Resolutions passed by Devonport‐Takapuna Local Board, 2016‐2019 political
term – Lake Road Improvements Project
16 May 2017 – Auckland Transport: Overview of Lake Road Improvements Indicative Business Case
(item 14)
Resolution number DT/2017/95
MOVED by Chairperson G Gillon, seconded by Member J McKenzie:
That the Devonport‐Takapuna Local Board:
a) receives the report introducing the Lake Rd improvements project and notes
that feedback will be sought at the Board’s next scheduled business meeting
or other agreed date.
b) supports enhancing walking, cycling and public transport options, but in order to do that, the
options need to be attractive and proper infrastructure needs to be in place.
c) recommend that Auckland Transport staff undertake the following as part of the public
consultation on the Lake Road indicative business case:
(i) public consultation is undertaken for one month;
(ii) undertake at least three public consultation events and/or open days, hosted and
delivered by community groups in partnership with Auckland Transport and the
Devonport, Belmont and Hauraki areas;
(iii) attend the draft local board plan ‘drop in session’ at the Takapuna Market on 18
June 2017;
(iv) undertake a mail‐drop in the Takapuna, Hauraki, Belmont, Bayswater, Narrow Neck
and Devonport areas to inform residents of the public consultation;
(v) that Auckland Transport work in partnership with the local board on the
consultation material prior to printing and distribution, and include as part of their
consultation approach an emphasis on the use of social media;
(vi) that the consultation documents include options of two lanes each way, with one
of those lanes each way being a bus high occupancy lane;
(vii) that an alternative safe route be scoped for cyclists from Bayswater through
Belmont to Esmonde Road;
(viii) that the provision of current Lake Road parking be scoped;
(ix) that Seacliffe Avenue be investigated as an alternative for cyclists, especially school
pupils once congestion on Lake Road is reduced, and Seacliffe Avenue becomes a
less attractive alternative route for motorists; and
(x) note that Auckland Transport will consult the public on the possible
undergrounding of utilities along the Lake Road corridor.
d) thank Daniel Newcombe and Tim Mueller for their attendance and presentation.
CARRIED
1 August 2017 – Devonport‐Takapuna Local Board Feedback on the Lake Road improvements
Project (item 11):
Resolution number DT/2017/171
MOVED by Chairperson G Gillon, seconded by Member M Cohen:
That the Devonport‐Takapuna Local Board:
Vision Statement
a) recommends the implementation of bus and high‐occupancy vehicle lanes along Lake Road
from the Belmont town centre to Esmonde Road as soon as possible, via the high‐level
investment option as outlined in the Indicative Business Case (IBC).
b) recommends that the high‐level investment option be delivered within an urgent timeframe
so that further congestion resulting from projected population growth and new
developments in the area are mitigated and avoided.
c) supports a new direct cycle commuter route along the western part of Devonport peninsula
as soon as possible.
Detailed feedback on Indicative Business Case (IBC)
d) recommends that the Lake Road corridor transport mode consist of four lanes in total, which
is comprised of:
(i) two lanes for single occupancy vehicles;
(ii) two high‐occupancy vehicle lanes that can accommodate buses, cyclists, and T2 /
T3 vehicles; and
(iii) upgraded footpaths that ensure safe and all abilities access.
e) supports measures to underground powerlines on Lake Road.
f) supports the following projects for improved walking and cycling connectivity and
commuting along the Devonport peninsula:
(i) a dedicated cycle and walkway along Seacliffe Avenue and Hamana Street to
ensure a safe and accessible path along the eastern part of the Devonport
peninsula; and
(ii) a new bridge for cycling and walking that connects Francis Street and Esmonde
Road for direct commuting to the Akoranga Bus station, and link the cycle and
walkway to the proposed Seapath and Skypath routes.
g) supports the realignment of the cycle and foot bridge that connects Francis and Lowe streets
for direct commuting along the western part of the Devonport peninsula; and requests that
staff scope a new cycle and foot bridge that connects Francis and Lowe streets for direct
commuting along the western part of the Devonport peninsula.
h) requests that staff scope a review of all existing cycle and walking infrastructure along the
western part of the peninsula to identify improvement projects (including renewals) to
ensure these modes of transport are a safe and attractive alternative for commuters.
i) notes that any removal of median strip between Takapuna Grammar School and the
intersection at Lake Road, Bardia and Winscombe streets may cause congestion and safety
issues due to vehicles turning off Lake Road and, therefore requests Auckland Transport
investigate options to mitigate safety issues at the intersection of Lake Road / Bardia and
Winscombe streets.
j) proposes that the staging for delivering upgrades on Lake Road be undertaken as follows:
(i) stage one: the areas between Jutland and Hauraki roads to Eversleigh Road.
