Urban Growth Programme Initiatives

Hamilton to Auckland Corridor and Hamilton-Waikato Metro Spatial Plan

URBAN GROWTH PROGRAMME INITIATIVES

9 Focus Areas

Submitted to Ministry of Housing and Urban Development 3 April3 2020 Table of Contents Page

Focus Area 1 Stronger Hamilton‐Waikato Metro Connections 1

Focus Area 2 Ruakura 6

Focus Area 3 Peacocke‐Airport Cambridge Corridor 9

Focus Area 4 Rotokauri‐Ngaruawahia Corridor 14

Focus Area 5 Te Kauwhata‐Ohinewai‐Huntly Corridor 17

Focus Area 6 Hopuhopu‐Taupiri 23

Focus Area 7 3‐Waters 28

Focus Area 8 Waikato Expressway – Cambridge to Pairere 32

Focus Area 9 Papakura‐Tuakau‐Pokeno 34

D-3284353 HCC Focus Area 1

Stronger Hamilton – Waikato Metro Connections

1 Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; human (total ‐over how many years) What will the project unlock what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), capital in terms of housing and water projects could be fast‐ timeframe for completion future growth and other tracked for development in objectives? the future and what needs to be together Stronger Hamilton‐Waikato As the Hamilton‐Waikato Package Projects ‐ Some projects can be Infrastructure Funding $350‐500m (yr 0‐5) for active Metro Connections Metropolitan Area Transformational public initiated immediately. – HCC debt capacity vs mode transformation of continues to grow, the and active transport off balance sheet Hamilton into a “20‐minute The focus of these initiatives need and demand for prioritisation There is potential to treatment. city”. is to enhance connectivity and transformational public and expedite implementation mode shift in the active transport networks Programme approach to through direct negotiation Procurement ‐ approval for $75m ‐ $195m (y0‐y5) for metropolitan core to will grow. Like major cities creating strong, liveable with a sole supplier for direct designer/contractor public transport complement the development the world over, living near a communities where you can design and build outcomes. negotiation would improvements on key of metro rail and a rapid rail really good public transport get around without a car significantly expedite the corridors driving a “20‐ link to Auckland. route will become anywhere you need to within Investigation and design of work minute city”. increasingly attractive. 20 minutes (immediate start, some individual projects are This will be achieved through scalable programme City‐ yet to be commissioned. Business Case process (time a combination of public and This creates a major wide) and cost). Significantly active transport investments opportunity for Hamilton to Some rail platform locations simplified process required. to drive significant mode shift move now and create well Transformational are yet to be determined in which also will support the planned, multi‐faceted, improvements in the city to order to plan right land use creation of a more compact community focused areas support increased active and transport connections. urban form. for development, with PT transport and public and active transport transport journeys. Land purchase and/or The investments are targeted networks locked in. developer agreements will around key priority Initial priorities are to be required for some of the development areas identified The vision is thriving, provide for active modes and significant projects in the work to date of the connected, sustainable additional public transport metropolitan spatial plan. communities. It means services. With a focus on the higher density housing first and last mile and key surrounded by high quality urban corridors serving the public realm design and City’s 60+ schools, education delivery. It means engaging and other education hubs public amenity for families such as and hangouts and social ‐ School Link (ready for connection. design build)

2 ‐University Link connecting Hamilton is well placed to the University of Waikato be a model cycling city (ready for design build) given its topography and ‐ Comet Route (ready for size, established river design build) pathways from north to ‐ Central city precinct south on both sides of the ‐Eastern active transport Waikato River, green space link and gully networks, ‐ Central city active mode however currently bridge to eastern suburbs Hamilton has the highest ‐ East/West Link (Meteor) use of single occupancy cars in the country. Reduce private car dependency for 10,000 Transformational PT and households coming in the active transport Peacocke growth area, prioritisation aligned to the through advanced delivery of Hamilton‐Waikato public and active transport Metropolitan Spatial Plan infrastructure (ready to go and the future metro and with Peacocke‐Airport‐ rapid rail transit networks Cambridge Focus area). will achieve transformational mode Increased services and shift. corridor improvements to major commuter towns surrounding Hamilton, particularly Cambridge and Te Awamutu

Operational improvements to the public transport network including transitioning to a low‐ emission fleet, free fares for schools, and integrated transport pricing

