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Transport plan re-designs Warkworth Auckland Transport (AT) and Waka Kotahi (NZTA) have released their vision for transport networks in Warkworth to be delivered over the next 30 years. The plan includes improved cycling and walking tracks, two new bus interchanges including park and rides, a southern interchange on the new Puhoi to Warkworth motorway, a Sandspit link road, the longawaited western collector/link road and a second ‘wider’ western link road. Residents have until June 7 to comment on the plan. Waka Kotahi director regional relationships Steve Mutton says the focus is on planning for future growth now by protecting the land required for the new transport corridors before new homes and communities are built. Over the next 30 years, there will be another 7300 homes in Warkworth’s future growth areas, and the population is expected to rise from 5000 to around 25,000. “Our transport planning integrates with the Warkworth Structure Plan to create high quality and more compact future communities with greater access to active and public transport options north, south and north-east of Warkworth,” Mutton says. Once feedback is received on proposed routes, the next step will be to complete more detailed investigations. This will include environmental and technical assessments and engagement with mana whenua, other partners, local property owners, developers and key community stakeholders. The Warkworth Business Case process is expected to be finished towards the end of this year and is scheduled for consideration by the AT and Waka Kotahi boards early next year. “Our planning work will integrate with Auckland Council’s land use plans to support future growth for these areas,” Mutton says. “It will also need to consider how these
projects will integrate with other priority projects such as the Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway Tūhonohono ki Tai - Matakana link road, Hill Street improvements and other transport upgrades delivered by the Rodney Local Board. The majority of the projects in the transport plan are yet to be funded for delivery. It is anticipated they will be considered for funding in line with the long-term timeframes for the rezoning and
release of land by Council over the next 10 to 30 years. Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers says it is vitality important that Auckland Council takes a holistic view of Warkworth’s future transport needs and that this infrastructure is built in advance of any new housing. “It is already deeply concerning about the amount of additional housing currently being built while our existing roads are not
able to cope as it is,” Sayers says. “I would encourage people to make submissions along these lines.”
Motorway southern interchange The motorway interchange will align with the release of land in the southern growth area of Warkworth, around Valerie Close. It will provide a connection for buses to the proposed southern public transport continued on page 2
Do you remember US troops visiting the district? Residents with memories of the friendly invasion of Warkworth by US troops during World War II are being urged to share their stories. The Warkworth Museum is keen to hear from any locals who lived through this era. Their stories will be recorded and used as part of a special exhibition later this year, which will mark the 80th anniversary of the US “occupation”. The museum is also collecting US memorabilia for the display. As part of anniversary celebrations, work has started on repairs to two servicemen’s huts. Those involved in the project include, from left, Judy Waters, Sarah Smith, museum manager Victoria Joule and Glenda Peake. You can contact them about loaning memorabilia or telling your stories at warkworthmuseum@ xtra.co.nz or on 09 425 7093. See also column on page 13.
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