Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Marie Pollisco

Helen Broughton

Sarah Brunton

Henk Buunk

Gamal Fouda

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Andrei Moore

Debbie Mora

Mark Peters

Principal Advisor

Bailey Peterson

Manager Community Governance

Tel: 941 8999

Bailey.Peterson@ccc.govt.nz

Meeting Advisor

Faye Collins

Community Board Advisor

Tel: 941 5108

faye.collins@ccc.govt.nz

2.     Community Governance Team Update

Reference Te Tohutoro:

25/256756

Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :

Noela Letufuga, Support Officer

Timing

This information session is expected to last for 15 minutes.

Purpose / Origin of the Information Session

The purpose of this session is for the Board to be briefed on topical local issues.

Background

The Board have allocated funding towards a Community Pride Garden Award ceremony and Youth Service and Community Service Awards for 2025.

Key Issues

·    Staff will provide an update on the delivery of Community Pride Garden Awards ceremony and Youth Service and Community Service Awards for 2025.

Next Steps

·    Updates on general issues within the Board Area will be provided as required.

Useful Links

Not Applicable

Authors

Noela Letufuga - Support Officer

Marie Byrne - Community Development Advisor

Helen Miles - Community Recreation Advisor

Faye Collins - Community Board Advisor

Approved By

Bailey Peterson - Manager Community Governance, Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton

3.     Vickery's Reserve play space renewal update and Wycola skate park renewal update

Reference Te Tohutoro:

25/75857

Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :

Holly Whitaker - Project Manager Community Parks

Timing

This information session is expected to last for 15 minutes.

Purpose / Origin of the Information Session

The purpose of this briefing is to update the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board on the planning stage of the renewal of Vickery’s Reserve play space, highlighting works that will need to be completed outside the initial scope.

This project is funded in Project ID 65102.

Additionally, this briefing will cover an update on the design phase of the Wycola Skate Park renewal, and the plans for consultation.

This project is funded in Project ID 65114.

Background

Vickery’s Reserve play space is due for renewal as the play equipment has reached the end of its useable life and is no longer compliant with current playground standards. The initial site investigation has revealed the presence of contaminants in the soil. Additionally, separate issues have been identified concerning the condition of the park’s assets, particularly around the road edge and parking areas

Wycola skate park has reached the end of its useful life and has been identified as having safety concerns due to its current design. The project is driven by the need to work with the community to develop a skate and scooter facility.

Key Issues

Vickery’s Reserve

·    At present, the reserve plantings block sightlines to the playground. When renewing the playground, it's important to consider Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. A potential new location was explored to improve sightlines, but contamination in that area prevents its use. As a result, thinning or removal of some shrubbery is likely necessary

·    Accessibility into the space and connectivity for walking access. Currently there are no pathways leading from the road to the reserve and drainage issues between the road and the reserve creates ponding, making access more challenging.

·    The reserve has contamination issues that need to be addressed, as they do not meet the requirements for recreational land use, requiring remediation of land outside the play space.

·    Budget constraints limiting the scale and options available.

Wycola Skate Park

·    Skate Park design and location needs to take into CPTED principles. We are suggesting a slight relocation of skate features to connect the skate area to the Wycola Avenue carpark

·    The existing play space will therefore need relocating to accommodate skate park design. The play space is not yet due for renewal, so budget will need to come from within the project and from ‘Play Item Renewals- CPMS ID 64749

·    Meeting the varying community expectations within a relatively tight budget

·    Ground conditions and possible soil contamination. 

Next Steps

Vickery’s Reserve

·    Engage with the local community to understand their perception of what may need to be improved and what play attributes they would like to see

·    Find internal development funding to complete the works outside the scope and allocated budget

·    Complete the design process based on community feedback and seek Board approval for the plans

·    Detailed design/tendering

·    Construction.

Wycola Skate Park

·    Complete concept designs based on geo-tech and survey information

·    Undertake early engagement with known stakeholders, through workshops

·    Review initial concept design based on feedback and prepare final concept design for Korero Mai consultation

·    Complete final design/construction drawings

·    Tender for construction

·    Site preparation, removing the existing skate facility and construction.

Useful Links

Wycola skate park

·    https://convic.com/ designers engaged for skate park design

Author

Holly Whitaker - Project Manager - Community Parks

Approved By

Bridie Gibbings - Manager Operations - Parks Development

Al Hardy - Manager Community Parks

4.     WW Riccarton Interceptor (Upper Riccarton) Gravity Main Project Update

Reference Te Tohutoro:

25/135589

Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :

Don Gracia, Project Manager
David Kuru Team Leader, Programme Manager Water Supply

Timing

This information session is expected to last for 20 minutes.