Rail Precincts The metropolitan area Package Projects ‐ Part of the Rapid Transit plan Land acquisition to protect $200m ‐ $500m* (y1‐y10) already has the rail lines in Transformational in the Hamilton‐Waikato any future corridors and For station upgrades, park Rail precincts that create the place meaning there are development of a metro metro spatial plan (in enable designations. and ride, minor rail network opportunity for high density opportunities to leverage rail network progress) improvements, rolling stock housing and mixed‐use existing corridors and sunk Underground Stations have (*cost difference reflects development supported with investments at these Frankton Rail Precinct There is potential to extremely high requirements uncertainty on standard and high quality public realm, locations. expedite implementation due to being treated as a levels of service). active transport infrastructure CBD Rail Precinct (including through direct negotiation mine/tunnel. May need and public transport Some rail precinct double tracking and stop at with a sole supplier for electric (or hydrogen) Underground Central City connections to the central development also meets Iwi Claudelands Centre for design and build outcomes. propelled trains which then Rail station will need further city. aspirations ‐ e.g. through events) has knock on impacts for rest consideration of double or the creation of a rail hub in Investigation and design of of route. even triple tracking. A major Rail precinct with the CBD at Centreplace. Ruakura Rail Precinct some individual projects are connections through the yet to be commissioned. RMA Consents and Cambridge Costs additional‐ Hamilton to Auckland Corridor The development of well‐ Rotokauri Rail Precinct designations likely to be significant given and future potential planned precincts around (underway) Some rail platform locations dilapidated state of rail line connections to our key rail infrastructure are yet to be determined in Establishment of a regional and need to extend line from Huntly/Ngaruawahia, Ruakura will fast track aspirations to Ngaruawahia Rail Precinct order to plan right land use rail authority Expressway into Cambridge (and out to Morrinsville), Te shift people out of cars and and transport connections. centre‐ $100‐$150m Awamutu and Cambridge – reduce impact on the Huntly Rail Precinct District Plan changes including station. connecting people to each environment. Land purchase and/or other, and to education and Morrinsville Rail Precinct developer agreements will Partnership opportunity with Rolling stock to be costed work opportunities. Transformation of these rail be required for some of the Waikato‐Tainui (for CBD and once level of service precincts will support the Cambridge Rail Precinct significant projects Ruakura) or other major land established Development of a rapid ongoing growth of owners in surrounding passenger rail link between Hamilton and the Morrinsville Rail Precinct Business Case for Rapid Rail growth centres Excludes operational cost of Hamilton and Auckland, builds neighbouring metro area has commenced and could service on the work that is nearing communities through the Rolling Stock be accelerated to Scoping Partnership with Auckland completion on the start‐up creation of new transit‐ study, route selection and City Council and Auckland service, and the rapid rail oriented development designation (if required) Transport potentially Puhinui rail station ‐ $5M for business case Ministry of centres. Package Projects ‐ achieved through the platform, extra track not Transport has already started. Transition rapidly from establishment of a regional costed Major rail precincts will rail authority. the Hamilton to Auckland Consideration of extension serve centres right along through to Tauranga required. the Hamilton to Auckland start‐up passenger rail Ability to source, and lead in Rapid Passenger Rail link to Corridor and especially the service to a high times for obtaining rolling Auckland still to be costed‐ Hamilton CBD. frequency rapid rail stock. network upgrades and passenger service rolling stock

4 Transformation of these rail precincts will support the Scoping Study, route ongoing growth of the selection, designation (if Hamilton‐Waikato required) metropolitan area and provide housing options for its people. Auckland Track and station improvements Investment in both green (some of which are and urban public space will underway) support high density residential living. Puhinui rail station for direct transfer to Airport services upgrade to accommodate Regional rail‐ platform will enable dropping, platform plus extra line required for stabling or to act as terminus.

Investment in rolling stock including locomotives, investigation of Hydrogen technology

Double tracking through Ngaruawahia and through or around Whangamarino Wetland.

Link to Hamilton Airport

5 Focus Area 2

Ruakura

Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) and Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; (total ‐over how many What will the project dependencies Business case human capital years) unlock in terms of what can be separated complete), timeframe housing and future e.g. water projects could for completion growth and other be fast‐tracked for objectives? development in the future and what needs to be together Ruakura This is an area that is ready Package 1 Significant planning has Resource Management Package 1 to go.  Ruakura Road Urban been undertaken to Act consenting timelines Ruakura is a nationally Upgrade realise the currently may result in delays to $150 ‐ $200m y1‐y5 Investment in Package 1 significant precinct and  Ruakura Road West proposed Ruakura the project. Would and 2 will unlock up to is Waikato‐Tainui’s top Link to Expressway Inland Port, Logistics require changes to There is a potential to 12,000 jobs within the economic priority to  Local road relocations and Industrial multiple resource compress this to a y1‐y3 Inland Port, surrounding help the Tribe realise and new connections development. The area management documents period and to specify industrial, commercial and value for its people  Stormwater treatment is already considered to including: Waikato Tainui tribal logistics precinct and in from the 1995 Raupatu  Bulk Waste Water be part of the existing ‐ Waikato Regional employment requirements Hamilton’s growing Settlement. Interceptor Completion urban form. Policy Statement: through direct contractor innovation hub. Businesses  alterations to the negotiation and An area of 400ha, it is located at Ruakura have Bulk water reticulation and additional Ruakura Road West strategic land use appointment identified in the straight forward access to Link to the pattern (both in Futureproof Growth the city and to the greater Reservoir storage  Transpower relocations Expressway is Hamilton City Council Strategy and will be an North Island. It is set to designated and and Waikato District economic anchor for drive significant economic These projects are co‐ dependent construction drawings Council) the city and the region value for the city, the are available for ‐ Waikato District for future generations. region and the tribe for immediate Council: confirmation ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ generations. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Ruakura represents the Package 2 construction start. of deferred industrial Package 2 greatest opportunity for Iwi lead housing  Ruakura Eastern zoning integrated development to enable the Spine Road and rail Land required for ‐ Hamilton City District $250m ‐ $350m y1‐y5 transformational urban potential development of a overbridge infrastructure ‐ Plan: amendments to development in the community of up to 33,000  Planning for Ruakura owned by HCC or facilitate residential There is a potential to Waikato – a truly mixed people underpinned by passenger rail Metro Waikato Tainui which proposition compress this to a y1‐y3 use precinct transit‐oriented Station and provides an period and to specify underpinned by an development densities. associated land use opportunity to deliver NZTA policy position Waikato Tainui tribal inland port that changes the project faster. around development on employment requirements

