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Update July 2024
What are we doing?
We are building a shared pathway between the Upper Moutere shops and Community Hall alongside the Moutere Highway. This project has been on hold and we are now ready to restart the works to develop a new travel choice for the community.
Why are we doing it?
The path will be a 1300-metre long gravel/concrete shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists on the western side of the Moutere Highway between the Upper Moutere Dairy and the Community Hall. This will provide safe passage for school children as well as a great way for visitors looking to explore the Upper Moutere area on bike or foot. It also works to encourage usage and exploration of other shared path and walking track options in the Tasman area.
Support from the local community
This has been a project brought about from workshops and discussions from the Moutere Hills Residents Association Incorporated mhra.org.nz. Thanks also goes to the local residents, Upper Moutere School and Moutere Hills Community Centre for their support of the project.
How will it affect me?
Shutdown Periods:
Works will then begin in January 2025 and take about two months to complete. No road closures will occur.
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July 2024: Contractors are finalising their programme of work and consulting with affected residents. At this stage, they are on track to begin to begin work early 2025 after summer holidays. |
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January 2025 |
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March 2025 |
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The road will remain open and access will aways be given to affected residents |
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Wenham Contracting |
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$350,000 |
Where can you get more information:
Map
Below is a map of the route of the pathway.
Upper Moutere Shared Pathway Route
View the full PDF version:
Update July 2024
We are now ramping up this work and beginning communication to local businesses to then lead into construction works. The new bridge will be more than three times the length of the existing bridge, to create greater capacity to manage future flood flows.
Lower Queen Street will largely remain open during the construction of the new bridge, during this time a temporary bypass will be open for traffic. The bypass will be approximately 200m long and, for this portion of the road, the speed limit will be reduced to 30km/h for the duration of the works.
Lower Queen St Bridge - Map of Byass
For more information, contact Projects@tasman.govt.nz.
Background - Why do we need the project?
Development in Richmond South and West has necessitated the upgrading of the stormwater network to accommodate the increased runoff from expected development, to raise the level of service provided for the change of land use, and to accommodate the projected effects of climate change.
The main open channel network follows existing streams and is being progressively upgraded to enable development as the land becomes available. The network has been divided into hydraulic sections which have been labelled A through Q.
Section A is the most downstream section of the network, conveying stormwater from Lower Queen Street to the Waimea Estuary alongside Headingly Lane, while section B1 is the reach of channel between the confluence with Poutama Stream and Lower Queen Street.
The network upstream of the confluence with Poutama Stream has been upgraded through the Richmond West Development Area in order to service the residential development that has occurred there since 2018.
Sections B1 and A, and the existing crossing at Lower Queen Street are now constraints on the ability of the upstream network to operate to its potential, and are programmed to be upgraded.
Work on the design by Stantec commenced earlier in 2023
Purpose: (What will the benefits be?)
The purpose of this project is to widen and deepen channels and upgrade the Lower Queen Street crossing to increase hydraulic capacity through these sections, and consequently to improve the level of service of the network through Richmond West while addressing the aspirations of the Councils Urban Stormwater Strategy and the Richmond Catchment Management Plan.
The Design Flow is a 1% AEP storm, including climate change scenario RCP8.5 and probable future development.
The detailed objectives of the project are outlined in the report “Richmond Stormwater Options Assessment, April 2023” which records objectives developed by Stantec and subsequently updated and ratified by the Council Strategy and Policy Committee on 18 August 2022.
The project should also assess the geometric design of Lower Queen Street between Estuary Place and Headingly Lane and accommodate overland flow to Borck Creek.
Work begins August 2024
The new development for all ages comes thanks to funding input from the Motueka Community Board.
The total project, worth close to $600,000, will see a major redevelopment of the existing play equipment with the addition of numerous new play features.
The plans include a new 3x3 asphalt basketball court, and soft rubberised matting around play equipment with all manner of sensory and passive play elements. There will be multiple swing sets including new basket net swings, accessible swings, and toddler swings, along with a full revamp of concrete pathways, benches, seats and landscaping.
Some existing play equipment will be retained in the new layout, including the popular play tower, see-saw and space net. Read more about the plans.
The new Decks Reserve playground is expected to be ready to use by this summer.
Project Update July 2024
We invited our iwi partners to come along to the playground site and bless the project to begin works as well as share kai with members of the team. We have also awarded Nelmac the contract to work on the playground and work is set to begin end of July this year and due to be complete in September.
Decks Reserve Playground, Motueka
About the project
We’re redesigning and updating the current play space at Decks Reserve to improve accessibility for users in the community. This includes upgrading elements of the playground which are entering their expiration, as well as designing new aspects which cater to wider cross section of users including wheelchair friendly access.
Project Manager: Joe Bywater - Email projects@tasman.govt.nz
The intersection upgrade on Whakarewa Street in the form of a roundabout near Manoy Street, is to provide safe access to and from the new Whakarewa Phase 1 Housing Development by Wakatu Inc, and the low impact roundabout design needs to cater for the safe egress of cyclists and pedestrians in all 4 directions.
The Walking and Cycling Strategy 2022-52 adopted by Council, includes separate cycle lanes in Whakarewa Street between High St and Queen Victoria St.
