Auckland Light Rail Project WQ Neighbourhood forum July 2022
Auckland Light Rail Group Tasked by Government to: ✓ Progress an indicative business case for City Centre to Māngere ✓ Advise on delivery entity options ✓ Set up mana whenua partnership ✓ Engage with stakeholders and communities. Building social license. To enable decisions on: • Mode • Route • Funding and financing • Delivery entity
Waka Kotahi Mana Whenua
Ministry of Transport
Auckland Council
Kāinga Ora
Auckland Transport
Short List Options
Government commitment to light rail
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Following ALR Group’s indicative business case (IBC) and community engagement in 2021 for light rail from City Centre to Māngere.
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Government has endorsed the progression of the project with a chosen option of Tunnelled Light Rail.
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Light rail will run in a tunnel from Wynyard Quarter to Mt Roskill, and at surface alongside SH20 to Māngere and the airport.
Artist impression
Future Rapid Transit Network The City Centre to Māngere line will be the backbone of the network; connecting with lines to the North Shore and North-West. A tunnel through the city centre better enables a seamless rapid transit connection to the North Shore/North-West. Tunnelled light rail has the capacity needed once connections to the North Shore/North-West are created.
Tunnelled light rail gives flexibility for a new tunnel or bridge across the harbour in the future. Government has brought forward planning for an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing. This recognises the key dependencies across the two city-shaping projects to realise our future rapid transit network.
Additional Waitematā Harbour Connections project (AWHC) Waka Kotahi, Auckland Council, and Auckland Transport are progressing this in partnership. Upcoming IBC will assess a range of options and recommend a preferred way forward for all transport modes – rapid transit, road and long-term walking and cycling. The IBC will: build on previous work but include updates in policies, context and ALR look at network integration and multi-modal focus, including connection with ALR urban/ land use focus (similar to ALR) to identify city-shaping opportunities. The preferred way forward is to be agreed late 2023, with a business case complete by early 2024. Engagement will take place throughout the business case phase, commencing late 2022.
This is an urban project City Centre to Māngere corridor: Contains 170,000 of Auckland's jobs – majority of which are in two of the most significant employment hubs - City Centre and the Airport. Well established residential areas in the central isthmus and south to Airport. Two major tertiary institutions - University of Auckland and AUT. Connects with a number of great destinations, like Eden Park Opportunity to leverage off projects at CRL's Maungawhau Station and in Eke Panuku's Transform Onehunga project area Planned housing developments in Mt. Roskill / Māngere via Kāinga Ora.
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A city shaping opportunity
Rapid transit investment + urban interventions
What is possible – from overseas examples Canary Wharf, London - Mix of office space, retail, apartments and build-torent apartments, Connected to Jubilee Line and Elizabeth Line.
Wolli Creek, Sydney - High density
residential and commercial buildings with heavy rail station. Focused around a village square with active edges
Docklands, Melbourne - Group of
high-rise residential towers, mixed use podiums on the waterfront. Main transport spine (heavy rail) behind, connected by pedestrian laneways.
Social licence
July/August 2021
General sentiment shared
Of all the people who responded, 73% said they would use light rail.
Key findings from the engagement were: Aucklanders want light rail Corridor communities shared the strongest need and desire for ALR Reducing our carbon footprint is very important People want a reliable, frequent, safe and comfortable PT People recognise ALR will support new housing, compact city, access to jobs and study Community partnership is critical Some people expressed concerns about: Ensuring the affordability of using light rail Gentrification in communities Construction disruption Environmental, cultural, civic and heritage impacts
It’s a generational shift
Engagement this year Engagement focus 2022: • Awareness and relationship building across the corridor. • Co-location opportunities with partner organisations. • Establishment of working / liaison groups. • Engagement focused feedback around the urban station hubs and alignment of ALR.
Come and meet the team at upcoming events: - 6 August with Eke Panuku Haumi event (12-3pm) - 20 August at the Britomart farmers markets (8-12pm)
Next Steps
Mā te wā www.lightrail.co.nz info@aucklandlightrail.govt.nz
Waterfront Regeneration - Westhaven to Queens Wharf
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Compliant Enforcement with Non Liquor Ban Enforcement Compliance
Excessive Noise Persons
Compliant Enforcement with Non Enforcement Compliance
Noise Parked vehicle
Compliant Enforcement with Non Enforcement Compliance
TOTAL APRIL
72
70
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3
0
10
10
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TOTAL MAY
39
38
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19
18
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TOTAL JUNE
21
21
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17
16
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TOTAL JULY
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20
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6
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TOTAL APRIL – JULY 2022
153
149
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13
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45
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Auckland Council does not have the mandate to enforce moving vehicles or arrest people NZ Police resource and competing priorities across Auckland
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Security can’t act as NZ Police
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Auckland Council has limited resource and budget
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Hamer Street closure: - It’s illegal to close public roads – so a temporary traffic management plan is required (in place currently) - To permanently close a public road, it is a lengthy process that requires public consultation and Auckland Transport approval.
