.00am to 2.00pm.
2.
2.
That side roads, off the roads to be closed above, also be temporarily closed for a distance of
up to 100 metres from the intersections for safety purposes.
appropriate.”
CARRIED
10. Temporary Road Closure – D1NZ National Drifting Championship 2012
Moved:
Cr McLachlan
Seconded: Cr Edwards
“1.
closed to ordinary vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the D1NZ National Drifting Championship
2012:
Thursday 8 March 2012 to Sunday 11 March 2012
Casey Road from the entrance off One tree Point Road
Roosevelt Road from the entrance off One Tree Point Road
Pokapu Road from the entrance off One Tree Point Road.
The following roads in the Northgate subdivision will also be closed for this period:
Casey road
Roosevelt Road
Theodore Drive
Waiwarawara Drive
Pokapu Road
Kitepai Road
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Orua Road.
Period of closure: 9.00am Thursday 8 March 2012 to 6.00am Sunday 11 March 2012.
A designated parking area will be available on site from 7.00am Thursday 8 March 2012.
2.
3.
appropriate.”
CARRIED
11. Temporary Road Closure – Chilltech Beach 2 Basin Run/Walk
Moved:
Cr Williams
Seconded: Cr Halse
“1.
closed to ordinary vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the Chilltech Beach 2 Basin Run/Walk:
Sunday 4 March 2012
Period of closure: 7.45am to 9.15am
Beach Road from 25 metres west of the Onerahi Boat Ramp through to the roundabout at the
intersection with Pah Road.
2.
3.
appropriate.”
CARRIED
12. Temporary Road Closure – ANZAC Parade
Moved:
Seconded: Cr Sutherland
“1.
That, pursuant to the transport (Vehicular Traffic Closure) Regulations 1965, the following roads
be closed to ordinary traffic for the ANZAC Day Dawn Parade:
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Rust Avenue from the Whangarei Intermediate School to and including the Bank Street
intersection
Cameron Street from Bank Street to Rathbone Street
Rathbone Street from Cameron Street to and including the intersection with Robert Street
Robert Street from the intersection with Rathbone Street to Butter Factory Lane
Period of closure: 4.00am to 8.00am.
2.
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3.
That the Chair of the Infrastructure and Services Committee and the Infrastructure and
Services Group Manager be delegated to consider objections and cancel or amend the
road closure as appropriate.”
CARRIED
Item C.2 - Contract
Moved:
Seconded:
Cr Christie
Cr McLachlan
“That Item C.2 – Contract be considered in open meeting.”
On the motion being put Cr Halse called for a division:
For the motion:
Crs Williams, McLachlan, Jongejans, Christie and Sutherland (5)
Against the motion:
Crs Halse, Edwards, Deeming, His Worship the Mayor, Glen, Morgan, Syers and Martin (8)
LOST
Cr Williamson declared a potential conflict of interest and withdrew from the table taking no part in
discussions or voting on this item.
Exclusion of public
Moved:
Cr Deeming
Seconded: Cr Williams
“That the public be excluded from the following parts of proceedings of this meeting namely:
Item C.1
Contract
Item C.2
Contract
Reasons
To enable the Council to carry on without prejudice or disadvantage
commercial negotiations
Grounds
Section 7(2)(h).”
CARRIED
The meeting closed at 10.18am
Confirmed this 14th day of March 2012
G M Martin (Chairperson)
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2.
Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP)
Performance Report to December 2011
Reporting officer
Simon Weston
Date
19 January 2012
Vision, mission and values
Performance measures are an important component of the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP)
and as such are an integral part of Creating the Ultimate Living Environment.
Local Government Act 2002 – The four well-beings
Cultural, Economic,
Environmental and
Social
Performance measures reflect what is contained within the LTCCP which outlines
Council‟s contribution to all four well-beings through the six community outcomes.
The following report covers the period ending July to December 2011 on levels of service and associated
performance measures presented within the 2009-2019 LTCCP.
Transportation
Level of Service - 1.1 Roading Network
Council will provide a reliable, safe and accessible roading network such that residents and ratepayers
are satisfied with the way traffic flows around the District, the cleanliness of streets and gutters, and with
safety of the roading network. All roads will have at least one lane available within 24 hours of a road
closure, and the percentage of motor vehicle accidents involving contributing roading factors will remain
at or below 9%. The sealed roading network 'smoothness' index will be maintained at 88% or better.
Performance Measure
1.1.1
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
Satisfaction with traffic flow management
67%
65%+
67%*
Satisfaction with the cleanliness of the
streets and gutters in the urban area
82%
85%+
82%*
Achieved
1.1.2
Not Achieved
1.1.3
Commentary provided in relation to this survey question indicates concerns around
roadside litter and litter being thrown from vehicles. There has been an increase is
satisfaction on the cleanliness of streets from the previous years result.
Satisfaction with the safety of the roading
network, excluding state highways1
70%
≥60%
70%*
No unscheduled road closure events
resulting in a road being closed for longer
than 24hrs (i.e. at least one lane open
within 24hrs after an unscheduled road
closure event)
4
0
0
9%
≤9%
9%
Achieved
1.1.4
Achieved
1.1.5
Percentage of road accidents with
contributing roading factors less than or
equal to 9%
Achieved
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1.1.6
Not Achieved
Sealed roading smoothness index
maintained at 88% or better2
81%
88%+
81%
The sealed smoothness index is a combined measure of road roughness, quantity of
outstanding pavement, maintenance works and is based on annual RAMM rating
surveys, last completed in June 2011. This measure reflects the condition of the
sealed road network and the target figure is an indication of the historical condition of
the network. Targeted maintenance strategies have been adopted for this year but it is
expected that at best this will maintain the current result.
1
This measure is a composite of two questions: satisfaction with safety for motor vehicle users and
satisfaction with safety for cyclists. The result is weighted 80/20 – motor vehicle users/cyclists, to
represent the weighting of users in the community.
2
For detail on „roading smoothness index‟ please see Transportation Asset Management Plan.
*NRB Survey Results 2011. New Results not available until July 2012
Level of Service - 1.2 Parking and Footpaths
Council will provide and maintain parking facilities in and around the CBD that meet the national
guidelines for parking spaces per capita and satisfy at least 50% of residents. It will provide and maintain
footpaths in urban areas such that at least 65% of residents are satisfied with footpaths and 75% satisfied
with the level of street lighting in the district.
Performance Measure
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
96%
100%
96%
1.2.1
The number of CBD parking spaces per
capita will be equal to 100% or better when
compared to our peer group average1
Not Achieved
The number of car parking spaces has stayed fairly static over the last few years, hence
the consistent result. The next significant changes to parking will result from the
implementation of the recently approved Council Parking Strategy.
1.2.2
Not Achieved
1.2.3
Satisfaction with Parking in the CBD will be
50% or better
47%
50%+
47%*
No changes have been made to parking arrangements in the CBD that could account for
the previous year‟s sharp drop, and this year‟s improvement. Additionally there has been
a 20% reduction in parking income from the CBD in the past year which would imply
greater availability of parking. No action planned until the Parking Strategy is
implemented.
Satisfaction with footpaths in urban area
will remain the same or improve each year
69%
Same or
better than
previous
year
69%*
75%
75%+
75%*
Achieved
1.2.4
Satisfaction with street lighting in urban
area will be 75% or better
Achieved
1
The peer group consists of the following Councils: Gisborne, Hastings, Kapiti Coast, New Plymouth,
Porirua, Rotorua, Timaru, Upper Hutt, Wanganui, Whangarei.
NRB Survey Results 2011. New Results not available until July 2012
Level of Service - 1.3 Sustainable Transport Options
Council will encourage sustainable transport options to increase the percentage of residents using
alternative transport to more than 6%. It will ensure that roading complies 100% with Northland Regional
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Council resource consent requirements and that the percentage of roading projects completed on time
and within budget is 95% or better.
Performance Measure
1.3.1
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
The number of residents using alternative
transport will be better than 6%
7%
>6%
7%*
Roading complies with NRC resource
consent conditions
92%
100%
100%
Percentage of Roading projects
completed on time and within budget
82%
95%
95%
Percentage of outstanding pavement
maintenance requirements compared to
budget
127%
138%+
138%*
Achieved
1.3.2
Achieved
1.3.3
Achieved
1.3.4
Achieved
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Major Capital Projects – Transportation
Regional Development Funding
Additional funding has been approved from NZTA for the Twin Bridges Gorge
Widening. This work is subsidised at 100% and is the last project to be approved
from the RDF fund. A contract has been awarded to Downer Construction.
Reseals, Rehabilitation and Strengthening
Reseal programme (75km) for the 11/12 season – budget $3,551,000.
Pavement rehabilitation projects 11/12 – Cove Road, Ngunguru Road and Matapouri
Road. All pavement rehabilitation projects have been tendered as design and
construct projects – budget $2,320,000
2011/12
Budget
$ 850,000
Forecast
$850,000
Spent
$ 175,000
Budget
$ 8,789,000
Forecast
$7,681,000
Spent
$4,619,000
Metal strengthening and major drainage control works are being undertaken under
the Maintenance contracts ($1,809,000).
Bridge Reconstruction
This year’s programme includes Cherry Road Bridge upgrade and the Ngunguru
Road Footbridge upgrade.
Spedding Road
Funding for this project as been carried over from the 2010/11 financial year.
Construction is now complete and the project is in the contract maintenance period.
Budget
$441,000
Forecast
$179,000
Spent
$ 56,000
Budget
$177,000 c/o
Spent
$ 101,000
Porowini Avenue Link
Funding for this project as been carried over from the 2010/11 financial year.
Construction of the main project stage is now complete that project is in the contract
maintenance period. Works are continuing on the Tawera and Maunu Roads
intersections.
Minor Safety Projects
Onerahi Roundabout (Church St/ Whangarei Heads Rd intersection). Project is
currently out for tender. ($200,000)
Minor Safety Works Programme 11/12: ($1,272,000)
 Traffic Calming – Korau Rd; Boundary Rd; Cairnfield Rd; Cartwright Rd (under
construction).
 Intersections – Marina Rd Tutukaka (Complete); Robert/James/John
(Complete); Park Ave/ Moody Ave (under construction); Porowini Ave / Tawera
Rd (design stage).
 Route Treatments – Fishermans Point guard rail (under construction); Parua
Bay Tavern Pedestrian safety improvement (under construction); Ngunguru Rd
guard rail (complete); rural speed warning signs (under construction).
 General – Stock underpass subsidy (complete); Safety Information Signs
Otaika Valley Rd (complete)
The total programme has been increased to match NZTA approved funding and is
offset by other savings.
Budget
$ 1563,000 c/o
Spent
$ 1,241,000
Budget
$1,472,000
Forecast
$1,691,000
Spent
$ 405,000
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Major Capital Projects – Transportation
New Footpath and Kerb and Channel improvement Works
 New Footpath construction - Shoebridge Crescent (complete). ($212,000)
 Mander Park Upgrade – Delayed by NZTA SH1 programme ($440,000 c/o)
 Fourth Ave intersection SH1 – Delayed by NZTA SH1 programme ($161,000 c/o)
2011/12
Budget
$ 813,000 c/o
Spent
$101,000
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Wastewater
Level of Service - 2.1 Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Wastewater
Council will collect; treat and dispose of wastewater through a reliable wastewater network which is
managed to ensure blockages, breaks or spillages are kept to a minimum. The wastewater treatment
plants operated by Council comply with Northland Regional Council consent requirements so that no
infringement or abatement notices will be issued against Wastewater.
2011
Actual
Performance Measure
2.1.1
2012
Target
YTD
Result
Less than 7 blockages, breaks or spillages each (per
100km of sewer main) per month
2.96
<7
3.06
Satisfaction with sewerage reticulation, treatment and
disposal services will be maintained at 60% or better
48%
60%+
48%
Achieved
2.1.2
Not Achieved
2.1.3
With the high level of “don‟t knows” removed the score would be 62%.Commentary
provided in relation to this survey question indicates mainly concerns relating to wet
weather overflows from the wastewater system. Council has been addressing this issue
through the development of a comprehensive strategy for the city's network and the
survey results possibly reflect the fact that this has been a high profile public topic over
the previous year. It is planned that the investment programme now adopted by Council
will markedly impact on the survey results in future years.
No abatement or infringement notices issued by NRC
against sewerage reticulation, treatment and disposal
services
2
0
0
Achieved
2.1.4
Sewer spills at Okara Park Pump Station during storm
events will be on average no more than two
5
1 per 2
years
(rolling
average)
0
Achieved
Level of Service - 2.2 Public Toilets
Council will provide sufficient, high quality, clean, hygienic, well maintained and accessible public toilets in
places where people are likely to gather (or visit) in numbers, such that residents and visitors are satisfied
with the service.
Performance Measure
2.2.1
Customer satisfaction with public toilets in the
District will be maintained at 75% or better
2011
Actual
77%
Achieved
2012 Target
YTD Result
75%+
77%
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Solid Waste
Level of Service - 3.1 Rubbish and Recycling Collection and Disposal
Council will provide weekly kerbside rubbish and recycling collection services to all properties in the
Whangarei District (city area and along the identified rural collection route), as well as operating Re:Sort