The design needs to cater for cycling and walking links from Whakarewa St to provide safe access to Motueka CBD, Motueka Kindergarten and Parklands School via Manoy St and Talbot St.
This project will tie into adjacent transport choices projects.
Project Manager: Rob O'Grady - Email projects@tasman.govt.nz
Update May 2024
Work on the upgrade of Golden Bay’s Port Tarakohe is progressing well.
The more than $12 million dollar project has been made possible through a $6 million loan from Kanoa, the provincial development investment group within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, which is on top of the $6.7 million we have identified to invest in the 2024/2025 year.
A new fuel bowser has been moved to a new site at the end of the floating wharf making it easier and more convenient for vessels to refuel.
The new large berths are getting their finishing touches and the inner breakwater to offer increased wave protection has been completed.
Work on a new sheet pile wharf on the northeastern arm is underway and design work for new offices and an ablution block is being done.
Meanwhile, the long-term vision for the port is being developed with iwi, key stakeholders, recreational users, and the community to produce the Port Tarakohe Structure Plan.
Drafting of the plan is being done ahead of community engagement before the year’s end.
For more information on the Structure Plan, visit shape.tasman.govt.nz/port-tarakohe-structure-plan.
Port Tarakohe upgrade work started July 2023
This project comprises of three stages:
Stage One: Breakwater extension
This includes a breakwater extension of about 20m, ending in a sheet piled wall. The existing breakwater of about 125m length will also be widened. These works include supplying new materials and reusing some of the existing ones. Since the breakwater and surrounding areas are Little Penguins Habitat, a major aspect of this Separable Portion is the compliance with the Penguin Management Plan. The successful Contractor will work closely with the Penguin Experts and Department of Conservation to ensure the safety of penguins during the works.
Stage Two: Fendering Upgrade
This work is to remove the existing worn-out fendering system on the concrete wharf and replace with a new sleeker design. This work will have to be completed at low tide and in good weather. The project involves removing some 60 piles; supply and installation of about 90 piles and new materials, and reuse of some of the existing materials where needed. The works will be completed in a way that allows 1/3 of the wharf to be always operational.
Stage Three: New Pontoons adjacent to new breakwater extension
New pontoon berths and new piles will be installed. These include removal of existing piles and plastic pontoons, driving several new piles, installation of concrete pontoons and an end wave barrier, and service pillars’ installation. The Contractor shall provide access to existing berths’ users during the duration of works.
Complete March 2024
Earthworks to complete section B3 of the Borck Creek floodway north of Appleby Highway were completed ahead of programme this month.
We will be establishing vegetation over autumn/winter and installing a low flow bridge crossing to connect to paths on either side. Photos below show the recent completion.
Borck Creek Floodway Feb 2024
Low flow channel which has woody debris and steep sided pools excavated below the summer water table for fish refuge
December 2023 Update:
Construction of the upstream section of Borck creek will begin in January 2024.
This contract was awarded to Taylors Contracting.
The first stage of the work involves constructing a new private accessway as the creek excavation will remove an existing accessway. This will stop short of Appleby highway at the confluence with the new Eastern Hills Creek. Some gravel paths and a low flow bridge crossing the channel will also be constructed.
Winter planting will be undertaken following on from this work including downstream reaches of Borck Creek that require further planting
Borck Creek after the upgrade
Overview of the site, Borck Creek shown in red and Poutama Stream shown in yellow.
Borck Creek and its tributaries, such as Poutama Stream, carry stormwater from the southern and western fringes of Richmond to the sea at Headingly Lane.
Development in both of these areas is putting greater demand on the channels and increasing the impact of flooding.
To minimise these effects, we’re upgrading both Borck Creek and Poutama Stream, by widening and deepening the channels. This will mean they can carry more water, which reduces the risk of flooding.
Construction and planting of the channels through the Richmond West development (Berryfields) is now complete.
Construction of the channel will progress upstream alongside development and the channel will be opened progressively as each stage of the new subdivisions are completed.
As part of the development of Borck Creek and Poutama Stream, we're building a new bridge to complete Berryfield Drive. The new bridge will connect The Meadows development on the McShane Road side of Borck Creek to The Fields/Applebyfields development, on the Richmond side.
This project is a long-term staged plan, which began in 2015.
During each stage of development, residents and people using the recreational areas next to the section being upgraded may experience some noise, dust, and vibration from the works.
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Current status |
In construction. |
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Start date |
2015 |
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End date |
2027 |
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Generally, access will be maintained, but areas under construction will be cordoned off. |
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Contractors |
Various |
You can view images of how the completed project will look here (pdf, 3.7 MB).
The Landscape Plans are available in this memo (pdf, 4.2 MB).
The designs for the walkways currently under construction can be viewed and downloaded from the links below.
Contact us: projects@tasman.govt.nz
There will be major growth in the Richmond South-West area in the next five years
We are installing a new water main from the Richmond water treatment plant to a new reservoir planned for Richmond south. The work is being undertaken in stages in co-operation with private land developers.
This work will improve the resilience of Richmond's water supply and is required to service growth. There are extensive plans for new subdivisions in Richmond west and south in the coming years. This upgrade will ensure we can deliver consistent water supply to all existing and new customers.
