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The preferred network KEY IS GROWING FAST WITH AN ADDITIONAL July 2016 Future Urban Zone (Potential Business) 1 July 2016 Future Urban Zone 700,000 TO 1 MILLION PEOPLE EXPECTED TO CALL (Potential Residential & Other Urban Uses) Live Zoned AUCKLAND HOME OVER THE NEXT 30 YEARS, REQUIRING Special Purpose Future Urban Zone added as a result of Council decisions on the Unitary Plan ABOUT 400,000 NEW HOMES AND 277,000 JOBS. Special Housing Area (within growth areas) Existing Urban Area State Highway As ’s largest city, Auckland is Government to improve alignment on a long-term Where will this growth go? New public transport corridor home to about a third of the nation’s population strategic approach to transport in Auckland). It has Improved road corridor and continues to be the country’s fastest also worked closely the “three waters” providers New road corridor growing region. (water supply, stormwater, wastewater) to ensure Rural, coastal Future Ferry services it is aligned with the wider regional plans being and country growth areas Rail corridor improvements While most of Auckland’s growth will take place developed for the city. living outside 2010 Rail corridor investigations within the existing urban areas, around 15,000 metropolitan Safety improvements hectares of greenfield (mainly rural) land has been The programme supports the council’s Future identified in the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative Urban Land Supply Strategy which sets the order urban limit in part). This includes areas zoned ‘future urban’ in which land is supplied for development in (rural land zoned for future urban development), future growth areas to house Auckland’s growing 15% 25% as well rural land that has been ‘live zoned’ (zoned population as infrastructure becomes available. for urban development now). We expect there will The map on the left shows where the majority of be around 110,000 new homes and 50,000 new this future growth will be located: jobs in these future growth areas over the next 30 years. 2 • Pukekohe, Drury, Paerata and Takanini in the Transport, and the NZ Transport Agency formed the Transport for Future • , , and Red Hills in the 60-70% Urban Growth programme, working in partnership North West to identify the preferred transport networks • Silverdale, , Wainui, and Warkworth Existing urban needed to support these future growth areas in the in the north. inside 2010 metropolitan urban limit north, northwest and south Auckland. Mana whenua, local boards, the public and a wide Transport network plans for all the growth areas range of stakeholders have been involved and will act as overarching planning tools that will consulted in the development of the preferred guide the transport investment, consenting and networks for each area. Ongoing opportunities development. The ongoing planning process links for consultation to help us shape the design and into all other planned transport initiatives for the details of our city’s future urban areas will be wider north, west and south Auckland areas. offered as each project develops and goes through The programme will begin delivering some the design, consent and construction phases. of the key priorities laid out in the Auckland To learn more visit: at.govt.nz/projects or Transport Alignment Project (a collaboration nzta. govt.nz/projects between Auckland Council and the New Zealand

Creating well connected and accessible urban areas

Developing the transport network in these • Provide greater transport choice for people growth areas will: living in growth areas and allow for high frequency, high quality public transport • Make the existing transport network safer • Support the economic growth of Auckland by • Better integrate public transport, roads, maintaining travel time reliability for freight footpaths and cycleways to key industrial areas and ports • Manage the existing network in a way that • Help provide certainty for when future gets the most out of what we already have growth areas will have transport network in • Contribute to creating strong communities place and be ready for urban development and centres with local jobs and improve • Improve connections to future access to employment and essential services Projects within the programme will be prioritised for urban areas, and the rest of Auckland. delivery over the next 30 years, subject to funding approvals. Projects will require statutory approvals and will be subject to Resource Management Act and Land Transport Management Act public participation 1 Statistics NZ medium and high growth projections, 2013. processes. Land use is subject to further investigation, 2 The decision version of the Auckland Unitary Plan provides for greater capacity should this be required. as well as resolution of appeals and statutory process arising from the Unitary Plan process. 4 Supporting Growth – Delivering Transport Networks | Summary Supporting Growth – Delivering Transport Networks | Summary 5

