Waikōwhai Park Concept Plan

WAIKŌWHAI PARK CONCEPT PLAN

June 2018 . For Local Board Adoption

Contents

1.0 Introduction 4 2.0 Context 6 3.0 History of the park 8 4.0 Site analysis 10 5.0 Design principles 15 6.0 Waikōwhai Bay: concept development and precedent imagery 16 7.0 Faulkner Bay: concept development and precedent imagery 17 8.0 Concept plan 18 9.0 Indicative staging 20 10.0 References 21

APPENDICES A1 Consultation summary A2 Technical drawings 1.0 Introduction

1.1 The site 1.2 Project scope 1.3 Related projects 1.4 Process

Waikōwhai ‘Kowhai by the water’ The site was used as a landfi ll between 1963 and 1974. Playground Renewal The following diagram shows the process involved in the Rehabilitation works were carried out on the site in the 1980s creation of this concept plan. Waikōwhai Park is a public park approximately 20 hectares The existing playground is due to be upgraded, with works and 1990s. Additional works are now required to address surface in size, located at 8 Waikōwhai Road, Hillsborough. The park scheduled for summer 2018/19. This will involve replacing old water drainage and land stability issues on site. is within the Puketāpapa Local Board area. The site is legally equipment, adding extra play equipment and other general comprised of four land parcels described as Part Section 14 DP The project involves creation of a concept plan for the park that improvements to the playspace. Site walkovers 18768, Part Lot 1 DP68578, Part 24 SO67474 Crown Land and identifi es both short and long term improvements. The concept Manukau Walkway the Waikōwhai Road Legal Road. plan is to be developed with the closed landfi ll team, who will be undertaking signifi cant works in the park to improve the landfi ll The Manukau Walkway is approximately 12km long walkway The majority is identifi ed in the Auckland Unitary Plan (operative cap over the next few years. These include: taking in beaches, coastal bush reserves and headland lookouts. in part) as a Signifi cant Ecological Areas (SEA). When complete it will connect Blockhouse Bay to Onehunga Preparation of Draft Concept Plan • stabilisation of the existing rock wall uphill of the boat The park forms part of a ribbon of public parks and reserves Bay via Waikōwhai Park. Three areas within the park; Waikōwhai in collaboration with the closed landfill team ramp at Faulkner Bay located along the northern banks of the Manukau Harbour Bay foreshore, the playground and Faulkner Bay, are identifi ed as • improvements to open stormwater swale drains throughout ,stretching from Blockhouse Bay to Onehunga. These parks have the reserve destinations along this route. The Manukau Walkway links to a a strong connection to the dynamic coastal processes of the • addressing slope instability along the foreshore at number of Greenway routes within the Puketāpapa Local Board harbour environment and provide a linkage and buffer between Waikōwhai Bay area. Public consultation the coast and adjacent residential areas. Waikōwhai Park offers • installation of subsoil drainage Carried out in conjunction with the closed landfill team and Landfi ll Cap Improvements sweeping views across the Manukau Harbour to Māngere • construction of a new 100m long retaining wall along the playground renewal. Consultation consisted of: shoreline at Waikōwhai Bay Mountain, Ambury Farm Park and Puketutu Island. These improvements, as described in section 1.2, include • Public open day: 2 May 2018, and Any short term improvements identifi ed in the concept plan works to improve the landfi ll cap and site stability via drainage • Have your say online survey (refer Appendix 1) may be delivered as part of the landfi ll remediation works. swale upgrades, stormwater treatments, installation of subsoil drainage, drainage trenches and new retaining walls where the fi ll area meets the foreshore. These works are split into stages and will be implemented over a two year period. Concept Plan Refinement

Concept Plan Adoption by Puketapapa Local Board

Implementation Phase

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2.1 Statutory context ZONING RESIDENTIAL The Auckland Unitary Plan identiﬁ es Waikōwhai Park as a Public Single house Open Space - Conservation zone. Conservation zoning recognises BUSINESS the landscape, cultural and historic heritage values of the site Neighbourhood centre The objectives of the conservation zone are as follows:

