Update on Footpath Construction and Improvements

Kia ora, In December 2023, we informed you of our plans to improve pedestrian safety in Old Woodcocks Road, Kaipara Flats Road and School Road in Warkworth, as part of the wider Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate (RLBTTR).

The Old Woodcocks Road works will begin in February 2024 as previously informed.

We are writing again to update you about Kaipara Flats Road and School Road due to a change to the construction date and essential additional works like new berm and broken yellow lines as highlighted below.

School Road

• Extend the existing footpath at the corner of School Road and Kaipara Flats Road by 90 metres.

• Install a raised zebra crossing outside 12 School Road to improve the safety of children crossing the road especially during busy hours

• Install tactile pavers at the approaches to the crossing. Tactile pavers are yellow guidance paving markers that help the visually impaired find their way to the crossing.

• Install signs to inform pedestrians and drivers of the new raised crossing.

• Paint broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) at the Kaipara Flats Road and School Road intersection.

• Install a new berm on the stretch of the new footpath at the corner of School Road and Kaipara Flats Road.

Kaipara Flats Road

• Construct a footpath between 966 Kaipara Flats Road and 988 Kaipara Flats Road.

• Install pram crossings with tactile pavers outside 966 and 1 Kaipara Flats Road.

• Paint broken yellow lines from 980 to 952 Kaipara Flats Road and 963 to 957 Kaipara Flats Road.

Please refer to the plans enclosed for further details on the changes to kerbs and driveways. If our work alters the gradient of a driveway and presents access issues for homeowners, we will carry out any works required at our cost.

These works are now scheduled for March 2024

Before construction starts, AT’s contractor will work with each property owner on the construction plan and maintain access requirements.

Contact us If you have questions or any information that we need to know, please contact us here: Email: [email protected]