Richmond projects

This project is to build a crossing (bridge) to State Highway 6 to allow connection of stormwater channel to Borck creek. The project will be starting with enabling works to relocate services out of the way and work plans for contaminated land remediation.

Project Manager: Rob O'Grady

Email [email protected] for further information.

The Richmond South Stormwater Programme will support growth in Richmond South, south of Bateup Road.

This area currently floods during heavy rainfall, and the channel network being constructed will collect and convey water through Borck Creek. The channels are designed to handle a 1-in-100-year flood event, with an additional freeboard allowance to manage river turbulence during floods.

The network follows environmental principles aligned with cultural values under Te Mana o te Wai, incorporating native plantings, grassed areas, and paths for walking and cycling, similar to Richmond West.

The works, delivered through a series of projects, will coordinate with development activities and land purchases. It includes bridge construction and represents a significant investment in Richmond’s growth.

Diagram of Richmond South Stormwater Programme

Projects include:

The project involves the upgrade of Section H of the Richmond South Stormwater Upgrade Programme.  This includes the installation of a section of watermain and wastewater main between Hill Street South and Cupola Crescent.  It also includes the installation of a walkway between Cupola Crescent and Hill Street South. All of this is aimed to support growth in Richmond South.

Project Manager: Joe Bywater

Contact [email protected] for furhter information.

This project is the replacement and upsizing of water mains pipe from 3 Brothers Corner to the intersection between Gladstone Road and Oxford Street. This pipe replacement will enable increased demands for water services and support growth in Richmond.

Project Manager: Joe Bywater

Contact: [email protected] for further info.

This project is the renewal of water mains pipe Ranzau Road to Three Brothers Corner. This pipe replacement will enable increased demands for water services and support growth in Richmond.

Project manager: Joe Bywater

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This project is the widening of Borck Creek from SH60 to Reed Andrews Drain (Section C) to cater for growth in Richmond South.

First areas of work starting in Māpua and Richmond.

Project Manager: George Daly

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This project is the upgrade existing culvert to enable Borck Creek to be widened to cater for growth in Richmond South and reduce stormwater flooding.

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This project is the rework of an existing cycle trail bridge to allow for a widened Borck Creek.

Essentially Borck Creek is being widened and Tasman’s Great Taste Trail utilises the vehicle access bridge to #81 Headingly Lane.  When Borck creek is widened, the vehicle access will no longer be required, and a longer bridge will be required for cycle access.

It will be built to coincide with the Borck Creek Widening project.

This project is to widen and deepen Channel A of Borck Creek 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 Council’s Urban Stormwater Strategy and the Richmond Catchment Management Plan.

Email [email protected] for further information.

Richmond Reticulation Lower Queen Street Trunkmain Upgrade

Lower Queen Street’s trunk main from the intersection with SH6 (Gladstone Road/ Lower Queen St) to just after the intersection with Headingly Lane is a 1960's asbestos pipeline and is nearing the end of its operational life. This project is to upgrade this to modern pipe material and provide more movement and resilience in the ground, all part of moving water where it needs to go in our region.

We are currently looking at the scope of the project and timings for most efficient production of works.

Email [email protected] for further information.

Update August 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 [email protected].

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.  

Update September 2024

All work is complete except Section H - See Project Richmond South Section H on this projects page for latest information.

What are we doing?

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.

Why are we doing it?

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.

How will it affect me?

• A short section of pipe has been installed along the roadside from Three Brothers Corner out towards the vineyard on the Appleby Highway.   
• Where possible works are being staged with other activities. For example, a new section of water main was installed as part of the Bateup Road widening project.
• Work is mostly occurring on “green-fields” land away from existing residential properties.
• There may be short interruptions to water supply during the switch over to the new pipe, but affected residents will be notified prior to work by the contractor.

There will be major growth in the Richmond South-West area in the next five years.

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Contact:

Project Manager: Joe Bywater.

[email protected] for further information.

Update September 2024

Resource consent progressing: Resource consent is currently out for public notification until Friday 13 September.

About the project

What are we doing and why?

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.

Artists impression of new tanks from Hill St South (after approx. ten years planting growth)

Where will the new reservoir be located?

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 metres 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.

Contact Us:

Email [email protected] for further information.

Update August 2024

Our Gladstone-Poutama stormwater connection project is progressing, with photos below showing installation of a ‘Cascade gross pollutant trap’ and ‘Jellyfish storm filter’ out-letting into Poutama Creek. The Cascade trap works to remove hydrocarbons, litter and debris from stormwater runoff while the Jellyfish uses special filtration cartridges to further remove pollutants from entering waterways.  We decided to implement both of these new engineering technologies in this project in Richmond to keep our waterways as clean as possible while being easy to maintain. 