Public Open Space -Conservation Zone PUBLIC OPEN SPACE Objectives: Conservation

1. Public open spaces with natural, ecological, landscape, and Informal Recreation heritage values are protected and enhanced and available to the public to use and enjoy. Coastal - General Coastal Marine 2. Recreational activities and associated buildings and Zone structures complement and protect the values and qualities Indicative Coastline of the public open space. PT ALLOT 14 SEC 13 OVERLAYS Adjacent open space along the Manukau coastline also has Suburbs AUCKLAND Signiﬁ cant Ecological Area- Terrestrial conservation zoning while the residential properties along the LOT 3 DP ridgeline to the north of the site are zoned single house. 18768 Signiﬁ cant Ecological Area- Marine 1

A Signiﬁ cant Ecological Area (SEA)- Terrestrial applies to the Shell midden Infrastructure- National Gird Corridor Overlay- Uncompromised majority of the site and coastal margins, with the exception of CHI 5831/NZAA R11_314 the three open grassed areas. Lot Boundary PT LOT A National Grid Corridor Overlay also runs through the site. 4 DP 16768 CULTURAL HERITAGE INVENTORY

2.2 Archaeological sites Archaeological Site

The Cultural Heritage Inventory (CHI) identiﬁ es two recorded Historic Structure LOT 2 DP archaeological sites within the park boundary. An additional 72244 two archaeological sites and a historic structure are located just outside the park boundary at Faulkner Bay.

Auckland Unitary Plan - Operative in part - extracted from Auckland Council GIS

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2.3 Wider site context

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Stramolar i nion Roa nion Playground Lynﬁ eld Reserve Tennis Club HillsboroughH ´ Cemetery Hillsborough Road d Extensi d Monte Cecilia School John Rosser Catholic Ramelton Reserve

Reserve School o Waikōwhai

n Primary School LYNFIELD Quona Reserve Hillsborough Reserve

Hasley Drive e School d a l Captains G ay Bush B ley Kingswood es W e Manukau Wattle serv Wesley Bay Re Grannys Bay Domain Reserve Waikōwhai Park Faulkner Bay

Waikōwhai Bay Sylvania Cres Esplanade Reserve

Wattle Bay

Cape Horn

Manukau Harbour

The site within its wider context. Not to scale

6 2.4 Existing land uses 2.5 Closed landfill

Located on the northern banks of the Manukau Harbour, the A landfi ll was established on site in 1963, and by 1969 three Design considerations park comprises steep bush clad slopes with fl atter open grassed separate sections of the park were being used as tip sites. The landfi ll presents a signifi cant constraint, and any development, areas utilised for recreation. Residential waste as well as industrial waste from freezing works remedial and/or maintenance works which may impact on the and tanneries was used to infi ll natural gullies, including the two Faulkner Bay occupies the eastern end of the reserve and has cap or closed landfi ll infrastructure must be approved by the eastern gullies that terminate at Faulkner Bay, and the western a children’s playground, seating, picnic and barbecue facilities, closed landfi ll asset manager. gully that terminates at Waikōwhai Bay. The site was used as a a lookout, carparking and a public toilet on its upper slopes. A landfi ll until 1974. Cap and cover is a constraint for water sensitive design solutions second carpark with boat launching facilities is located at the and the establishment of vegetation, including specimen trees waters edge. Cap and cover and revegetation. Root penetration of the cover increases the Waikōwhai Bay (at the western end of the reserve) contains a Historical investigations have noted that, in general, waste likelihood that leachate and landfi ll gas will impact on the health series of pedestrian walkways leading down to the harbour. The materials at the site are covered with a sand, clay and gravel mix of the plant. Unhealthy plants are more vulnerable to disturbance landscape comprises bush clad slopes and a large open grassed of varying thickness. At Waikōwhai Bay, the cap comprises thin through windfall and fl ooding. area which functions as a dog off-leash area. The remains of and irregular clay materials between 0.3 and 1m in thickness. At Continual settlement may also restrict the type of path surfaces the historical changing rooms are located near Waikōwhai Bay Faulkner Bay the cap comprises between 0.2 and 0.5m thickness possible as more rigid surfaces (i.e. concrete) may crack over time foreshore. of clay materials within the playground area, with little to no true as the underlying materials shift. Any proposed path surfacing 1 cover across the remaining fi ll zone . within the existing landfi ll area will need to balance the needs for an accessible surface with the ongoing maintenance requirements Leachate of that path. Areas of iron precipate surface water ‘staining’ on existing paths is considered to have an aesthetic impact on park users.