Purpose / Origin of the Information Session

The purpose of this session is to provide an update to the Board regarding the Wastewater Riccarton Interceptor (Upper Riccarton) Gravity Main Project.

Background

None

Key Issues

None

Next Steps

Not applicable

Useful Links

None

Author

David Kuru - Team Leader/Programme Manager Water Supply

Approved By

Gavin Hutchison - Acting Head of Three Waters

5.     Amyes, Awatea, Springs Road Intersection Improvements Option Details

Reference Te Tohutoro:

24/2197983

Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :

Katie Smith, Project Manager

Timing

This information session is expected to last for 20 minutes.

Purpose / Origin of the Information Session

On 29/08/2024, Council staff were invited to the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board for a project briefing on the issues and options around the Amyes, Awatea and Springs Road Intersections.   

The Community Board requested staff develop further scheming of Options 1 and 3 and associated costings for the Board to be better informed to advocate for funding for either of these options through the Annual Plan process.

Background

Three options previously presented:-

Option 1

Involves installing signals at both Amyes/Springs and Awatea/Springs T-intersections. Modelling demonstrates this as the best option for overall performance in effectively and efficiently managing the various bottlenecks, while optimizing the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. However, this option requires a significant increase in budget, and will likely be complex to construct. Therefore, feasibility and affordability pose major concerns that restrict Option 1 from being the preferred solution.

Option 2

Implementing traffic signals at Amyes/Springs T-intersection while retaining give-way control at the Awatea intersection. This was not recommended as it fails to accommodate the substantial increase in demand during the evening peak, resulting in unacceptable performance at the Amyes and Springs Road intersection approaches. As a result of this, Community Board feedback was that there was little benefit in scheming this intersection in isolation.

Option 3

Implementing traffic signals at Awatea/Springs T-intersection while retaining give-way control at the Amyes/Springs T-intersection. While Option 1 may offer the best performance, its feasibility could be constrained by funding. Option 3, by signalising the Awatea/Springs Road intersection, may not fully mitigate the effects on vehicle movements from Amyes Road. However, it is considered a practical and cost-effective solution to address the identified bottleneck on Springs Road due to limited stacking capacity between Amyes and Awatea Roads. This was recommended as the preferred option and requires around half the budget required for Option 1. This option would not raise the level of service for the most vulnerable users at Amyes/Springs intersection to the extent that is achieved by Option 1. 

However, for either Option 2 or 3, the retention of give way control may limit the efficiency and safety outcomes of either intersection. Vehicles from either Amyes or Awatea Road wishing to turn right would still need to yield to oncoming traffic, leading to delays and queues during peak hours not dissimilar to what is experienced currently.

Key Issues

There is limited funding allocated to achieve any of the options presented and other issues raised may impact these cost estimates including: -

·    Comments from the Safety Auditor suggested that further improvements could be made to the safety of the intersection upgrades by lowering speeds either by implementing a reduced speed intersection zone (Options 1a and 3a) or introducing raised safety platforms on the approaches to the intersections Options 1b and 3b). Further cost estimates have been produced to indicate these additional costs.

                Option 1: approximately $6 mill

Sub options will be approximately additional

Ø Option 1a $18,000 static signs

Ø Option 1a $246,000 electronic signs

Ø Option 1b $309,000 raised safety platforms

               Option 3: approximately $3 million

Sub options will be approximately additional

Ø Option 3a $13,000 static signs

Ø Option 3a $185,000 electronic signs

Ø Option 3b $153,000 raised safety platforms

Staged delivery – the community Board also asked for costs should the intersection improvements be staged; this would add approximately $300,000-$400,000.

               Project Budget available $1.3 Million

·    All options would include the removal of the bus stop on Springs Road north side between Amyes and Awatea. The bus stop would need re-locating, plus the addition of a corresponding stop on the south side with a pedestrian island, however the details of this are yet to be confirmed.  ECan and the bus operators have indicated they would like this bus stop removed regardless of whether this project proceeds and are willing to work with staff on a suitable alternative location; most likely to the west of the Amyes / Springs Road intersection.

