Orewa West walkway/cycleway – design and construction funding

Applicant

Rodney District Council

Purpose

To seek the Board’s approval for funding the design and construction of the remaining stages of Rodney District Council’s Orewa West Walkway/Cycleway project in the Auckland region.

Date of decision

27 February 2009

Resolutions

The NZ Transport Agency Board:

  1. approves funding for the design and construction of the remaining stages (2 to 7) of Rodney District Council’s Orewa West Walkway/Cycleway project, at an estimated cost of $3.85 million and a funding assistance rate of 58% (NZ Transport Agency’s share $2.23 million) from N funds;
  2. notes the reasons for this decision are as set out in the Reasons for recommendation section; and
  3. agrees to take Board paper 09/02/0150 out of Committee when the Board has published the notice of its decision.

Reason for the decision    

The assessment profile for this activity has been determined as being of high seriousness and urgency, medium effectiveness and high efficiency.

The project will contribute to LTMA purpose and objectives relating to safety, access and mobility, environmental sustainability and public health. It aims to increase walking/cycling uptake and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging alternative mode use. The proposed cycleway is an off-road facility, thus increasing safety.

It is confirmed that the matters in sections 20(2) and 20(5) of the LTMA have been satisfied, and that the matters in section 20(3) have been taken into account.

If you would like details of how the assessment profile for this activity was determined, please email us at boardsecretariat@nzta.govt.nz.

Last updated: 6 August 2009