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Start date |
November 2017 |
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Planned End date |
2029 |
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We are procuring the project in stages and multiple contractors are being used. |
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Cost |
The budget is being updated as part of the long term plan process. |
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Rob O'Grady, phone 03 543 8400 or email Rob.O'Grady@tasman.govt.nz
Vaughan Scott, Donaldson Civil Ltd, phone 027-422 9944
Artists impression of new tanks from Hill St South (after approx. ten years planting growth)
Richmond is growing a lot faster than previously anticipated. The growth has seen a number of new subdivisions already constructed, and more staged development planned for the Richmond South area, such as Hart Rise and Paton Rise.
More households mean an increased demand for water supply, so we’re planning to build a new concrete water reservoirs (tank) to meet that need. As a reference, the tanks at the Richmond water treatment plant on McShane Road each hold 1500m3.
Our plan is to build the tank between 2023 and 2025.
The proposed location for the new reservoirs is on a Council owned property at 520 Hill Street South, west of Richmond’s Central Business District (refer map below).
Location of new reservoirs
We looked at a number of possible locations for the reservoir, before choosing this site. As well as having easy access to build and maintain the tanks, an important factor was the ground height, which needed to be at 63m above sea level. That is so the top water level of the new reservoir will be the same level as the existing Richmond Queen Street reservoir, giving us the right conditions to connect the two water supply zones.
520 Hill Street South site location map
A new water main pipe, which is already partly built, will connect the Hill Street South reservoirs to the Richmond water treatment plant. The water main pipe runs along Borck Creek, adjacent the state highway, up Bateup Road Stream, and through the new developments at Hart Rise and Paton Rise.
Visit the project page to find out more about the new water main.
The reservoir could rise up to 9 meters in height from the base, but that will depend on how far we need to cut in to reach a suitable ground base to build on. Our preferred site option will require the least amount of earthworks to prepare the tank site. It also has the narrowest profile, the smallest silhouette and the smallest site footprint of the four options.
Construction of the tank is not planned to start until 2028.
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Project delayed. |
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Start date |
Design 2027 FY / Construction 2028 FY |
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End date |
To be confirmed |
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Access |
To be advised |
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Contractors |
Not yet appointed |
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Cost |
$5.2M |
Email us to join the project newsletter mailing list or contact the Project Manager, Rob O'Grady, phone 03 543 8400 or email projects@tasman.govt.nz.
Stage Two : New Wastewater rising main from Pah Street - Motueka Bridge
November 2023 Update:
Stage 2 is over 50%complete. The priority was to complete the construction on State highway 60 before the holiday season.
The team are now working along Parker Street heading towards Atkins Street. 1700m of pipe has been laid out of the proposed 3000m and on track to the programme.
October 2023:
This stage of the project is for the installation of a new polyethylene (PE) wastewater rising main approximately 3 kilometres long. The pipeline alignment will follow Pah Street, Atkins Street, Parker Street, High Street and Lyndhurst Avenue (SH60). All sections can be installed via open trenching methods, with the exception of a short section beneath the Motueka River stopbank which will require use of a trenchless installation technology.
The pipeline will serve the growing communities in Motueka West, conveying wastewater from development there to the wastewater treatment plant.
The pipeline alignment will start at Lyndhurst Avenue SH60 at the Motueka River Bridge and continue along High Street, Parker Street, Atkins Street and Pah Street. All sections of the pipeline will be installed via open trenching.
There are eight phases for this portion of the works. Phase one – between Lyndhurst Ave SH60 to Parker Street turn-off – has now finished.
Beginning in October 2023, work will move along Parker St to the intersection at Te Maatu Drive through to Wilkie Street. From Monday 9 October, the intersection at Te Maatu Drive will be closed so access from High Street into Parker St will only be available for residents in this first section. We expect this stage to take approximately three weeks.
The overall Rising Main project is planned to be completed by May 2024.
We are mindful of the impact that wait times can have on people’s day, and we are aiming to keep these to a minimum.
We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this work.
Stage One: COMPLETE
What are we doing?
To enable growth in this less flood prone and sea level rise affected area, a new pump station and rising main must be installed to deliver wastewater to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), pumping via a shared main starting at the Motueka River Bridge.
Why are we doing it?
This project is necessary to serve and enhance any Motueka West developments and incudes the installation of wastewater rider mains along Grey Street from the Green Lane intersection North to Pah Street. The water main will follow the same alignment with an additional branch east along Whakarewa street past Motueka High School.
How will it affect me?
Start Date: 22 August 2022
End Date: January 2023
Contractor: CJ Industries Ltd
Site Contact: Morgan Corrie-Johnston - 021 307 145
Project Manager: Adam Henderson, phone 03 543 8400 or email Projects@tasman.govt.nz.
Update July 2024 - COMPLETE
A key $4.5 million investment in improving stormwater resilience in part of Motueka is finished.
The Motueka West Stormwater Discharge Project involved constructing culverts to take stormwater underneath High Street, along Lowe Street, across Woodlands Avenue and through the Motueka Christian Fellowship property to Woodlands Drain.
Motueka West is planned to be the main new development area for the town.
The area encompasses 126 hectares of land bounded by Whakarewa Street to the north, High Street (SH60) to the east, King Edward Street to the south and Queen Victoria Street to the west.
