Kia ora, Work on the various Ōmokoroa Peninsula Projects is continuing to move forward well and we are grateful to the local community for their ...
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View this email in your browser May 2021 Kia ora, Work on the various Ōmokoroa Peninsula Projects is continuing to move forward well and we are grateful to the local community for their support. Here are the latest updates for May.
Upcoming events
Final draft Ōmokoroa Structure Plan and
draft Residential Rules – public ‘have your
say’ sessions:
Thursday 10 June, 4pm-7pm — Ōmokoroa Community Church, 139
Hamurana Road
Saturday 12 June, 10am-12pm — Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion, 28
Western Avenue
These sessions are a great opportunity to find out more about Stage 3 of the
final draft Ōmokoroa Structure Plan (from the State Highway to the railway) and
draft Residential Rules that go with it, give feedback, and ask any questions
you have.
More information on Stage 3 of the final draft Ōmokoroa Structure Plan and
draft Residential Rules can be found in the 'Planning projects' section of this
e-news.
Ōmokoroa Peninsula Projects – information
sessions 2021
Thursday 29 July, 4.30pm-6.30pm - Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall, 334
Ōmokoroa Road
Thursday 18 November, 4.30pm-6.30pm - Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall, 334
Ōmokoroa Road
These drop-in information sessions are a chance to meet with Council to find
out more about the projects and ask any questions about specific projects.
Note, there will be no formal presentation at these gatherings as they are an
opportunity for residents to have an informal chat with Council staff. Feel free to
turn up at any time.
Planning projects update Final draft Ōmokoroa Structure Plan and draft residential rules The final draft Ōmokoroa Structure Plan shows the overall proposed layout of Stage 3, including residential zones, industrial areas, town centre, future school site and proposed sports fields to cater for the growth of the Ōmokoroa peninsula. Two options are being consulted on that are based on different locations for the active reserve for sports fields. Council has previously consulted with landowners and the wider Ōmokoroa
community on the Ōmokoroa Structure Plan. However, this process was put on
hold pending the outcome of the town centre application by the JACE Group.
The JACE Group town centre application was approved on Monday 10 May
2021 by a panel of independent planning commissioners. As a result, Council is
now able to confirm the preferred layout of the Stage 3 area, which includes the
land between the railway line and State Highway 2 – this will be the final stage
on the peninsula.
Alongside the final draft Ōmokoroa Structure Plan, draft residential rules for
Ōmokoroa have been prepared to support the new development area. The
proposed new rules are to manage the expected higher level of density than
what has previously occurred in Ōmokoroa, and at the same time, it will allow
the creation of attractive neighbourhoods for the entire community to enjoy.
Community consultation on Structure Plan Stage 3 will run from 10-24
June.
Click here for more information
Roading projects update
Ōmokoroa Road Urbanisation Stage 1
(Western Ave to Tralee St)
Since our April update, work continues along the berm on the eastern and
western sides, in preparation for roadway and pavement construction to start in
September. While there have been small delays due to the rainy weather over
May, this project continues to progress well.
The focus over the past week has been on installing the water main. Vegetation
clearance has been completed, as well as some minor widenings for bus stop
areas.
What to expect next:
Continued undergrounding of services, including power.
Further construction on stormwater connections, footpath and cycleway,
kerbing and channelling.
Construction of the roadway and pavement from the Western Avenue end
of the roadway to Tralee Street from September 2021 to June 2022.
Click here to read more Ōmokoroa Road Urbanisation Stage 2 (Prole Road to the railway) Council is finalising the design of Ōmokoroa Road from Prole Road to the railway with the anticipation that parts of the construction for the project could start in August 2021 and the remaining work starting in early 2022. The entire project is expected to completed by the end of 2022. A contractor is still to be appointed for this part of the project.