and 8 transfer stations throughout the District which accept refuse, garden rubbish and recyclables.
Residual rubbish will be disposed to landfill. Residents will be satisfied with these services.
Performance Measure
3.1.1
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
Customer satisfaction with solid waste
collection and recycling services will be
maintained at 85% or better
87%
85%+
87%*
Customer satisfaction with transfer stations
and Re:Sort will be maintained at 85% or
better
67%
85%+
67%*
Achieved
3.1.2
Not Achieved
For this measure 20% responded “don‟t know”. Excluding those provides 84%
satisfaction
Level of Service - 3.2 Waste Minimisation
Council will foster waste minimisation by supporting recycling and waste reduction practices so that a
continued reduction in refuse sent to landfill occurs.
Performance Measure
3.2.1
Not Achieved
3.2.2
Tonnage of refuse sent to landfill will
reduce (on a per head of population basis)
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
-5.60%
Less 4%
from
previous
year
+2%
-.30%
1% growth
on previous
year
+2%
The YTD data to be checked
Tonnage collected by kerbside recycling
will increase
Achieved
Level of Service - 3.3 Litter Control
Council will provide and empty public rubbish bins and undertake litter control throughout public places in
the District so that residents of the District are satisfied.
Performance Measure
3.3.1
Not Achieved
3.3.2
Residents’ satisfaction with litter control in
the District will be maintained at 85% or
better
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
78%
85%+
78%*
Key themes from the commentary provided for this question include: too much litter on
roads town and country, not enough service from Council to clean up, more enforcement
required, not enough bins/too small. To remedy these concerns action is planned in the
areas of education and enforcement. The scope of contracted services will be reviewed,
as will bin placement. Recycle bins have been installed in the CBD. With “don‟t knows”
removed the score would be 80%
Council will acknowledge complaints about
litter within 2 days and resolve them within
17 working days
99%
Achieved
100%
100%
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Stormwater
Level of Service - 4.1 Stormwater Network
Council will provide a reliable stormwater network which is managed to ensure there is capacity to meet
demand in a way that will mitigate flooding of properties to an acceptable level. The stormwater network
will be maintained and constructed to WDC Environmental Engineering Standards so that residents of the
District are satisfied with the stormwater system and that no infringement or abatement notices are issued
against Stormwater Services by Northland Regional Council.
Performance Measure
4.1.1
The number of houses and businesses
flooded will be kept to a minimum
Achieved
.
4.1.2
Customer satisfaction with stormwater
drainage services will be maintained at
60% or better
Not Achieved
4.1.3
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
6
<25
0
57%
60%+
57%*
With “don‟t knows” removed the score would be70%.Key comments made in the survey
in relation to this question are largely focussed in 3 areas; lack of network capacity, lack
of maintenance (particularly regarding leaf build-up in kerb/channel) and dissatisfaction
with discharge of stormwater to the harbour. It appears that there is confusion regarding
the difference between the stormwater and sewer systems, and the recent high profile of
sewerage issues may have impacted on the result.
No infringement or abatement notices
issued against Stormwater Services by
Northland Regional Council
0
Achieved
0
0
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Major Capital Projects – Waste and Drainage
Wastewater City Service Level Improvements
Funding of new Hatea pump station, wastewater treatment plant upgrade, head
works upgrade and other works to reduce the impact of sewage overflows. Carry
over predicted as a result of delay in obtaining wastewater plant resource consent.
Rural transfer stations
Completion of Kokopu and Tauraroa upgrades.
2011/12
Budget
$ 7,105,000
Spent
$ 3,038,966
Carry Over
$1,190,034
Budget
$122,000
Spent
$24,359
Carry Over
$70,000
Pohe Island Clay Capping
Contract awarded to commence January 2012.
Budget
$517,000
Spent
$23,838
Carry Over
$0
Puwera Consent Mc Gill Road
Road extension completed. Subdivision and legalisation to complete.
Budget
$84,844
Spent
$77,745
Carry Over
$0
Whangarei Heads Transfer Station
Designation Application lodged December 2011. Construction deferred.
Stormwater Rehabilitation
Minor capital works programme underway
Budget
$585,000
Spent
$47,291
Carry over
$465,000
Budget
$ 319,000
Spent
$ 47,427
Carry Over
0
Stormwater Assessments / CMP’s
Engineering works associated with Porowini Ave flood mitigation in progress. No
invoices to date.
Budget
$40,000
Spent
$0
Carry Over
$0
Stormwater Hikurangi Swamp Improvements
Budget of $240,203 carried forward from 10/11. Completion of earthworks
associated with spillways and stop banks
Stormwater Pump replacement programme
Replacement of pumps at Te Mata and Mountain pockets. Modification to structure.
Pumps ordered, tenders prepared for civil and electrical works.
Budget
$0
Spent
$35,618
Carry Over
$0
Budget
$ 460,000
Spent
$0
Carry Over
$0
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Major Capital Projects – Waste & Drainage
Public Toilets Upgrade
Urquharts Bay toilet 95% complete.
Treatment Plant Upgrade
Capital improvements underway at the treatment plant include refurbishment of the
clarifiers, installation of concrete wear pads in the activated sludge basin and lining
of the sludge lagoon. Under spend to be transferred to pump station upgrade.
One Tree Point/Ruakaka WWTP upgrade
Consent lodged and hearing completed with decision on consent due in February
2012. Over expenditure due to consenting costs. Funded through carryover budget.
Install flow meters
Flow meters have been installed at Otaika pump station, Waverley Street and
Kioreroa Rd pump station, Parua Bay and One tree point. Overspend to be funded
through pump station upgrade budget.
Wastewater assessments
Assessments underway associated with treatment plant improvements, pipe
capacity assessments and resource consent compliance.
2011/12
Budget
$ 117,000
Spent
$ 99,182
Carry Over
$0
Budget
$ 533,000
Spent
$ 361,964
Carry Over
$0
Budget
$300,000
Spent
$410,934
Carry Over
$0
Budget
$ 67,718
Spent
$ 50,000
Carry Over
$0
Budget
$ 50,000
Spent
$ 21,272
Carry Over
$0
Pump stations
Capital improvement programme developed, works currently in progress.
Overspend requires distribution from under spend on treatment plant upgrade
Budget
$ 50,000
Spent
$ 143,457
Carry Over
$0
Ruakaka South Sewer extension
Project recently approved. Tenders currently being reviewed for design and
construct.
Budget
$ 400,000
Spent
$ 12,934
Carry Over
$0
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Water
Level of Service - 5.1 Water Quality and Availability
Council will provide water that meets the "A" grade level of the New Zealand Drinking Water standards to
the residents of the District who are connected to the drinking water system. The residents who are
connected to the system will be satisfied with their drinking water. Council will continuously provide water
at a rate that fills a 10 litre bucket in 30 seconds and with pressure that would pass the height of a two
storey house.
Performance Measure
5.1.1
Not Achieved
5.1.2
Council will maintain all 6 Water Supply
Areas of the District at an ‘A’ grade for
production and an ‘a’ grade for distribution,
based on the Ministry of Health’s Water
Supply gradings
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
6 ‘A’ grade
production
6 ‘A’ grade
production
6 ‘A’ grade
production
3 ‘a’ grade
distribution
6 ‘a’ grade
distribution
5 ‘a’ grade
distribution
The only area which has not achieved an “a” grade for distribution is Bream Bay The
issues with the Ruakaka distribution grading have been resolved with the treatment
plant upgrade. The system will be graded again in 2012
Customer meters will be fed from a pipe
with excess of 25m pressure
96.92%
>95%
96.92%
The number of water main and rider main
breaks per month will be kept to a minimum
(target set by WDC)
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95%
98%*
Achieved
5.1.3
Not Achieved
The number of breaks is close to target for the year to date
5.1.4
Customer’s overall satisfaction with the
water provided through the District’s water
supply network
98%
Achieved
Level of Service - 5.2 Emergency Provisions
The residents of the District within the reticulated water supply area will be provided with adequate flow
and pressure to meet the New Zealand Fire Service Fire Fighting Water Supply Code of Practice.
Sufficient Water Storage will be provided so that 48 hours supply of treated water will be available. In
times of emergency raw water will be available through a 1 in 50 year drought.
Performance Measure
5.2.1
Sufficient storage for 48 hours in distribution
reservoirs. Target is percentage of properties for
which Council has full 48 hour emergency storage.
Remaining properties have less than 48 hours’
storage
2011
Actual
2012
Target
YTD
Result
95%
95%
95%
92.8%
100%
92.8%
Achieved
5.2.2
Not Achieved
District has the ability to meet a 1 in 50 year drought
(all properties connected to the water supply are
covered by raw water supplies at all times)
Result based on last year. Whilst the Bream Bay supply easily exceeds the 1 in 50 year
capacity, the result shown is that for the City supply as this is by far the largest water
supply area. The average daily demand experienced last year in the City exceeded the
design capacity for a 1 in 50 year event without restrictions. Although the 2010 drought
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event may prove to be a greater than 1 in 50 year event the results indicated that we
exceeded the design capacity and restrictions were imposed. The upgrade of the Hatea
Bulk Water Main will help reduce the risk of restrictions being imposed again in the short
term. The new water source for the City is programmed for construction in 2017 and will
provide a long-term solution.
5.2.3
The flow and pressure of water complies
with the Fire Service Fire Fighting Water
Supplies Code of Practice. Target is
percentage of hydrants tested annually that
are compliant
93.03%
>95%
98.89%
Achieved
Level of Service - 5.3 Sustainable Management
Council will manage Whangarei's drinking water in a sustainable manner by complying at all times with
Northland Regional Council consent conditions, promoting water conservation issues so that residents
adopt water conservation measures and their consumption falls over time; thus minimising water loss.
Performance Measure
2012 Target
YTD Result
99.85%
100%
99.2%
5.3.1
Compliance with Northland
Council consent conditions
Not Achieved
A short duration discharge of water occurred from the Ruakaka WTP in October.
5.3.2
Residents in the District adopt water
conservation techniques in their homes
and/or businesses
Not Achieved
Regional
2011 Actual
64%
65%
64%*
The 2010 drought saw a significant increase in water conservation initiatives. However
this appears to have fallen away over the last year.
per
279m3
<300m3
277m3
5.3.4
Percentage loss of ‘unaccounted for water’
(UFW)
23.98%
<20%
23.98%*
Not Achieved
Last years results used. The UFW figure is consistently above the current target. The
results are not forecast to improve until towards the end of the new LTP period when
more money has been allocated for asset renewal.
5.3.3
Average
annual
connection
consumption
Achieved
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Major Capital Projects – Water
2011/12
Water Meter Renewals
The contract for the replacement of old water meters is progressing well and due
for completion by April.
Budget
$213,000
Spent
$ 144,355
Carry Over
$0
Treatment Plant Upgrade General
A number of upgrades at various treatment plants are ongoing. Much of the work
was undertaken by building inspections in order to reduce costs and provide work
earlier in the year.
Ruakaka UV
Initial design work was been done in house. The UV units have been purchased
and the building is being constructed.
Budget
$300,000
Spent
$ 222,344
Carry Over
$0
Budget
$ 730,000
Spent
$175,943
Carry Over
$0
McLeods Bay New Reservoir
The design for the site of the new reservoir to go alongside the existing reservoir at
McLeods Bay is ongoing. Works are expected to be complete by the end of April.
Budget
$320,000
Spent
$0
Carry Over
$0
Reservoir Repairs
The first repair for the year at Puwera and Ormandy reservoirs is complete. Other
repairs are due to be undertaken after the summer demand has reduced.
Water Main Replacements
The Clarke Road Water Main replacement is well underway and is due for
completion in May.
Reticulation Renewals
A number ridermains have already been replaced out of a planned total of 22.
Mains in Hannah Street and Water Street are also due to be replaced
Budget
$300,000
Spent
$147,414
Carry Over
$0
Budget
$ 188,525
Spent
$114,708
Carry Over
$0
Budget
$ 700,000
Spent
$252,194
Carry Over
$0
Whau Valley Land Purchase
The land within the Whau Valley Dam Catchment has been purchased and this
project is now complete.
Budget
$ 500,000
Spent
$ 501,812
Carry Over
$0
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Libraries
Level of Service - 6.1 Library Services
Council will provide library services to the District that are well resourced, well used and that provide a
high level of satisfaction to users
Performance Measure
6.1.1
Not Achieved
6.1.2
The percentage of the District’s population
who have used a library in the last year will
be 68% or better
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
58%
70%+
58%
This measure will continue to be monitored as it is not consistent with the number of
visitors, items borrowed and other related measures.
The number of resources (books, DVDs
etc) per capita will be 2.4 or better (national
average 3.3)
2.51
2.4+
2.51
The percentage of users who are satisfied
with specific aspects of the libraries will be
95% or better
97%
95%+
97%
Personal visits (i.e. not website visits) per
capita to the libraries will be 5.5 or better
7.01
6.5+
7.16
Achieved
6.1.3
Achieved
6.1.4
Achieved
Major Capital Projects – Library
Book Purchases
Book purchases continue throughout the year
IT Upgrade
Project completed
2011/12
Budget
$479,000
Spent
$265,940
Carry Over
$0
Budget
$207,000
Spent
$93,995
Carry Over
$0
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Parks and Recreation
Level of Service - 7.1 Sports and Recreation Facilities