Jellicoe Street carpark
Beaumont Street
End of Wynyard Point
Hamer Street
Public space at night
Westhaven Marina
Harbour Bridge Park
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Wynyard Community Meeting July 2022 Repco WRC Rally New Zealand
• Click Here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EbZECacp0U&t=2s
Purpose The purpose of this presentation is to provide some information on Repco Rally New Zealand and the service park to be based on Wynyard Wharf & the Halsey Street area. • Rally New Zealand will be held from 29th September to 2nd October • New Zealand round of the FIA World Rally Championship • This event has a long legacy in New Zealand - this will be the 32nd event
• Organised by Rally New Zealand 2020 Ltd which is a wholly owned subsidiary of notfor-profit Rally of New Zealand Ltd • Last held in 2012 at Viaduct Event Centre but things have changed….
WRC Sustainability Hybrid Technology • 2022 Rally 1 cars will be the first ever plug in hybrid powered vehicles, 100kwh battery is being used • This is from the same company that supplies hybrid technology to Formula E and Formula 1 • There will be dedicated passages where only the electric mode can be used Fossil Free Fuel • All competition cars will be using fossil free fuel
Rally Overview • Competition cars compete in a time trial format with one car leaving the start line at a time • Competition cars are purpose built to stringent and exacting safety standards • The cars are roadworthy. They need to be able to travel from stage to stage on roads adhering to road rules. • There are extensive health and safety standards across the event as required by the FIA and Motorsport New Zealand • Rally New Zealand has a strong base of very experienced volunteers.
World Championship Event Overview • The FIA World Rally Championship is one of the oldest and most prestigious motorsport series in the world. • The Federation Internationale de L’Automobile (FIA) World Rally Championships features rally teams competing on closed. • In 2022 Rally New Zealand will be one of the biggest sporting events hosted in New Zealand. It will attract more than 90,000 spectators and showcase New Zealand to a huge global audience. • Auckland Unlimited (AU) are providing significant financial support to the event and it will showcase Auckland, Waikato and New Zealand to the world. • Major event to deliver with over 800 international participants and media along with more than 1,000 volunteers.
Calendar and Audience
Repco Rally New Zealand Event Overview • 29th SEPTEMBER 2022 AUCKLAND CITY CENTRE
• 30th SEPTEMBER 2022 SPECIAL STAGES – WAIKATO
• 1st OCTOBER 2022 SPECIAL STAGES – NORTH AUCKLAND
• 2nd OCTOBER 2022 POWER STAGE – SOUTH EAST AUCKLAND This is where the competitor stages are – they don’t race in the Wynyard Quarter
Service Park The Hamer Street Service Park is where all WRC1, WRC2, teams, mechanics and officials are located. National Competitors are based on Halsey Wharf. HOURS OF OPERATION 19-28th September: pack-in (hours 7:00am-9:00pm) 29-30th Sept/1-2nd Oct: event (10:00am – 10:00pm) Thursday 29th Sept 3.45pm cars leave for the Super Special Stage 6.43pm first car returns from SSS1 10.00pm Service Park closes Friday 30th Sept 5.30am first car leaves – southern stages 7.43pm first car returns 11.00pm service park closes Saturday 1st October 6.22am first car leaves – northern stage 11.14am first car returns 12.32pm first car leaves – afternoon stage 5.34pm first car returns 10.00pm service park closes Sunday 2nd October 9.29am first car leaves – southern stages 10.00pm all cars to be removed from Parc Ferme th 3-7 Oct: site pack-out (hours 7am-7pm)
SITE PLAN
ROAD CLOSURES • Extend the existing Eke Panuku closure at Hamer St from 26/9/22 to 2/10/22 (all nights) • Managed closure at Hamer St/Link Rd • BAU for businesses VMS ADVISORIES 1. Beaumont St (Jellicoe St Carpark closed) 2. Hamer St closed to public/BAU business
Community Engagement & Volunteers • Opportunity for local community groups, sports and service clubs, schools and early childhood centres to be involved with the event in many different ways • Fundraising activities with BBQ’s, catering and hospitality and spectator parking • Opportunity to be up close and involved • Involvement with the on-event safety and with spectator management initiatives • Opportunities for homestay and B&B
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Auckland Transport Eke Panuku Tataki Auckland Unlimited Iwi Waikato District Council Community Groups Wynyard Quarter TMA Auckland Domain Trust, Museum
Benefits for Auckland Region • There is an economic benefit in hosting the event with significant numbers expected to visit Auckland region • Media coverage around the world is immense with expected television viewership (real not possible) of 70MM along with billions of digital impressions • Communities across the region to be part of a world championship event
• Significant spectator numbers expected to visit the region • There are significant opportunities for Corporate hosting and sponsor activations • Catering and hospitality business opportunities • Rally New Zealand has long shared the revenue generated by ticket sales locally • Opportunity to support local businesses
Rally New Zealand Sustainability We are committed to ensuring our events are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner. • Use environmental impact assessments to inform key decisions about the conduct of an event • Take steps to manage potential impact to soil and water ways • Identify ways of optimising fuel consumption and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Manage our waste to provide for maximum opportunities for recycling • Develop working relationships to initiate relevant local initiatives
Safety of the public and competitors SAFETY & MEDICAL SERVICES • These must comply with the FIA prescriptions. • FIA Safety delegate has visited New Zealand • Highly regulated safety plan • Extensive medical intervention vehicles and technical intervention vehicles (every 10 minutes drive throughout the stages) • Ambulances equipped for resuscitation are also required. We also must also have a medically equipped rescue helicopter available • Ambulances and St John teams will be on-site at every major spectator point
Questions? info@rallynz.org.nz