Because it’s winter and temperatures are a bit colder, our contractor Fulton Hogan has left extra loose chip on Lowe Street to protect the new surface. While it will help the street in the long term, it means traffic will need to be a bit more cautious in the short term.
They’ll be out checking this occasionally over the coming months and will touch up any areas as needed.
Previous updates
The Motueka West stormwater discharge project is making significant progress, and the next milestone to be marked is the laying of pipes under State Highway 60 / High Street.
In the next phase of work, we intend to close a section of High Street at the Lowe Street intersection and the entrance to Wratt Street.
This work means we are going to have to close that section of the road for nearly two weeks from midnight Sunday 16 June until Thursday 27 June.
The work involves constructing culverts to take stormwater underneath High Street, along Lowe Street, across Woodlands Avenue and through the Motueka Christian Fellowship property to Woodlands Drain.
Motueka West is planned to be the main new development area for the town.
There will be significant detours in place while this phase of the project is done. All northbound traffic will detour via King Edward Street, Queen Victoria Street and along Whakarewa Street. Southbound traffic will be diverted along Tudor Street to Thorp Street and along Old Wharf Road.
Residents near the site will still have access to their properties, and pedestrians and cyclists can still move through the area with the help of traffic management staff.
All construction on site will be completed during daylight hours but the highway will remain closed for the duration of work.
Download the Antenno app on your smartphone to stay up to date with changes to traffic flows throughout the project.
Update March 2024
Construction for the Motueka West Stormwater Discharge System project started this week at the Woodlands Creek end. The $4.5M contract will put in place multiple rows of stormwater pipes over a distance of 500m from Woodlands Creek, along Lowe Street and under High St into undeveloped land to the west. It will enable development of the first stage of Motueka West and will also alleviate localised flooding at High St and the Woodlands Ave/Lowe Street intersection.
Looking towards Woodlands Creek where the walking/cycle track has been diverted to enable the headworks to be installed
Temporary roadway built for the Church who's land the work has started in.
This project involves constructing culverts to take stormwater underneath High Street ( State Highway 60), along Lowe Street across Woodland Avenue and through the Motueka Christian Fellowship property to Woodlands Drain.
The purpose of this project is to provide additional stormwater capacity from the Motueka West Development Area* ( to the coastal marine area / Woodlands Creek. We’re investing about $4.5 million in improving this vital infrastructure.
The project involves undertaking improvements to drain stormwater west under High Street at the Wratt Street intersection. Shown on the picture above.
In the first six weeks or so of construction, our contractor is working within the church grounds before continuing across Woodlands Avenue, up Lowe Street and eventually across High Street.
The project is expected to take about six months, and there will be detours for traffic during some phases of construction.
Project Manager: Giles Griffith
Contact: projects@tasman.govt.nz
*The area encompasses 126 hectares of land bounded by Whakarewa Street to the north, High Street (SH60) to the east, King Edward Street to the south and Queen Victoria Street to the west.
Update July 2024 - Works Complete
The Takaka Annex Internal refurbishment project is underway soon, and it will become a new Hydrology Satellite office for operations in Golden Bay. We also received approval to undertake an internal upgrade to set up the building with office with storage spaces and a lab area with an accessible toilet. We look to complete this June 2024.
Takaka Annex Building
The Māpua Streets for People project received government funding of $840,000 to shape the beginnings of a network of safe walking and cycling spaces in our streets.
Over the next two years, we will create and improve spaces for safer cycling on Aranui Road in Māpua, linking places where people live with schools, commercial centres and the wider existing network of cycle trails.
For more information on this project please visit: Streets for People | Shape Tasman
Work Complete June 2024
Work is nearing completion on the Motueka stopbanks refurbishment programme. Sites completed in the last six months include:
Debris that was deposited in the back channel from the Shaggery catchment during Cyclone Gita was also moved. This will improve flood resilience on Peach Island in a location where the stopbanks overtopped in July 2021. Localised repairs of weak spots on the stopbanks around Peach Island were also completed.
Once the overall work is complete, it will provide the area with a 1-in-50-year level of flood protection.
Funding of $10 million has been made available for refurbishment to improve their condition and provide additional climate change resilience. The project has received $7.5 million of funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit. This funding contributes towards projects that build more resilient river communities.
Project Update December 2023
Phase 3: Work on emergency stop bank repair work next to the Horticulture Research Centre in Riwaka is nearing completion and is programmed to be completed in December 2023. Work at Peach Island is complete. Localised repairs at Hurley Bank are complete except for minor tidy up tasks. This project is majority funded by MBIE Covid Response Stimulus funding.
Phase 2: Complete except for minor finishing tasks.
Phase 3: Work on emergency stop bank repair work next to Horticulture Research Centre in Riwaka is approximately 50% complete and is programmed to be completed in October 2023. Work at Peach Island to complete localised repairs is continuing. Refurbishment and raising of 250m of stopbank at Peach Island, where overtopping occurred in 2021, has been completed. Localised repairs at Hurley Bank are in design. This project is majority funded by MBIE Covid Response Stimulus funding.
Motueka Stopbank Phase Two is nearing completion.