Council will provide and maintain sports field capacity to meet demand which will achieve an 85% or
better satisfaction rating from the relevant sports codes. All recreation and sports facilities will be
managed to a high standard and ratepayers will be satisfied with the provision and upkeep of parks.
Performance Measure
7.1.1
Provide and maintain winter sports fields
at a capacity to meet demand, with a
minimum of 170 hours per 1000 members
of the District population1
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
159hrs per
177hrs per
150 hrs per
1000pp
1000pp
1000pp
Not Achieved
Forecast for July includes population growth and increased use of fields.
7.1.2
Overall quality rating of winter fields
carried out by New Zealand Sports Turf
Institute twice per year is consistent
88%
60-70%
88%
Achieved
Last July result is YTD estimate.
7.1.3
Monthly audits of sports park
maintenance contractors’ performance to
check compliance with sports park
standards
94%
≥90%
95%
7.1.4
Average satisfaction rating of sports
codes with sports parks is 85% or better
81%
85%+
0
Not Measured
Surveys not completed until Winter.
Achieved
1
Capacity is a measure used to determine the number of hours a sportsfield can be played on. Capacity
can be increased either through additional fields or improvements to existing fields such as drainage.
Level of Service - 7.2 Parks, Reserves and Natural Areas
Council will provide and maintain 4.3 hectares per 1,000 people of managed neighbourhood, city and
district parks to beautify urban areas and encourage outdoor activity. Existing managed parks will be
managed to a high standard and ratepayers will be satisfied with the provision and upkeep of the parks.
Council will manage at least 145 hectares of natural area so that they are free of plant pests.
Performance Measure
7.2.1
Asset register check of area held in
neighbourhood, city & district parks
compared with latest population count or
estimate
2011 Actual
2012 Target
3.33ha
4.33ha
Per 1000
Per 1000
YTD Result
3.1ha/1000
Not Measured
Estimate based on population growth to January 2012.
7.2.2
Monthly audits of neighbourhood, city and
urban park maintenance contractors’
performance against park standards
95%
80%
95%
Satisfaction with neighbourhood, city and
district parks and sports parks is 85% or
better
95%
85%+
95%*
Achieved
7.2.3
Achieved
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7.2.4
We will manage at least 145 hectares of
natural area as weed free
169ha
145ha
178ha
Achieved
Level of Service - 7.3 Play Areas, Walking Trails and Coastal Structures
Council will provide and maintain coastal structures in such a condition that they achieve 80% compliance
with standards and permits. It will provide and maintain walking trails that are compliant with the relevant
national standards for tracks. An appropriate number of playgrounds will be provided and will achieve
90% or better compliance with national standards for safety.
Performance Measure
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
Coastal structures achieve 80% compliance
with standards and permits
80%
80%
80%
Tracks are audited to measure compliance
with relevant national standards for tracks
(This is a new audit system to be
implemented in 2009)
16%
25%
16.22%
7.3.3
Compliance with relevant national
standards for playgrounds is 90% or better
80%
90%+
80%
Not Achieved
Several playgrounds undergoing renewals to bring to standard target.
7.3.4
The number of playgrounds provided per
10,000 residents of the District
Achieved
Annual measure, YTD is 2011 result.
7.3.1
Achieved
7.3.2
Achieved
4.54
4.52
4.54
Level of Service - 7.4 Cemeteries and Crematorium
Council will provide and maintain cemeteries and a crematorium. Funeral directors will be satisfied with
the services and facilities provided, and public satisfaction with cemeteries will be 85% or better.
Performance Measure
7.4.1
2011 Actual
2012 Target
YTD Result
Satisfaction of funeral directors will be 85%
or more with the services provided
91%
85%+
91%
Public satisfaction with cemeteries will be
85% or better
94%
85%+
94%*
Achieved
7.4.2
Achieved
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Major Capital Projects – Parks and Recreation
2011/12
Mount Manaia Carpark and Landscape Development
The works are complete except for an information board which will be erected
shortly.
Budget
$ 48,000
Spent
$ 1,800
Carry Over
0
Shore Protection Pataua South
Resource consent was obtained from both NRC and WDC for a rock revetment
at McGregor’s Bay. The contract for the work has been awarded to McKenzie
Contracting and works are underway and to be completed February. Shore
protection works budget is reduced by 407k.
Design work and consent application is being prepared for Pataua South
Whangarei Falls Landscape improvements
Design work in preliminary stages. Design to be done in-house.
Coastal Structures – Jetties, Wharves and Pontoons
Waipu Gangway completed in January 2012. Feasibility and consenting studies
for One tree point seawalls continues, with issues remaining around geological
features. Additional work completed on proposal for a breakwater facility at One
Tree point.
Major repairs to coastal structures ongoing as part of the contracted programme
of works.
Budget
$ 429,718
Spent
$ 266,580
Carry Over
0
Budget
$ 259,000
Spent
$0
Carry Over
$204,000
Budget
$ 498,000
Spent
$ 6,318
Carry Over
$133,683
Parihaka Lookout, RSA Memorial and Entrance Works.
Part of project deferred for savings. Proposed to complete Pou and RSA works
prior to June 2012. Carpark design revised and out to tender in February.
Tutukaka boat ramp upgrade
Construction underway, concrete ramp poured February and due for completion
March 1st.
Budget
$ 153,000
Spent
$0
Carry Over
$23,000
Budget
$ 150,000
Spent
$ 5,996
Carry Over
$0
Walkway renewals
Matapouri headland track complete. Whananaki trail being done February.
Major repairs to Reotahi walkways tendered and begin construction March.
Recommendation
That this report be received.
Budget
$ 461,000
Spent
$ 117,934
Carry Over
0
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3.
Scholarship Students, Staff Study and Cadets Progress
Report
Reporting officer
Bernadette Chastain (Executive Assistant to Group Manager Infrastructure and
Services)
Date
20 February 2012
This item is in accord with Council’s vision, mission and values statement as it supports both our young
people and those wishing to further their studies thereby contributing to the Council’s mission of creating
the ultimate living environment.
Cultural
This item has some impacts of cultural significance. Providing opportunity for
Scholarship Students, staff studying extramurally and WDC Cadets thus allowing positive
development and fulfilling education needs.
Economic
NA
Environmental
NA
Social
Ensuring that WDC Staff, Cadets and Scholarship Students have equitable opportunities.
Background
Over the past eight years Council has run a Cadetship Programme as a result of a Mayoral Forum initiative;
a Scholarship Programme which was established in 2005. Council has also supported staff through courses
of study relevant to the work they are engaged in.
Cadetship Programme
The aim of the Cadetship Programme is to give unemployed youth the opportunity to gain skills in a work
environment. We partner with WINZ and we are reimbursed by WINZ for the majority of their salaries. The
criteria are youth between 18 and 24, who claim the Unemployment Benefit. Cadets are with us for 42
weeks at the end of which they “graduate”. There is no guarantee Cadets will gain permanent employment
with Council, the aim is to provide them with skills so that they have more opportunity to secure employment
in the future.
Year 2010/2011 Infrastructure & Services 3 Cadets
Name
Employment
Renata Poa
Found employment elsewhere
towards the end of Cadetship
Abbie Woodham
After her Cadetship Abbie found a
permanent role at our i-site. She
then relocated to Australia.
James Taylor Tango
Didn‟t complete Cadetship due to
obtaining employment in Australia
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Year 2011/2012
Infrastructure & Services 5 Cadets commenced November 2011
Name
Employment
Time left to complete
Jason Sefton
Wastewater Treatment Plant
6 months
Caitlin Carr
Cemetery
6 months
Adelaide Nauer
Library
6 months
Sophie Moore
I & S Support
6 months
Daniel Scot
Parks
6 months
Scholarship Programme
The Scholarship Programme was established because the Whangarei District Council recognised
professional skills shortages and the unavailability of experienced staff. Council has a requirement to plan
its workforce for the future to ensure ratepayers‟ needs can be met. It is noteworthy that even in the current
economic climate Council is still experiencing difficulty in recruiting skilled and experienced engineering staff.
The scholarships are awarded in disciplines that will support future business needs of Whangarei District
Council. Each scholarship has an annual value of approximately $8,000 and a total of six scholarships are
made available at any one time.
Graduated Scholarship
Name
Discipline
Graduated
Rachael Mannion
Civil Engineering
December 2010
Daniel Richards
Civil Engineering
December 2011
Claire Woodward
Civil Engineering
December 2011
Studying Scholarship
Name
Discipline
Completion Date
Nicholas Anson
Civil Engineering
December 2012
Adam Robertson
Civil Engineering
December 2012
Krishn Nand
Civil Engineering
December 2013
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Courses of Study
Council has supported/is supporting current employees as listed below: The course fees are paid by Council
and there may be some assistance with expenses, however on the whole, staff are expected to pay for their
own travel and accommodation if their lectures are out of Whangarei.
Staff Graduated
Name
Qualification
Status
Sam Park
National Certificate Waste
Water Treatment
December 2010
Grant Alsop
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Graduated July
2011
Nadia de la Guerre
Graduated
December 2011
Staff Studying
Name
Qualification
Status
David Buttenshaw
Advanced Environmental
Management
On Going
Brett Cleary
On Going
Tracey Barach
Diploma in Environmental
Management
On Hold (parental
leave)
Jill Browne
BA – Library Studies
Final Paper
Visnja Susnjar
Open Polytechnic
One Paper
John Bransby
Water Treatment Certificate
Completion 2012
Bonding
Council has a bonding system for Scholarship Students and those employees following sponsored courses
of study.
Conclusion
All three initiatives have been successful for Whangarei District Council and we should encourage the
organisation to support this. We derive great benefit from our Scholarship Students in particular, whereas
the Cadetship Programme is more about providing opportunities for youth with fewer skills. Our Staff Study
enables us to „grow our own‟ in areas where there are skill shortages.
Recommendation
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4.
Parking Management Strategy 2011 – Implementation and
Recommendations
Reporting officer
Nicola Webb (Policy Planner)
Date
16 December 2011
This item is in accordance with Council’s vision, mission and values statement to create the ultimate living
environment by providing a parking management strategy that manages the parking needs of commuters,
shoppers, and visitors both now and into the future. The draft strategy was communicated to the public and
comments were received and included to reach a satisfactory outcome. Developing and adopting the
parking strategy will show that Whangarei District Council is continuing to project visionary leadership.
Cultural
No direct link
Economic
This parking strategy will benefit the community economically as the public will be able to
find car parks at greater ease. This ensures that the higher valued user of car parks
(tourists and visitors) can find a park and spend money in our District. This results in a
significant positive economic impact.
Environmental
Reducing the need for parking by creating turn over will have environmental benefits.
The public of Whangarei could choose to take alternative methods of transportation with
less dependence on the automobile which leads to less pollution being created.
Social
Positive impact for the people of Whangarei with choice of parking available, if required,
due to higher turnover.
Background
Whangarei District Council (WDC) adopted the Parking Management Strategy 2011 (‘the Strategy’) on
14 September 2011. The Strategy details a number of changes to be made to the management of parking in
Whangarei. The Council is now required to work towards a parking policy where the charges reflect demand
for spaces, and performance is measured by the resulting occupancy rates. Thus, Council has changed its
parking focus, to concentrate on achieving occupancy rates between 70% and 90%.
One of the main reasons for developing a parking plan is the need to manage the increasing demand for car
parking in the city centre (resulting from growth in population and subsequent increase in the number of
commuters travelling by private vehicles), and to align the management of parking by achieving higher
turnover with the development in the CBD. There is also a desire to develop the diversity and vibrancy of the
CBD through the encouragement of mixed use development and specialised retail and leisure experiences
to help the CBD compete with outlying large scale retail development. The aim through the management of
parking is to balance the needs of the users - the most convenient parks should be for short term users.
Introduction
The recommendations made in the Strategy which relate to the time and price of parking are as follows:
3. Council works towards a parking policy where charges reflect demand for spaces, and performance is
measured by the resulting occupancy rates. This requires Council to change its parking focus, to
concentrate on achieving occupancy rates between 70% and 90%. This is a key part of the overall
strategy for parking management in Whangarei.
4. Council undertakes a trial, changing the time limits to 180 minutes for on-street parking, no time limits for
off-street parking, and pricing accordingly to achieve 70% - 90% occupancy in the CBD. This should be
a three or six month trial to ensure there is adequate time for behaviours to change.
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5. Council introduces time limits of 180 minutes to provide flexibility for tourists in the Town Basin area.
Pricing should also be introduced to achieve 70% to 90% occupancy when saturation occurs.
Recommendations relating to time and price throughout Whangarei therefore are as follows:

The current free parking in the town basin area, provided for and used by commuters to the CBD and
Town Basin, to have a charge of $2 a day implemented.

Extend time limits to 180 mins in the CBD.

Off-street parking (Council owned car parks) is made unlimited in terms of time.

Increase pricing for Vine Street Car Park, James Street Car Park and Water Street Car Park (Off-Street)
by 50 cents per hour.
Vine Street = $1.50
James Street = $1.50
Water Street = $1.00.

Increase pricing for Rathbone Street (Cameron to Robert), Cameron Street (Bank St to Rathbone St and
James St to Walton St), Vine Street, John Street (Cameron Street to Robert Street) and James Street
(Cameron Street to Robert Street) by 50 cents per hour.

Railway Road: Continue charging out reserved parking at $20.50 a month. A charge to be implemented
when the parking lot becomes saturated, as a result of the introduction of charges at the Town Basin. A
review will need to be had on the monthly charge for reserved parking once a daily charge is put in for
the rest of the car park.

Removal of time limits along Clyde (Walton Street to Albert Street), Carruth, Cameron (Walton Street to
Carruth Street) Hannah and Robert (Walton Street to Carruth Street), and introduce pricing of 50 cents
an hour.

While not a formal car park, also recommended is the introduction of permit only parking outside the old
NRC building (in the Town Basin), offered as one per business, charged at a commercial rate.
Also in the Strategy was a recommendation to consider the implementation of improved parking technology.
To date, a local Whangarei company ‘mPark’ has approached Council with a mobile phone payment system.
The only cost to Council will be the implementation of new signage, required to alert the public of the new
system. Importantly, it does not remove the coin operated machines, but gives the user of the parking space
the option to pay by mobile phone if they are not carrying any coins. The managing director of the mPark has
given Council a timeframe of six to eight weeks to have the system up and running, once agreed upon by the
Infrastructure and Service Committee. It is imperative that Council implement this method of payment option
at the same time of the changes to pricing and time limitations.
A separate report for the Central City Car Park (previously referred to as John Street Car Park) will be
reported to Council in the near future; all proposed changes will align with the Parking Management
Strategy.
The parking in the Town Basin, by the Clock Tower and Museum is to stay at the current free charge and
120 minute time limit. Council will monitor the situation to determine what action should be undertaken, if
any. This recognises that the implementation of the Strategy is a staged process.
Any changes to the management of parking in Whangarei must be well signalled to allow time for people and
businesses to adjust, staged so that people can make incremental adjustments over time, and coordinated
so as to maximise uptake of viable alternatives.
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Fees, Charges and Time Restrictions
Below are the proposed fees and charges (GST inclusive) for the Infrastructure and Services Department for the 2012/2013 year for parking. These proposals need
to be considered by this committee before being adopted.
Street
From
To Section
Side
Maximum
Parking
Times
(Hours)
Water St
Bank St
Waiarohia
North
2
$
0.40
$ 0.40
No Change
Bank St
Stream bridge
South
2
$
0.40
$ 0.40
No Change
Bank St
Alexander St
North
2
$
0.40
$ 0.40
No Change
Bank St
Forum North
Entrance
South
2
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Bank St
Vinery Lane
East
2
$
0.40
$ 0.40
No Change
Bank St
Vinery Lane
West
2
$
0.40
$ 0.40
No Change
Walton St
Woods St
North
2
Free
Free
No Change
Walton St
Woods St
South
2
Free
Free
No Change
Walton St
Albert St
North
unlimited
$
0.40
$ 0.50
Walton St
Albert St
South
unlimited
$
0.40
$ 0.50
Walton St
Carruth St
North
unlimited
$
0.40
$ 0.50
Time restricted amended from 2hrs to unlimited.
Fee increased by 10c to 50c per hr
Walton St
Carruth St
South
unlimited
$
0.40
$ 0.50
From
To Section
Side
Maximum
Existing
Rust Avenue
Hunt St
Albert Street
Clyde St
Hannah St
Street
Existing
Rate Per
Hour ($)
Proposed
Rate
Comments
No Change
Proposed
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Bank St
Cameron St
Vine St
Walton St
Robert St
Street
Water St
Walton St
West
Parking
Times
(Hours)
3
Vine St
Rose St
East
3
$
0.60
$ 0.60
Time restriction increased from 2hrs to 3 hrs
Rust Ave
Hunt St
West
3
$
0.60
$ 0.60
Cameron St
Hunt St
East
3
$
0.60
$ 0.60
Bank St
Rathbone St
North
3
$
2.00
$ 2.50
James St
Walton St
North
3
$
2.00
$ 2.50
James St
Walton St
South
3
$
2.00
$ 2.50
Walton St
Carruth St
South
Unlimited
$
0.40
$ 0.50
Time restriction increased from 1hr to 3 hrs.
Fee increased by 50c to $2.50.
Time restriction increased from 1hrs to 3 hrs.
Time restricted amended to unlimited.
Walton St
Carruth St
North
Unlimited
$
0.40
$ 0.50
Bank St
Walton St
North
3
$
2.00
$ 2.50
Bank St
Walton St
South
3
$
2.00
$ 2.50
Cameron St
Robert St
North
2
$
0.60
$ 0.60
No Changes
Cameron St
Robert St
South
2
$
0.60
$ 0.60
No Changes
Walton St
Laurie Hall Lane
North
3
$
2.00
$ 2.00
Walton St
Laurie Hall Lane
South
3
$
2.00
$ 2.00
Walton
Carruth
North
2
Walton
Carruth
South
2
Side
Maximum
Parking
From
To Section
Rate Per
Hour ($)
Rate
$
0.60
$ 0.60
Free
Free
Free
Free
Existing
Rate Per
Proposed
Rate
Time restricted amended to unlimited.
No Change
No Change
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John St
James St
Rathbone St
Rose St
Cameron St
Robert St
West
Times
(Hours)
3
Cameron St
Robert St
East
3
Robert St
Dent St
West
Robert St
Dent St
Cameron St
Hour ($)
$
2.00
$ 2.50
$
2.00
$ 2.50
3
$
1.00
$ 1.00
East
3
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Robert St
West
3
$
2.00
$ 2.50
Cameron St
Robert St
East
3
$
2.00
$ 2.50
Robert St
Dent St
West
3
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Robert St
Dent St
East
3
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Cameron St
Robert St
West
3
$
2.00
$ 2.50
Cameron St
Robert St
East
3
$
2.00
$ 2.50
Robert St
Dent St
West
3
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Robert St
Dent St
East
3
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Bank St
Walton St
North
2
$
0.60
$ 0.60
No Change
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Car parks Metered – Pay & Display (hourly rate)
Carpark
Per Hour ($)
Vine St/Rose St
Maximum
Parking Times
(Hours)
unlimited
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Time limit amended from 3hrs to unlimited
Laurie Hall
unlimited
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Manaia House
unlimited
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Old Town Hall
unlimited
$
0.60
$ 0.60
Forum North
unlimited
$
1.00
$ 1.00
James St
unlimited
$
1.00
$ 1.00
Water St
unlimited
$
0.60
$ 0.60
No Change
Vinery Lane
unlimited
$
0.40
$ 0.40
No Change
John Street Building
unlimited
$
1.00
$ 1.00
No Change
Proposed
Rate
Comments
Car parks Metered – Pay & Display (Daily Rate)
Carpark
Town Basin Car park
adjacent Dent / Hatea
Town Basin Car park
adjacent Riverside /
Hatea
Town Basin Car park
adjacent Riverside /
Dent
Maximum
Parking Times
(Hours)
unlimited
Per Day ($)
Proposed
Rate
Free
$2.00
Free
$2.00
New fee of $2.00 for all day parking. No
reduced fee for shorter stays
Free
$2.00
unlimited
unlimited
Comments
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Monthly Parking Card – Car Parks (unreserved)
Proposed
Rate
Comments
Water St
$
88.00
$ 88.00
No Change
Vinery Ln
$
71.50
$ 71.50
No Change
John St
$
127.50
$ 127.50
No Change
Monthly Parking Card – Car Parks
(reserved)
John St
Railway Rd – Monthly parking charge
Proposed
Rate
No Change
$ 184.00
$184.00
$ 20.50
$ 20.50
$ 109.00
$109.00
No Change
Overweight Vehicles
Comments
No Change
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Cost
To implement the changes to the parking fees and time limits as set out above, is estimated to cost
$58,850.00. This is itemised in the tables below.
Parking changes to east of Walton Street
Location
Hannah Street
(Walton to Carruth)
Cameron Street
(Walton to Carruth)
Clyde Street
(Walton to Carruth)
Description of works
Re-programme metre heads for new increased
rate. 32 metre heads
Amend signage
rate. 5 metre heads at
Re programme global P&D machine
Amended signage
rate. 13 metre heads at
Costs
$200.00
$500.00
$100.00
$350.00
$500.00
$100.00
Re programme classic P&D machine
Amend signage
$350.00
$500.00
Sub Total for works east of Walton Street
$2,600.00
Parking Changes to CBD on street parking (Area within Walton / Bank / Dent)
Location
Vine Street
Cameron Street
(Walton to Bank)
John Street
James Street
Rathbone Street
Robert Street
(Walton to Laurie Hall)
Description of works
rate. 7 metre heads
Re programme classic P&D machine (2)
Amend signage
Re programme global P&D machine (3)
Amend signage
rate. 2 metre heads
Sub Total for CBD on street
Cost
$100.00
$700.00
$500.00
$1050.00
$500.00
$2100.00
$1750.00
$1750.00
$100.00
$1750.00
$1050.00
$1750.00
$13,000.00
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Parking changes to city car parks
Location (Car Parks)
Vine St / Rose St
Laurie Hall
Manaia House
Old Town Hall
Forum North
James Street
Town Basin
(Adjacent Dent Hatea)
Town Basin
(Adjacent Hatea
Riverside)
Town Basin
(adjacent Riverside
Dent)
Description of Works
Re-programme classic P&D machine (2)
Amend signage
Amend signage
Amend signage
Amend signage
Amend signage
Amend signage
Install one new machine
Cost
$750.00
$500.00
$1400.00
$500.00
$350.00
$500.00
$350.00
$500.00
$1050.00
$500.00
$350.00
$500.00
$10,000.00
Install Signage
Install two machines
(Old machines from John St car park to be
used)
Install new signage
Install two machines
(Old machines from John St car park to be
used)
Install new signage
$2,000.00
$10,000.00
Sub Total for CBD on street
$43,250.00
Grand Total
$58,850.00
$2,000.00
$10,000.00
$2,000.00
Recommendation
1. That the report and attachment be received.
2.
That the proposed changes to parking fees and time restrictions as set out in the agenda report be
approved
3. That Council work with mPark on the implementation of a mobile phone payment system.
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5.
Walking and Cycling Strategy Review 2011/12
Reporting officer
Helen Duncan (Senior Policy Planner)
Date
20 February 2012
This item is in accord with Council’s vision, mission and values statement to create the ultimate living
environment by providing alternative transport methods that are easy and enjoyable for commuters and
visitors. The Strategy has been reviewed with input from the Walking and Cycling Reference Group and
feedback received from the public.
Cultural
Implementation of the Strategy will provide a network of primarily off-road routes enabling
the users’ safe access to their community and opportunities for recreation.
Economic
Increasing the number of people walking and cycling has a number of economic benefits.
These include increasing the liveability of the CBD and urban area; improving the health
of residents and thereby having a more healthy working population contributing to the
economy. This would in turn reduce the use of health resources, and monies otherwise
being spent on petrol would be generated to shopping and services. Cycle tourism is a
particular focus of the proposed District-wide strategy which will potentially have
economic benefits across the District for communities along the proposed route.
Environmental
Environmental benefits of the Strategy’s implementation include reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, noise, fumes and congestion. The Strategy and its implementation will also
contribute to reducing the need to provide more parking in the CBD thereby allowing for
other land uses and economic activities to utilise that space. This aligns with Councils
recently adopted Parking Management Strategy. Providing safe off-road routes has been
a particular emphasis of the Strategy and this approach has been reinforced by the public
feedback received.
Social
Health benefits have been a particular focus of the Strategy review. Health indicators
such as life expectancy and hospitalisation rates for some diseases are worse in
Whangarei and Northland than those for New Zealand as a whole. Improving access and
participation in walking and cycling could contribute to addressing these statistics. The
implementation plan routes also connect many schools providing young people with safe
walking and cycling options, and giving the community opportunities to meet and interact.
Background – Summary of the 2011/12 Review
In 2007 Council adopted a Walking and Cycling Strategy for the Whangarei District. In line with national
direction at the time. The Strategy largely focused on reducing commuter trips in Urban Whangarei primarily
through the identification of an off-road network. The approach that has been taken with the 2011/12 Review
has been to consider how the Strategy aligns with national projects and programmes, in particular the NZ
Cycle Trail and NZTA‟s Model Communities and to incorporate major local projects programmed or recently
completed, such as the CBD/Town Basin revitalisation and the Lower Harbour Crossing. In light of these
projects and programmes, the 2007 Strategy was reviewed with consideration given to any realignment and
adjustments that may be necessary. The review included input from the Walking and Cycling Reference
Group which has representatives from Sport Northland, Bike Northland, Manaia Primary Health
Organisation, Northland District Health Board and other interest groups.
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A background report was prepared to inform the review of the Strategy. The recommendations of the
background report were carried through to the 2011 Draft Strategy. The vision, goals and objectives
included in the 2007 Strategy remain largely unchanged for the Draft 2011 Strategy. The action plan was
amended reflecting current projects and to support the recommended change in approach to the
implementation of the Strategy. An implementation plan was included in the Draft Strategy and this was
