The Western Link Road will be a local road providing a low speed connection between Poplar Avenue in Raumati to Peka Peka, linking into every road it crosses on its 16 kilometre route.
It will provide easy north-south road connection within the District, and an alternative to using State Highway 1.
Feedback from Public Meetings held in November / December 2007
Following the two evening presentation meetings and the workshop which provided an update on progress with the design of the Western Link Road, various questions and comments were documented which can be found below.
Q&A from 22 Nov 07 meeting.pdf
Q&A from 27 Nov 07 meeting.pdf
Comments from Workshop 1 Dec 07 placed on maps.pdf
The design of the road is progressing well and it is anticipated that further public consultation meetings will be held in March 2008. Details of these meetings will be advertised in the local newspapers and on Council's website.
Should you have any queries or additional questions, please contact Peter Knight on 04 296 4780 or email peter.knight@kapiticoast.govt.nz.
General Information
The downloads below provide general information on the project:
Information (FAQ and map)
Designation Conditions
Conditions of Designation
Resource Consents
The links below open JPEG files which show indicative design information for each section of the road, as prepared for Resource Consent purposes.
Right click and saving will allow you to open a file and zoom in on the detail.
Section 2 - Raumati Road to Kapiti Road
Section 3 - Kapiti Road to Mazengarb Road
Section 4 - Mazengarb Road to Otaihanga Road
Section 5 - Otaihanga Road to Te Moana Road
Community Meetings
Below are links to four presentations given at recent community meetings:
Community Meeting - Section 2 (19 June 2007).pdf
Community Meeting - Section 3 (27 March 2007).pdf
Community Meeting - Section 4 (17 May 2007).pdf
Community Meeting - Section 5 (17 July 2007).pdf
Summary Information
The downloads below provide information on specific aspects of the project:
Stormwater
Cycleways, Walkways, Bridleways
Erosion and Sediment
Waikanae River Bridge
Landscape
Conditions of Designation
Design Review 2005
During 2005 a Design Review was completed on the Western Link Road.
Subsequently, in August 2005, the Council adopted a Preferred Concept Design:
- Report Body (8.2mb)
- Appendices 1 - 6 (1.3mb)
- Appendices 7 - 11 are maps/photos which are large documents.
Please contact the Special Projects Manager should you require a
copy.
Designation
Hearings for the designation for the Western Link Road were held in 1998, with the Hearing Commissioners confirming the designation. This was appealed, and despite several subsequent hearings, the legal process continues.
The most recent hearing on appeals against the Western Link Road designation was held in the High Court on 27-29 September, 2004. The decision of the Court was issued on 26 October 2004 and found in favour of the Council, dismissing all the points of appeal.
High Court decision (54 pages, 252kb): dated 27 October 2004
Environment Court decision (36 pages, 4,558kb): dated 30 July 2003
High Court decision (43 pages, 4,249kb): dated 4 April 2003
Environment Court decision (47 pages, 8,458kb): dated 4 July 2002
The Commissioner's decision dated 4 July / 15 September 1998 is a 200 page document which is available for inspection, upon prior request, at the Council's offices.
Other Work in Progress
Other work in progress includes preparation for lodgement of applications for resource consents and Historic Places Act authorities, property acquisition and confirmation of project funding.
Other Arterials
The Western Link Road is only one part of the required roading network. A number of other roads need to be extended, upgraded or constructed to form a network grid with main roads, one kilometre apart. This work is ongoing while subdivisions occur and roading connections are made.
The following notional roads will be considered for construction at some stage in the future:
- Waterfall Rd
- Tui Rd Bridge
- Kiwi/Milne
- McKays/Paekakariki
- Rata/Ihakara
- Ihakara St Extn
- Guildford Dr/Mazengarb
- The Drive/Makora
- Martin Rd/Guildford Link
- Weggery/Makora Bridge
- Ventnor Extn/Awatea
- Awatea/Mazengarb
- Huia St/Octavius (Hadfield)
- Peka Peka/Te Hapua
- Hadfield/Settlement
- Settlement/SH 1.