Gas release

Landfi ll gas is present at the site in concentrations typical of a landfi ll of this age. Safe management of landfi ll gas will be an important consideration and will be taken into account during site improvement works.

1 Waikōwhai Park Improvement Works - Construction Methodology, Aecom (Draft, 15 Nov 2017)

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Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, NZ Map 890 Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19140305-39-1

Waikōwhai Park was promoted as a resort, ideal for family outings with acres of natural In 1909 the land that would beauty, including the distinctive kowhai trees become Waikōwhai Park was gifted and various sloping bays, making it one of the to the Mt Roskill Road Board by most picturesque parks in Auckland. the Wesleyan Mission Trust for use The park was also home to Auckland’s fi rst as a public reserve. In 1911 the nudist club, ‘The Sun Group’, formed in 1938 Waikōwhai Park Act was passed at an inaugural meeting of 9 people . The as a collaboration between the New Zealand Herald reported in 7 January Mt Roskill Road Board and the “the organiser stated he had made many Wesleyans. Central Government enquiries in the Waikōwhai District, and Part of a nautical chart of the Manukau Harbour, surveyed by and the roads board came up with On February 28th, 1914 the Hon, F.W. Lang, speaker for the House of Representatives and members thought this would be a suitable Commander B. Drury, 1853. the fi nances to develop the park. member for the Manukau Electorate, offi cially opened Waikōwhai Park locality...”

1850 1900 1914

Pre European history The land was A summer camping party at Waikōwhai Bay in February 1902, in Views of the Manukau Harbour from Waikōwhai Park, located View taken from just inside the gates of Waikōwhai Park The Manukau Harbour and purchased from the days of informal camping before the park was established on the hills that had been cleared for farming the Waikōwhai Coast are Maori in the important to many Tamaki 1850s Makuarau iwi and hapu particularly Te Wai-o-hua, Te Kawerau a Maki and Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei. The Manukau Harbour and Waikōwhai Coast have been occupied by mana whenua for over 800 years, and this relationship continues today.

Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS- Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS- Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 19020227-8-3 19130410-3-2 AWNS-19140312-44-2

8 Waikōwhai, Manukau, 1962. Whites Aviation Ltd :Photographs. Ref: WA-56928-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22833496

In 1966 a stone retaining wall, drains and a boat ramp were built to stabilise the Signiﬁ cant remedial works reclaimed land along The park was used as undertaken at the site, including 1940 aerial photograph, from Auckland Council GIS the foreshore. rubbish tip until 1974 earthworks and planting

1950 1970 2000

Waikōwhai Bay beach scene, January 1955 In 1963 a landﬁ ll was 2006 aerial photograph, from Auckland Council GIS established in Waikōwhai Park. By 1969 three separate sections of the park were being used as a tip sites for residential waste as well as industrial waste from freezing works and tanneries. Waste was used to inﬁ ll natural gullies at the site.