divided into three implementation streams to run concurrently; the Urban Whangarei network, a District-wide
Strategy Development Programme, and a Safety and Participation Programme.
Public Feedback Process
Public feedback was sought on the draft 2011 Strategy during late November, December and January
allowing an extended period due to the holiday season and school break. The draft Strategy was publicised
through the „Public Notices and News‟ in the Whangarei Leader on 22 November 2011 and 17 January
2012. A mailout was also undertaken to primary and secondary schools and agencies including NZTA,
Northland Regional Council, Northland District Health Board, Kaipara and Far North District Councils. Fortyseven individuals and organisations provided feedback on the draft Strategy.
Summary of Feedback Received
A full summary of the main points of each of the feedback received and a recommended response is
included with this report (Appendix 1). A range of points were made on the Strategy, some being very
specific to a route or track whilst others are about the principle of having a Strategy and how it should be
funded or what initiatives should be implemented as a result of its adoption. There was significant support
from residents of Waipu to the inclusion of the Waipu – Waipu Cove route in the District-wide Strategy.
A general summary of the views expressed in the feedback is that the majority are in favour of Council‟s
efforts to have a Strategy but that the emphasis of funding should be on improvements to the facilities
(primarily walkways and cyclepaths) and that this will in turn lead to more people walking and cycling.
Several people/groups do, however, make suggestions of initiatives that could be developed particularly to
get children walking and cycling to school. Particular concerns were expressed regarding safety of either
particular routes, eg. the existing Onerahi to Whangarei route or State Highway 1, and that actions should be
undertaken to address these. The Public and Population Health Unit of the Northland District Health Board
recommended that the word ‘safe’ should be included in the Strategy‟s vision statement.
Recommended Changes in Response to Feedback Received
Several changes are recommended to address points raised in the feedback, although it is recommended
that the overall approach of the Strategy, including the three implementation streams, remain as was
proposed in the draft 2011 Strategy.
Introduction
 Additional sentence to second paragraph of introduction:
“The Strategy also has a relationship with the Northland Regional Public Transport Plan in that it will
complete a package of sustainable transport options for Whangarei.”
Reason
Feedback received highlighted the need to consider this relationship, particularly in future reviews of
the Strategy.
Vision, Principles and Goals
 Amendment to the Vision to read:
“A district where walking or cycling are easy, safe and enjoyable everywhere in the public domain,
are the preferred means of access and are a lifestyle or tourist attraction”
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Reason
It is a common theme of the feedback that people wish to see improvements to existing facilities or
new routes which mean they feel safer to walk or cycle. It is also common to see the word „safe‟
used in vision statements for walking and cycling strategies, including those of Gisborne and Nelson.
 Additional wording to Key Principles:
“Increasing the use of walking and cycling for transport requires a comprehensive and collaborative
approach involving local and regional authorities, government agencies, NGOs, businesses,
sports bodies, tourism organisations, health agencies, the education sector and the
community.”
Reason
Several of the feedback received highlights the need to work in a collaborative approach to
implement the Strategy. The additional wording will bring this approach to the forefront of the
Strategy‟s principles.
 Amendment to Goal 2 to read:
“ More people choosing to walk and cycle, more often. Specifically, no decline in either the numbers
of people who choose to walk and/or cycle not the average numbers of trips made by each person
using those modes.”
Reason
Several of the feedback received pointed out that there is a conflict between Goals 2 & 3 and that
success in the second sentence of Goal 2 means that we are more likely to achieve the second
sentence of Goal 3 ie. if there is no increase in the number of people walking and cycling then we
are potentially less likely to have casualties. It is recommended that the second sentence of Goal 2
be deleted. There are several projects which implement the Strategy which will be included in the
LTP along with a specific budget for its implementation and a related performance measure.
Feedback received during the consultation has indicated that improving the environment will
contribute significantly towards people choosing to walk and cycle. Measures and benchmarks
included in the Action Plan and the overall monitoring of the Strategy will ensure that the
achievement of Goal 2 can be measured.
 Additional wording in discussion of Goal 1:
“Within the broad groupings of pedestrians and cyclists, there are subgroups with differing but
related requirements that need to be recognised, eg. commuters, school children, recreational
walkers and cyclists, sports cyclists, and tourists.”
Reason
This amendment was requested by the Reference Group but is also reflective of the range of issues
that have come from different perspectives in the feedback eg. recreational cyclists, tourists and
school children.
Strategy Implementation
 Amendments to the description of Implementation Stream 2 to include the following:
“The focus of Implementation Stream 2 is on developing the Whangarei District District-wide Strategic
Vision and the NZ Cycle Trail network. This implementation stream also aligns with the Whangarei
District Growth Strategy – Sustainable Futures 30/50 and connects many of our rural and coastal
villages, urban growth nodes, Whangarei City and Marsden Point/Ruakaka.
The District-wide network will be developed primarily with the local communities who will benefit most
from its provision. Implementation Stream 2 will enable Council to work with communities as
opportunities arise to achieve its long-term strategic outcomes. On-road improvements are included in
this implementation stream to develop safe routes over time, contributing to the NZ Cycle Trail route
and the District-wide Strategy. It is anticipated that off-road routes will be developed through a range
of funding sources and potentially community-based resources. Ecologically sensitive areas and
natural hazards should be considered at the design stage of routes, particularly in the coastal
environment. Co-ordination with Far North and Kaipara District Councils will be necessary to
realise the full tourism potential of the District-wide Strategic vision.”
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Reason
Feedback received highlighted the need to consider ecological and natural hazard issues, particularly
in the coastal environment, when planning and designing sections of the District-wide Strategy. Whilst
it is not appropriate to detail site or area specific issues in the Strategy, a general statement which
highlights this issue is considered appropriate. The Walking and Cycling Strategy is a non-statutory
document which does not afford areas any greater protection than plans and policy statements
prepared under the Resource Management Act, for example. Feedback also highlighted the benefits
of co-ordination with neighbouring district councils to create connections for tourists to the area.
 Additional wording to “Collaborative Approach to Implementation”:
“Collaborative working model
A model of how the Council, the Reference Group, its respective members and community groups
could collaborate to successfully implement the physical walkway and cyclepath projects included in
the Strategy has been developed. It is based on projects currently underway to implement the
Strategy. This model should be seen as an example, and it may alter depending on the resource
needs of the particular project.
a)
A motivated and engaged community group who represent the views of the wider community
and who want to build a project in their area;
b)
A representative from the Council’s Infrastructure and Services Group to provide technical
support and advice;
c)
A delegated member of the Reference Group to act as a facilitator;
The implementation of the project will require a scoping report to be prepared by a specialist
engineer/recreation planning consultant prior to any construction. Subject to funding availability and
alignment with the Strategy, this stage will be Council funded. Funding and resources for the
construction of the path/track could come from a range of sources, and design and build could be
staged depending on the nature of the project.
Reason
Several of the feedback identified the collaborative approach as being an important element of the
Strategy‟s successful implementation. One of the feedback received (M. Fuller on behalf of the
Waipu Cycle/Walkway Focus Group) identified a model of how this collaborative approach could
work in practice which it is recommended that its inclusion would add strength to how the community
and Council can work together to deliver projects included in the Strategy.
Action Plan
 Add to second action under “Maintenance and Safety Improvements”:
“Ensure that road design (and other projects as appropriate – eg. flood protection projects on
waterways that are part of the network of off-road pathways) caters at least adequately for walking and
cycling. This is to include recognition being given to cyclists in the layout at key major
intersections identified on the network.”
Reason
Such a recognition has been given at the new intersection of Kamo Road and State Highway 1. The
additional wording reinforces an approach that is already being implemented.
 Additional measure, milestone and benchmark under “Promotion & Participation”:
“8% of people will travel to work by bike or walk as measured by 2018 Census (2006 Census –
5.4%)”.
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Reason
With the deletion of the second sentence of Goal 2 and feedback received that additional milestones
and measures should be included in the Strategy this target was identified. It will provide an easily
measureable benchmark for Strategy monitoring. The date of 2018 allows for our major projects, such
as the Lower Harbour Crossing, to be implemented, whereas the 2013 Census is too early for
significant change to be expected. A review of the target could be made if it is not seen as ambitious
enough following the 2013 Census. It should be noted that the national target is 30% in urban areas
by 2040.
 Additional measure, milestone and benchmark under “Maintenance & Safety Improvements”:
“1.8 kilometres of dedicated walking and cycling network is to be constructed annually.”
Reason
This additional measure is directly related to a performance measure to be included in the draft 20122022 LTP.
 Reinstate previously deleted action “Safe Footpaths”:
“Construct footpaths or safe footways on at least one side of all existing urban roads. Incorporate
cyclists where appropriate.
Measure, Milestone and Benchmark: Footpaths or safe footways on at least one side of all existing
urban roads by 2031.
Funding source and phasing: New footpaths budgets in the LTP.
Who is responsible: WDC Roading
Reason
This action was inadvertently left out of the 2011 Draft Strategy but is suitable for inclusion due to its
link to the LTP.
 Additional action under “Information and Signage”:
Research and prepare information on safe recreational cycling routes and associated facilities in the
District. Work with Bike Northland to assist in the preparation of maps and associated information.
Measure, Milestone and Benchmark: Research undertaken, information gathered and appropriately
published by 30 June 2013.
Funding source and phasing: Existing budgets.
Who is responsible: Bike Northland and WDC.
Reason
The needs of recreational cyclists, residents and visitors, are not well represented in the current action
plan. This action serves a number of different purposes in that it would provide information for heavy
freight and other regular road users as to when and where they are likely to encounter recreational
road cyclists, Council staff when undertaking roading maintenance and improvement projects, in
addition to providing information for cyclist residents and visitors.
 Additional wording under “District Plan Review”:
Seek new District Plan objectives, policies and methods that give Council power to:
o Require new commercial buildings, possibly over a certain size or in particular localities, to
provide adequate facilities for walkers and cyclists including cycle parking and shade for
pedestrians.
Reason
It is likely that many new large businesses would provide such facilities for staff and customers
regardless of having a rule in the District Plan. A full assessment of the effectiveness of having such a
policy and rule can be undertaken during the District Plan Review and plan change preparation
process.
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 Additional action under “Education”:
Expand the use of the City Safe 0800 258 258 number and email for cyclists to report hazards and
near misses and provide regular reporting to agencies including Roadsafe Northland, NZ Police and
Council.
Measure, Milestone and Benchmark: Regular reporting of cyclist hazards and near misses through
0800 number and email.
Funding source and phasing: Existing budgets
Who is responsible: WDC Infrastructure & Services and District Living, Bike Northland.
Reason
Reporting of cyclist hazards and near misses will enable the Council and Roadsafe Northland to
identify any patterns or problem locations which require attention. It will also provide another data
source which could be used to support funding applications. Other Councils have established a
dedicated cyclist‟s hotline, however, expanded use and promotion of City Safe hotline is seen as an
efficient way to address this issue using an already established hotline.
Whangarei Urban Network Maps