We’ve made some great progress on our Lower Motueka River stopbank refurbishment project, with four of the five sites essentially complete and providing over 3km of flood protection measures.
Phase One was completed in late 2021 and Phase Two started in March 2022. Phase Two involved work at River Road, Lyndhurst Drive, Parker Street and Douglas Road.
We have now reached the finishing stages of these locations, while work is progressing well on an extension of work at the end of Whakarewa Street.
The refurbishment improves the integrity of the stopbanks and provides safer access for ongoing maintenance.
Funding of $10 million has been made available for refurbishment to improve their condition and provide additional climate change resilience.
The project has received $7.5 million of funding from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit. This funding contributes towards projects that build more resilient river communities.
Phase Three work is due to start soon at Peach Island and the Plant and Food Research Centre. We are also working with iwi to explore opportunities for environmental rejuvenation. All sites are scheduled for completion by the end of summer 2024.
We’re undertaking a programme of work on the Lower Motueka River stopbank network, to reduce the community’s risk of flooding from the river.
The current stopbank network was built in the 1950s and some areas have been worn away over time, or have settled, meaning they aren’t strong enough or high enough to provide the level of flood protection we need.
Generally, repair work will involve adding compacted earth-fill to sections of the existing stopbank that are too low or too weak. Repair work will happen in priority areas to resolve two types of issues:
There is a lot of work required, so the restoration is being staged over three summers between 2020 and 2024. Once the work is complete, it will provide the area with a 1-in-50-year level of flood protection.
We expect the cost of these measures will be $10M. Under the Central Government’s Covid-19 initiatives, we have received a $7.5M grant from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment's Provincial Development Unit towards that cost.
Stopbank sites under repair
The river itself won’t be affected, but if you use the riverbanks for recreation, you may find access to sections of the stopbank temporarily restricted or closed off, so check before you make any plans.
We are already in contact with landowners and occupiers of all affected land/riverbank areas.
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Phase One work completed. Development of the scope for Phase Three is being undertaken and work is expected to begin in early 2023. |
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Start date |
February 2021 |
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End date |
All sites will be complete by the end of summer 2024. |
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Access to sections of the stopbank may be temporarily restricted or closed. Check if you are planning any recreational visits. |
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Contractors |
Phase 2 Sites - Taylors Contracting Ltd |
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Construction cost |
$8M (All sites) |
This map shows the area of works. See a larger version here.
Rob O'Grady, phone 03-543 8400 or email projects@tasman.govt.nz
Phase 2 sites: Taylors Contracting Ltd - Brendon Dodd, phone 027-422 2059
The Richmond Streets for People project received Government Funding of $2.4 million to shape the beginnings of a network of safe walking and cycling spaces in our streets.
Over the next two years, we will create and improve spaces for safer cycling on Salisbury Road, Wensley Road, Queen Street, Hill Street and Champion Road, linking places where people live with schools, commercial centres and the wider existing network of cycle trails.
For more information please visit: Streets for People | Shape Tasman
Update March 2024
With the completion of William Street package in Feb 2024, this project is now complete.
Building further from "Innovating Streets" and "Streets for People" projects , the council is particularly addressing the critical pedestrian and cycle safety needs at key intersections that currently don't have any seperation and present the most significant barriers to mode shift. Tasman District Council's walking and cycling strategy sets a target on increasing the proportion of trips to work and school within Richmond from 19% in 2018 to 40% by 2030.
Visit http://bit.ly/3yTL9hB to view the map and find more information.
Visit Transport Choices 2023 | Shape Tasman for more information.
Why is this Programme Important?
It’s important because transport makes up almost half of New Zealand’s carbon emissions, most of which comes from road transport.
Under the Government’s emissions reduction plan, a $350 million Transport Choices package was made available from the Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
As part of this package, Waka Kotahi will be working with Tasman District Council to:
Currently a lot of infrastructure to support active transport modes is not safe enough for majority of people, and often disconnected. Having greater transport choices will ensure people can access all their needs, while creating safer and healthier environments for communities across Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Over the next 12 to 18 months, we are embarking on an extensive programme improving pedestrian crossings plus several intersection upgrades including new and redesigned roundabouts.
We're even building new covered cycle parks and improving bus stops to make way for the new extended public bus routes.
This is in addition to the government-funded Streets for People programme which is also currently happening in Richmond and Māpua.
The Streets for People programme aims to make it easier and faster to create more people-friendly streets with $2.4 million in government money being injected into Richmond to create a network of safe walking and cycling spaces in our streets.
The Transport Choices Fund is part of the Government’s Climate Emergency Response Fund, $350 million has been distributed to councils to take a broader approach to improve road safety and transport options.
Because there are so many individual projects within the Transport Choices programme, we’ve put together a special interactive online map that shows you what we are doing and where we are doing it. Just click on the icon and you’ll get an explanation about each piece of work.
The new pathway boardwalk has been installed successfully and is going through final checks and details. It will be available to the public to access 19th February 2024.
This new pathway and boardwalk provides much improved access to this area for pedestrians. It is a particularly busy area during the summer months and this new boardwalk (photo below taken in January 2024 mid-construction) allows a safer route and get people off a narrow, windy road. The design also allows for people to enjoy the estuary and its wildlife with minimal impact as it keeps traffic on track. This project is another huge win in terms of balancing people with the environment, as it becomes another destination for eco-tourism in our region.