contributes to lifting Critical to delivering the  Port rail siding and the east side of the through direct contractor New Zealand 33,000 people in housing, is port ground The land is covered by Waikato Expressway negotiation and productivity and freight the reconfiguration of development costs an operative structure appointment efficiency. It also Ruakura land. This involves plan Infrastructure includes a world class relocating 85ha of industrial Funding – HCC knowledge zone land from within Hamilton A Private Developer debt capacity vs off (comprised of Waikato City to the eastern side of Agreement is in place balance sheet University and the Waikato Expressway that covers the form treatment. Innovation Park), freight (currently Waikato District and function of the and logistics land, and Council). The existing bulk infrastructure, Procurement ‐ approval new residential and industrial area can be but renegotiation is for direct contractor retail land uses. reconfigured to provide a required to reflect any negotiation would medium to high density changed cost significantly expedite the Ruakura is just 4km residential node within the allocation and work from Hamilton’s central existing Hamilton City delivery timing city, it is on the East boundary. This area is Local Government Act Coast Main Trunk Line proposed to be developed boundary change process and has a dedicated with strong rapid transit – a boundary change will connection onto the connections across the city, likely be required soon to be completed as well as presenting an between HCC and Waikato Expressway. ideal opportunity for Waikato DC to relocate enhanced active mode planned significant connections. employment areas to allow a much larger NOTE: The reconfiguration housing supply of land uses doesn’t change the Package 1 and 2 projects or their dependencies.

The project is anchored in key Strategic documents: The Hamilton Waikato Metro Spatial Plan (in progress), Futureproof Growth Strategic, Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy.

8 Focus Area 3

Peacocke‐ Airport‐Cambridge Corridor

Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; human (total ‐over how many What will the project unlock what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), capital years) in terms of housing and water projects could be fast‐ timeframe for completion future growth and other tracked for development in objectives? the future and what needs to be together Peacockes‐Airport‐ The opportunity in Peacocke Housing Infrastructure Currently 6 months ahead URGENT Minister of Lands $290.4m (fully funded via Cambridge Corridor includes increasing the Funded works on track for 6 of the HCC/Crown agreed Public Works Act sec26 Housing Infrastructure Fund density of the urban form month construction start: programme but slow Public proclamation approval (9 loan/subsidy) This southern growth (unlocking much‐needed 1. Waikato River Bridge Works Act proclamation approvals, more to come). corridor extends south of homes for up to 20,000 and associated approvals are a significant Imminent risk of achieving Hamilton through to people), enabling great connecting arterials risk that is likely to delay the an October 2020 Cambridge and is connected public transport links from 2. Wastewater transfer transport projects by 1 year construction start date by existing and planned the start of the community, pump station and if not resolved immediately (potential 1 year delay if transport infrastructure. active commuting routes pressure main proclamations are not and high levels of public signed immediately). In recent years this corridor amenity – particularly in Housing Infrastructure has also become a growing connection to the river and Funded works on track for Funding/timing risks during commercial precinct the important Maaori Pa y2‐y3 start: Government declared through the expansion of sites in the area.  Peacocke Rd upgrade emergency. operations at Hamilton  East‐west arterial Significant environmental Airport and through new  Wastewater transfer Procurement ‐ approval for enhancement opportunities industrial development at pump station and north‐ direct contractor through gully restoration, Hautapu (Cambridge). south trunk service negotiation indigenous habitat  conservation and new Development in this area is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ methods to treat about connection. The Enabling projects: stormwater. connection between people  NZTA (East‐West) Designation in place, 40% Infrastructure Funding $450m‐$600m y4‐y6 and their jobs/businesses, Multi‐modal, interconnected portion of Southern land purchased – HCC debt capacity vs NZTA State Highway project connection of smaller towns urban and regional transport Links connecting the off balance sheet with the larger city both options to connect Hamilton Expressway to airport treatment. economically and socially, to Cambridge, Te Awamutu, and Hamilton’s western and the connection of the new Peacocke employment area Procurement ‐ approval for people and the whenua. community and the direct contractor Hamilton Airport.  North‐South portion of Designation in place, 60% negotiation would The development of an Southern Links (HCC & land purchase about to be significantly expedite the $210m ‐ $290m y3‐y6 attractive and sustainable NZTA) to be developed finalised work