No amendments recommended.
District-wide Strategic Development

Amendment to District-wide map to include Langs Beach to Waipu Cove
Reason
Although the route from Langs Beach to Waipu Cove for a safe cycleway/walkway may be technically
and physically more challenging than the Waipu Cove to Waipu section, it is worth having this section in
the Strategy to complete a full Whangarei District coastal route. Whilst it won‟t be a short to medium
term priority, in the long-term, probably beyond the lifetime of the current Strategy implementation plan,
this section can be planned for and developed as resources and opportunities present themselves. This
could include additional safety works carried out when routine maintenance is being planned for on this
route and/or an upgrade to the existing coastal track.

Additional wording to off-road projects description:
“Waipu – Waipu Cove Cycle/walkway – inaugural and pilot section of the Bream Bay Walking & Cycling
Track”.
Reason
Further expansion of the description was requested through feedback.
Safety and Participation Programme

No amendments recommended.
Monitoring, Reporting, Review and Updating

Additional bullet point:
o “Number of hospital discharges due to pedestrian and cyclist injuries”.
Reason
This additional indicator was recommended by Northland District Health Board and will assist in
monitoring the Strategy.
The final version of the Walking and Cycling Strategy 2012 incorporating the changes identified above is
included as Appendix 2 to this report.
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Strategy Implementation - Funding and Resources
The implementation of the Strategy will rely on a commitment of funding from Council in the Long Term Plan.
It should be noted that there are several projects that will be included in the draft Long Term Plan 2012-2022
which will directly provide outcomes to implement the Walking and Cycling Strategy. These include the
Lower Harbour Crossing with its walkway and cyclepath, the City Hatea „Loop‟ Walkway, the William Fraser
Park at Pohe Island re-development, improvements to the Hatea Walkway and the Bream Bay Walking and
Cycling Track. Several of the feedback received, however, have highlighted that the 2007 Strategy was not
implemented and funds that were included in the budget were diverted to flood repairs.
The 2011/12 Review has sought to provide a more holistic approach to improving the facilities for walking
and cycling than the 2007 Strategy. In doing so it has considered how our parks and reserves also
contribute to walking and cycling outcomes. It is, however, a reality that the roading-related projects are
unlikely in the current government climate to attract significant subsidy as we compete with other Councils
and regions for the funding. It is also difficult to provide any certainty that the funding in the LTP will not be
used for other purposes which would attract subsidy and thereby $1 for $1 being of greater benefit to the
District. This includes flooding repairs which may need to be undertaken urgently and for which there is
currently no contingency fund in place. Implementation of the Strategy is therefore going to be a challenge
and has the potential to lose significant goodwill and the commitment of interest groups and the wider
community if no strong commitment is made and maintained in the longer-term.
The Strategy itself has not made any assumptions regarding the source of funding and therefore it leaves
much opportunity for innovation and different ways of funding that have perhaps not been contemplated in
the past. This could include private sponsorship or community adoption of particular routes, facilities and
projects. Partnerships with the Regional Council could also assist with, for example, the implementation of
the rail corridor project or the Raumanga Stream walkway/cyclepath. The action plan has been amended to
include more cross-department working within the Council to ensure that the outcomes are achieved
effectively using the resources available. An example is exploring the expansion of the use of the City Safe
hotline for cyclists to report hazards, near misses and safety issues which can then be followed-up,
monitored and reported.
The Strategy has included a safety and participation programme which is not currently included in the LTP.
The Council‟s contribution towards this was to be in the form of a Community Grant recognising that there
are other community groups and partner organisations that have the skills and expertise to contribute
towards this aspect of the Strategy‟s implementation. Several of the feedback received provided examples
or suggestions of initiatives that could be undertaken that would fit within such a programme. This included
school travel plans, partnerships with local businesses to provide bike servicing, a café tour for cyclists and
encouragement to businesses to support staff that cycle/walk to work. It has been discussed with the
Walking and Cycling Reference Group that they could provide such a programme and identify which aspects
of the programme they, or their member organisations, will deliver and which they need the support of
Council resources, either funding or staff time, to assist with. They are likely to provide such a programme
through the LTP submission process.
Conclusion
Several changes to the draft Walking and Cycling Strategy are recommended in light of the feedback
received. Many of the feedback received support the Strategy, or aspects of it, but request that funding its
implementation be given priority and/or future certainty. This report has sought to highlight that a number of
projects included in the draft LTP 2012-2022 consultation, may provide outcomes related to the Strategy‟s
implementation and that whilst they have individual outcomes, considered together they will significantly
improve walking and cycling facilities in Whangarei. Other projects included in the Strategy will need to be
delivered through a mix of funding sources which will present both challenges and opportunities for
innovation.
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Recommendation
1. That the document be received.
2. That Council adopt the Walking and Cycling Strategy 2012.
Attachments:
Appendix 1 – Summary of Feedback and Recommended Responses to draft Walking and Cycling Strategy.
Appendix 2 – Walking and Cycling Strategy for the Whangarei District.
Please note: This document will be publicly available when it has been adopted by Council
Summary of Feedback Received on the
43Walking Cycling Strategy Review 2012
TRIM Ref
11/96767
Organisation
11/96926
12/6035
TRIM No. 12/3070
FirstName
David
John
Stuart
Surname
Badham
Beauregard
Bell
Summary of Feedback
In support of Strategy
Recommended Response
Support noted.
Would like full-time Walking and Cycling Advocate in Council (concerns
over role of roading department).
Some Councils have a staff member(s) whose responsibility it
is to address sustainable transport options, walking and/or
cyclists needs across Council departments. It is
recommended that this function remain managed within
existing staff resources working with the collaborative
relationship in place with the Reference Group. Staffing
resources can be reviewed as implementation of the Strategy
progresses.
Concerns over lack of emphasis on facilites at work (showers etc). Wants
District Plan to require provision of adequate facilites for walkers and
cyclists in new commercial buildings.
Add to action plan in Strategy.
Concerns over 'dangerous' bridges along Riverside Drive for cyclists.
To be addressed through design with 'clip-ons' to provide for
a separate safe cycle lane/walkway of sufficient width.
Would like to see large single capital injection over three years instead of
'drip fed' funding over 10 years.
Would like to see Strategy focus on cycling needs of ratepayers, rather
then teenagers, children and young adults. Only then will it get political
traction.
This could be considered through the LTP preparation
process.
Improvements will benefit all residents, workers and children
Strategy should focus on developing route to Port Road due to
employment and ratepayers that would use this route.
Walking and cycling linkages to the port area will develop
over time, particularly with the Port Nikau development
providing for this and with the construction of the Lower
Harbour crossing. In the future connections to these
developments will need to be carried out but for the time
being it remains a lower priority.
NZTA study "removing the barriers" could be included in vision, principles
and goals.
2009 study specifically researched barriers to cycling to
intermediate schools. It is recommended that including the
education sector in the collaborative approach to Strategy
implementation will address some matters and assist in
identifying barriers to Whangarei children.
Council should commit significant funding to ensure it is implemented
sooner then the indicated funding will allow.
This could be considered through the LTP preparation
process.
Council should improve cycling environment and give priority to capital
expenditure on cycling.
The W&C Strategy provides for this commitment. The funding
contribution towards its implementation made by the Council
will be determined through the LTP.
Cycleways need to be developed straight away.
LTP and other funding will determine how quickly it will be
developed.
Co-ordination needed with Far North and Kaipara DC's to make routes
more attractive for tourists.
Add to description of Implementation Stream 2.
1
12/4531
Mick
Buckley
Funding must be allocated to support promotion and training- Pohe Island
LTP & Implementation Stream 3.
good for this.
In Support of Strategy
Support noted.
Notes that failure of Goal 2 results in higher chance of success for Goal 3.
Careful defination of the word 'rate' in Goal 3 is needed.
The second sentence of Goal 2 is to be deleted due to conflict
with Goal 1 and issues with relationship to Goal 3.
Would like marked spaces at the front of queue at junctions (particularly
traffic lights) for cyclists. This helps create a positive cycling environment
Is being implemented as improvements are carried out eg
SH1/ Kamo road.
Add to first action point: 'Cycling prefered means of access'. Measures,
Add sentence to "Maintenance & Safety Improvements" to
milestones and Benchmarks for this action would include: 'layout at traffic give priority to cyclists in the layout at key major
intersections to give priority to cyclists'.
intersections identified on the network.
12/5188
Jeremy
Busk
2nd action point: focus on safety is good but takes attention away from
'usefullness' of current network. Make sure routes are ones pedestrians
Main routes are included in implementation plan.
and cyclists want to use and try to provide access which is useable and safe
on those routes.
Most routes shown acceptable. Emphasises efforts should be made to
Support noted. Priority off-road routes included in the
divert routes away from vehicular traffic.
Strategy address this.
Will be implemented through Strategy, in particular the Pohe
Focusing on Whangarei to Onerahi section, suggests the incorporation of a
Island developments and through the construction of the
path through and around the perimeter of Pohe Park.
Lower Harbour Crossing.
Pohe Park should include a child cyclist training area.
Details not yet finalised, but Strategy would support this
being included in the final design.
This option has been assessed as being significantly more
Suggest Pohe Island trail via boardwalk across the water, connected to the expensive compared to improvements along Riverside Drive,
Waimahanga Track.
including a separate, safe lane for cyclists and walkway with
clip-ons to existing bridges.
12/3979
Beth
Collier
11/105260
Marilyn
Cox
Emphasises the strategy should be done quickly due to the increase in
Council contribution to Strategy implementation to be
number of retirees. (Provides dates of number of related recent articles in
determined through LTP.
NZ Herald)
Western Hills Drive has not been identified as a priority route
in the Strategy, although it remains part of the urban
Wants footpath/ cycle lane on both sides of Western Hills Drive.
network. An alternative off-road route has been identified
using the rail corridor.
Support noted.
Would like walk/cycle way between Waipu and Waipu Cove to be first to
start at southern end due to large group of people working to advance it.
11/101151
James
Dalebrook
11/101390
Aidan
Davies
TRIM No. 12/3070
In support of Strategy, specifically the emphasis on Waipu to Waipu Cove
route.
route.
Noted.
Support noted.
Support noted.
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12/5792
Joanna and
Paul
Davidson/Willo
ughby
Idea of joint partnership between Council and bike shops with regard to
bike servicing etc.
11/101388
Renee
Evans
12/160
David
Fellows
12/3486
Lesley
Franklin
12/6481
Myles
Green
Support noted.
Good idea which has been pursued in other Districts. Could
be implemented through Strategy and will be referred to the
Reference Group/Bike Northland to consider pursuing.
Need dedicated and shared walking and cycling tracks to be established to
Noted.
encourage participation.
Support Whangarei Falls to Town Basin. Dedicated bike lanes needed to
Noted.
encourage safety of cyclists along with a new cycle track for the Onerahi
route.
Support noted.
route, would like it to start first.
Would like former Waikaraka Walkway DOC track from the end of
Cartwright Road to be recognised and maintained even if funding is on a
voluntary basis.
In support of Strategy, specifically priority given to Onerahi to Whangarei
Heads Cycleway. This route is no longer safe for cyclists due to trucks &
boat trailers.
Broadly in support of Strategy
Maintenance of this track is detail beyond the scope of the
Strategy. It is understood that this unformed (paper) road
was maintained by DOC in the past. It has not been identified
as a priority route, however,there is no intention through the
Strategy for the track to be closed.
Support noted.
Support noted.
The achievement of Goal 2 means that we should have more
people walking and cycling. We currently have a low casualty
Feels goal should be to have casualities at similar levels as other districts
rate and we should be maintaining this as the numbers of
before 2016. Target of 2016 does not seem ambitious enough considering
people who walk and cycle rise by a range of infratructure
we are talking about casualties.
improvements, education and safety measures. This target
can be reviewed during the next review.
Resources spent on improving overall cycling walking environment rather
then supporting activities to get more people walking/cycling
12/5976
TRIM No. 12/3070
Valarie
Green-Moss
Emphasis that providing & maintaining facilities & supportive
environments for walking & cycling in Whangarei communities is the most
important action
Concerning Pohe Island, believes effort & resources should be used to
improve safety of walking/cycling city wide rather then focused on one
area. Would be useful if children can learn to ride in a safe area closer to
their home
Environment in Whangarei for cycling is too dangerous would like to see
the implementation of this strategy to create change
Supports upgrading of track between Mair Park picnic areas and Banff
street via Kauri Grove and then onto Whareora Road
Majority of the improvements included in the Strategy are on
the environment rather then the supporting of activities.
This is a strong emphasis of the Strategy and likely to be the
focus of Council's contribution towards its implementation.
Strategy addresses this. Other 'learn to ride' activities, such
as working with schools to use their grounds, may be pursued
through Strategy implementation stream 3.
Noted.
Good points which are noted. The Strategy addresses these
points in the Action Plan under "Information & Signage"
acknowledging the need to review and update publications 3
and signage as the implementation programme progresses.
11/96745
Lynne
Haselden
12/5831
Margaret
Hicks
Sign at entrance of Mair Park on Rurumoki Street, and the Whangarei
walks brochure indicates an existing track beyond Kauri Grove, this is
misleading and dangerous. Request that the sign/brochure be ammended
to remove false information
Discussed signage/directions with other walkers other details identified
which were confusing
Access from Ewing Road to Vale Road not easily identifiable
Posts with eel symbols, once identified as markers
Link between Mair Park track & Whareora track indicated only by eel signs.
Prominent steps lead walkers away from tracks
10 000 steps signs & diagrams in brochure lack information regarding
gradiants/topography & features leading some people to embark on walks
they regret
At A H Reed Memorial Park, placement of 10 000 steps sign gives
impression that bridge indicated is a footbridge to Paranui Valley Road is
the main path
Improve signage along Mair Park to Town Basin (sign at Vale Road), and
sign to direct people from Mair Park to A H Reed Park.
Names of tracks sometimes differs between the signs on the tracks & on
the brochure
Existing signage forbids greater access for cyclists
Supports Strategy
acknowledging the need to review and update publications
Issue to be raised through the Reference Group.
acknowledging the need to review and update publications
Support noted.
Document should include exclusion of ecologically sensitive areas such as
DoC wildlife reserves at Waipu and Ruakaka
The Strategy does not detail contraints or environmental
issues that will need to be considered as detailed design is
carried out for routes identified. Other Strategies and
legislation protects these areas. Additional sentence added
to implementation stream 3 to highlight the need to consider
ecologically sensitive areas and natural hazards during the
design of routes.
Implementation of Strategy needs to include/work with conservation
organisations, other potentially affected landowners and administrators,
farming interests and local iwi.
Strategy includes collaboration with local communities.
Successful implementation of the Strategy will not occur
without this, particularly as external funding (eg. through
community trusts or nationally adminstered funds) will likely
require collaboration and/or consultation.
Modifications to Bream Bay Route to ensure it doesn't invade two wildlife Strategy includes indicative district-wide map. Exact route
refuges and adjoing areas and impact on access.
will be determined at the project design stage. Suggested
In submission has 3 paged description of where Bream Bay route should
route will be passed on to design team for consideration.
go...
Focus on provision of safe access to routes.
Focus of Councils role will primarily be on the provision of
safe priority routes. Implementation Stream 3 (activities to
encourage participation) will depend on funding through LTP
but is in line with best practice in NZ and is likely to attract
funding from other sources making implementation of entire
Strategy more effective.
