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Hearings Panel
23 February 2023
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4. High
Street Tuam to St Asaph - Options and Recommendations
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Reference / Te Tohutoro:
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22/1782185
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Report of / Te Pou Matua:
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Rebecca
Rimmer Project Manager, Jacob Bradbury Manager Planning and Delivery
Transport
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General Manager / Pouwhakarae:
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Jane
Davis, General Manager Infrastructure, Planning & Regulatory Services
(jane.davis@ccc.govt.nz)
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1. Nature of Decision or Issue and Report Origin
1.1 The purpose of this report is to advise the Hearings Panel
members of the Early Engagement and Community Consultation process undertaken
to date, and to inform them of the preferred option before they consider the
views of submitters both oral and written.
1.2 This report is Staff generated.
1.3 The
decisions in this report are of low significance in relation to the
Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement policy. The level
of significance was determined by early engagement with persons who may be
affected by the decisions to determine their views and preferences.
2. Officer Recommendations Ngā
Tūtohu
That the Hearings
Panel:
1. Receives the information within this report,
the attachments and considers the written and oral submissions made as part of
the public consultation process.
2. Recommends that the Council:
a. Approves the scheme design of improvements to
High Street: Tuam to St Asaph, as detailed in Attachment A.
b. Approves the inclusion of the right turn
exiting High Street to the south, onto St Asaph Street, as detailed in
Attachment A.
c. Approves the following resolutions required
for the implementation of the project, relying on its powers under the
Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2008 and Part 21 of the
Local Government Act 1974.
Revocations:
Traffic Controls
d. Approves that any previously approved
resolutions on High Street from its intersection with Tuam Street, and
extending in a south-easterly direction to its intersection with Madras Street
and St Asaph Street, pertaining to traffic controls (including speed limits),
made pursuant to any Bylaw or any Land Transport Rule, to the extent that they
are in conflict with the traffic controls described in recommendations f-ff
below, be revoked.
Revocations:
Parking and stopping Restrictions
e. Approves that any previously approved
resolutions on High Street from its intersection with Tuam Street, and
extending in a south-easterly direction to its intersection with Madras Street
and St Asaph Street, pertaining to parking and /or stopping restrictions, made
pursuant to any bylaw or any Land Transport Rule, to the extent that they are in
conflict with the traffic controls described in recommendations f-ff below, be
revoked.
General
Traffic Controls
f. Approves all kerb alignments, road surface
treatments and road markings on High Street, commencing at its intersection
with Tuam Street, and extending in a south-easterly direction to its
intersection with Madras Street and St Asaph Street, as detailed on plan
TG138401, sheet 1 of 1, and attached to this report as Attachment A.
One Way
Street: (for all classes of vehicles-emergency vehicles exempted)
g. Approves, in accordance with Clause 16 (1) of
the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that High Street,
from its intersection with Tuam Street to its intersection with Madras Street
and St Asaph Street, be a one-way street, where vehicles must travel in a
south-easterly direction only. This restriction does not apply to cycles and
emergency vehicles requiring access in an emergency situation.
Speed limit:
h. Approves that the speed limit be set at 10 km
/h, in accordance with Clause 27 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic &
Parking Bylaw 2017 on High Street, commencing at its intersection with Tuam
Street and extending in a south-easterly direction to its intersection with
Madras Street and St Asaph Street.
Special vehicle
Lane: (Cycle Lane)
i. Approves that a Special Vehicle Lane, in
accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic &
Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of cycles travelling in a north-westerly
direction, be installed on the south-west side of High Street, commencing at a
point 15 metres north-west of its intersection with Madras Street and St Asaph
Street, and extending in a north-westerly direction to its intersection with
Tuam Street as detailed on plan TG138401, sheet 1 of 1, dated 01/02/2023 and
attached to this report as Attachment A.
Stop Control:
j. Approves that the east approach of High Street
at its intersection with Madras Street be controlled by a Stop control, in
accordance with Section 4 and Section 10.2 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic
Control Devices 2004.
No Right
Turn:
k. Approves that the High Street east approach,
right turn into Madras Street be prohibited in accordance with Clause 17(1) (a)
of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.
No Left Turn:
l. Approves that the Madras Street south
approach, left turn into High Street be prohibited in accordance with Clause
17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.