Beach scene including bathers, Waikōwhai Bay. Whites Auckland Council Archives MRB 009 243 Avaition Ltd: Photographs, Ref: WA-36758-F Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington /records/23526142

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Hillsborough Road

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Cape Horn ōwhai R P ik Wa

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WAIKŌWHAI BAY

MANUKAU HARBOUR

LEGEND P carparking picnic and/or barbecue area dog off-leash area playground viewing platform boat ramp historic changing shed structure toilets historic landfill extents

10 N 4.2 Vegetation 4.3 Hydrology and topography

Hillsborough Road

TAMAKI ECOLOGICAL DISTRICT Road FOREST REMNANT NORTHERN MANUKAU SUB-CATCHMENT

Cape Horn

Road

FAULKNER BAY Cape Horn FAULKNER BAY

WAIKŌWHAI BAY WAIKŌWHAI BAY

MANUKAU HARBOUR MANUKAU HARBOUR

LEGEND LEGEND grassed areas regenerating kanuka scrub/forest 2m contours lawn/specimen trees regenerating broadleaf scrub/forest overland flow paths coastal broadleaf forest

pohutukawa tree/flax/rockland

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LEGEND existing vehicle circulation existing pedestrian paths carparking Hillsborough Road proposed greenway connections* (as per the Puketāpapa Greenways Plan) proposed manukau foreshore walkway CAPTAINS BUSH foreshore walk (low tide route) dog off-leash area water access

Road boat ramp

Cape Horn * Routes subject to feasibility

FAULKNER BAY

WAIKŌWHAI BAY

MANUKAU HARBOUR

ONEHUNGA LYNFIELD BAY COVE TAYLORS BAY

BLOCKHOUSE BAY

CAPE HORN GRANNY’S BAY

WESLEY BAY

WATTLE WAIKŌWHAI Reserve/park BAY BAY Focal point/destination MANUKAU FORESHORE WALKWAY

12 N 4.5 Opportunities and constraints

Hillsborough Road

CAPTAINS BUSH

Cape Horn Road

Renew road surface to repair sections of uplifted and Proposed greenway connection within the slumping road Puketāpapa Greenways Plan Playground scheduled for renewal, which will include and reinstatement of the fl ying fox Investigate inclusion of ‘Cycle Skills Track’ in area of open lawn and trees. This area is currently used as a dog off-leash area. FAULKNER BAY Proposed stormwater treatment, including drainage Potential confl ict between dogs and bikes trenches Environmental impacts of mountain bikes, soil and vegetation disturbance. Improve pedestrian connection to Faulkner Bay including repairs and hard surfacing of existing path, installation of WAIKŌWHAI BAY pedestrian crossing and new connection between viewing platform to path Digging restrictions within historical landfi ll areas - build Proposed path connection to proposed above ground within these areas (i.e. new playground Manukau Walkway/greenway route footings), rather than digging down. Minimise tower Upgrade and increase width of existing path, structures due to risk of differential settlement. including: removing trip hazards and improving drainage to reduce slipperiness

Improve beach access and develop amenity node at Implementation of proposed Manukau waters edge Walkway / greenway route will improve connections New retaining wall to increase site stability at along coastline waters edge

CAPE HORN High cost of removing contaminated ﬁ ll from site Barge access for upgrade works may restrict scope and nature of improvements LEGEND Extent of landfill (from Aecom dwg) Opportunities Constraints

