Henderson-Massey Local Board has agreed to fund five transport projects in the area, allocating $2.8 million to improve safety, walking and cycling connections and footpath upgrades.
The funded projects are:
- Tui Glen Henderson Creek Shared Path - $1.6 million upgrading the path and lighting
- Henderson Home and School Zone - $935,000 for traffic calming measures around key schools in Henderson
- Central Park Shared Path Lighting - $120,750 to install lighting on the shared path between Central Park Drive and the North West cycleway.
- Footpath connection in Te Atatu Peninsula - $25,000 to connect the footpath at the corner of Landmark Drive and Danica Esplanade in Te Atatu Peninsula
- Te Atatu South Community Centre - $2500 to install bike racks at the centre.
Crucial role
Henderson-Massey Local Board Chair Vanessa Neeson says the funding will play a crucial role in upgrading existing infrastructure in the area.
“There is a wide spread of projects that the board is delighted to be able to fund which will enhance residents access and ability to get around the area.
“We are particularly pleased to be able to help improve the Tui Glen Henderson Creek Shared Path which has suffered from ground movement over the years resulting in significant cracking and damage to retaining walls.
“This is a well-used and much-loved walking and cycling pathway which has needed work doing for some time. We have received many reports of the damage to the pathway, and I’m pleased that we are in a position to be able to remedy it.
Home and School Zone
“It's also fabulous news that we can continue with the Henderson Home and School Zone improvements. Making the trip to school safe for children is absolutely vital in encouraging more walking and cycling.
“The traffic calming measures around the schools will help with that, and we are hopeful more people will be able to make their own way to school without the fear of speeding cars on their route.
“These, along with the other improvements funded are a great way to be able to end the year, and I’m sure the community will see a really positive benefit from it when the work is complete.”
