Roading Projects

There are a number of Roading projects underway across the District. This is where you can find out what those projects are and get regular updates on progress. These projects are in addition to the general road upgrades, repairs and maintenance work that continues all year round.

Transport Choices Projects

These projects were funded through an application Council made for Climate Emergency Response Funding – Transport Choices (CERF). These align with the priorities of the Walking and Cycling Network Plan adopted by Council in October 2022 and aims to address gaps in the network.

The following routes were including in Priority One in the infrastructure prioritisation programme:

  • Pegasus to Woodend
  • Kaiapoi to Woodend
  • Rangiora connection to Passchendaele
  • Tram Road
  • McHughs Road/Mandeville Road

The Woodend to Kaiapoi connection was also put forward for the ‘Better Off’ funding stream (Three Waters Reform). Council has since secured this funding.  Council now needs to design and build these projects by June 2024.

August 2023

The scheme design has been developed, reviewed and approved by the Woodend-Sefton Community Board. Next steps are to go out for public consultation in late August and based on feedback changes may be made to the final design. The project will then move to the procurement, contracting and build stage with an expected completion date of June 2024.

Check here for regular project updates.

August 2023

The scheme design has been developed, reviewed and approved by the Woodend-Sefton Community Board and Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board. The project team have also been working in partnership with Ngāi Tūāhuriri as part of this route crosses through Maori Reserve land.

Next steps are to go out for public consultation in late August and based on feedback changes may be made to the final design. The project will then move to the procurement, contracting and build stage with an expected completion date of June 2024.

Check here for regular project updates.

August 2023

The scheme design has been developed, reviewed and approved by the Rangiora-Ashley Community Board. Next steps are to go out for targeted consultation in late August with businesses and residents on the route. Based on feedback changes may be made to the final design. The project will then move to the procurement, contracting and build stage with an expected completion date of June 2024.

Check here for regular project updates.

August 2023

A key route to link Mandeville sports field to the existing path and No 10 Road has been designed. This includes:

  • Construction of a 2.2m unsealed path between the Mandeville sports field and No 10 Road
  • Construction of an asphalt path on McHughs Road between Mandeville Road and the existing pedestrian crossing
  • Changes to the existing pedestrian crossing on McHughs Road.

The procurement process is underway and it's anticipated that a contractor will be appointed shortly with work starting in September 2023.

SH1 Safety Improvements - Saltwater Creek to Cam River

Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is moving ahead  with the Saltwater Creek to Cam River safety improvements. The combination of safety improvements will be an effective way to save lives and reduce harm on SH1.

There are a number of safety improvements including road widening, roundabout, changes to intersections, safety barriers, traffic lights and lover speed limits. Find out more about detailed plans and further updates from Waka Kotahi here

Last reviewed date: 06 Aug 2023