A gravel path that will double as maintenance access is included in the work to better connect Eton Street to the Railway Reserve. Photo below shows works update in August:

About the project

This project involves getting the pipe from Gladstone Road operational and improving the water quality of flows coming from the smaller stormwater pipe from the Poutama Street industrial area. The design seeks to minimise putting any assets into the outlet area as it is within the Hope Bypass Designation.

Contact

Project Manager: Giles Griffith

Email [email protected] for further information.

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.

What are we doing and why?

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. 

Connecting new communities 

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.

How will it affect me?

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. 

About the project

Plans and Designs

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.

• Lower Borck Pathway and Pedestrian Bridge (pdf, 422 KB)
• Upper Borck Pathway (pdf, 2 MB)

Contact us: [email protected]

Complete July 2024

Background to Residential Greenways Projects: 

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.

Amongst the solution that the respondents recommended were: 

• Traffic calming devices (specifically D’Urville, Middlebank drive)  
• Block D’Urville Rise to through traffic 
• Narrow/block Squire Way 
• Pedestrian/bike crossing options/visibility on Blair Terrace to D’urville Rise 
• Blocking Crescent street on Wensley  
• Pedestrian crossing on Wensley road 
• Speed bumps on Middlebank drive, corner of Wensley Road, corner of Blair Tce & D'urville Rise 
• Build footpaths on both sides of the roads, or crossing points where the footpaths finish
• Limit access onto Cautley Street from West ave, Heaphy st. 
• Remove all-day parking on Crescent Street to add cycleways and greenspaces 
• No parking signs on one side of the roads 
• Fix potholes on Pugh Street
• Addressing issues with Gladstone road  
• Residents only parking on Crescent Street
• Educate the community about Yellow hatching lines 
• Remove trees on Win Place to improve visibility 
• Install delineators by the footpath corner of Wensley road 
• Visible policing and speed cameras

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).

Project summary

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.

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. 

Most Recent Upcoming Projects 2024/25

• Raised table on Crescent Street at the intersection of Oxford Street - COMPLETE
• Raised table on the intersection of Middlebank Drive and Surrey Road - COMPLETE
• Raised table on the intersection of Middlebank Drive and Olympus Way - COMPLETE
• Rain gardens on Herbert St - COMPLETE
  
• Raised table on Surrey - 9th - 19th July

Detailed plans for each of the above are linked below.

Middlebank Drive (pdf 2.1 MB)

Crescent Street Oxford Street (pdf 3.4 MB)

Olympus Way - Middlebank Drive (pdf 1.6 MB)

Recently completed projects Residential Greenways 2022/2023

• A wider four metre footpath at Linden Court / Talbot Street - Completed
• Raised table at Talbot / Elizabeth Street - Completed
• Raised table at Crescent Street / Wensley Road - Completed 
• Raised intersection at Crescent Street / Blair Terrace -Completed
• Raised intersection at Elizabeth Street / Florence - Completed
• Rain gardens in the current planter box locations on Elizabeth Street - Completed

Council awarded Contract 1265 Residential Greenways 2022/2023 to Asphalt and Construction Ltd on 13 April 2023.

Project completed July 2024

Richmond’s newest recreation area is open! Ascot Reserve is the first of four spaces that will be developed in the Berryfields area, the other three coming online over the next few years.

Each space will have its own colour scheme, tying in the vegetation with the play equipment and any structures. Ascot Reserve has a predominantly red colour scheme, reflected in the vegetation, including native Pohutukawa trees and fruit trees like feijoas and plums.

We collaborated with the community to understand their needs and believe we’ve successfully met their expectations. The play area is suitable for all age groups and is easily visible to parents sitting on the benches. There is also a concrete path for kids to ride their scooters on.

We’ve planted deciduous trees along the path that will provide shade and add beautiful colours in autumn, enhancing the view of the mountains in the background. The gardens add texture to the landscape with mounds of garden space that will fill in over time to create a cosy atmosphere.

This is a great new community asset, and we look forward to the next one.

Background

The development of Ascot Reserve, a 2770 square metre reserve located between Ascot and Bedfont Streets in the Berryfields subdivision, is set to begin shortly.

In January, we asked residents for feedback on what they would like to see in this new park space. Thanks to everyone who offered their suggestions. We have tried to accommodate your feedback as much as possible, within the available scope and budget.

We have now confirmed the final design and contractors will begin work in late April or early May 2024.

As well as constructing some play essentials like a swing, slide, rock scramble and bench seats for those who’d prefer to save some energy, we’ve also included a few other aspects to broaden the appeal.

Fruit and feature trees will provide plenty of shade across the park, as well as some beautiful greenery to enjoy within your neighbourhood.

We hope this new reserve will be enjoyed by residents and visitors to Richmond West, Berryfields, the Fields and the Meadows Community.

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:

• deliver strategic cycling/micro mobility networks  
• create walkable neighbourhoods  
• support safe, green, and healthy school travel 
• make public transport more reliable and easier to use. 

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.