Stop Control:
m. Approves that the south approach of High Street
at its intersection with St Asaph Street be controlled by a Stop control, in
accordance with Section 4 and Section 10.2 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic
Control Devices 2004.
No Left Turn:
n. Approves that the High Street south approach,
left turn into St Asaph Street be prohibited in accordance with Clause 17(1)
(a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.
No Right
Turn:
o. Approves that the St Asaph Street east
approach, right turn into High Street be prohibited in accordance with Clause
17(1) (a) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.
Cycle Path:
p. Approves that a path be installed for the use
of cycles on High Street commencing at its intersection with Madras Street and
St Asaph Street and extending in a north-westerly direction for both
uni-directional and bi-directional cycle movements as detailed on plan
TG138401, sheet 1 of 1, dated 01/02/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment
A.
Paid parking:
q. Approves that the parking of vehicles be
restricted to a maximum period of 60 minutes and subject to payment using
Parking Meters, (including Pay by Plate machines or any approved means of
payment), in accordance with Clauses 7 and 8 of the Christchurch City Council
Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the north-east side of High Street,
commencing at a point 21 metres south-east of its intersection with Tuam Street
and extending in a south-east direction for a distance of 37 metres. This
restriction is to apply 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am to
8:30pm Friday to Sunday.
Paid parking:
r. Approves that the parking of vehicles be
restricted to a maximum period of 60 minutes and subject to payment using
Parking Meters, (including Pay by Plate machines or any approved means of
payment), in accordance with Clauses 7 and 8 of the Christchurch City Council
Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the north-east side of High Street,
commencing at a point 80 metres south-east of its intersection with Tuam Street
and extending in a south-east direction for a distance of 36.5 metres. This
restriction is to apply 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am to
8:30pm Friday to Sunday.
Paid parking:
s. Approves that the parking of vehicles be
restricted to a maximum period of 60 minutes and subject to payment using
Parking Meters, (including Pay by Plate machines or any approved means of
payment), in accordance with Clauses 7 and 8 of the Christchurch City Council
Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-west side of High Street,
commencing at a point 19.5 metres (south-east) of its intersection with Tuam
Street and extending in a south-east direction for a distance of 26 metres.
This restriction is to apply 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am
to 8:30pm Friday to Sunday.
Mobility
Park:
t. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of
the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, and in
accordance with section 12.4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control
Devices 2004, that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of
120 minutes and be reserved for vehicles with an approved disabled
person’s parking permit, prominently displayed in the vehicle, on the
south-west side of High Street, commencing at a point 44.5 metres south-east of
its intersection with Madras Street and extending in a south-east direction for
a distance of 6.5 metres, as detailed on Attachment A. This restriction is to
apply at any time.
Paid parking:
u. Approves that the parking of vehicles be
restricted to a maximum period of 60 minutes and subject to payment using
Parking Meters, (including Pay by Plate machines or any approved means of
payment), in accordance with Clauses 7 and 8 of the Christchurch City Council
Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-west side of High Street,
commencing at a point 51 metres south-east of its intersection with Tuam Street
and extending in a south-east direction for a distance of 5.5 metres. This
restriction is to apply 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am to
8:30pm Friday to Sunday.
Paid parking:
v. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted
to a maximum period of 60 minutes and subject to payment using Parking Meters,
(including Pay by Plate machines or any approved means of payment), in
accordance with Clauses 7 and 8 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic &
Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-west side of High Street, commencing at a
point 85 metres south-east of its intersection with Tuam Street and extending
in a south-east direction for a distance of 12 metres. This restriction is to
apply 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am to 8:30pm Friday to
Sunday.
Mobility
Park:
w. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of
the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, and in
accordance with section 12.4 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control
Devices 2004, that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of
120 minutes and be reserved for vehicles with an approved disabled
person’s parking permit, prominently displayed in the vehicle, on the
south-west side of High Street, commencing at a point 97 metres south-east of
its intersection with Madras Street and extending in a south-east direction for
a distance of 6.5 metres, as detailed on Attachment A. This restriction is to
apply at any time.
Loading Zone:
(all class of vehicles)
x. Approves that a Loading Zone be installed, in
accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking
Bylaw 2017, on the south-west side of High Street, commencing at a point 103.5
metres south-east of its intersection with Tuam Street and extending in a
south-east direction for a distance of 10.5 metres. This Loading Zone is to be
restricted to a maximum loading period of five minutes.