suburb in Hamilton’s south, which includes a key Peacocke, is already walking/cycling/PT underway partially funded Better public transport corridor linking the CBD Resource Management Act, via a Housing Infrastructure services between Hamilton to a PT hub in Peacocke Wildlife, Heritage NZ Fund loan/subsidy. It’s and both Te Awamutu and and Hamilton Airport Authority and Public Works location – 4.5km to the Cambridge would improve Act processes may result in central city, 3.5 km to economic and social  Peacocke park and ride Initial concept delays to the project. $10m ‐ $20m y3‐y4 Waikato Hospital and outcomes for residents. PT hub approx 4km from the Already well linked to Hamilton City by road, the University of Waikato (once  Rail spur (to airport) Initial concept Local Government Act $230m ‐ $460m y3‐y6 the new Peacocke bridge is connection improvements boundary change process – needed are rapid bus open) – makes it an obvious  Rapid PT service from Te Outlined in emerging Rapid a boundary change will likely $ operational cost to be services in the short term focus for the City’s Awamutu and/or Transit plan (Hamilton‐ be required between HCC determined and rail connections in the immediate and significant Cambridge to Hamilton) Waikato Metro Spatial Plan) and Waipa DC to extend the housing needs. longer term. Hamilton City boundary to Hamilton Airport is a  Subregional Wastewater Indicative Business case Southern Links to allow a $310m ‐ $390m y0‐y10 Cambridge is Waipa District strategic asset for the whole Plant (Water Resource completed, recommending much larger housing and Councils largest urban region. The opportunity that Recovery Facility) and this as preferred option employment land supply centre and it is expected a rail connection, improved conveyance that by 2050 Cambridge will state highway capacity, PT be home to approx. 30,000 connections, more  HCC led housing Provides the opportunity to people. industrial/commercial development utilising establish a development capacity on its surrounding surplus land from company to realise potential Cambridge has become a land and a 3 waters solution infrastructure of surplus land sought‐after place to live would provide includes acquisitions and valued for its character thousands of jobs and and green spaces. On the unlocking its business north east edge of precinct support function to Cambridge is the regionally the local economy. significant strategic industrial node of Hautapu. Investment in Southern Links Cambridge is also in close and the wastewater plant proximity to areas of supports and enables the regional and national city boundary to shift south significance including the to the southern links Avantidrome (world class alignment delivering an track cycling facility) and additional 50‐75,000 people Lake Karapiro (world class in housing and a significant rowing and regatta facility) extension to the South

Hamilton employment node. NOTE: The additional housing and employment node is only possible with Southern Links and the wastewater treatment plant.

All of these opportunities are strategically aligned and recognised in the Hamilton‐ Waikato Metro Spatial Plan (in progress), Futureproof Growth Strategy, Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy and Waipa 2050 Growth Strategy.

Cambridge West (C1 C2 C3 The development of these There are 5 major areas of The subdivision Business cases are 80% $60m ‐ $100m over 2 years Growth cells) growth cells is important in work: developments are completed starting 2020/21 ensuring housing demand is  Roading (including dependent on the Development of the three 3 matched by supply and that walkway/cycleway), infrastructure and these are A majority of the projects growth cells (C1 C2 C3) in additional businesses in the  stormwater, provided by council are in the Waipa District Cambridge west will provide Hautapu area, for example  wastewater and contractors and the Council 2018/28 LTP, for urban growth with 2,500 APL (the biggest window water supply, developer via Development although in future years and new dwellings, a new frame manufacturing  sports field Agreements. also additional funds are primary school for 600 ‐ company in NZ) who are in  some passive Developers and the Ministry required to speed up the 1,000 pupils, and a process of relocating to reserves. of Education advise that works. commercial centre. Cambridge, have housing they are ready to go and nearby for staff. It is Key projects for the have been encouraging Waikato Regional Council The infrastructure expected that associated transportation, water supply council to go earlier. draft stormwater discharge construction works will businesses to APL will start and wastewater can start consent conditions have provide employment as will relocating as well as new almost immediately with been issued, and only need construction of the new ones setting up. only landowner access some adjustments for works dwellings, school and agreements required (these to be able to commence, commercial centre. This opportunity is have been given in also subject to landowner strategically aligned and principle). sign off. These were not recognised in the Hamilton‐

The housing development Waikato Metro Spatial Plan notified as stakeholder sign will be a mix of single, (in progress), Futureproof off was received. dwellings, apartments and Growth Strategy, and Waipa Detailed designs are multi‐storey dwellings 2050 Growth Strategy underway and are expected clustered near the Green by 1 July 2020. Belt and C1 commercial centre.