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The Waikōwhai Coast and the Manukau Harbour is of historical Maintain and enhance the Improve connectivity to Improve the reserve as a importance to many Tamaki Makarau iwi and hapu and has been continually occupied by mana whenua for over 800 years. The natural environment and around Waikōwhai recreation destination Waikōwhai Coast sits between two main portages: the Whau and Park the Otahuhu Portage which provided an easy access for waka between the Manukau and Waitemata Harbours. The harbour itself also provided an abundance of shellfi sh, fi sh, birds and The vegetated portions of the park are identifi ed as Signifi cant The park has a relatively comprehensive network of paths. This The playground is currently up for renewal. It currently caters marine mammals. Ecological Areas in the Auckland Unitary Plan. Historical land could be further improved by implementing planned greenways to preschool aged children and has known drainage issues. The Te Aranga design principles have been embedded within the uses have however damaged and contaminated the parkland. routes and the Manukau walkway within the park. These would reserve provides boat access to the harbour at Faulkner Bay and adjacent design principles that will be used to guide and underpin Remediation is required to restore and enhance natural values strengthen connections into the park for local residents, and beach access at Waikōwhai Bay. all development on site. and ensure the reserve is safe for public use. between neighbouring reserves along the harbour foreshore. Existing paths vary in width and are in mixed condition, so Proposals: TE ARANGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES: Proposals: opportunities exist to improve their condition, safety and create • recognise and provide for the protection and interpretation a stronger path hierarchy. • MANA (Rangatiratanga/Authority) • Protect and enhance the natural values of the park including of sites of historical and cultural signifi cance The status of iwi and hapu as mana whenua is recognised indigenous coastal ecosystems to increase opportunities for Proposals: • provide for informal active recreation, play opportunities and respected people to enjoy nature and passive recreation opportunities • improve legibility of park entrances to enhance the street • upgrade and/or develop the following areas identifi ed as • WHAKAPAPA (Names and Naming) • protect and enhance indigenous vegetation presence of the reserve destinations along the Manukau Walkway: Maori names a celebrated and naming opportunities are • manage weeds and animal pests to increase the ecological • ensure safe and legible pedestrian and cyclist priority at 1. playspace upgrades and improvements supported and biodiversity values in the park, involve schools, entry points and throughout the park volunteers and community groups and develop educational 2. amenity node at Waikōwhai Bay to improve beach • TOHU (The Wider Cultural Landscape) • implement the sections of the Puketāpapa Greenways Plan opportunities around this access Mana whenua signifi cant sites and cultural landmarks are and the Manukau Walkway that the runs through the reserve 3. Faulkner Bay acknowledged • enhance the mauri of all things, in particular stormwater • introduce hierarchy to existing path network systems and waterways • prevent any inappropriate developments within the park, • improvep drainageg in some sections ffor amenity and safety • TAIAO (The Natural Environment) redureducece cclutterlutter bbyy reremovingmoving aanyny uunnecessarynnecessary eelementslements • engage with mana whenua to develop and maintainin hihighgh rereasonsasons The natural environment is protected, restored and/or • im improveprove drainage to solve stormwater problems anandd standards of environmental sustainability • iin interpretationtterprettation mmaterialatteriial shshouldhoould ttakeake ththee opopportunityportunity to enhanced imimproveprove sasafetyfety reference historical materiamateriall anandd namenamess • MAURI TU (Environmental Health) Environmental health is protected, maintained and/or enhanced • MAHI TOI (Creative Expression) Iwi/hapū narratives are captured and expressed creatively and appropriately • AHI KA (The Living Presence) Iwi/hapū have a living and enduring presence and are secure and valued in their rohe

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Path connectionsect

Pohutukawa and kowhai specimen planting Waikōwhai Bay amenity node along coastal edge

Path connection to Cape Horn Structure to provide shelter and frame views out to the harbour Permeable balustrading for unobstructed views Steps provide beach access and double as seats Timber seating, including loungers

16 7.0 Faulkner Bay: concept development and precedent imagery N

Supplementary play activities

Integration of natural play elements in area of planting adjacent to playground, utilise found objects i.e. logs and ﬁ x equipment to existing trees. Play equipment to be located outside landﬁ ll extents zone.

L: Grass bunding to along edge of grass slope to restrict ﬂ ow of stormwater and damage to planting on lower slopes

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LEGEND MANUKAU HARBOUR revegetation planting

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1 Playground improvements (as part of separate renewals project). Playground upgrade to include new path through top play area to improve access from existing carpark to playground. Wider connections New seating, picnic tables, drinking fountain and cycle racks also to be delivered with playground works.