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Focus of Councils role will primarily be on the provision of
safe priority routes. Implementation Stream 3 (activities to
Council doesn't need to be supporting activities to encourage walking and encourage participation) will depend on funding through LTP
but is in line with best practice in NZ and is likely to attract
cycling as the provision of walkways and cyclepaths should be sufficient
funding from other sources making implementation of entire
enogh support.
Strategy more effective.
12/6046
Shane
Jansen
Council should open up existing reserves and paved roads to provide
access to public land
Supports Strategy, especially driver education
Strategy will use reserve land and paper roads where
appropriate.
Support noted.
Concerns over cycle lanes at intersections limiting cyclists options
All works are designed to the current design standards. Any
future WDC works involving cycle lanes at intersections will
be referred to the cycle reference group for comment.
Suggests working with schools to discourage kids getting directly dropped
of outside gates.
These ideas could be supported through funding provided in
Possible events to encourage cycling could include: Cafe tour for cyclists,
LTP for Implementaion Stream 3. The Reference Group may
encourage businesses to support staff who cycle/walk to work, special
also wish to pursue these activities.
membership at aquatic centre gym for regular members who cycle to gym.
12/3299
Nick
Karlovsky
Better to provide an off road shared path on seaward side of route from
Onerahi to CBD.
Safe route including separation barrier along Riverside Drive
will address. This has been provided for a priority in Strategy.
Supports redevelopment of Pohe Island, but people need to be able to
cycle there safely.
Strategy addresses this issue through timing of
implementation plan and priority routes which complements
completion of Lower Harbour Crossing.
Amend goal 2 to state only 'More People choosing to walk & cycle, more
often' and remove the reference to 'no decline' in walking & cycling. 'No
decline' goal not in line with national strategies
As per recommendation for M. Buckley feedback.
Strengthen action plan so that 'Measures, Milestones & Benchmarks' are
measurable & have timeframes. Include additional action plan items that
were included in previous strategy or explain removal.
It should be noted that the Strategy itself also has a
monitoring section which contains several measures. Several
actions were reworded or removed to pull together an action
plan which is achievable in line with the funding likely to be
available. Additional measures were included for new or
changed actions. Emphasis of majority of feedback is on
improving the environment for walkers & cyclists which
Add additional actions to ensure that the ease and enjoyment of walking remains emphasis through implementation streams.
and cycling is increased in line with the vision so that walking and cycling is Previously deleted action of "Safe Walkways on at least one
encouraged.
side of all existing urban roads by 2031" should be included as
per 2007 Strategy. Additional measure to be added in line
with draft LTP "1.8 kilometres of dedicated walking and
cycling network to be contructed annually."
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The new infrastructure was designed and constructed by
NZTA. Council had little control over the design and
Concerns that new infrastructure (Kamo Road) does not meet
standard, however, implementation of the Strategy in this
recommended 'cycle friendly' lane widths. Signage and extent of footpath
area should integrate the NZTA project into our network
cycleway confusing.
reducing any existing confusion and improving the link
through to the CBD.
Concerns that some existing walkways/cycleways are not
encouraging/easy (Kent Road)
11/101107
Ceili
Lea
11/101103
Jamie
Lymburn
Ngaire
Rae
12/6431
Manaia Health PHO
In support of strategy, specifically the emphasis on Waipu to Waipu Cove
route.
In support of strategy, specifically the emphasis on Waipu to Waipu Cove
route.
Strongly Supports Strategy
Specific examples provided are noted and will be passed on
to Parks Manager. As strategy is implemented this issue will
need to be addressed.
Support noted.
Support noted.
Interested in working closely with Council to implement Goal 2.
Discussion with reference group about how schools can be supported to
help develop travel plans.
Strongly support implementation of Stream 1.
Support noted. Encouraged by potential funding available and
use of Reference Group to progress ideas supported by
Implementation Stream 3.
May have some funding for Stream 3's community grant.
Once strategy's budget has been approved it needs to be ring fenced so
that it cannot be used for other issues.
route, would like it to start first.
11/101067
Alyssa
Matthews
11/101099
Scarlett
McAulay
In agreement with strategy. Particularly the Waipu and Waipu Cove route. Support noted.
11/101389
Liam
McCollum
In agreement with strategy. Particularly the Waipu and Waipu Cove route. Support noted.
11/99502
Juanita
McGoldrick
12/1513
Ann
Midson
Fully agrees with strategy. Particular support for local community project,
Support noted.
Waipu walkways and cycle groups.
Supports development of district wide network.
Support noted.
Widen the road between Onerahi and Whangarei Heads, allowing
separation between cyclists/walkers and motor vehicles.
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Support noted.
District-wide Strategy. Implemented when infrastructure
improvement projects occur in area and as funding allows.
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12/5078
Hannah
Mitchell
Support all the goals & objectives with emphasis on addition of provisions
for children/teenagers.
Particular attention needs to be paid to pedestrians needs, as cyclists
become pedestrians after cycling
City & Traffic Planning needs to change so it is sympathetic to its most
vulnerable citizens
Go beyond 'Road Safety Education'to road safety experience - build up
experience by being a pedestrian rather then learning about it
Support noted.
Other Council Strategies also deal with needs of pedestrians
eg. Urban Design Strategy.
Point noted.
Implementation Stream 3.
Important, that with physical improvements, consider how it will
Point noted. Will be considered in Implementation Stream 3.
effect/encourage children. Change in perspective.
Emphasis on sun protection. States most footpaths are fully exposed to the
sun causing heat exhaustion & sun burn.
These are useful design details which whilst not approriate to
Suggests popular walking tracks are planted with trees allowing shade for
detail in the Strategy will be considered during the design of
future pedestrians. Footpaths will be built to take advantage of naturally
various stages of the CBD improvements, loop walkway and
occuring shade areas. Areas which cannot be planted with trees could be
the projects to implement the Strategy.
protected with artificial shade shelters. Possible for intersections, Bank
Street and the CBD and pedestrian links in Town Basin
Personal responsibility for sun protection will be included in the promotion District Plan review could include how sun protection is being
of walking & cycling. Consider shade in future building design
addressed in building design.
Recommend WDC consider running a school travel plan program in
Whangarei Schools. A key tool in promoting walking/cycling which changes
travel behavior
Attention needs to be paid to links between different modes of travel eg.
Cycle parking & pedestrian walkways
Disagrees with possible use of underpass at the round about near Tarewa
Shopping Centre will be underused and a waste of money
Agrees with allowing bicycles through Cafler Park as long as visability for
pedestrians/cyclists are good. Consideration for where cyclists go after
Cafler Park needs to be made
Cycle paths need to link well with schools including Secondary, Primary
and Intermediate
Could be a part of Implementation Stream 3, subject to LTP
funding.
Will be addressed through implementation and collaborative
working of Reference Group.
It is unclear to which underpass the submitter is referring to.
An underpass was planned under SH1 at Tarewa Park
although the timing and whether this will be an underpass is
uncertain due to the uncertainty of the NZTA SH1 upgrade
project.
Point noted. Design details will need to address this issue.
Strategy addresses this, particularly Kamo route.
Recommend Children need to qualify for cycle training through experience
Implementation Stream 3 may address in addition to working
of being a pedestrian, 6 months of walking to school and around town).
with education providers.
School incentive programs
Suggests a pedestrian refuge should be considered at the intersection of
Central Ave and Second Ave to link with the walkway into Cafler Park &
Library
TRIM No. 12/3070
Will consider this as implementation Programme is rolled out
on this route.
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12/6043
Northland District Health
Board
Dr Jonathan
Jarman
Emphasis on Walkway/Cycling from CBD to Okara shopping centre as is
currently confusing/dangerous. Design improvements.
Will be considered when Lower Harbour Crossing and looped
walk ways are constructed.
Amend vision to : "A District where walking or cycling are easy, safe and
enjoyable everywhere in the public domain, are the prefered means of
access and are a lifestyle or tourist attraction."
Agree. Change to vision as suggested is recommended.
Strong message through much of the feedback that safety
should be emphasis of the Strategy. The word 'safe' is
commonly used in other Walking & Cycling Strategys
including Gisborne & Nelson.
Amend key principles to: "Increase the use of walking and cycling for
Agree. This has also been a common theme of other
tranpsort requires a comprehensive collaborative approach involving local
feedback. In addition to amendment requested it would be
and regional authorities, government agencies, NGOs, businesses, sports
useful to add 'education providers'.
bodies, tourism organisations, health agencies and the community.
Main risk that may prevent implementation of strategy is lack of council
support. Needs to recognise there are other partner organisations that
have a role to play.
The collaborative approach included in the Strategy is
primarily driven by the Walking & Cycling Reference Group
and the organisations whom its membership represents.
Through this group the roles of other partner organisations
should be identified and developed.
Add to "Monitoring, Reporting, Review and Updating" the
Recommends that indicators be used to monitor progress towards the
measure of hospital discharges due to pedestrian and cyclist
goals of the strategy. These indicators should be part of a SMART (specific,
injuries. Other indicators are included in the Action Plan and
measurable, attainable, relevent, timely) approach to setting Goals and
Monitoring Sections of the Strategy. Additional actions and
Objectives.
measures are to be added as a result of feedback received.
Pedestrian and cyclist safety network plan should align with current
proposed CBD street upgrades. Tools such as Health Impact Assessments
(HIA) should be utilised.
Points noted and health benefits of improvements which aim
to get more people walking around the CBD are a
consideration. HIA has not specifically been utilised on CBD
projects to date but further discussion/comments could be
sought if this was seen to be beneficial. No further action
recommended for the Strategy.
Council should review speed limit in CBD.
Pedestrians are to be given more priority through CBD
improvements.
Recommend Council should investigate whether any of the wider
footpaths could be divided into cycle and pedestrian lanes.
Further reviews of this strategic plan should be cohesive with the NRC
Regional Public Transport Plan.
TRIM No. 12/3070
This point can be considered as the Strategy is implemented.
Reference to RPTP to be included in the introduction to the
Strategy.
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12/5958
Northland Regional
Council
Vaughan
Cooper
Council should investigate to install active warning lights on District
Bridges, In conjunction with other improvements to bridge approaches to
improve cyclist safety.
Consider raising issue with NZTA for State Highway.
Currently there are warning signs at Kauri where the bridge
narrows. For the rest of the District this has not been
identified as a priority, however, it is something that could be
considered in a future Strategy review and if any
improvements are undertaken to bridge approaches which
form part of the District-wide Development Strategy.
This strategy should work cohesively with other regional transport plans.
Strategy will ensure that collaboration with Regional Council
is carried out to integrate different transport modes eg.
bus/cycle/walk. Specifically NRC are to be invited to join
Reference Group where relevant.
Strategy should prioritise investments on 'off-road' cycle lanes and
prioritise building cycle park facilities.
Implementation Plan is focused on priority off-road routes.
Cycle park facilities are provided in CBD & Town Basin and it
is recommended that Strategy includes the need to consider
cycling facilities in the District Plan and an action to consider
providing public facilities at key bus stops.
Supports importance of Walking & Cycling through the Regional
Community Plan 2009-2012, the importance of the draft Strategies effect
on the key outcomesof the 30 Year Transport Strategy, and the alignment Support noted.
of WDC Walking & Cycling Strategy with its 30/50 Sustainable Growth
Strategy
Considering developing a Regional Walking & Cycling Strategy helping to
WDC pleased to participate and support the development of
provide a clearer picture of the direction for walking & cycling
a Regional Strategy.
Walking & cycling infrastructure and alternatives, public transport, and
effective parking management framework are options to achieve
management of traffic growth
Addressed through Walking & Cycling Strategy and Parking
strategy
Supports the expansion/development of sub-regional cycle network.
States the Governments 'NZ Cycle Trail' initiative a group offering an
opportunity to link regional cycleways to the 'NZ Cycle Trail.'
Implementation is uncertain however.
Support noted. Uncertainty with NZ Cycletrail is an issue,
however linking with neighbouring Councils and national
programme still seen to be advantagous, particularly for
future funding requests. District-wide Strategy also links to
Growth Strategy Sustainable Futures 30/50.
Supports use of flood protection. Early engagement with NRC is essential
Point noted.
for ensuring planning for flood protection
Recognises that their organisation is not part of District Walking & Cycling
Will put forward details of NRC contact to Reference Group
Reference Group, but understand their attendance may be useful in issues
adminstrator.
of integration of modes.
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Has previously looked at possibility of putting bicycle racks on buses. Point
out current issue, in the event of an accident due to the bike falling,
liability lies with the driver
Requests that if any work on bicycle stands at bus stops is proposed that
NRC be consulted
States that increasing awareness can contribute to making roads safer and
cycling more attractive as a mode of transport. Work is being done
between Northland Freight Group & Bike Northland
States suggestion have been made to produce detailed çyclist
maps'showing safe routes, group ride days/times and identifying bike
friendly facilities etc.
This action is to remain although current issue is noted.
Noted.
Include action relating to identification of recreational cyclist
routes including mapping. Work with local recreational
cycling groups and Reference Group to produce map and
associated information.
Add to Action Plan. Expand the use of City Safe 0800 258 258
and email for this purpose. Existing reporting through City
States another suggestion of a 0800 number and email address to be used
Safe to capture cycle incidents for monitoring. Communicate
to report "Cycle Hazards & Near Misses"
this hotline and email to cycling networks, bike shops via Bike
Northland.
11/101105
Kallan Brooks
Owens
In agreement with strategy. Particularly Waipu and Waipu cove route.
Hopes this is done fast.
12/4384
Rachel
Pascoe
Would be great to have distance markers on Pohe Island/bridge loop, and Suggestion noted. Can be considered during design of Pohe
all tracks and trails. Ie. marking how far you have run/walked.
Island and full loop track.
12/5995
Heather
Shannon
Further provisions for anything that demarcates cycle lanes better
indicates that there are other road users besides cars/trucks eg. Green
road surface treatment & share the road signage.
Point noted and can be considered as priority routes are
developed.
Should be linked to parking strategy in terms of discentives for use of
private motor vehicles. Also needs to be an increase in bicycle parking in
CBD.
Addresses through recommended amendment (see D
Badham response).
Support noted.
Various data is reviewed and testing undertaken when
deciding on which road works are to be undertaken. It may
Believes better assessment of whether road requires upgrades is required
look like the road requires no work from a visual inspection
to reveal a larger budget for other forms of transport to motor vehicles
but all the data indicates works are required before the road
structure fails.
12/4683
12/3856
Sport Northland
TRIM No. 12/3070
Robert
Smith
Janine
Moy
Would like to see walking circuits created from: 1) bottom of Waverley St
south through wetlands into Hodgson/ Cockburn St linking with
Waimahaunga Track. 2) Parahaki circuit, create link from top of Dundas Rd
across to Hatea River walkway between end of Vale Road and Mair Park
Bridge.
In full support of strategy.
Emphasis on support for all three implementation streams and for them to
be implemented concurrently.
Emphasis on supporting funding to be made available via the WDC LTCCP
for the strategy to be fully implemented
Not a high priority but could be addressed as facilities are
developed or a need is identified. Sport Northland do this
through 10,000 steps programme.
Support noted. LTP to consider funding.
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11/96854
Michael
Springford
11/101387
Adriana
Stolwerk
11/98068
Karen
Taylor
Emphasis on support for the development of Pohe Island as a key
walking/cycling destination
Does not appear to agree with strategy. Makes other points on what could
be improved around the district.
Good points which are noted. The Strategy addresses points
Improve signage and directions in Rurumoki Street/Mair Park
regarding signage in the Action Plan under "Information &
Improve parking on Rurumoki St for the purpose of various boot camps
Signage" acknowledging the need to review and update
publications and signage as the implementation programme
Allow walkers and joggers to occupy one side of river to Whareora Road
