Construction of a new park and ride in Warkworth is leaping ahead with the installation of a long line of piles for the interior walkway and a clear outline of the area visible by emerging kerb and channel works.
The Warkworth Community Transport Hub at 80 Great North Road is being delivered by Auckland Transport on behalf of Rodney Local Board and is funded by the Rodney Transport Targeted Rate. It will feature 137 car parks, a bus layover, two bus stops, footpaths, a toilet block, bike parking, lighting and CCTV.
A signalised crossing and the northbound bus stop on Great North Road have been completed, and construction of the southbound bus stop is now underway.
Rodney Local Board deputy chair Beth Houlbrooke says it’s great to see the transport hub taking shape.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the community utilise the area when using public transport services, in turn freeing up parks in Warkworth Village for shoppers and business visitors,” she says.
“Plus, there’ll be extra parking for locals attending events at the Warkworth Showgrounds, accessed via a timber bridge and dedicated walkway.”
“Construction is progressing nicely, and we expect to open the new facility for locals mid-2022.”
The Rodney Transport Targeted Rate was introduced by Auckland Council in 2018 after extensive community consultation. The $150 per annum rateable property charge is projected to raise $46 million over 10 years to pay for new bus services and bus stops, park and ride facilities and footpaths.
Rodney Local Board deputy chair Beth Houlbrooke onsite at Warkworth's new transport hub.