Projects Projects

Manukau RAIL CORRIDOR UPGRADE 4 RAIL CORRIDOR UPGRADE South 1. Rail electrification from Papakura to Pukekohe 7 1. Rail electrification from Papakura to Pukekohe State Highway 22 will be upgraded in the vicinity 2. Rail upgrade to provide additional capacity The south is the largest future 2. R ail upgrade to provide additional capacity of Paerata, and in Pukekohe a road south of the 3. Additional stations at Drury, Drury West, Takanini 3. Paerata Additional and stations Tironui at Drury, Drury West, urban growth area in Auckland town centre will allow a bypass for trucks and Paerata and Tironui with around 5,300 hectares Rapid transit links between the airport, , other traffic. Flat Bush and Botany, along with high frequency 8 NEWNEW OR IMPROVED OR IMPROVED PUBLIC PUBLIC Working together with local authorities, of land identified for urban buses between Manukau and Drury West will be TRANSPORTTRANSPORT CORRIDOR CORRIDOR improved public transport, local road, and state provided via a high frequency bus corridor. Future development. This could result highway connections will be investigated. 2 4. 4. H Highigh frequency frequency busbus corridor corridor connecting connecting improvements to Park and Ride facilities, along Drury West,Drury West, Drury, Hingaia, Hingaia, Papakura, Papakura, in 42,000 homes and 19,000 with implementation of the Southern New Network TakaniniTakanini and Manukau and Manukau 3 5. Park and ride facilities in October 2016, will provide a strong public 5. Park and ride facilities jobs over 30 years. The decision transport network. Papakura 7 4 version of the Unitary Plan Safety improvements on State Highway 22 will also NEW OR IMPROVED improve travel between Drury and Pukekohe. ROAD CORRIDOR provides for greater capacity 6. Improved connections around Pukekohe 6. 7. Improved Mill Road connectionsdesignation and around new north-south Pukekohe should this be required. With corridor between Manukau, Drury and Pukekohe Another key focus is the upgrade of the Mill Road 7. Mill Road designation and new north-south 8. Improved Takanini east-west routes corridor between Manukau, Drury and a lot more people living in the corridor from Manukau and Flat Bush to Papakura and remove level crossings and Drury. This will help improve safety, provide 9 Pukekohe The cycling and walking network will be expanded 4 9. Capacity improvements State Highway 1 area, significant new transport 8. Improved Takanini east-west routes greater access to new growth areas and provide 10. Improved connections to Waikato across the network to improve travel choice and 3 5 and remove level crossings an additional north-south route. It will link to State infrastructure will be needed. accessibility in local areas. 9. Capacity improvements on State Highway 1 Highway 1 and to a new expressway between 10. Improved connections to Waikato Drury, Paerata and Pukekohe. The widening of Drury West SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS State Highway 1 between Manukau and Papakura Drury 11. Safety improvements on State Highway 22 would be extended to Drury. 11 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS 5 In Takanini, replacing level crossings with 3 CYCLE STRATEGY At the heart of the network for the south is a well bridges over the rail line will allow increased train 11. Safety improvements on State Highway 22 1 connected Rapid Transport Network with electric frequencies. The upgrades at Rangi Road, Taka • Implement cycle network trains extended to Pukekohe and extra rail capacity. and Walters Road will also ensure good Paerata New stations at Tironui, Drury, Drury West and east-west connections for the area. The new CYCLING AND WALKING 3 LEGEND Paerata will improve access to trains. station at Tironui will improve access to trains. 7 5 • ImplementJuly 2016 cycle Future network Urban Zone (Potential Business) July 2016 Future Urban Zone