2 Reinstate ﬂ ying fox as part of the playground upgrade Hillsborough Road 3 Consolidate signage into single sign, and include interpretative and site map and wayﬁ nding information. Highlight accessible routes in accordance with the recommendations from the CAPTAINS BUSBUSHH ‘Be accessible’ report

4 Open stormwater drain upgrades (delivered as part of landﬁ ll remediation) 5 Increase width of existing path along the greenway/Manukau Walkway route

6 Remove trip hazard from existing path by removing slot drain

7 Re-vegetate area of vegetation cleared as part of landfi ll stabilisation works with eco-sourced native coastal pohutukawa, fl ax rockland planting, including specimen pohutukawa and kowhai trees. Ensure no fl ax borders path. New specimen trees to frame the view from the new seat/ WESLEY BAY rest area adjacent the footpath

8 Develop amenity node at Waikōwhai Bay at the top of the retaining wall, including seating, shade, and generous beach access steps with handrail Cape Horn Road FAULKNER BAY 9 Proposed beach retaining wall (delivered as part of landﬁ ll remediation), ensure wall is slightly curved to align with the existing coastal edge proﬁ le

10 Proposed path connection

11 Proposed greenway/Manukau Walkway connection to Cape Horn WAIKŌWHAI BAY

12 Proposed greenway connection to Cape Horn Road (further investigation required)

13 Retain area of lawn and specimen trees for use as dog off-leash area

14 Investigate redesign of viewing platform, including provision of steps down to path leading to MANUKAU HARBOUR Faulkner Bay when this is up for renewal

15 Provide raised table/zebra crossing or similar to allow pedestrians to safely cross Waikōwhai Road LEGEND 16 Repair drainage damage to the gravel path leading to Faulkner Bay. Consider upgrading to hard surface - ie concrete, to improve pedestrian access to the bay. Existing path

17 Repair areas of slumping in Waikōwhai Road when road is up for renewal (delivered as part of Proposed and/or path upgrade as part of landﬁ ll remediation) Manukau Walkway CAPE HORN 18 Formalise Faulkner Bay car park by consolidating parking and adding line markings for car Proposed greenway connection and car/trailer parking and 1x accessible park (line markings shown are indicative). Potential (Puketāpapa Greenways Plan) reduction of the overall amount of hardstand.

19 Add additional seats to Faulkner Bay coastal edge and accessibility access from carpark to seating area

20 Increase width of the path leading to the lookout from 1.2m path to 1.8m the to enable access

21 Accessibility upgrades to top carpark including 1x accessible park and improved access to toilets with the removal of adjacent seat. Note: Future upgrade to toilets should include automated lighting and locking/opening mechanism and bag hook Note: all upgrades to paths to remove trip hazards.

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ITEM/PROJECT DESCRIPTION BUDGET DELIVERY INDICATIVE COST

Playground upgrades/improvements By others, includes reinstatement of flying fox and swings, and addition of supplementary play equipment. New seating, picnic tables, Capex renewal CF TBC drinking fountain and cycle racks also to be delivered with playground works.

Signage upgrades Consolidate existing signage and include interpretative information and site map of park paths and amenities. Highlight accessible routes in TBC CF TBC accordance with the recommendations from the ‘Be accessible’ report

Open stormwater drain upgrades Upgrade drains running alongside paths leading down to Waikōwhai Bay TBC Closed Landfill TBC

Existing path repairs Fix drainage and remove trip hazards from existing paths, including: TBC TBC TBC a. concrete path to Waikōwhai Bay b. gravel path leading to Faulkner Bay c. ensure accessible paths are a minimum of 1.8m wide

Handrails 1. Upgrade existing handrails to a easier to grip material - currently wooden TBC TBC TBC 2. Handrails to be installed along steep sections

Site stability works Improvements as part of Closed Landfill teams works TBC Closed Landfill TBC

Revegetation planting and plant Revegetate land disturbed/cleared as part of site stability works. TBC TBC TBC maintenance Trim flax from path edges (trip hazard). Consider long term replacement with a more suitable low species for along path

Accessibility upgrades to top carpark 1. Seat and bollard removal to ensure access to toilet and picnic area TBC TBC TBC (refer to ‘Be accessible’ report) 2. Kerb ramps to accessible footpaths 3. Line-marking for 1x accessible park 4. Bring surface level of amenity area up to grade of seating / picnic tables and path (note: may be included as part of playground upgrade works). 5. New path from carpark to existing playground path and relocation of existing seat to rear of path. Reinstatement of planting bordering path (note: may be included as part of playground upgrade works).