progresses. Development of the track on the western river
and back to Mair Park
edge of Mair Park is being investigated, unfortunately a
Sealing Mair Park bridge to Vale Road, allowing wheelchair access
parcel of private land prevents the track from being
Removal of boulders from Whangarei Falls to Town Basin, allowing kayaks completed at present.
Funding by local businesses for picnic tables in Mair Park.
In agreement with Strategy. Suggests Waipu is made a priority due to
tourist attraction.
In agreement with Strategy.
Support noted.
Support noted.
Suggests dropping speed from Pohe Island to Old Onerahi road to 50km/h.
11/101160
12/4171
12/5918
Ethan
Jenny
Waipu Cycle/ Walkway
Focus Group
Mark
Trembath
Vernon
Fuller
Suggests wider roads, believes fencing is appropriate for safety and could
separate walkers/cyclists from motor vehicles.
In agreement with strategy. Particularly Waipu Route.
In agreement with strategy.
Barrier to separate new cycleway/walkway will address.
Support noted.
Support noted.
Noted. Route from Waipu Cove to Langs Beach will need
Requests for Waipu to Langs Beach be included. States that area busy with significant future planning. Recommended to be included in
walkers/cyclists.
District-wide Strategy for longer-term strategy
implementation.
Amend document by addition of 'dedicated cycle/walkway officer' to be
appointed in Roading Department.
Some Councils have a staff member(s) whose responsibility it
is to address sustainable transport options, walking and/or
cyclists needs across Council departments. It is
recommended that this function remain managed within
existing staff resources working with the collaborative
relationship in place with the Reference Group. Staffing
resources can be reviewed as implementation of the Strategy
progresses.
Amend document by adding detail in the 'Implementation Stream 2
Project already identified in Implementation Stream 2.
schedule' describing and supporting the Waipu/ Waipu Cove
Further details as provided in the feedback to be added to
cycle/walkway as the inaugural and pilot section of the Bream Bay Coastal the description.
trail project.
Appendix 3 of background report updated to reflect the current progress
of Bream Bay Coastal project to read: a) scoping report due first half 2012.
b) community funding to follow. c) construction of stage 1 proposed for
2nd half 2012.
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Progress on Bream Bay project is noted. Background report
was 'snapshop' in time of activity used to inform review. No
further action required as this will not form part of the
adopted Strategy.
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Document amended to include addition of 'Rapid Response Corridor
Development Team' which secures corridors of land along proposed routes Dedicated staff in I & S who will deal with issues as they arise.
where residents allow public access to their private land.
Internally a staff team is being established to ensure the
Strategy is implemented.
Additional council resources at a senior level (land and legal specialists)
supplied to form an access negotiation and resolution team.
Strong advocates of "collaborative approach to implementation". Strategy
amended to add detail describing collaborative model (these are the key
components): a) motivated and engaged community group who represent
the views of the wider community and who want to build a project in their
own area. b) A representative from Councils Roading Division. c) a member
of councils cycling and walking reference group as facilitator. d) A two step
implementation plan consisting of: i) develop a scoping report by a
nationaly recognised specialist in cycling project civil engineering (council
funded). ii) multi staged design and build (community funded).
12/5364
Walking & Cycling
Reference Group
c/- Janine
Moy
Inclusion of the "collaborative working model" in the Strategy
document with some minor amendment to allow for Council
funding availability and strategic alignment of community
projects.
In full support of strategy.
Emphasis on support for all three implementation streams and for them to
be implemented concurrently.
Emphasis on supporting funding to be made available via the WDC LTCCP
for the strategy to be fully implemented
Emphasis on support for the development of Pohe Island as a key
walking/cycling destination
Agree with suggested wording as also addresses issues raised
by other feedback. Add to p6: "Within the broad groupings
Implementation targeting, or at least acknowledgement that there are
of pedestrian and cyclists, there are subgroups with differing
subgroups with different requirements. Suggest that additional discussion
but related requirements that need to be recognised, eg.
point should be included under Goal 1 (p6).
commuters, school children, recreational walkers and cyclists,
sports cyclists, and tourists."
11/98011
Whangarei Boys HS
12/6194
TRIM No. 12/3070
Rod
Mary
Cunliffe
Wilson
Support noted.
Would like more off road (mountain biking and dirt bikes) oppurtunities
Parihaka and Glenbervie currently provide these. Future
development at Hikurangi multi-sport park should also
provide for greater mountainbiking opportunities. Pohe
Island re-development may also provide for this.
Safety Concerns. Cycle lanes needed along arterial roads into CBD.
Preference in Strategy for offroad routes where practicable
and convienent.
Principles & goals commendable. States the implementation of proposals
is what needs to be addressed. Gives example for Beach & Esplande
Reserve access from 2006 which has not yet been implemented
Maintenance and collaborative approach already addressed
through the Strategy. Specific issues addressed as projects
implemented. Priority for Council funding will be towards 12
implementing Urban Whangarei network which supports
Sustainable Futures 30/50 Strategy.
Approach needs to be collaborative, provideing for needs of a range of
groups/people
Suggest Council should approach exisiting walking & cycling groups and
implement their suggestions, if beneficial to their communities
12/5189
S.H
Wilson
Maintenance and collaborative approach already addressed
through the Strategy. Specific issues addressed as projects
implemented. Priority for Council funding will be towards
implementing Urban Whangarei network which supports
Sustainable Futures 30/50 Strategy.
Emphasis on maintenance/safety improvements being the top priority.
Gives example that sea walls need to be maintained regularly to make
them safe/functional
Poor programmes & maintenance issues must be addresses first. Priority
given to areas with lack of quality walkways/cycleways
Supportive of cycleway across the Whangarei district, but should follow
more urgent work
Sent through a repeated Submission from 2009 WDC Long Term
Points noted from earlier submission.
Community Plan.
States Whangarei also needs a Seaside Recreational Trail. Flat path around
the waterfront of the Whangarei Harbour. Proposes starts at the beginning Part of route will be priority for implementation. Remainder
included in Strategy.
of Waimahunga Track to Waikaraka and Tamatarau and later link with
Town Basin.
Part of the route will be a priority for implementation with
the majority of it to be constructed to a similar standard
suggested by this submitter. The focus of the Strategy is to
create safe commuter routes initially and with a priority to
Only in support of a flat 3m wide concrete path with a white line down the
connect Onerahi with the CBD using the Waimahunga Track,
centre
the Lower Harbour Crossing and the Town Basin.
Connections beyond Onerahi towards Whangarei Heads are
included in the District-wide Strategy and will progress as
funding through Council and potentially other sources allows.
Accepting of traffic sharing the road on Beach Road between the Yacht
Club and Sea Scout Den until a boardwalk over the rocks/sea is built.
Suggests traffic, for this time, is limited to 15km/h and move one way.
The intention in this area would be to reduce traffic speed
and improve sightlines for drivers and cyclists. This work
would be completed to coincide with improvements to the
Waimahunga Track.
A recommended action in response to NRC feedback is to
identify and map recreational cyclist routes of the District.
Proposes the widening of Three Mile Bush Road as it is commonly used by
Three Mile Bush Road is likely to be included in this project.
cyclists/runners
This will assist Council in maintenance and treatments for the
roads and raise awareness to other road users.
TRIM No. 12/3070
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11/101157
Cameron
Wright
11/97343
Dennis
-
TRIM No. 12/3070
Suggest council sets aside money for flood damage every year
Unfortunately in the past flooding events required Council
funding to be moved from budgets for urgent repairs - this
included the walking and cycling budget. The Council does
not currently set aside money for flood damage and with a
continuation of the current approach it is possible that
monies could be used for similar events in the future. This
could effect the Strategies implementation in the long-term.
Asks for Council to erect cycle safety signs on the back of 50km 'gateway
speed advisory signs' on the rural roads which contain these.
This could be considered and raised with the Northland
Freight Group.
In agreement with strategy. Particularly Waipu Route. Hopes it can be
done quickly
Suggests cycleway from Kamo to town adjacent to railway tracks.
Does not agree with cycleways being near State Highway 1. Not practical
or safe, to expensive.
Suggests walkways which follow creeks. States this will keep people off
main roads.
Support noted.
Included in Strategy.
Strategy already address these points.
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6.
Proposed No-Stopping Lines: Anzac Road
Reporting officer
Greg Monteith (Senior Roading Engineer)
Date
31 May 2011
This item is in accord with the Council’s Mission, Vision, and Values statement as it supports sustainable
land use management and transportation, providing a quality environment and protecting those assets that
contribute to community health and well being.
Cultural
This item has no impact of cultural significance
Economic
This item considers the appropriate use of public assets
Environmental
This item has no effect on environmental issues
Social
This item considers the needs of the individual against the need to be fair and equitable
for the whole community
1.
Introduction
a.
Terms of Reference
This is set out in the Council Policy dated 10 March 2010.
b.
Background
This is a proposal to create a no parking restriction on Anzac Road between No’s 2 and 4.
2.
Narrative
a.
Location and Site Description
Anzac Road is a collector road serving the Morningside Area. Number 4 Anzac Road is
located at the northern end in the vicinity of the Morningside Road, Tarewa Road, Anzac
Road intersection.
b.
Nature of the Problem
A request has been received by the resident of No 4 Anzac Road to have No Stopping lines
marked between the driveway of No 4 and the Driveway of No 2. Residents of the flats at
No 2 Anzac Road park between the two driveways. Due to the gradient and the angle of the
driveway serving No 4 the occupants struggle to exit when a vehicle is parked at the said
location.
c.
Proposal
It is proposed that a no parking restriction be marked between the two vehicle crossings
servicing No 2 and No 4 Anzac Road in accordance with the Policy for On Road no parking
restrictions dated 10 March – ease of access due to parking stress (cars parking over
driveways and too close to intersections).
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d.
Road
Type
Collector
f.
g.
Assessment Criteria
Safety
Issue
Congestion
Medium
Medium
Convenience
Public vs local
needs
Medium
Accessibility for
local properties
High
Route
Safety
Issue
Medium
Parking
Demand
Issue
Medium
Cycling
Demand
Issue
No
Recommendation
Medium/Approve
Consultation Undertaken
i.
Affected Residents
N/A
ii.
Affected Businesses
N/A
iii.
Residents Association (if available)
N/A
iv.
Police
No
v.
Roading – Parking
Yes
vi.
Road Safety Coordinator
No
vii.
Business Association
No
viii.
Public Transport operators
No
ix.
Regional Transport Committee (NRC)
No
Outcome of Consultation
This report is the result of an email / CRM.
Recommendation
1.
That pursuant to the Whangarei District Council Parking and Traffic Bylaw 2007, clause 14 it is
hereby resolved that the parking of vehicles be prohibited at all times as described in the
schedule below:
Schedule:
a)
Anzac Road
Between the vehicle crossings serving No 2 Anzac Road and No 4 Anzac Road.
Attachment:
Plan showing proposed No Stopping Lines on Anzac Road
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Proposed No Stopping - Spedding Road/Puna Rere
Drive/Denby Crescent
7.
Reporting officer
Date
28 December 2011
Cultural
Economic
Environmental
Social
1.
Introduction
a.
Terms of Reference
This is set out in the Council Policy dated 10 March 2010
b.
Background
This is a proposal to create a no parking restriction on Spedding Road
2.
Narrative
a.
Location
Spedding Road is a local road located in Tikipunga.
b.
As part of the Spedding Road extension a number of No Stopping Lines were marked. This agenda is
to legalize these lines and to create an additional length of No Stopping Line at the Kea Crossing on
Spedding Road.
Discussion
No Stopping lines have been marked on the approaches to the new roundabout at the intersection of
Spedding Road, Denby Cresent and Puna Rere Drive. No Stopping lines have also been marked on
the southern side of Spedding Road by the newly constructed Kea Crossing. On the northern side of
Spedding Road by the Kea crossing no lines were marked as it is adjacent to a driveway which was
thought at the time would provide the visibility for the crossing. It is now apparent the owner of this
property parks over his driveway and in turn blocks the visibility of the crossing. In placing the No
Stopping Lines over the driveway will prevent vehicles from blocking the visibility of the crossing. It is
believed the effect on the property owner will be minimal as there are numerous other parks available.
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c.
Proposal
To legalize the newly marked No Stopping Lines and to create a short length of new No Stopping Lines
adjacent the Kea crossing
d.
Assessment Criteria
Road
Type
Safety
Issue
Congestion
Convenience
Public vs
local needs
Accessibility
for local
properties
Route
Safety
Issue
Parking
Demand
Issue
Cycling
Demand
Issue
Local
High
Med
Low
Low
High
Low
No
e.
f.
Recommendation
High/Approve
i.
Affected Residents
No
ii.
Affected Businesses
N/A
iii.
N/A
iv.
Police
Yes
v.
Roading – Parking
Yes
vi.
No
vii.
N/A
viii.
N/A
ix.
No
This report is the result of concerns raised by the Tikipunga Primary School and NZ Police and
also the result of works undertaken by the Council.
Recommendation
1.
That pursuant to the Whangarei District Council Parking and Traffic Bylaw 2007, clause 14, it is
hereby resolved that the parking of vehicles be prohibited at all times as described in the schedule
below.
Schedule:
a) Spedding Road
On the northern side of Spedding Road, starting at the western side of the crossing extending
15m west.
On the southern side of Spedding Road, starting at the western side of the crossing extending
6m west.
On the southern side of Spedding Road, starting at the eastern side of the crossing extending
15m east.
On the northern side of Spedding Road starting at the intersection point of Spedding Road/
Denby Crescent extending 35m east.
On the southern side of Spedding Road starting at the intersection point of Spedding Road/
Denby Crescent extending 45m east.
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b)
Denby Crescent
On the eastern side of Denby Crescent starting at the intersection point of Spedding Road/
Denby Crescent (north) extending 25m north.
On the eastern side of Denby Crescent starting at the intersection point of Spedding Road/
Denby Crescent (south) extending 34m south.
On the western side of Denby Crescent starting at the intersection point of Puna Rere Drive/
Denby Crescent (north) extending 40m north.
On the western side of Denby Crescent starting at the intersection point of Puna Rere Drive/
Denby Crescent (south) extending 24m north.
c)
Puna Rere Drive
On the southern side of Puna Rere Drive starting at the intersection point of Puna Rere Drive/
Denby Crescent (south) extending 42m west.
On the northern side of Puna Rere Drive starting at the intersection point of Puna Rere Drive/Denby
Crescent (north) extending 39m west.
Attachment:
Spedding Road Plan
This file is too large to display online. Please contact us if you would like a printed copy, ph +64 9 4304 200
or email [email protected]
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8.
Amendment to Time Restricted Parking on Tania Place
Reporting officer
Date
28 December 2011
Cultural
Economic
Environmental
Social
1.
Introduction
a.
Terms of Reference
Whangarei District Council Parking and Traffic By Law
Traffic Control Devices Manual – Part 13 Parking Control.
b.
Background
This is a proposal to amend the time restricted parking area on Tania Place.
2.
Narrative
a.
Location and Site Description
Tania Place is a local road / cul-de-sac located in Tikipunga.
b.
A five minute time restricted drop area was created to aid the school with their morning and
evening drop offs / pick ups. Having observed the drop off area in use it is evident the five
minute duration is too long and permits drivers to sit in this area and block the turning traffic.
c.
Discussion
In providing a 1 minute drop off area it is believed this will encourage parents to do exactly
what the drop off area was installed for, drop off /pick up only, no waiting in this area.
d.
Proposal
It is proposed that time restricted parking of 1 minute be sign posted from the boundary of 10
and 12 Tania Place to the end of the eastern side of the turning head.
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e.
Road
Type
Local
f.
g.
Assessment Criteria
Safety
Issue
Congestion
Convenience
Public vs
local needs
Accessibility
for local
properties
Route
Safety
Issue
Parking
Demand
Issue
Cycling
Demand
Issue
Recommendation
Med
Med
Med
Low
Low
Med
No
Medium/Approve
i.
Affected Residents
No
ii.
Affected Businesses
Yes
iii.
N/A
iv.
Police
Yes
v.
Roading – Parking
Yes
vi.
No
vii.
N/A
viii.
N/A
ix.
N/A
This report is the result of a request from Tikipunga Primary School and NZ Police to reduce
the time restriction to 1 minute.
Recommendation
1.
That pursuant to the Whangarei District Council Parking and Traffic Bylaw 2007, clause 15 it is
hereby resolved that the parking of vehicles for a period greater than 1 minute be prohibited at
all times as described in the schedule below.
Schedule:
a)
Tania Place
From the boundary of No 12 and No 10 Tania Place to the end of the eastern side of the
turning head.
Attachment:
Tania Place proposed time restricted parking plan

Infrastructure and Services Committee 14 March 2012

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