LiveLEGEND Zoned 1 Future Urban Zone added as a result of Council decisions on the Unitary Plan Transport aspirations JulySpecial 2016 Housing Future Area Urban Zone (Potential Business) 6 Existing Urban Area Through our project engagement we July 2016 Future Urban Zone New park and ride confirmed community aspirations for the (Potential Residential & Other Urban Uses) Indicative Potential New Centre south in relation to transportation are to: Live Zoned Road closures at rail level crossing Future Urban Zone added as a result of • Incr ease transport choice Pukekohe 6 State Highway 10 Council decisions on the Unitary Plan Existing rail corridor Special Housing Area • Separ ate shorter distance trips from longer Improved rail corridor Existing Urban Area distance trips Improved public transport corridor New park and ride • Improve north-south movements New public transport corridor IndicativeImproved road Potential corridor New Centre Road closures at rail level crossing • Impr ove the resilience of the network 10 New road corridor StateSafety HighwayImprovements • Improve access to education, employment Existing rail corridor and recreation opportunities in the area. Improved rail corridor The development of the preferred network for New rail corridor the south will help meet these aspirations. Improved public transport corridor Projects within the programme will be prioritised for delivery over the next 30 years, subject to funding New public transport corridor approvals. Projects will require statutory approvals and will be subject to Resource Management Act and Land Transport Management Act public participation processes. Land use is subject to further investigation, Improved road corridor as well as resolution of appeals and statutory process arising from the Unitary Plan process. New road corridor Safety Improvements 6 Supporting Growth – Delivering Transport Networks | Summary Supporting Growth – Delivering Transport Networks | Summary 7

Projects NEW OR IMPROVED A Warkworth to Wellsford motorway, ROAD CORRIDOR completely separate from current SH1, remains NEW OR IMPROVED the long term option for the second stage of North the Ara Tūhono Road of National Significance (RoNS) and is continuing to be investigated. 1. Matakana Link Road 1. Matakana Link Road 2. Future Matakana Road extension Warkworth 2. Futureto Sandspit Matakana Road Road extension to Sandspit Road 3. Western Collector – Northern and southern 3. Westernconnection Collector to State – Northern Highway 1 Matakana Rd and southern connection to State Highway 1 The focus in Warkworth is to provide the immediately reduce pressure on the urban section 4. Ara Tūhono–Pūhoi to Warkworth Road of Warkworth is expected to grow Ara Tūhono-Puhoi to Warkworth community with easy access to a vibrant town of State Highway 1. 4. National Significance Road of National Significance to a substantial satellite town centre and a range of new travel choices. The Matakana Link Road will help reduce 1 NEW OR IMPROVED PUBLIC of more than 20,000 people Short term strategies for managing network congestion at the Hill Street intersection, providing Kaipara Flats Rd 2 NEW OR IMPROVED PUBLIC demands and improving safety, such as introducing an alternative route from State Highway 1. In the TRANSPORTTRANSPORT CORRIDORCORRIDOR over the next few decades. The 5 smart technologies or improving the efficiency of future an extension of this route further eastwards 5. Frequent bus services to Auckland decision version of the Unitary intersections along the existing State Highway 1, to either Sandspit, or a realigned State Highway 1 6 5. Frequent bus services to Auckland 6. NewNew parkpark and and ride ride Plan provides for greater capacity will continue to be implemented while new roading connection for Sandspit Road, will also provide infrastructure is developed in the medium further relief, and improve access to the new 2 should this be required. To meet to long term. growth areas and the eastern beaches. CYCLE STRATEGY Sandspit Rd CYCLING AND WALKING With stage one construction due to start, an this anticipated growth, around • Implement cycle network extension of the Western Collector arterial will Hill St 1,000 hectares of future urban • Implement cycle network also help alleviate pressure within the township 3 by providing a strong north-south alternative land has been identified through Increased public transport services are planned Warkworth route to the existing State Highway 1 between Whitaker Rd the independent hearings and between Auckland and Warkworth, with a frequent LEGEND express bus service along the Ara Tūhono Pūhoi the northern end of Warkworth and its nearby employment areas and the new residential growth Unitary Plan processes, mainly to Warkworth Road of National Significance Hauiti Dr July 2016 Future Urban Zone supported by local connecting bus services. Easy areas in the west and south. in the north, north west and south Woodcocks Rd (Potential Business) access to this service would be supported by a A new road network will also be investigated in park and ride bus station being located near the July 2016 Future Urban Zone of the existing Warkworth centre. the wider southern growth area when this begins (Potential Residential & Other Road of National Significance, Matakana Link Road to develop, providing more local road options for Urban Uses) With a lot more people living in the area, and the Western Collector. north-south travel and east-west movements McKinney Rd Live Zoned significant new transport infrastructure will be connecting back into the existing State Highway 1. Future Urban Zone added as a result of needed. We’ve come up with a transport network 4 Council decisions on the Unitary Plan following technical workshops and public feedback. The aim is to make the future communities well Existing Urban Area The opening of the Ara Tūhono Pūhoi to connected and great places to live. New park and ride Warkworth Road of National Significance will A cycle network will be developed to provide Indicative Potential New Centre separate regional through traffic and freight access to the Warkworth town centre and State Highway movements from the urban area. Highway traffic surrounding residential and business areas. LEGEND will move away to the west of the township and Improved road corridor July 2016 Future Urban Zone New(Potential road Business) corridor July 2016 Future Urban Zone (Potential Residential & Other Urban Uses) Live Zoned Transport aspirations Future Urban Zone added as a result of Council decisions on the Unitary Plan Through our project engagement we Existing Urban Area confirmed community aspirations for New park and ride Warkworth in relation to transportation are: Indicative Potential New Centre State Highway • Warkworth expands as a successful Improved road corridor Ara Tūhono–Pūhoi satellite town New road corridor to Warkworth RoNS • R esidents have transport choices, with good walking and cycling facilities and frequent, reliable public transport.

