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Shovel-ready projects identified to help Kāpiti recovery

Published 07 May 2020

The Kāpiti Coast District Council has submitted nine “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects to be considered for funding support by Crown Infrastructure Partners.

With a combined value of $201.8 million the projects could be ready to go within the next six to 12 months, subject to funding support, and would represent significant job and economic opportunities to support the district’s recovery from COVID-19.

Projects that have the potential to be shovel-ready now include the Paraparaumu link road, the Marine Parade seawall in Paekākāriki, districtwide stormwater upgrades and the water safety and resilience project as outlined in the Long Term Plan.

The Council has asked the Government to consider grant and loan funding support to get these projects off the ground as early as possible.

A second category that could realistically get underway in 12 months includes development of a districtwide community facility, the Waikanae Library and Gallery, stage two of the Maclean Park project, development of Otaraua Park and social housing development.

Kāpiti District Mayor K Gurunathan says the projects cover a diverse range of sectors and would provide ongoing employment opportunities from within the community and beyond.

“In response to the Crown Infrastructure Partners request for proposals, the Council has created a strong suite of projects that could provide significant and much-needed economic stimulus to Kāpiti if funding is secured,” Mr Gurunathan says.

“We welcome the possibility in investment in local infrastructure from the Government and have put forward a strong case for support of these projects which will offer immediate relief and provide significant long-term benefit.

“We’re going to need help in the coming months and years as we recover from this world-changing event. But beyond the strain and the difficulty of getting through the current situation lies an opportunity to do things differently, to create a new and better normal for all New Zealand, including the Kāpiti Coast.

“It is our hope the Government decides to implement a locally-driven infrastructure programme to support all communities as we continue to unite against COVID-19.”

Shovel-ready projects that meet Government criteria – total value $90.6m

Project

Description

Proposed timeframe if funding is secured

Estimated job creation opportunities

Paraparaumu Link Road

Alleviate congestion on Kapiti Road and provide strategic transport connectivity

Within six months

200

Paekakariki Marine Pde Seawall

Replacement of a deteriorated 960m seawall

Within six months

210

Districtwide Stormwater upgrades

Alleviate habitable floor flooding and commercial building flooding

Within six months

160

Water safety and resilience project

Infrastructure upgrades for drinking water supply

Within six months

181

 Longer term projects – total value $111.2m

Project

Description

Proposed timeframe if funding is secured

Estimated job creation opportunities

Districtwide Community Facility

Development of a districtwide community facility as part of the next step in an integrated larger Paraparaumu Town Centre transformation project

Within 12 months

291

Waikanae Library and Gallery

Construction of a new Waikanae Library and Service Centre (to replace closed building) and upgrade and redevelopment of Mahara Gallery

Within 12 months

160

Maclean Park Development stage 2

Continued redevelopment of the park to position it as a regional destination

Within 12 months

98

Otaraua Park Development

Development of a new park which will be the main sport and recreation hub for the district

Within 12 months

242

Social Housing development

Construct 27 Public Housing Units

Within 12 months

185

– Thursday 7 May 2020

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