Ōmokoroa railway pedestrian and cycleway bridges We’re pleased with the progress by contractor HEB Construction on the two standalone pedestrian and cycleway bridges adjacent to the existing Ōmokoroa Road bridge over the railway line. The team have installed all the piles and completed the four abutments (the concrete structures that support the bridge). Note, the beams for the bridge will be moved by road from 33 Station Rd, Te Puke to 129 Ōmokoroa Rd, this Sunday, between 10am and 4pm. They will travel down the Te Puke Highway before continuing onto State Highway 2 at the Domain Road interchange, through to Ōmokoroa. Each beam is approximately 35m long, 4.2m high and 3m wide. There will be pilot vehicles travelling in front of and behind the trucks transporting the beams to ensure drivers are aware of the large size. We thank motorists in advance for their patience if they encounter one of the trucks on their journeys. Council is also reviewing the pedestrian cycle design from the Kaimai Views roundabout to Tralee Street, to provide better walking and cycling facilities on the western side to complement the eastern side of the road.
What to expect next:
The beams are expected to be launched by the end of May 2021.
Once the beams are launched, the super structure (decks and the
handrails) will be installed.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Traffic management remains in place for the duration of the project and
HEB is in contact with neighbouring properties in the event of any
expected disruptions to traffic flow or access over the duration of the
project.
Click here to read more
Prole Road Urbanisation (Ōmokoroa Road
to Waipapa River)
Council is continuing discussions with landowners and finalising the design
phase, before going to market for tenders. We’re also conducting investigations
into the wetland area for discharging stormwater for Prole Road.
This project is taking a bit longer than what was anticipated, however Council is
expecting it to be completed in 2022.
Western Ave Urbanisation (Ōmokoroa Road
to north of Gane Place)
Following input from Western Avenue residents, Council has made a number of
amendments to the preliminary concept design and is now progressing to
developing the full design.
Ōmokoroa Southern Industrial Road and
stormwater pond
The design for the industrial road is now complete and Council is finalising the
contract documentation to go out to market for tenders in July. Construction is
expected to start in September and be completed in 2022.
Council is in ongoing discussions with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to
finalise the location of the stormwater pond. This will be a joint construction
project with Waka Kotahi, and due to ongoing discussions, we don’t expect the
stormwater pond itself to be completed in 2022.
Recreation projects update
Western Avenue shared path
Contractors are wrapping up completion of the Western Avenue shared path
project with a small area for seating between the playground and the ablutions
facility.
Ōmokoroa Domain upgrade and new
playground
We continue to await delivery of some playground equipment items which have
been imported from overseas and are facing supply chain delays.
What to expect next:
The tender for construction has now closed, and we will announce a
contractor for the works, following a period of negotiations.
At this stage, the project is expected to be completed in time for summer.
Find out more here
Stormwater bund and cycleway
Stage 1 construction of the stormwater bund at the eastern end of the
Ōmokoroa Golf course has been completed. Construction of Stage 2 of the
stormwater bund is now also completed.Walkers and cyclists are reminded to keep to the public pathway and not to use
the golf course as a shortcut. Signs will be erected at both ends of the pathway
that show where the public pathway is and the privately-owned golf club land.
It would also be appreciated if dog owners would ensure their dogs are kept on
a leash at all times while on the public pathway, as there are a number of
endangered bird species such as the Banded Rail that live along the shoreline
and small inlet.
What to expect next:
Subject to consents being obtained, Stage 3 works, which involves the
construction of a small boardwalk linking the bund, the walkway and
Kaylene Place, is expected to start in June.
Keep updated
Check out how the developments are
tracking on our website and interactive
story map.The storymap is a useful interactive tool which displays a satellite image view of
the areas being developed. Click on the various sections to read about what’s
happening with each project.
View map here
About the Ōmokoroa Peninsula Projects
By 2050, the Ōmokoroa peninsula will be fully developed and home to an
estimated 12,000 residents. To cater for this significant growth and the
need for continuing improvements to the peninsula’s infrastructure, we’re
undertaking a series of projects – roading, reserves, cycleways,
stormwater, building and planning – between now and 2022.
The roll-out of the projects across Ōmokoroa follow sound planning work
and reflect the spatial planning needed to support all land use
development in Ōmokoroa in the years to come.
Read more about our Ōmokoroa Peninsula Projects hereLike us on Facebook Visit our Website
Stay up to date:
Visit our projects page and interactive story map
Email: omokoroaprojects@westernbay.govt.nz
Phone: 07 571 8008
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