December 2023
Pictures below show Golden Aggregate Path alongside Martin Farm Road / Boardwalk awaiting panel installation.
Downers have completed 300m of golden aggregate footpath to safely seperate pedestrians from vehicles along Martin Farm Road, however we have had a delay with the panels for the new boardwalk, they will arrive in Nelson just before Christmas and will be completed by the end of January 2024
September 2023 Update:
The contract for this project has been awarded to Downer NZ Limited.
Work will begin at the end of this month and take approximately 12 weeks to complete, so we're aiming to be completed by mid December 2023.
The location of the path is from the corner of Martin Farm Road and Riwaka Kaiteriteri Road for approximately 600m.
The path will create a safer space for pedestrians and keep them separated from vehicles.
Improvements are coming for walkers on Martin Farm Road.
Tasman District Council has been sucessful in its bid to recieve additional funding from central government for pedestrian improvements.
We will be constructing a shared path / boardwalk that will begin at the intersection of Riwaka Kaiteriteri and Martin Farm roads. It will be about 600m long and provide a safer separation for pedestrians from vehicles using the road.
We are currently in the design stage and will update when construction is due to begin.
Work at Peach Island to complete localised repairs is complete.
Refurbishment and raising of 250m of stopbank at Peach Island, where overtopping occurred in 2021, has been completed. Localised repairs at Hurley Bank are also completed
The project is funded by MBIE - Kanoa to improve flood resilience.
Our contractor - Asphalt and Construction, are systematically working their way around the highest priority repairs, starting with the upstream side of the island.
Project Manager: Joe Bywater
Phone: 03 543 8400
Email: projects@tasman.govt.nz
Project completed 27 October 2023
August update:
The unsealed shared path commences work on the 21st August and will begin at the Tennyson Street end towards Pohara Valley Road.
See project information below:
A few years ago, we completed a gravel shared path from Tākaka town centre to Selwyn Street in Pōhara as part of a project that has been many years in the planning.
This highly popular pathway has increased safety for both cyclist and pedestrians.
In the past riders and walkers had to share the side of the busy road, shoulder to shoulder with vehicles also using it.
Last year we filled in another gap in the route by completing the Christine Pullar cycling and walking bridge over the Motupipi River and now it’s time to complete anther missing link by finishing the route through Pōhara itself.
We are constructing that missing link by connecting the path at Tennyson Street along the edge of the Pōhara Top 10 Holiday Park to Pōhara Valley Road.
There will be no loss of on-street parking outside the Pōhara Top 10 Holiday Park – people will continue to have access to the same number of parallel parks they have had for years. However, the illegal angled parking will not be possible.
All the new work is within road reserve, so we do not need to buy any land from private residents to complete this important project.
Our main aim is to make the travel from Tākaka to Pōhara Valley Road safer as we strive to complete a connected network of safe and direct cycleways and walking routes across Tasman District.
It recognises the shift many people have made, choosing alternative transport modes instead of the car. With that shift, responsibility for safety must shift as well. This project shows we can meet this responsibility without significant change to the current environment.
Funding for this exciting new shared pathway project has come from the government’s $5.64 million to help the wider community and iwi outcomes through the first tranche of the former Three Waters Better Off Support Package, and from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Construction should be completed by October 2023 .
Project Completed November 2023
October 2023 Update:
Project progressing well and on track for a completion date of 25/10/2023
August Update:
The contractor is established on site and we have laid 600m of Wastewater pressure main and we are on programme for an October completion date.
What are we doing?
Installing a new wastewater rising main. The new rising main will be continuous to Four Winds Waste Water Pump Station, and connect Pōhara Valley and Pōhara Camp Pump stations to a new rising main.
Residents will be contacted when the work gets near their property to ensure access is maintained and to answer any questions. Work started last week and is expected to be finished in October.
Why are we doing this?
During rain events there are overflows in Pōhara and there is insufficient capacity in the existing rising mains for growth in downstream catchments. The Tarakohe pumpstation is in conflict with the entrance to the port and there are safety concerns. The Port is being redevelopedand there is no capacity at the existing pump station to allow it without significant storage and control.
The pressure main has recently broken and may be a sign of more breaks in the future.
Start Date: July 2023
End Date: October 2023
Contractor: Fulton Hogan
Selwyn Street Retaining Wall - Completed
Abel Tasman Drive Culvert replacement - Completed
Earth Bund - Completed
In 2011, a destructive storm swept water and debris down local creeks and drains, causing major flooding and property damage in Pōhara. That event led us to look for ways to better protect low-lying properties in future storm events.
We talked to property owners affected by the damage, as well as the wider community, and ran extensive flood-modelling to help us better understand the problem.
From the information gathered, we’ve designed a series of improvements that will reduce the risk of flooding to properties in future storm events. Those improvements are:
Subject to the granting of resource consent, these proposed improvements will benefit many residents and business owners in Pohara, by better protecting their homes and businesses from floodwaters when we have a storm event.
