Minutes of Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Information Session/Workshop

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

There was an apology for lateness received from Tyla Harrison-Hunt.

Debbie Mora was absent from the session and no apology was received.

2. Community Governance Team Update

Community Board Information Session/Workshop Notes

Noela Letufuga, Support Officer updated the Board on the delivery of Community Pride Garden Awards ceremony and Youth Service and Community Service Awards for 2025.

In accordance with Board decisions a Community Pride Garden Awards ceremony will be held in 2025 and Youth Service and Community Service Awards will be presented at community events.

Gamal Fouda joined the meeting at 4.02pm during consideration of item 2.

Tyla Harrison-Hunt joined the meeting at 4.04pm during consideration of item 2.

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

Community Board Information Session/Workshop Notes

Holly Whitaker, Project Manager Community Parks advised that she was no longer in a position to provide an update on Vickery’s Reserve play space renewal at this session. An update will be provided at a later date.

Wycola Skate Park

Holly Whitaker updated the Board on the development of a new skate and scooter facility on Wycola Park.

Engagement on this project will be via:

· Workshops with known stakeholders - March 20th 2025

· Korero Mai/ Have your Say- mid April

Once the design phase is complete, tenders will be prepared for the removal of the existing skate park and construction of the new design. Staff are aiming to begin construction in Summer 2025/26.

Attachments

a Presentation - Vickery's Reserve play space renewal update and Wycola Skate Park renewal update ⇨

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

Community Board Information Session/Workshop Notes

Don Gracia, Project Manager and David Kuru Team Leader, Programme Manager Water Supply updated the Board on the Wastewater Riccarton Interceptor (Upper Riccarton) Gravity Main Project to install a new 600mm diameter gravity main along Maidstone Road, Creyke Road and Clyde Road.

The new pipe will increase wastewater capacity in the Riccarton Interceptor catchment to reduce overflows to the environment and provide for growth in the upper catchment.

Attachments

a Presentation - WW Riccarton Interceptor (Upper Riccarton) Gravity Main Project ⇨

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

Community Board Information Session/Workshop Notes

Katie Smith, Project Manager, Krystle Anderson, Senior Engagement Advisor and Liqi Chen, Transport Network Planner presented on options developed for improvements to the Amyes, Awatea and Springs Road intersections.

It was noted that there is limited funding allocated to achieve any of the options presented and other issues raised may impact these cost estimates. The project budget available is $1.3 million. The estimated cost of Option 1 (traffic signals at both Amyes/Springs and Awatea/Springs T-intersections) is approximately $6 million. The estimated cost of Option 3 (traffic signals at Awatea/Springs T-intersection while retaining give-way control at the Amyes/Springs T-intersection) is approximately $3 million.

Key issues that need further consideration to determine most suitable option include:

· Limited funding availability

· Not eligible for NZTA funding

· Other connecting capital projects – Amyes Road reconstruction; Footpath renewals on Springs Road

· Network considerations; the impact on the efficiency of traffic movements on the wider network

· Engagement with the community required to clearly identify the issues the local community experience at these intersections and surrounding area

Attachments

a Presentation - Amyes Awatea Springs Road Intersection Improvements ⇨

6. Industrial Interface Plan Change

Community Board Information Session/Workshop Notes

Brittany Ratka, Policy Planner presented to the Board on Industrial Plan Change - Plan Change 20 revisiting how the District Plan currently manages the industrial residential interface and key issues arising.

The key issues to be considered are:

· Ensuring industrial activities can establish and operate as anticipated within 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.

Prenotification engagement on the proposed plan change is being undertaken over February-March 2025. There will be a Council briefing in April and it is hoped that the plan change will be notified in May.

Attachments

a Presentation - Industrial Interface Plan Change ⇨

Tyla Harrison-Hunt left the meeting at 5.04pm during consideration of item 6.

Sarah Brunton left the meeting at 5.20pm following consideration of item 6.

7. Transport / Growth projects in the Halswell area

Community Board Information Session/Workshop Notes

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

Team Leader Asset Planning updated the Board on various growth-related transport work occurring in the Community Board area including:

Items of interest include:

· Realignment of Wigram Road

The development of 448 Wigram Road creates an opportunity for the Council to realign the current sharp bend to a much improved road environment for a 60 kilometre per hour road.

On completion, the carriageway on Wigram Road east of Halswell Junction Road to Carrs Reserve will consist of 2 x 3.2metre vehicular lanes, 2 x 1.8metre cycle lanes and a 2.5metre shared path along the northern side of Wigram Road.

This project is planned for completion in July 2025.

A Report will come to the Board 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 to the cover sheet on the agenda 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.

· Kennedys Bush Road Upgrade

A section of road between Cashmere Road and the Quarry Park entrance is to be upgraded (see scheme plan Attachment C to the cover sheet on the agenda).

The upgraded road will accommodate 3.2metre 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 two new pedestrian refuges.

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 report in March 2025.

· Sparks Road Upgrade between McCartney and Traffic Lights by Milns Drain

This upgrade project will be delivered in partnership with five developers (see Attachment D to the cover sheet on the agenda). It includes the relocation of the existing Milns and Sparks intersection and will consist of cycle lanes, traffic median, shared paths and pedestrian refuges. Traffic management in the form of platforms is proposed.

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 (see Attachment E to the cover sheet on the agenda).

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. A report on this will come to the Board at a later date.

· Quaifes Road Upgrade between Murphy Road and Sabys Road

There has been significant work along Quaifes Road over the last 5 years. 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 to the cover sheet on the agenda.

Formal approval of regulatory signs and road markings and other aspects along Quaifes Road will be required and a report on this will be provided to the Board.

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

This 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. There are gaps of road without marked cycle lanes and additional no stopping markings are required. It is proposed to complete the road marking to finalise the outcomes expected by the ODP and the District Plan.

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.

Meeting concluded at 6.22pm.