The development of the preferred network for Projects within the programme will be prioritised for delivery over the next 30 years, subject to funding Warkworth will help meet these aspirations. approvals. Projects will require statutory approvals and will be subject to Resource Management Act and Land Transport Management Act public participation processes. Land use is subject to further investigation, as well as resolution of appeals and statutory process arising from the Unitary Plan process. 8 Supporting Growth – Delivering Transport Networks | Summary Supporting Growth – Delivering Transport Networks | Summary 9

Projects To Warkworth Projects NEW OR IMPROVED PUBLIC TRANSPORTNEW OR IMPROVED CORRIDOR PUBLIC North TRANSPORT CORRIDOR 1. Rapid Transit Network extending from 1. RapidAlbany Transit to Grand Network Drive extending from Orewa Albany to Grand Drive Silverdale, Wainui and Dairy Flat 2. A high frequency bus route connecting 2. AOrewa high frequency and Silverdale bus route with connectingthe Rapid Orewa andTransit Silverdale Network with the Rapid Transit Network roads in the growth area, including a new north- About 27,000 new homes, NEW OR IMPROVED south road, will provide connections and improve NEW OR IMPROVED and businesses employing safety for existing communities. An interchange 2 ROAD CORRIDOR Wainui East 13,000 people will be built At the heart of the future transport network in incorporating both Dairy Flat and Penlink will 1 3. Penlink designation and new east west connection to Dairy Flat the Silverdale area will be an extension of the provide good access to the area and a strong 9 3. Penlink and new east west connection on new future urban areas in Rapid Transit Network linking Albany to Dairy east-west connection. Capacity will be increased 4. Newto Dairy north Flat south connection between Silverdale Albany and Orewa Flat, Silverdale, Wainui and Grand Drive via an on State Highway 1 in a balanced way to avoid 4. New north south connection between Silverdale, Dairy Flat and Wainui. 10 extension of the Northern busway. creating bottlenecks elsewhere. 5. UpgradedAlbany and Dairy Orewa Flat Highway 2 The decision version of the Red Beach 5.6. UpgradedUpgraded East Dairy Coast Flat RoadHighway Additional stations along the Rapid Transit The Wainui growth area is now ‘live zoned’ with a 6.7. NewUpgraded and upgraded East Coast east-west Road Unitary Plan provides for greater Network will become hubs for extended public mix of residential housing types (mixed housing, connections, including Wilks, transport services into the growth areas and urban and suburban, apartments, and terrace 8 7. KahikateaNew and upgraded Flat, Pine Valleyeast west and capacity should this be required. Orewa, providing fast and efficient access to Awanohiconnections, Roads including Wilks, housing), as well as local and neighbourhood Kahikatea Flat, Pine Valley and Silverdale 8. Curley Avenue extension east-west employment, town centres and residential business areas. The development of a local road Awanohi Roads With a lot more people living in the area, West connection areas. A high-frequency bus route connecting network in this area will be progressed. 7 significant new transport infrastructure will be 89.. NewCurly connection Avenue extension to Grand eastDrive west Orewa and Silverdale with Wainui and the Rapid connection needed. The preferred transport network has Transit Network will also be developed. This will 10. Increased capacity on State Highway 1 6 9. New connection to Grand Drive been developed following technical workshops include bus lanes, bus priority at intersections 10. Increased capacity on State Highway 1 and public feedback. The aim is to make the and interchanges. CYCLE STRATEGY future communities well connected and great Dedicated walking and cycling networks linked places to live. to public transport hubs will provide a range of 7 3 • ImplementCYCLING cycle ANDnetwork WALKING options for getting around. Potential business land has been indicated in the Silverdale area to the east of Dairy Flat Highway A range of transport options around a potential 7 • Implement cycle network and on land around the airfield. new town centre in Dairy Flat will ensure a good mix of travel choice. New and upgraded arterial LEGEND 4