Drinking fountain Install a drinking fountain on the accessible route next to toilet facility (note: may be included as part of playground upgrade works). TBC TBC TBC

Long term improvements

ITEM/PROJECT DESCRIPTION BUDGET DELIVERY INDICATIVE COST

Greenways/Manukau Walkway connections 1. Connection to Cape Horn as part of the Manukau Walkway TBC CF TBC 2. Connection to Cape Horn Road (note: steep grade, further investigation required to determine feasibility)

Amenity node development Upgrade and improve access to Waikōwhai Bay (include handrail to step sections) TBC TBC TBC

Viewing platform and path connection Upgrade/extend lookout structure and construct new steps down to existing path to Faulkner Bay. Recommend a raised table (or similar) Capex renewal TBC TBC to enable safer pedestrian crossing across Waikōwhai Road

Reconfiguration of Faulkner Bay carpark Reduce hardstand area and demarcate car parking spaces for car and car/ trailer and 1x accessible park. Feature amenity planting or swales TBC TBC TBC area to treat runoff

Toilet renewals When toilet is up for renewal ensure new facility allows for wheelchair accessibility, including automated lighting and locking/opening TBC TBC TBC mechanism and bag hook

20 10.0 References

Manukau coastal walkway network - Development Plan (n.d), Puketāpapa Local Board AECOM NZ Ltd, Waikōwhai Park Improvement Works- Construction Methodology, (November 15, 2017 - Draft). Auckland Council Puketāpapa Local Board, Puketāpapa Greenways Plan (April 2012) Be Institute, Be accessible - Waikōwhai Park (n.d).

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Puketāpapa Local Board - WAIKŌWHAI PARK CONCEPT PLAN | 23 A1 Consultation summary

Public consultation was carried out between 21 May to 8 June 1 Introduction and site context 2018. Consultation included a Shape Auckland survey and an open evening held at the Lynﬁ eld Recreation Centre on 2 May. The site Related projects Wider connections Existing photographs Waikîwhai ‘Kowhai by the water’ Playground Renewal Waikîwhai Park is a public park approximately The existing playground is due to be upgraded, N

20 hectares in size, located at 8 Waikîwhai with works scheduled for summer 2018/19. Hillsborough Road Road, Hillsborough, within the Puketèpapa CAPTAINS BUSH A total of 7 online submissions were received, the majority from Local Board area. The majority of the park is Manukau Walkway and greenways identiÙed in the Auckland Unitary Plan The Manukau Walkway is a 12km walkway (operative in part) as a SigniÙ cant Ecological connecting Blockhouse Bay to Onehunga Areas (SEA). Bay via Waikîwhai Park. Waikîwhai Bay local residents. There was low attendance at the open evening. foreshore, the playground and Faulkner Bay, The park forms part of a ribbon of public are identiÙ ed as destinations along this route. parks and reserves located along the The Manukau Walkway links to a number Cape Horn Road northern banks of the Manukau Harbour, of Greenway routes within the Puketèpapa stretching from Blockhouse Bay to Local Board area. Onehunga. These parks have a strong There was good support overall for the proposed improvements connection to the dynamic coastal LandÙ ll Cap Improvements processes of the harbour environment and FAULKNER BAY provide a linkage and buffer between the Works to improve the landÙ ll cap and coast and adjacent residential areas. site stability via drainage swale upgrades, Existing playground adjacent the top car park to Waikōwhai Park. The feedback was used to inform the ﬁ nal stomwater treatments, installation of subsoil Waikîwhai Park offers sweeping views across WAIKíWHAI BAY the Manukau Harbour to Mèngere Mountain, drainage, drainage trenches and new retaining Ambury Farm Park and Puketutu Island. walls where the Ù ll area meets the foreshore. These works will be implemented over a two MANUKAU HARBOUR version of the Waikōwhai Park Concept Plan. Project scope year period.