·    Investigations have revealed that due to the poor quality of the subsurface the project will need to include a deep lift and kerb-to-kerb replacement including dish channel upgrades. Although a higher contingency has been allowed for in the cost estimates this may add to the overall cost of the project.

·    Although not included in the scheme design nor the cost estimates, traffic calming (4 speed humps) may need to be installed on Dufek Crescent and Dix Street in the future if use of these two streets increases as a consequence of the introduction of traffic signals at the Awatea - Springs Road intersection. The high level estimated cost of this work is $75,000.

There are also other factors that need to be considered as part of the bigger picture for these intersection upgrades:

·    Connecting capital projects –

o  Amyes Road reconstruction

o  Footpath renewals on Springs Road

·    Network considerations and the impact on the efficiency of traffic movements on the wider network particularly the issues of HGVs along Branston Street, increased travel time on Springs Road, predicted growth routes and school travel planning. Early engagement with the community to understand the issues the local community experience at these intersections to ensure any potential schemes address the issues.

Next Steps

Community Board to receive the information and if they so choose, seek additional funding through the Annual Plan process. Staff will continue investigations and scheme development based on feedback.

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a ⇩

Amyes Awatea Springs Road intersection Improvements

25/155618

16

Authors

Katie Smith - Project Manager

Krystle Anderson - Engagement Advisor

Approved By

Oscar Larson - Team Leader Project Management

Jacob Bradbury - Manager Planning & Delivery Transport

Lynette Ellis - Head of Transport & Waste Management

6.     Industrial Interface Plan Change

Reference Te Tohutoro:

24/2339437

Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :

Brittany Ratka (Policy Planner) and Sarah Oliver (Team Leader City Planning)

Timing

This information session is expected to last for 30 minutes.

Purpose / Origin of the Information Session

This information session is in relation to a priority plan change, being the draft Industrial Interface Plan Change, which is now referred to as Plan Change 20. This session is being held as part of the engagement on the draft Plan Change. The session will cover the issues identified, the evidence basis (including technical assessments) that inform the s32 evaluation, and the draft proposed changes to the District Plan.

Background

Council staff have been investigating the management of land use activities at the interface between Industrial and Residential zones since 2019, in response to residents’ complaints and Councillor requests (refer to the staff memorandum attached). Council staff advice in 2021 was that further assessment was needed on whether a plan change is necessary and justified (by the evidence).

In July 2022, a notice of motion was approved by the Council, noting concern with the lack of controls and notification requirements in the District Plan when it comes to the storage and movement of shipping containers at depots near residential areas.

The notice of motion sought a report and/or advice on how, and what, changes could be considered to improve the District Plan by adding more controls and public notification requirements to address the potential negative effects.

The review of the industrial interface District Plan controls was delayed due to priority being given to Plan Change 14 Housing and Business Choices (PC14). PC14 did however result in the introduction of a rule as an Industrial Interface Qualifying Matter (IIQM), that places controls on residential intensification within 40 metres of industrial zones. This rule manages greater building heights which could result in increased exposure to noise from permitted industrial activities.

Since the hearings for PC14 concluded, staff have refocused to advance Plan Change 20, revisiting how the District Plan currently manages the industrial residential interface and key issues arising. Work has progressed on developing the evidence basis (including technical expert input) and options. Minor other changes are also being considered to correct errors, improve plan clarity and to increase tree canopy cover within industrial zones.

Key Issues

·    Ensuring industrial activities can establish and operate as anticipated by the zone, while adverse effects are managed appropriately where these can impact on residential areas. Key matters being considered are noise and vibration, landscaping, outdoor storage, and operation of heavy vehicles and machinery.

·    Reviewing whether all industrial activities are appropriate close to residential areas due to the scale or nature of the activity and associated adverse effects.

·    Considering whether the District Plan can be more effective in improving amenity at the industrial residential interface, over time as sites are redeveloped.

·    Considering whether the District Plan can be more effective in increasing tree canopy cover throughout industrial zones.

·    Correcting errors in plan drafting and improving rule wording and clarity where necessary.

Next Steps

·    Completion of s32 evaluation of options and finalisation of draft proposed changes following engagement. 

·    Prenotification engagement in February-March. 

·    Council briefing in April.

·    Notification of the plan change on 7^th May.

Useful Links

·    https://ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Consents-and-Licences/resource-consents/Applications-of-Interest/RMA20223611-Further-information/2024-NZEnvC-343-Braeburn-SCS-v-CCC.pdf.