5 July 2016 Future Urban Zone LEGEND(Potential Business) 3 JulyJuly 20162016 Future Future Urban Urban Zone Zone Transport aspirations (Potential Business)Residential & Other 10 JulyUrban Uses) 2016 Future Urban Zone Through our project engagement we Live Zoned Live Zoned confirmed community aspirations for Special Purpose Silverdale, Wainui and Dairy Flat in relation to 7 6 Special Purpose Future Urban Zone added as a result of transportation are to: Future Urban Zone added as a result of Council decisions decisions on on the the Unitary Unitary Plan Plan Dairy Flat • Increase transport choice ExistingExisting Urban Urban Area Area • Separate shorter distance trips from longer NNewew parkpark and and ride ride Indicative Potential New Centre distance trips Indicative Potential New Centre 1 State Highway 10 • Improve north-south movements NewState public Highway transport corridor • Improve the resilience of the network ImprovedNew public road transport corridor corridor NewImproved road corridor road corridor • Improve access to education, employment To Albany To Albany and recreation opportunities in the area. New road corridor

The development of the preferred network for Silverdale, Wainui and Dairy Flat will help meet these aspirations. Projects within the programme will be prioritised for delivery over the next 30 years, subject to funding approvals. Projects will require statutory approvals and will be subject to Resource Management Act and Land Transport Management Act public participation processes. Land use is subject to further investigation, as well as resolution of appeals and statutory process arising from the Unitary Plan process. 10 Supporting Growth – Delivering Transport Networks | Summary Supporting Growth – Delivering Transport Networks | Summary 11