13 Focus Area 4

Rotokauri‐Ngaruawahia Corridor

Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; human (total ‐over how many years) What will the project unlock what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), capital in terms of housing and water projects could be fast‐ timeframe for completion future growth and other tracked for development in objectives? the future and what needs to be together Rotokauri‐ Rotokauri and Horotiu Comprehensive and detailed Complete and approved by Infrastructure Funding combined area comprises Integrated Catchment HCC and Regional Council – HCC debt capacity vs Ngaruawahia over 1,700ha of the urban management plan for all 3 off balance sheet Corridor form made up of zoned waters within the Rotokauri treatment. residential and employment stage 1 area This focus area encompasses areas (subject to strategic Procurement ‐ approval for a dynamic employment and infrastructure funding). The Interchange locations and Built and complete direct contractor negotiation residential corridor between area is poised to take connectivity to the Waikato would significantly expedite the southern extent of advantage of local PT and Expressway (Te Rapa bypass) the work Waikato District and the the new start up rail service north western areas of to Auckland. Designation of the major Designation to be confirmed Hamilton. green swale (Lake to lake) mid April 2020 Resource Management Act, Significant environmental Wildlife, Heritage NZ enhancement opportunities It is anchored by the major Designation of the arterial Designation hearing on track Authority and Public Works through lake management town of Ngaruawahia at one transport network for late 2020 Act processes may result in and a major green swale end, includes the major delays to the project. construction supporting industrial notes of Horotiu Completion of Te Wetini Dr Largely designed and ready $12m indigenous species and new and Te Rapa North, and ends to connect existing for construction (funding in methods to meet with the Rotokauri area that development to PT and Start future years) Regional Council consents stormwater quality has large scale residential up Rail standards. development to the west and a major commercial and Advance funding to multi‐ Construction of the green Design, land and $110m retail centre to the east. modal, interconnected urban swale (Critical for construction required and regional transport development) This focus area is strongly options to connect The Base connected by the Waikato shopping Centre and Construction of the arterial Design, land and $40m Expressway and the Te Rapa surrounding businesses to transport network construction required Bypass as well as the North Hamilton, Ngaruawahia and Island Main Trunk Line that Taupri to the startup rail Onion Road realignment and Designation/concept design $15m serves functions for service and the urban PT connection to the Kura Dr complete. Potential to passengers and freight. network. interchange to support deliver through single Existing rail connections industrial employment developer provide significant Better public transport 15

opportunities to build off the services between Hamilton recommencement of and both Te Awamutu and Beyond 10 Years passenger rail services and Cambridge would improve Advance a new 24 million $50m (y5‐y10) commitments to fund a rail economic and social litre water reservoir station at Rotokauri. outcomes for residents. including bulk water Already well linked to connections to support In pre planning Hamilton City by road, the growth in and out of district connection improvements needed are rapid bus Northern Metro – Business Case services in the short term Centralised wastewater / Wastewater plant $300M ‐ and rail connections in the Water Resource Recovery $375M (y5‐y10) longer term. Facility and conveyance (May be two separate Water Plant $200M ‐ $250M Investment in city’s existing facilities) (y5‐y15) wastewater plant to support out of district residential and Hamilton City Wastewater In pre planning employment and to achieve Network Bulk Storage (two) $50M ‐ $70M (y0‐y5) Te Ture Whaimana (health Facilities and wellbeing of the Waikato River) delivering an New north transport river In pre planning $200m (subject to scope) additional 10‐20,000 people crossing to link Rototuna to in housing or job equivalent Rotokauri (Te Rapa Bypass) as a significant employment node. NOTE: The additional Te Rapa Road urbanisation In pre planning $50m (subject to scope) housing and employment (walking/cycling/Pt) node is only possible with the investment in the wastewater treatment plant and a new water reservoir.

16 Focus Area 5

Te Kauwhata‐Ohinewai‐Huntly Corridor

Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; human (total ‐over how many years) What will the project unlock what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), capital in terms of housing and water projects could be fast‐ timeframe for completion future growth and other tracked for development in objectives? the future and what needs to be together Te Kauwhata‐Ohinewai‐ The population of Te Huntly State Housing Will require Kainga Ora Funding; temporary Based on doubling the Huntly Corridor Kauwhata is approximately Redevelopment support. accommodation for capacity from 1 unit to 2 2,000 currently. Waikato Opportunity residents whose houses will units and a per unit cost of The Te Kauwhata‐Ohinewai‐ 2070 identifies the ability for 10‐20 year timeframe if be redeveloped; human $300,000, total cost (for Huntly form a unique cluster Te Kauwhata to grow to a Opportunity for the there is the will. capital. redeveloping 222 state of settlements within the town of 10,000+ people. This redevelopment of 222 state houses) would be in the wider Hamilton to Auckland is already being houses in Huntly to create Business case can be region of $133m. Corridor. Centrally located demonstrated through additional capacity and more relatively straight forward. between Auckland, Lakeside Development, a liveable homes. This will Hamilton, and Tauranga in 1,600 home development have positive social and the Rahui‐Pokeka River currently underway by cultural benefits for Huntly. Valley this area has Winton Partners. Mid Waikato (Te Kauwhata, May require re‐purposing Flexibility around HIF funding $60m (additional top up significant growth potential Ohinewai, Huntly) Waste the Housing Infrastructure scope. funding to add to $39.1m of and capacity for growth. Huntly’s and Ohinewai’s Water needs Fund for Te Kauwhata in which $21.5 is from HIF combined current order to support a sub‐ Top up funding. funded. It is rich in cultural heritage population is approximately The Hamilton to Auckland regional solution for waste and natural biodiversity. It 7,000 with capacity to Corridor Initiative has water servicing. comprises a unique blue‐ double to 14,000 over the highlighted the importance green network including a next 50 years supported by of seeking integrated Mid Waikato Water and number of lakes, wetlands, the Sleepyhead proposal to solutions for servicing at Wastewater Servicing alluvial plains, the Waikato introduce significant new scale whilst confirming the Strategy currently being River, and hill ranges industry and housing in the need for good social and developed (to be ready by including the Hakarimatas. area. environmental outcomes for June 2020). this area. Not only will The area is extremely well The enabling projects stated homes in the area extending connected by road and rail, herein are also consistent from Te Kauwhata to Huntly with the Waikato with Council’s local area be more affordable (given Expressway and the North blueprints. the differential in market Island Main Trunk Line. conditions when compared Because of these features to the south Auckland / Waikato 2070 (Waikato north Waikato area) but it District’s Growth and will potentially result in Economic Development rationalized point‐source