Motorcycle
stand:
y. Approves that a Motorcycle Stand be installed,
in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic &
Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-west side of High Street, commencing at a
point 114 metres south-east of its intersection with Tuam Street and extending
in a south-east direction for a distance of 2.5 metres. This restriction is to
apply at any time.
No Stopping:
z. Approves that the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the north east side of High
Street, commencing at its intersection with Tuam Street and extending in a
southerly and south-easterly direction for a distance of 21 metres.
aa. Approves that the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the north east side of High
Street, commencing at a point 58 metres south-east of its intersection with
Tuam Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 22
metres.
bb. Approves that the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the north east side of High
Street, commencing at a point 116.5 metres south-east of its intersection with
Tuam Street and extending in a south-easterly and easterly direction to its
intersection with Madras Street.
cc. Approves that the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-west side of High
Street, commencing at its intersection with Tuam Street and extending in a
southerly and south-westerly direction for a distance of 19.5 metres.
dd. Approves that the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-west side of High
Street, commencing at a point 56.5 metres south-east of its intersection with
Tuam Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 28.5
metres.
ee. Approves that the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-west side of High
Street, commencing at a point 116.5 metres south-east of its intersection with
Tuam Street and extending in a south-easterly and easterly direction to its
intersection with Madras Street.
Streetscape Layout
Scheme Design:
ff. Approves all streetscape layout which
includes, but not limited to, footpath treatments, landscaping and new street
trees, subject to detailed design and underground services, as shown on plan
TG138401, sheet 1 of 1, dated 01/02/2023 and attached to this report as Attachment
A.
3. Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te
Whakatau
3.1 The
Project Objectives are as follows;
3.1.1 To provide the
network transformation of the Central City road network consistent with the
multi-modal road user hierarchy and public realm network improvements.
3.1.2 To feature public
realm network improvements identified in the Central City Recovery Plan
3.1.3 To help ensure that
this section of High Street becomes self-enforcing / self-explanatory low speed
street which provides a key walking and cycling route.
The proposed scheme:
3.2 Is
complementary to the now completed High Street upgrade works between Cashel
Street and Tuam Street, and provides for the further upgrading / renewal of the
southern remaining section of High Street.
3.3 Aims
to achieve an improved traffic function in an attractive, 10km/h streetscape
and walking environment with soft and hard landscaping that complements
adjacent recently restored Edwardian era heritage buildings.
3.4 Provides
a critical missing safe cycle link between Tuam and St Asaph Streets: linking
the Central City cycleway networks and slow core, with the Heathcote Expressway
Major Cycle Route. It provides the missing link for the connection between the
key cycle routes in Ferry Road and Tuam Street.
3.5 Provides
widened footpaths for improved access and amenity to the surrounding businesses
and between the anchor projects of the innovationprecinct, retail precinct, Te
Kaha, and Ara campus. The project helps make the central city more pedestrian
friendly and safe, and assists with the greening of the central city.
3.6 Delivers
the principles of the central city (An Accessible City) Streets and Spaces
Design Guide as they apply to this section of High Street.
4. Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa
4.1 Removing
the right turn out of High Street into St Asaph.
Advantages: simplifying the intersection.
Disadvantages: Limits accessibility to local businesses,
restricts movement around city by making cars travel a further 750 metres past
the Te Kaha Stadium, before connecting with the west of the city. Increases
unnecessary vehicle movements. This option is not favoured by local business
owners.
4.2 Cycle
lane behind parking (i.e. to the east of parked cars).
Advantages: none.
Disadvantages: This option was highlighted as a safety risk
for cyclists approaching parked cars on the driver’s side.
4.3 Angled
60° parking east side.
Advantages: ease of parking.
Disadvantages: Again, this option posed a safety risk with
cars reversing out into shared bicycle / car area, promotes short term parking
/ traffic congestion.
4.4 All
parking removed to west side.
Advantages: creates more space for pedestrians.
Disadvantages: Reduces parking for local businesses.
5. Detail Te Whakamahuki
Previous decisions
5.1 Consultation
for the whole of High street was held between 14 May 2019 and 10 June 2019 with
an Option which included the right hand turn.