Priority projects include implementing reconfigured lanes to provide for high
occupancy vehicles, a dedicated bus lane to improve public transport services,
undergrounding power lines and potential road widening;
(ii) stage two: the areas between the intersection at Lake Road, Bardia and
Winscombe streets and Belmont town centre. Priority projects include moving the
centre line eastwards slightly to mitigate and reduce congestion and maintaining
carparks on the western part of the town centre and reducing carparks on the
eastern side of the current barrier; and
(iii) stage three: the areas between Eversleigh Road and intersection at Lake Road,
Bardia and Winscombe streets. Priority projects include implementing
reconfigured lanes and undergrounding power lines.
k) proposes that the following sections of Lake Road also be considered within the project
scoping and staging:
(i) the intersection at Lake and Esmonde roads, in particular the congestion created
from commuters travelling from Takapuna and the motorway towards Devonport.
(ii) the left turn from Lake Road into Winscombe Street, the time often taken by
motorists to turn left holds up commuters travelling to or towards Devonport.
l) supports a dedicated high occupancy vehicle lane on Esmonde Road that can accommodate
buses, cyclists, and T2 / T3 vehicles.
m) review the functionality of Esmonde Road in particular vehicles turning right to Barry’s Point
Road and also vehicles travelling north via the motorway.
n) request staff investigate potential safety improvement projects for the ‘secondary route’
which starts at Jutland Road continues along Northboro and Eversleigh road and finishes at
Bardia Street during the construction phase of the Lake Road upgrade.
o) support the implementation of new technology and travel information for the Lake Road
upgrade.
p) request staff investigate traffic light and phasing improvements Winscombe, Bardia and Lake
roads intersection.
CARRIED
Secretarial note: Member O’Connor wanted to be recorded that she voted against recommendation 11 - l)
17 April 2018 – Auckland Transport Monthly Update – April 2018 (item 12):
Resolution number DT/2018/47
MOVED by Chairperson G Gillon, seconded by Member M Cohen:
That the Devonport‐Takapuna Local Board:
a) receives the Auckland Transport April 2018 monthly update report and thank Marilyn
Nicholls, Elected Member Relationship Manager for her presentation and attendance.
b) reiterates its strategic objective as indicated in the Devonport‐Takapuna Local Board Plan
2017 to address congestion issues on lake road, and its specific direction to work with
Auckland Transport to deliver alternative modes of transport within the local board area.
c) recognises that reducing congestion on Lake Road is the most important issue identified by
residents, communities and businesses in the local board area.
d) supports prioritising the allocation of its local board transport capital fund (LBTCF) towards
cycling and walking projects that support the reduction of congestion of Lake Road.
e) supports the delivery of a safe and effective cycling and walking route that is an attractive
alternative to using Lake Road, which:
(i) can be used by people for commuting and recreational purposes
(ii) would enable a complete connection that starts in Devonport, continues along the
Devonport peninsula and ultimately connects to the SeaPath and SkyPath routes.
f) requests that Auckland Transport staff scope, investigate and provide a rough order of costs
for potential allocation from the local board transport capital fund (LBTCF), the following
new walking and cycling connections within the Devonport‐Takapuna Local Board area:
(i) Esmonde Road, Takapuna and Francis Street, Hauraki
(ii) Francis Street and Lowe Street, Hauraki
(iii) Creamer Avenue, Belmont to Bayswater Avenue, Bayswater.
g) requests advice from Auckland Transport staff on the staging and indicative timeline for
each project outlined in resolution number DT/2018/47 f) above, and what budgetary
implications this may have on current and future allocation of the local board transport
capital fund (LBTCF).
h) notes that following the receipt of confirmation of scope and costs of those projects listed in
resolution number DT/2018/47 f) above, the local board supports in principle the allocation
of the balance of the local board transport capital fund (LBTCF) towards enhancement of the
Patuone Reserve renewal.
i) notes that budget from the local board’s locally driven initiatives (LDI) capital budget may be
required to fully fund the enhancement of the Patuone Reserve.
j) requests that staff investigate and present the potential scope and costs of the Patuone
Reserve renewal to a local board workshop in May 2018.
k) requests that the costings be presented in the June 2018 Auckland Transport monthly report
to ensure any unallocated local board transport capital funding (LBTCF) can be committed to
projects before 30 June 2018.
l) requests that Auckland Transport staff includes assessment of the following projects as part
of the Lake Road indicative business case:
(i) footpaths on both sides of Lake Road, from Seabreeze Road to Takapuna, be made
as wide as possible so that they can be shared by pedestrians and slower cyclists,
especially those school pupils who cycle to and from school
(ii) full‐time transit lands operate in both directions along Lake Road, between
Bayswater Avenue and Esmonde Road, to cater for buses, T2 cars, motorcycles and
cyclists.
m) requests that the previously presented Flow Traffic Engineering report on the right turn
arrow on the corner of Burns Avenue and Esmonde Road for traffic travelling North on the
motorway be recirculated to the board.
CARRIED