Strategy) has identified discharges into the Waikato considerable growth River. opportunities, for residential, commercial and Waikato District Council has industrial growth in and been successful in bidding around these towns and for $38 million from the $1 settlements. billion Housing Infrastructure Fund. Council’s bid was predicated on supporting growth in Te Kauwhata which will bring about 2790 residential dwellings on stream over ten years from initiation. There is also a proposal before the Waikato District Plan Hearing Panel for a major manufacturing and affordable housing community in Ohinewai (100000 sqm. industrial development with 1100 new houses). Initial thinking in the Hamilton to Corridor Statement of Shared Spatial Intent acknowledges the potential of this industrial development and has remained cognizant of the desire of the developer for 1100 affordable homes). Huntly has also been identified for growth (potentially another 3000 people over the next 30 years with the opportunity for redevelopment of HNZ properties being signalled as an initiative that be advocated through the Hamilton to Auckland

Corridor work). Collectively therefore waste water needs for serving an area extended from Meremere to Huntly (including Te Kauwhata and Ohinewai in between) needs prioritization to ensure that Government’s Urban Growth Agenda objectives are able to be met by better supporting growth whilst realising its social, economic, cultural and environmental outcomes. Huntly south‐facing ramps Waikato Expressway Huntly RMA, Funding $50m ‐ to be verified. By‐pass (now completed). Design and build can Strong inter‐regional commence as soon as transport links are crucial to Business case for south‐ business case has been the economic success of the facing ramps can be approved. Waikato district. With it developed relatively quickly. comes opportunities and issues. A key issue is that Huntly is now to be bypassed by the Waikato expressway . Whist the intent of the bypass is to lessen the time taken to travel from Auckland to Hamilton and beyond, and at a macro level bring greater economic benefits to the Waikato / golden triangle, at a micro level the unintended consequence of this roading project will leave Huntly not only bypassed socially and economically affected for decades ‐ leaving assets and the local community stranded with on‐going

social and economic issues. While Council is engaging with NZTA on the technical aspects of this roading revocation project with NZTA (largely covering the more technical transition of state highway roads to local road status), Council does not believe that the scope of technical roading solutions will be adequate for the on‐ going vitality of Huntly especially given the scale of risks and issues that Huntly faces as a result of the bypass. It is for this reason that Council has identified the need for south‐facing ramps on the Waikato Expressway to improve Huntly’s connection to areas to the south of the town in particular. This direction has been clearly given through hearings on Waikato 2070 (the Waikato District Growth and Economic Development Strategy).

Through the development of the Huntly & Surrounds Spatial Plan/Spatial Intent (which NZTA is party to) preservation of the option for a future Huntly Central interchange has been acknowledged. It has been acknowledged that connecting the Huntly to the

21 Waikato Expressway at this designation would allow increased economic access to significant areas of industrial commercial land to the west of the expressway (east of the township).

22 Focus Area 6

Hopuhopu‐Taupiri

Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; (total ‐over how many Hopuhopu‐Taupiri What will the project what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), human capital years) unlock in terms of housing water projects could be timeframe for completion and future growth and fast‐tracked for other objectives? development in the future and what needs to be together Hopuhopu Re‐ Hopuhopu is a strategic Projects involved in the The land is 100% Iwi Traditional Resource $200M ‐ $300M over 5‐ Development land holding within the Hopuhopu Re‐ owned. Management Act 10 years. Could be Corridor held entirely in Development timelines may result in accelerated depending Hopuhopu is a major Iwi Ownership. It offers a Programme include: The land is adjacent to delays to the project., on funding. headquarter for Waikato‐ unique and significant - Staged Housing major rail and roading however the Streamlined Tainui and is home to the urban growth Development networks. Planning process provides Waikato‐Tainui College opportunity to support - Business Hub, an opportunity to deliver for Research and iwi needs and aspirations Commercial and The site has established the project faster. Development. It is and the future economic Mixed‐Use Land utilities incl fibre and strategically located growth of the local and development electricity. Infrastructure Funding – between Ngaruawahia regional economy. - Iwi Administration Hub transport, three waters and Taupiri and is at the & Business Incubator Some existing building and community. heart of the Hamilton to Hopuhopu currently - Waikato Awa Precinct structures will need to Challenges for Waikato Auckland Corridor. Not provides around 60 - Native nursery and be demolished. Tainui to fund only does Hopuhopu dwellings, regional expansion of accommodate on the offer a unique and sporting facilities, tertiary environmental Master Planning for Council’s balance sheet significant urban growth education and training enhancement and Hopuhopu is currently against competing opportunity to support facilities and a Waikato restoration underway. Concept priorities. iwi needs and aspirations Tainui Tribal Hub. programmes plans have been but it is also well primed - Upgraded sports developed for site to advance Redevelopment of the facilities redevelopment. Whakatupuranga 2050 ‐ village would: Implementation of some the tribe’s blueprint for ‐ Meet immediate Key enabling elements could cultural, social and housing needs infrastructure to the commence in the next 6 economic advancement ‐ Provide employment site already exists but ‐ 12 months. for Waikato‐Tainui people opportunity for Iwi at would require through a long‐term Hopuhopu and expansion and/or Structure plans have