Riverhead

Waimauku Kumeu/Huapai North West 7 5 Greenhithe The North West growth areas has been developed following technical workshops improvements to connections between housing 5 12 and public feedback. The aim is to make the north and south of the main highway as well as are expected to supply new future communities well connected and great between Coatesville, Riverhead and the North 3 1 Whenuapai places to live. Shore. A new route is proposed to the south of 11 neighbourhoods with nearly 9 Beach Kumeu and Huapai. It will reduce pressure on the 2 Haven 30,000 houses over the next existing SH16, providing an alternative through 6 route and keep the current Kumeu and Huapai thirty years, and employment 9 town centres as safe, local community-focused At the heart of the north west network is a well areas with more than 13,000 environments. 6 10 connected Rapid Transit Network. It will provide West Harbour new jobs. The decision version links between Kumeu and the main employment A direct motorway to motorway connection 8 4 6 of the Unitary Plan provides centres in the city and and Albany. New park between State Highway 16 and State Highway 18 and ride facilities will provide greater access will provide a more efficient connection between 6 Westgate / Massey north 13 for greater capacity should this and connect into local services, including higher Kumeu/Huapai and the North Shore. New motorway ramps will also be investigated at frequency ferry services to and from the city, Roy be required. al Rd Hobsonville and West Harbour. Squadron Drive and Northside Drive. Further investigations into The majority of this growth will be based in In the Whenuapai and Red Hills areas, new the benefits and costs for rail improvements to be undertaken. future land areas in Whenuapai and Red Hills roads and improvements to existing roads, (near Westgate). Housing development is such as Brigham Creek Road and the Peninsula Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, will develop already underway in Kumeu and Huapai, and Another key focus is improving the safety and a strong local road network with safe and these communities are already actively working efficiency of State Highway 16 north of Westgate. efficient connections between communities with Auckland Council to help develop a new Safety improvements underway and planned and to the strategic motorway network. centre plan, developing a community-led vision between Brigham Creek Road and for how the area should grow and what kinds will help reduce serious crashes and improve of amenities will be needed to make it a great efficiency, ahead of other major infrastructure Projects place to live. Working with the Whenuapai build projects being progressed in the longer term. Projects community, Auckland Council has also released NEW OR IMPROVED PUBLIC LEGEND The cycling and walking network will be expanded SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS LEGEND the Whenuapai Structure Plan setting out a plan TRANSPORT CORRIDOR to connect local centres and link to public transport NEW OR IMPROVED PUBLIC for development of the area. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS July 2016 Future Urban Zone hubs improving travel choice and accessibility. TRANSPORT CORRIDOR (Potential Business) 1. Rapid Transit Network route connecting 12. Safety improvements on State Highway 16 July 2016 Future Urban Zone With an extra 75,000 people living in the north 1. Rapid Transit Network route connecting 12. Safety improvements on State Highway 16 July 2016 Future Urban Zone In the Kumeu area new and upgraded roads Huapai and Kumeu to Westgate (Potential(Potential Business) Residential & Other Urban Uses) west area, significant new transport infrastructure Huapai and Kumeu to Westgate will better connect growth areas. This includes 2. 2.R apidRapid Transit Transit Network Network connecting connecting Westgate Live Zoned will be needed. The preferred transport network July 2016 Future Urban Zone Westgateto Albany to Albany FERRYFERRY IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS (PotentialSpecial Residential Purpose & Other Urban Uses) NEW OR IMPROVED Live FutureZoned Urban Zone added as a result of NEW OR IMPROVED 13. Higher frequency on Hobsonville Council decisions on the Unitary Plan and West Harbour Ferries 13. Higher frequency on Hobsonville SpecialExisting Purpose Urban Area ROAD CORRIDOR and West Harbour Ferries 3. Alternative corridor parallel to New park and ride Transport aspirations State Highway 16 Future Urban Zone added as a result of Indicative Potential New Centre 3. 4.Al ternative A more direct corridor connection parallel from to CYCLE STRATEGY Council decisions on the Unitary Plan Through our project engagement we confirmed community StateState Highway Highway 1616 to State Highway 18 CYCLING AND WALKING ExistingState Urban Highway Area • Implement cycle network aspirations for the North West in relation to transportation 4. 5.A m Kumeuore direct improved connection connections from Existing Rail Corridor New park and ride are to: 6.State Improved Highway east-west 16 to connectionsState Highway 18 Improved public transport corridor 7.K umeu Improved improved connections connections to Coatesville, • Implement cycle network IndicativeNew public Potential transport New Centre corridor 5. Riverhead and North Shore • Increase transport choice Improved road corridor 6. 8.Improved New Redhills east-west north-south connections connection State Highway New road corridor • Separate shorter distance trips from longer 7. 9.Improved Whenuapai connections new and improved to Coatesville, connections ExistingFerry rail services corridor distance trips 10.Riverhead Improved and connections North Shore to ferry services ImprovedSafety improvementspublic transport corridor 8. 11.NewSquadron Redhills Drive north-south interchange connectionimprovements • Provide efficient freight connections to employment areas Rail corridor investigation 9. Whenuapai new and improved connections New public transport corridor • Improve the resilience of the network 10. Improved connections to ferry services Improved road corridor • Improve access to education, employment and recreation 11. Squadron Drive interchange improvements New road corridor opportunities in the area. Ferry services

The development of the preferred network for the Safety improvements North West will help meet these aspirations. Projects within the programme will be prioritised for delivery over the next 30 years, subject to funding Rail corridor investigation approvals. Projects will require statutory approvals and will be subject to Resource Management Act and Land Transport Management Act public participation processes. Land use is subject to further investigation, as well as resolution of appeals and statutory process arising from the Unitary Plan process.