The site was used as a landÙ ll between 1963 LEGEND and 1974. Rehabilitation works were carried Existing path

out on the site in the 1980s and 1990s. Proposed Manukau Walkway (some Additional works are now required to address existing connections require upgrade) surface water drainage and land stability Proposed greenway connection issues on site. CAPE HORN Playground (proposed renewal) The project involves creation of a concept Waikîwhai Bay showing existing retaining wall Faulkner Bay car park plan for the park that identiÙ es both short and Key consultation themes long term improvements. The concept plan is to be developed with the closed landÙ ll team, Historic photographs who will be undertaking signiÙ cant works in the park to improve the landÙ ll cap over the next few years. These include: • stabilisation of the existing rock wall uphill of the boat ramp at Faulkner Bay, Existing reserve use: • improvements to open stormwater swale drains throughout the reserve, • addressing slope instability along the foreshore at Waikîwhai Bay, • installation of subsoil drainage, and • The submissions identiﬁ ed that people most frequently use the On February 28th, 1914 the Hon, F.W. Lang, speaker for the House of Representatives and Views of the Manukau Harbour from Waikîwhai Park, located View taken from just inside the gates of Waikîwhai The landÙ ll was established in 1963. • construction of a new 100m long retaining member for the Manukau Electorate, ofÙ cially opened Waikîwhai Park. Sir George Grey on the hills that had been cleared for farming. Sir George Grey Park. Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland LandÙ ll waste was used to inÙ ll natural wall along the shoreline at Waikîwhai Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19140305-39-1. Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19130410-3-2. Libraries, AWNS-19140312-44-2. gullies at the site. Auckland Council Archives MRB 009 243. park for walk / dog walking, the playground and boating. Bay.

Find out more: visit shapeauckland.govt.nz • Existing dog walking is supported or call 09 301 0101

Note: the off leash area will remain in its current location (in the western grass area) to maintain separation from the playground and bbq amenity areas. Draft Waikîwhai Park Concept Plan - landÙ ll 6 Draft concept for playground N

remediation works and playground renewals DRAFT Lower area Amenities and connections: • Support for the proposed amenity node at Waikōwhai Bay with We would like your feedback on the Draft Waikîwhai Park Concept Plan. Project timeline The plan has been commissioned by the Puketèpapa Local Board to identify Lower area Site walkovers seating, shade and improved beach access short and long term improvements to the park that can be achieved during Upper area Steeping logs Weta homes the necessary landÙ ll remediation works. The remediation works are at large • Support for the improvements to Faulkner Bay seating and car below the surface, however there is opportunity to inÚ uence the aesthetics Preparation of Draft Concept Plan in collaboration with the closed landfill team park above ground. Public consultation • Support for the path upgrades. The following concept plan shows what the proposed improvements could to be carried in with the closed landfill team Collis climber 4-bay timber swings be like with completion of the remediation works. and playground renewal

Also featured as part of this consultation is the proposed renewal to the Concept Plan Refinement Natural environment: existing playground. This will be implemented following the remediation and stormwater works in the adjacent area. • Support for the regeneration of the natural forest Concept Plan Adoption

by Puketèpapa Local Board Stilt poles Wobbly log bridge Please read the information on the following boards and provide your feed Upper area back online at Shape Auckland Implementation Phase Playground renewal: • Support for the upgrade to the existing playground and the Tower and tube slide Junior module Junior module Metal nest with timber slat base and pohuehue climber Boulder balance path Balance logs

Find out more: addition of natural play elements. Find out more: visit shapeauckland.govt.nz visit shapeauckland.govt.nz or call 09 301 0101 or call 09 301 0101 Note: speciﬁ c feedback in relation to the playground will be considered as part of the playground upgrade which will Selection of the consultation material exhibited at the open evening and downloadable online commence in Summer 2019. during the consultation period A2 Technical drawings N ISO A1 594mm x 841mm ISO A1

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