24 Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; (total ‐over how many Hopuhopu‐Taupiri What will the project what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), human capital years) unlock in terms of housing water projects could be timeframe for completion and future growth and fast‐tracked for other objectives? development in the future and what needs to be together development approach to throughout the upgrade to facilitate been prepared and building the capacity of Hamilton to Auckland and support the submitted as part of the Waikato‐Tainui Marae, corridor. growth potential. current Waikato District hapuu, and Iwi. ‐ Optimise existing Iwi Necessary Council District Plan land holding infrastructure Review. The development proposal ‐ Leverage location next upgrades include 3‐ for Hopuhopu (as outlined to strategic transport waters, strategic The bulk of the in this table) is therefore corridors and transport connections. proposed re‐ reflective of nationally significant development is already Whakatupuranga 2050 natural and cultural A key enabling feature permitted under the and, when realised, will features. to realize the potential existing Waikato District entrench this part of the ‐ Build scale to create Hopuhopu provides is Council Plan corridor as the heartbeat sustainable iwi funding and capital. of Māoridom. The inter‐ enterprise. At scale housing generational impact and ‐ Build a stronger and developments would benefits from the more vibrant also require development of Hopuhopu community. partnership with is therefore immense and ‐ Attract investment Crown and external richly rewarding from a from external parties agents. four‐wellbeing to support perspective. social, environmental Seeing together with and/or cultural the development of It will also collectively help initiatives. industrial and realise the achievement of residential both the Urban Growth Taupiri has both opportunities in Agenda and Sustainable residential and industrial Taupiri, Hopuhopu and Development Goals for the opportunities which will Taupiri offer a unique benefit of existing and be relatively easy to get opportunity for

25 Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range Hopuhopu‐Taupiri (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; (total ‐over how many What will the project what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), human capital years) unlock in terms of housing water projects could be timeframe for completion and future growth and fast‐tracked for other objectives? development in the future and what needs to be together future generations through going as the land is not growth, development an enduring Crown, Iwi in fragmented and the realization of and Council partnership. ownership. Its iwi aspirations. accessibility to SH1, the Hopuhopu involves the Waikato Expressway and revitalization and delivery NIMT also makes this a of a new greenfield urban sought‐after location. growth area in the heart of the Hamilton to Auckland Corridor.

It involves significant opportunity to support and enhance the Maori economy and to partner with Iwi to meet the needs and aspirations of Waikato Tainui through housing, employment and economic development.

Taupiri’s population is currently 500 people. Waikato 2070 has identified the growth opportunity for Taupiri and its ability to grow into a small town of approx.

27 Focus Area 7

3-Waters

Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; human (total ‐over how many years) What will the project unlock what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), capital in terms of housing and water projects could be fast‐ timeframe for completion future growth and other tracked for development in objectives? the future and what needs to be together 3‐ Waters Three waters services are: Sub‐Regional 3‐Waters The project is targeting Working across jurisdictions Sub‐Regional 3‐Waters • key to unlocking Project will deliver an completion of a programme in a boundaryless manner for Study: TOTAL $1M ‐ $2M Three waters is the most economic potential in intergenerational 3‐waters business case for 3 waters core business like 3‐waters (Y0‐Y1) critical focus area of the H2A the H2A corridor investment strategy for Hei infrastructure across the infrastructure is not business Corridor. • essential to achieving Awarua ki te Ora ready for corridor area within 12 as usual. It requires new the growth and implementation. The months. approaches and alternative This focus area directly development objectives strategy will be focussed on funding and implementation addresses Iwi aspiration at and aspirations of the urban settlements within the Phase 1 of the project is tools. the highest level. It does this H2A Corridor Plan Waikato River Catchment. complete. Project through actions that • Key to demonstrating governance and delivery The partners have already practically implement Te how urban land use and The government proposed structure and collaborative completed the foundation Ture Whaimana (The development is giving regulatory and service partnerships have been work required for this study Waikato River Vision and effect to Te Ture delivery reform proposals established. but need central government Strategy) to improve the Whaimana o Waikato. could be a significant Phase 2 of the project to co‐funding to complete the deliver the programme investment strategy. health and condition of New opportunity in the context business case is underway Zealand’s longest and most An integrated and holistic of any 3 waters stimulus approach to 3 waters using co‐funding from iwi important river. package and/or for the infrastructure, and local government. A implementation of the 3 The programme of works is environmental enhancement funding application to co‐ waters business case focused along the entirety of and land use will lead to: fund Phase 2 has been the Waikato River corridor • improved housing findings. lodged with central and its catchment. It outcomes by making government. This co‐funding encompasses environmental more land development is needed urgently. restoration, comprehensive ready stormwater and catchment • opportunities for In parallel with this, several management works and public/iwi partnership specific projects (included is boundary less planning for to deliver core other focus areas) will be water and waste water infrastructure accelerated to support fast‐ reticulated services along the • cleaner waterways and tracked implementation. length of the corridor. better environmental and community This feature of the work is outcomes.