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a ⇩

Memos to Council (September 2021 and December 2019)

24/1499446

25

b ⇩

Industrial zone controls

25/184929

43

Authors

Brittany Ratka - Policy Planner

Sarah Oliver - Team Leader City Planning

Approved By

Mark Stevenson - Acting Head of Planning & Consents

7.     Transport / Growth projects in the Halswell area

Reference Te Tohutoro:

25/359693

Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :

Peter Rodgers, Transport Network Planner, Weng-Kei Chen, Asset Engineer Policy

Timing

This information session is expected to last for 30 minutes.

Purpose / Origin of the Information Session

The purpose of this information session is to update the Board on various growth-related transport work occurring in the Community Board area.

Any shared information is not confidential.

Background

Items of interest include:

1.    Realignment of Wigram Road

This project is a Resource Consent’s condition for the development at 448 Wigram Road. The development creates an opportunity for Council to realign the current sharp bend to a much improved road environment for a 60 kph road. Developer will deliver this project to service its development. On completion the carriageway on Wigram Road east of Halswell Junction Road to Carrs Reserve will consist of 2 x 3.2m vehicular lanes, 2 x 1.8m cycle lanes and a 2.5m shared path along the northern side of Wigram Road.

This project is planned for completion in July 2025

A Report will be presented to the Board at some later date for the approval of regulatory road marking required, declaring special lanes on road, shared path and traffic management measure for the new intersection including special vehicle lanes (cycle lanes) along the section of existing Wigram Road west of this Project

Attachment A shows the overview of the realignment at 440 Wigram Road and Attachment B shows the high-level plans for the wider area of Wigram Road

2.    Kennedys Bush Road Upgrade

A section of road between Cashmere Road and the Quarry Park entrance is required to be upgraded. The scheme plan is shown on Attachment C. The upgraded road will accommodate 3.2m vehicle lanes in each direction, with on-road cycle lanes. Traffic control measures will also be constructed to manage vehicle speeds and create a safer road environment. These traffic measures include platforms at the intersection of Kennedys Bush Road with the Quarry access, the intersection with the proposed new subdivision road, and at the 2 new pedestrian refuges.

The frontage upgrades alongside Oakvale Farm on the western side of Kennedys Bush Road, including two pedestrian crossings linking to Halswell Quarry, is a resource consent condition. The extent of the work required provides Council the opportunity to upgrade the remaining section of the road as described above and also includes the forming of on-road, indented car parking spaces. This work also includes the drainage control of road runoff.

Formal approval of regulatory road markings, including the declaration of on road cycle lanes and the shared path from Glovers Road and Quarry Park Entrance, and traffic management measures to mitigate the safety issues raised in the traffic safety audit process will be required. This is intended to be brought to the Board with a decision report in March 2025.

3.    Sparks Road Upgrade between McCartney and Traffic Lights by Milns Drain

(Including  Resource Consent’s requirement to enhance Cashmere Stream across Sutherland)

This upgrade project will be delivered in partnership with five developers, with frontage upgrades forming a condition of each development. The Sparks Road area plan is shown in Attachment D.

There were challenges to develop a scheme that could accommodate all the elements of a minor arterial road, due to the constraints caused by Connal Drain being within the road corridor. Staff were involved in prolonged discussions with stakeholders, and the final design outcome has been agreed with respective developers for the delivery.

The upgrade also includes the relocation of the existing Milns and Sparks intersection, which the Community Board has been briefed on previously. The intersection relocation is a condition of consent for the development at 179 Milns Road.

The road upgrades will consist of cycle lanes, traffic median, shared paths and pedestrian refuges. Traffic management in the form of platforms are proposed to mitigate the safety concerns raised in the Traffic Safety Audits.

An upgrade of Milns Road is also included in this project, including the construction of a footpath on the eastern side to connect Milns Drain to the path outside the retirement village. Milns Road upgrades are shown on Attachment E.

Update: Cashmere Stream enhancement Project was a Resource Consent for the development at 95 Sutherland Road. This project includes a safe pedestrian crossing linking the path to the stormwater facilities east of Sutherlands Road, including kerb and channel, platform and road narrowing where Sutherlands Road crosses Cashmere Stream.

Formal approval of regulatory road markings, including the declaring of the special on-road cycle lanes and shared path, and traffic management measures for Sparks and Sutherlands Roads will be required. This will be presented to the Board at a later date.