5.2 The
Scheme Assessment report High Street Cashel - St Asaph July 2018 states that
during early consultation “the One-way south option has been taken
forward as it allows the access onto St Asaph Street to be reopened which was a
strong selling point during the previous round of consultation.
5.3 The
Council resolution on 24th September 2019 decided to put this section on hold
as it was strongly opposed by local business owners largely due to the
reduction in parking and the possibility of not reinstating the right hand turn
into St Asaph Street.
5.4 The
Mayor, and the Waipapa Papanui Central Innes Community Board were informed of
progress on this project by way of a memorandum on 13/12/2022.
5.5 The
previous Community Board: Waikura Linwood Central Heathcote, was briefed on the
project at a Board meeting on 20th July 2022.
5.6 The preferred option was Safety Audited in October 2022 which
highlighted 3 Minor safety items and 1 moderate: none of which affect the
Scheme Design. The design team are aware of these issues and all items are to
be considered in the Detailed Design stage.
5.7 On
15 December 2016 the Council resolved that the trees outside the Duncan
Building could be removed to allow the work to proceed on the construction of
the building (ref. Council resolution CNCL/2016/00484). The resolution also
noted that a detailed design will come back to Council prior to the trees being
replanted in this section of High Street. The developer has agreed to replace
the trees, at their cost, in accordance with the Council’s approved
design.
6. Community Views and Preferences Ngā
mariu ā-Hāpori
Public Consultation Te Tukanga Kōrerorero
6.0 Prior
to public consultation staff met with Peebles Group, KPI
Stockman, Ara and Spokes to share an overview of the proposal and gather their
initial feedback.
6.1 In
response to their feedback, the Linwood Central Heathcote Community Board
requested a change in the proposed cycleway design, from a contra-flow shared
cycle and car lane to a separated cycle lane on the west side of High Street
(outside businesses).
6.2 Following
the change, businesses on this section of High Street were invited to a drop-in
session to view the new proposal and provide feedback and/or raise concerns.
Approximately 14 individuals from various businesses attended the session and
their feedback fed into the design that went out for public consultation and construction
planning.
6.3 Public
consultation started on 10 October 2022 and ran until 7 November 2022 to tie in
with the Te Kaha Surrounding Streets consultation. An email was sent to 29 key
stakeholders, including developers on the street, High Street businesses, Ara,
Spokes, the Disabled Persons Assembly and Accessible Christchurch, as well as
all submitters from the 2019 consultation.
6.4 Businesses
that were not able to be reached by email were provided with a consultation
booklet which included information about the Te Kaha Surrounding Streets
consultation.
6.5 The
consultation document was also available in local community spaces: Gap Filler
and High Street Black and White Coffee Cartel.
Summary of Submissions Ngā Tāpaetanga
6.6 Submissions
were made by 17 recognised organisations, including nine businesses on High
Street, one on Tuam Street, and 115 individuals. All submissions are available
at ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/539
6.7 The
submission form asked for a preference between:
· Option 1 included a
right-hand turning lane from High Street onto St Asaph Street.
· Option 2 maintained
a one way exit onto Madras Street with no right-hand turn onto St Asaph Street.
6.8 Option
1 was preferred by 47 submitters (36%), including nine businesses on High
Street and three recognised organisations (Disabled Persons Assembly, Spokes
and New Zealand Property Council) for the following reasons:
· The right-hand turn
increases accessibility to other parts of the central city, allowing commuters
to bypass Madras Street and help ease congestion. (Mentioned by 17 submitters)
· The right-hand turn
is convenient and allows business owners and commuters easy access to parking
on and travel to the SALT district. It also allows greater access to St Asaph
Street for visitors who are unfamiliar with the central city. (17)
6.9 While
Te Mana Ora: Community and Public Health selected option 2, their comments
supported option 1 with modifications.
6.10 Option
1 was supported by all High Street building owners who originally opposed the
2019 design.