29 truly transformational • new employment thinking and has never been opportunities through attempted at this scale in the removing impediments context of spatial planning to future commercial and investment in New development Zealand. • better public amenity through enhanced environments to help communities thrive.

Active and deliberate Waikato and Waipa River Many of the restoration Environmental enhancement investment in environmental environmental enhancement programme projects are and restoration projects (Y0 enhancement and and restoration programme spade ready subject to – Y10): $150M ‐ $500M restoration activities is will be made up of projects funding and mobilising plant needed to deliver thriving scoped, costed and and human resources. and prosperous communities prioritised as part of the whilst enabling growth and Waipa and Waikato River Projects include fencing and providing for more people Restoration Strategy. riparian planting; habitat and and jobs and meeting our mahinga kai restoration obligations to protect and projects; pest control and enhance the Waikato River. eradication; hill country and stream erosion protection A significant environmental and remediation; enhancement investment biodiversity enhancement programme will deliver projects; development of economic benefits, meet iwi culturally significant sites; aspirations and contribute to development of recreational the regions well‐being in and amenity areas; river many ways including, access improvements; through: creation and delivery of

30 • offsetting the impacts of education packages and urban and rural landuse resources; identification and activities, protection of waahi tapu and • delivering healthier sites of significance ecosystems, • providing local and regional employment and training opportunities • Meeting national environmental targets

31 Focus Area 8

Waikato Expressway Cambridge to Pairere

32 Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; human (total ‐over how many years) What will the project unlock what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), capital in terms of housing and water projects could be fast‐ timeframe for completion future growth and other tracked for development in objectives? the future and what needs to be together Waikato Expressway – This next stage of the This project is interrelated to The Business Case is well Once the DBC is completed $0.5 to $1B over 8‐10 years Cambridge to Piarere Waikato Expressway south the NZ Upgrade Programme developed and could be the Pre‐implementation with potential to start pre‐ of Cambridge, is a project SH1/29 roundabout. completed in relatively short phase would commence implementation in 2021/22. that will significantly Upgrade of the current 2 timeframe. which includes the land improve the safe transport lane highway to a safer 4 acquisition, resource of goods and people in the lanes with median and side consents and the designation Waikato as well as improving barriers and straightening. to be confirmed. There is an freight connectivity to the Waipa DC believes this fits in opportunity for government Port of Tauranga. with the draft GPS 2021 for support to fast track these safety projects. processes. In particular the There has been preliminary Public Works Act for land design work undertaken, but procurement; the RMA for further work is required to Designations, and understand the consenting; and Heritage NZ interdependencies with the Pouhere Taonga Act for NZUP programme. archaeological significant The project will provide areas. ongoing employment for key contractors and their existing staff as well as new staff.

Focus Area 9

Papakura‐Tuakau‐Pokeno

34 Focus Area Opportunity Key enabling projects and Development status Constraints Estimated cost range (housing/development) dependencies Spade ready? e.g. RMA consenting; human (total ‐over how many years) What will the project unlock what can be separated e.g. Business case complete), capital in terms of housing and water projects could be fast‐ timeframe for completion future growth and other tracked for development in objectives? the future and what needs to be together Papakura‐Tuakau‐Pokeno Preliminary analysis of a Funding is the key constraint. $100m for the upgrade The Drury‐Opaheke and high‐level assessment of the This is programmed for 2030 Pukekohe‐Paerata structure Pukekohe waste water but needs to be brought The area from Papakura in plans provide for up to treatment plant undertaken forward to meet the growth southern Auckland to 34,500 new homes in south by Watercare indicates that and industrial demand. Tuakau‐Pokeno in the Auckland over the next 30 there is a capacity issue in northern Waikato is one of years. This equates to the short‐medium term NZ’s fastest growing areas roughly 100,000 people. especially with regards to and is likely to remain so Combined with the possible servicing industrial trade over the next 30‐50 years growth in the northern waste volumes. with an additional Waikato over the same population of around period of around 50,000 Meeting the waste water 150,000 being provided for people it is crucial that serving needs of both within existing land use appropriate servicing needs industry and residents is policies. for a population equivalent therefore crucial to ensure to the size of Hamilton is that Government’s Urban provided for in this area. Growth Agenda objectives are able to be met by better supporting growth in a way that realises its social, cultural and environmental potential by: o Improving housing affordability and choices; o Enhancing the quality of the natural and built environments, creating vital communities; o Improving access to employment, public services and amenities; o Creating employment opportunities.

35 The enabling projects stated herein are also consistent with Council’s local area blueprints.