Recent consultation and engagement
What we sought feedback on
During February and March 2017 we presented the Indicative Route to key stakeholders and land owners through one-on-one meetings as well as the wider community through five project information days, a consultation feedback brochure delivered to 14,000 households across the Warkworth, Wellsford and Te Hana areas and via our project website.
We sought to understand views on the Indicative Route and interchange locations, the benefits expected and areas of value to the community. We wanted to ensure we had a broad understanding of community views which we can now use in the project design and development as we move forward.
What we heard – your feedback
Approximately 650 people attended the information days. 161 written feedback forms, 69 online feedback forms, 53 recorded discussions (outside of land owner meetings) and 22 emails were received providing feedback.
The major themes of the feedback from key stakeholders, property owners and the wider community can be succinctly summarised as:
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The project with its objectives has broad support.
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A change in location for the Warkworth Interchange is desired to reduce effects on property and community in the proposed location of Kaipara Flats Road.
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Design refinement is desired around Te Hana Interchange (Charis Lane / Mangawhai Road) to minimise impacts on property.
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Changes to improve safety of the northern tie-in are requested, particularly regarding Maeneene Bridge and side road access.
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Consideration should be given to minimise the impact on people/properties/farms and businesses as much as practicable through design and then mitigation.
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Consideration should be given to ensure environmental and cultural considerations are undertaken, but don’t over value these in terms of getting the project done.
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The project is needed and should be built as soon as possible.
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