Channelling floodwater away from the majority of properties up-stream will mean some low-lying land downstream of Abel Tasman Drive will see slightly higher flood levels during storm events. However, these areas of land don’t have homes or other buildings on them, so there won’t be any damage to property. We’ve talked to those landowners about the impact on their land, and we’ll continue to keep them up-to-date, as well as notifying them formally through the resource consent process.
There will be some impact on road users and property access when we upgrade the Bartlett Creek culvert, which runs under Abel Tasman Drive, but we’ll update this web page and talk to anyone who directly affected by that before the work begins.
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Current status |
Abel Tasman Culvert- Bartlett Creek |
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Start date |
March 2023 |
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End date |
September 2023 |
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Access |
Culvert - Some disruption to road users on Abel Tasman Drive, please drive with care when driving through this area. |
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Contractors |
Sollys / Fulton Hogan - Retaining Wall & Culvert CJ Industries - Earth Bund |
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Cost |
$0.8m |
You can download and view the plan by clicking on the link below (displayed in parts to reduce file size).
Pohara Stormwater Plans 1 (pdf, 977 KB)
September 2023 - Project is now complete and was officially opened Saturday 30 September.
July 2023 - Progress is now eight weeks deep on the Motueka Skatepark upgrade, and despite a couple of weather-related delays, we are on track for a spring opening of the eagerly awaited facility.
So far, earthworks have been the main activity taking place on-site, with 1,200 tonnes of gravel used in construction already and some new concreted sections and railing now in place.
Overseeing the project is one of Aotearoa’s best skatepark designers, Dave North of Nelson Creek Skateboards Limited.
Along with the support of local businesses and contractors, he’s been busy pouring his 35-plus years of skateboarding experience into making something special for the youth of Motueka.
“There’s been a few good comments coming through from the community – people are really excited to see this happen,” Dave said.
The cost of the $370,000 upgrade has been met by funding from the Council’s Motueka Ward Reserves Financial Contributions, Motueka Community Board, Rātā Foundation and the Lottery Community Facilities Fund.
Another key community contribution has come from Hotel Motueka, who provided $60,000 towards the project through New Zealand Community Trust funding.
May 2023 - Work on the new look Motueka Skatepark is underway which means it’s off limits until the job’s done, but the wait is going to be worth it!
The project has been in the pipeline since 2018 when a group of BMX riders asked the Motueka Community Board for something a little more extreme at the 20-year-old park on Old Wharf Road. We then asked people in the community what they’d like to see incorporated into the facility and a preliminary design was put together. This was tweaked to cater for multiple types of use, including skaters and scooter riders and all levels of experience. Resource consent was successfully applied for and the final design for this community asset was drawn up.
Construction is expected to take a couple of months.
We needed about $370,000 to pay for the upgrade and a recent successful application to the New Zealand Community Trust for the final $60,000 means it can now get started.
The additional $312,000 of funding is made up of $50,000 from Motueka Ward Reserves Financial Contributions, $40,000 from the Motueka Community Board, $80,000 from the Rātā Foundation and $142,000 from the Lottery Community Facilities Fund.
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What are we doing? Upgrade the existing skatepark located in Wharf Rd Motueka by adding new features and constructing a new area. |
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Why are we doing it? Motueka Community Board have requested a skatepark upgrade after feedback from the Youth Council stating that this is a priority for Motueka Youth. After consultation with the community a development and upgrade of the park has been designed. The existing park is old and outdated and the users are wanting a more challenging BMX facility while at the same time separating different user groups to improve H&S. With the current layout, beginners and very young users are competing for space with experienced riders. An upgrade of the existing skatepark would allow more experienced users to enhance their skillsets, the proposed skate street/plaza area would provide a separate and safer area for skaters, and together with the pump track, would improve the confidence of beginners and youngsters. The overall result would be to lower the risk of collisions between the separate groups. The bowl would bring a new challenge for users that is not currently available in Motueka. Benefits will include an improved facility for all as well as provide exercise and opportunities to socialise with others in the community. About the Project
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Project completed September 2023
A new and improved motorhome and caravan waste dump site has been built in Golden Bay and is now operational thanks to help from the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
The car park layout and traffic congestion at the old dump station next to the Tākaka Information Centre made it difficult for larger mobile homes and caravans to access.
A facility like a dump station needs to be able to provide unlimited access for caravans and mobile homes without the need for unnecessary manoeuvres.
The Tourism Infrastructure Fund has contributed $107,000 toward the $180,000 cost of construction and the first year’s operation.
Fonterra has been very generous with this project providing us a long-term lease on the site on Motupipi Street next to the existing wastewater pumping station.
This meant we could build the new dump station and provide added wastewater storage for the pumping station.
The new bigger dump station has twin lanes, twin disposal units and potable water in compliance with the new drinking water standards for campervans and caravans.
In the meantime, we will also keep the old Information Centre site operational until people get used to using the new one.
Project was completed 06 October 2023.
Back in 2020, we launched a programme to find out what people thought about the streets they live in, and what improvements could be made to them.
The aim was to make these streets more liveable and safer for people, rather than just serving as transportation corridors.
We worked closely with residents, schools, kindys and other stakeholders to design solutions to improve neighbourhoods. We tried calming the traffic, bringing in more greenery, redesigning local parks, and creating more space for cycling and recreation.
As a result, and after a lot of community discussion and feedback, we proved what worked and what didn’t and now we have successfully completed several projects across Richmond.
