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Feedback sought for East Coast Rd widenin
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> Feedback sought for East Coast Rd widening
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October 2, 2006
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> Public feedback is sought
for aspects of the next stage of the East Coast Rd upgrade,
running from Hastings Rd to Rosedale Rd, Mairangi Bay.
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> The project is a continuation of widening work which
has already taken place between Constellation Dr and
Hastings Rd.
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> Three aspects of the project that
require public feedback include changes to the car park
access at the Windsor Park shops, pedestrian improvements at
the Dalmeny Cl/Sunrise Ave intersection and a proposed
underpass linking Sunrise Ave to Rangitoto College. General
feedback is sought on the overall plans.
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> The work
includes:
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> * Intersection upgrades at the
Hastings Rd/East Coast Rd intersection and the Sunrise
Ave/East Coast Rd intersection
> * Widening East Coast
Rd to allow for two lanes in each direction
> * A new
painted median to allow safer access for vehicles turning in
and out of driveways
> * The continuation of the
existing cycle lanes from the Windsor Park shops to Rosedale
Rd.
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> Graham Nell, corridor project team manager,
says that public consultation is important and he welcomes
feedback on the project.
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> "> We look forward to
finding out what the public has to say, especially regarding
the pedestrian underpass. If there is sufficient support we
will investigate it further,> "> he says.
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Concerns have been raised by Rangitoto College> '> s
principal and students about changes to the > '> gravel pit>
'> car park near the college. The car park will be reduced
to allow for road and footpath widening as well as an
extension of the current bus bay. Measures will be put in
place to ensure cars cannot overhang or drive over the
footpath, improving pedestrian safety.
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Consultation brochures are available at the East Coast Bays
area office and library, or visit www.northshorecity.govt.nz
to fill in a feedback form online. Residents can also call
Actionline on 486 8600 and ask for a mailed brochure.
Feedback must be received by October 27, 2006.
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