4.    Quaifes Road Upgrade between Murphy Road and Sabys Road

There has been significant work along Quaifes Road over the last 5 years, with developments carried out by various stakeholders. This has included installation of underground infrastructure to service these developments.

In recent years Council upgraded the Quaifes/ Murphys Road intersection with a raised platform. This was an environment with very similar constraints to a similar intersection at Quaifes / Matai Springs which was constructed several years ago as part of the Matai Springs subdivision. This was necessary to provide a safer road network in a constrained road space in accommodating existing drains along both sides of the road, which means it is not possible to provide sufficient width right turning bays typically required for this speed environment. The platform was introduced to mitigate the safety concerns raised in Traffic safety audits.

The developer of 63 Quaifes Road will realign a section of Quaifes Road, connecting to Candys Road in accordance with the Outline Development Plan for the area. A high-level plan of the Quaifes / Sabys / Candys Road changes is shown in Attachment F.

Formal approval of regulatory signs and road markings and other aspects along Quaifes Road will be required. This is intended to be brought to the Board with a decision report in March 2025.

5.    Formalising East-west collector road link between Sutherlands Road and Candys (Muirhill Road & Whites Tramway Road)

This East – West link was progressively constructed at various stages of subdivisions over the last 15 years. The Outline Development Plan (ODP) and conditions of consent required developers to deliver on road cycle lanes and a shared path along the road corridor. In addition to the road width required to accommodate cycle lanes, on road cycle lanes were required to be delivered and marked for most sections, however there were gaps of road that remain unmarked particularly from older stages of subdivision, and additional no stopping markings are required.

Council has received a number of complaints regarding parking in the cycle lanes, and it is proposed to complete the road marking to finalise the outcomes expected by the ODP and the District Plan.

 At a later date, a report will be presented to the board in order to approve regulatory markings that will give effect to the intended use of the road, and allow for the regulatory markings to be enforceable. Staff will seek advice from the engagement team on the engagement required for a board decision on this.

Next Steps

·    Wigram Road construction expected to start construction soon, with completion expected around July 2025.

·    Report regarding Kennedys Bush Road and Quaifes Road in March.

·    Other approval reports including Sparks/Sutherlands, Wigram Rd, and Muirhill to follow.

Useful Links

The following Outline Development Plans (ODP) in the District Plan are relevant to these areas:

·    South Halswell (Kennedys Bush Road and Whites Tramway Road)

https://districtplan.ccc.govt.nz/Images/DistrictPlanImages/Chapter%208%20Subdivision/App8.10.20_SouthHalswellODP.pdf

·    South-West Halswell (Quaifes Road from Sabys to Murphys)

https://districtplan.ccc.govt.nz/Images/DistrictPlanImages/Chapter%208%20Subdivision/App8.10.21_SWestHalswellODP.pdf

·    South-East Halswell (Muirhill Ave, Kennedys Bush Road and Sparks Road)

https://districtplan.ccc.govt.nz/Images/DistrictPlanImages/Chapter%208%20Subdivision/App8.10.19_SEastHalswellODP.pdf

·    North Halswell (Sparks Road, Milns Road)

https://districtplan.ccc.govt.nz/Images/DistrictPlanImages/Chapter%208%20Subdivision/App08.10.4_NorthHalswell_ODP.pdf

·    Hendersons (Sutherlands Road)

https://districtplan.ccc.govt.nz/Images/DistrictPlanImages/Chapter%208%20Subdivision/App8.10.18_HendersonsODPWest.pdf

·    Awatea (Wigram Road realignment)

https://districtplan.ccc.govt.nz/Images/DistrictPlanImages/Chapter%208%20Subdivision/App8.10.14_AwateaODP.pdf

No.

Title

Reference

Page

a ⇩

449 Wigram Road Realignment

24/1464582

61

b ⇩

Wigram Road high level area plan

24/1464583

62

c ⇩

Kennedys Bush Road scheme plan

24/1464584

63

d ⇩

Sparks Road upgrade - McCartney to Milns Drain

24/1464587

64

e ⇩

Sparks Road upgrade - Milns Road improvements

24/1464590

65

f ⇩

Sparks Road upgrade - Sutherlands Road

25/349829

66

g ⇩

Quaifes Road / Sabys / Candys area

24/678085

67

h ⇩

Muirhill - Whites Tramway collector road

25/349833

68

Author

Peter Rodgers - Transport Network Planner

Approved By

Andy Milne - Team Leader Asset Planning