October 2023
Project was completed 06 October 2023.
August 2023
We are slightly behind programme due extra work that was needed to faciltate the new Ebus service that commenced on 1st August 2023. See below for update of works:
April 2023
Council awarded Contract 1265 Residential Greenways 2022/2023 to Asphalt and Construction Ltd on 13 April 2023
They are planning to commence 29th May and this program of works is planned to take two months.
The plan is to start in the Talbot Street area following with Crescent Street and then Elizabeth Street.
We will be doing the following:
January 2023
After consultation with residents which stretched over 12 months we are moving forward with creating a low-speed traffic environment.
Our detailed designs have now been completed which you can see in the drawings below. They include:
We need to make the neighbourhood safer for all residents, especially children and people with limited mobility, remember speed determines whether a person will live or die in an accident.
Research suggests that the probability of a fatality is significantly reduced for a pedestrian or cyclist when a car’s speed is below 30km per hour, and this is the principal reason why we are introducing the intersection raised speed tables.
The tables have the dual benefit of reducing speeds where pedestrians cross and they also discourage drivers from using the neighbourhood as a shortcut.
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2.Permanent Planter boxes - 
3.Raised intersection at Cresent and Blair terrace
4. Raised threshold at Cresent / Wensley
Richmond Map of locations: 
11 February 2022
The concept theme for the streets in the neighbourhood around Crescent Street in Richmond has been finalised.
We will carry out detailed design and implementation of individual treatments in stages to fit within annual budgets and to monitor their effectiveness in creating a slow residential street environment.
Priority for speed tables will be given to locations where pedestrians need to cross the road to ensure we achieve safe speeds at those crossing locations, neighbourhood gateways and key problem areas.
To fit within this year’s budget, the first site will be at the intersection of Crescent Street and Blair Terrace with the rest of the work being carried out over the next few years.
The need for additional mid-block speed tables, some of which have been added to the concept theme after receiving feedback, will be evaluated. Some of these may not be needed if neighbourhood gateways and crossing locations are successful.
The detailed design process will include consultation with immediately affected properties. Those properties will receive a plan and then can provide feedback on the detail.
14 January 2022
The second round of community feedback closed in December. We'll bring you an update on the next steps for the project once that feedback has been considered.
16 November 2021
Thanks to all those who have shared their feedback so far on the range of interventions that are presented in this document (pdf 11 MB).
Unfortunately, due to Covid Alert Level Two restrictions, we were not able to host a community discussion about them, however we have been receiving feedback via email, phone, and one-on-one meetings.
The feedback has been mixed. There are suggestions that some residents would like to see greater parking restrictions, particularly at intersections or blind crests. However, others asked to avoid removing parking.
Residents also suggested cutting back vegetation that blocks sightlines at intersections, for drivers and pedestrians.
The other issue we received conflicting feedback about was speed tables. Some people are keen to have more installed while other people are opposed to the idea.
9 September 2021
To understand the speed environment in the neighborhood we have carried out traffic counts and speed surveys.The data shows that average speeds are generally between 30-40km/h on most streets, but the number of cars that exceed 50km/h is high, posing safety risks for all others, especially when we consider that safe speed around pedestrians and cyclists is 30km/h.To address this we propose a range of interventions that are presented in this document (pdf 11 MB).
2 July 2021
Summary of the first residents' survey.
108 people filled out the survey. Most of the respondents enjoy living in the neighbourhood, they like the quietness, proximity to the town, and their neighbours. 60 % of the respondents think that the neighbourhood is friendly and welcoming, and 31 % think ‘it is ok.
When asked about safety, 21% think that the neighborhood is safe for people with limited mobility,33% think it is safe for cyclists and 34% think it is safe for kids.
Many respondents are concerned about the car speed that is too high for a residential area. The speeding cars pose risk to children and create noise pollution. The respondents assume that rat runners cause the issue.
Another popular concern is cars parked along the road, which narrows the streets and restricts parking for visitors. According to the respondents, this issue is created by some of the residents who have ‘too many’ cars and by workers who use the streets as all-day parking.
Other people mentioned that the overgrown vegetation restricts the use of the footpath, e.g. the walkway from Olympus way to Washbourne Drive and down to Jimmy lee park. Others are concern about uneven and not continuous footpaths.
People also specified some dangerous intersections, such as D'Urville Rise/Washbourn Drive, Crescent Street/ Blair Terrace, the roundabout at Salisbury-Oxford-Queen St intersection, which is difficult for cyclists.
Amongst the solution that the respondents recommended were:
Using these links, you can read the full response to the questions we posed in the survey asking about current issues (pdf 78 KB) and future ideas (pdf 61 KB).
Map showing the project area
Recently residents around Crescent Street in Richmond came to the Council seeking support to create a Neighbourhood Greenway.
Neighbourhood Greenways are streets where vehicle numbers and speeds are reduced to create a safer, more pleasant environment for everyone. Streets that become Neighbourhood Greenways commonly incorporate physical changes to ensure low speed environments.
For example, a Neighbourhood Greenway might be a street that is one-way for cars but allows people to cycle in either direction. They may also involve street closures, speed humps or cushions, and reduced speed limits.
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