6.11 Option
2 was preferred by 83 submitters (64%), which included four recognised
organisations (Living Streets Ōtautahi, Urban Intelligence, Ora Taiao: NZ
Climate and Health Council and Te Mana Ora) and one business on Tuam Street,
for the following reasons:
· The inclusion on a
right-hand turn was expressed by submitters to be too car focused and was
counterproductive to the direction Council has said it was taking towards a
carbon neutral environment and making decisions in response to the climate
crisis. (Mentioned by 52 submitters)
· Concerns were
expressed by submitters that the introduction of a right-hand turn would
encourage cars to ‘rat run’ through High Street, damaging the
character of the street. (38)
· Concerns were
expressed by submitters for cyclist safety coming across from the Heathcote
expressway, as many cyclists would be moving fast and encounter cars waiting to
exit at the intersection of Madras and St Asaph streets. There was also a
perceived danger for cyclists changing from the protected expressway to a
shared pedestrian-cyclist-car space on High Street. (39)
6.12 A
small number of submitters expressed concerns about the existing bike parking
and the bike repair station being permanently removed. However, all existing
bike parking and the bike repair station will be stored until work is complete
and then reinstalled.
6.13 General
feedback
· Focus more on
pedestrians e.g. foot traffic, to boost business (24)
· Develop a shared
space to future proof this section of High Street, with the direction the
central city is taking (15)
· Install more bike
parking to support increased cyclist commuting to the central city (14)
· Install bollards/obstacles
to prevent illegal right hand turns into St Asaph Street (8)
· Install raised
platform at crossing points (5)
· Plant more trees to
encourage a slow speed character street (5)
· Move the proposed
cycle lane to the east side of the street (Ara side of High Street) and remove
the parking to make way for this new cycleway (3)
· More accessibility
is needed, for example: more tactile strips for vision impaired peoples, raised
pedestrian crossing, clear signage stating speed limits and give way rules (3)
7. Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here
Strategic
AlignmentTe Rautaki
Tīaroaro
7.1 This report supports the Council's
Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):
7.1.1 Activity: Transport
· Level of Service: 16.0.2 Improve roadway
condition, to an appropriate national standard, measured by smooth travel
exposure (STE) - >=75% of the sealed local road network meets the
appropriate national standard
Policy
Consistency Te Whai
Kaupapa here
7.2 The
decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.
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Impact
on Mana Whenua Ngā
Whai Take Mana Whenua
7.3 The
decision does not involve a significant decision in
relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic
value, therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their
culture and traditions.
7.4 The
decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana
Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga
7.5 Upgrades to the street only.
Climate
Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi
7.6 As part of the improvements there is an opportunity to improve the
urban environment with additional soft landscaping.
Accessibility
Considerations Ngā
Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā
7.7 The project improves accessibility by providing mobility parking,
cycle lane and widens footpaths.
8. Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi
Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere
8.1 Cost
to Implement - $2.5m
8.2 Maintenance/Ongoing
costs - minimal
8.3 Funding
Source – Annual Plan
Other He mea anō
8.4 n/a
9. Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture
Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report
Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa
9.1 n/a
Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu
Hīraunga-ā-Ture
9.2 There
is no legal context, issue or implication relevant to this decision.
10. Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru
10.1 There
is a risk that key stakeholders and building owners along this section of High
Street oppose the scheme design if it does not include the right turn which has
been included in previous consultation. This could result in the project being
put on hold again.
Likelihood: Moderate
Impact: High
10.2 Usual
road construction risks in the Central City.
Likelihood: Low
Impact: Low
10.3 Delays
to start of construction may have a negative effect on Public perception
Likelihood: Moderate
Impact: Moderate
Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
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No.
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Title
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Reference
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Page
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a ⇩ 
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High Street
Scheme Design including Resolutions
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23/158642
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15
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b ⇩ 
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Scheme Safety
Audit Report High Street Final
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23/125398
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16
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In addition to the attached documents, the following background
information is available:
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Document
Name – Location / File Link
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Not
applicable
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Confirmation of Statutory
Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture
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Compliance with Statutory Decision-making
Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).
(a) This report contains:
(i) sufficient information about all reasonably practicable
options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and
disadvantages; and
(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of
affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous
community engagement.
(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the
matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's
significance and engagement policy.
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Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
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Authors
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Rebecca Rimmer
- Project Manager
Kiran Skelton
- Engagement Assistant
Jacob Bradbury
- Manager Planning & Delivery Transport
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Approved By
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Oscar Larson -
Team Leader Project Management
Jacob Bradbury
- Manager Planning & Delivery Transport
Lynette Ellis
- Head of Transport & Waste Management
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