Consultation update:
The consultation period has now closed. A summary of community feedback and next steps will be shared on this page.
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Cockle Bay Road, Pah Road, Churchill Road and Shelly Beach Parade intersection.
We’re reviewing the feedback to better understand what the community is telling us and to identify where more information or further investigation may be needed. Community input is considered alongside safety, technical advice, operational requirements, funding and strategic plans as part of a broader decision-making process.
Next steps
- In the second half of May, we’ll present a summary of feedback to the Howick Local Board.
- After this, we’ll update this page with a summary of what we heard and what happens next.
We appreciate your patience while this work continues.
About the project
Help Shape Safer Roads in Your Neighbourhood.
We’re seeking your feedback on proposed changes to improve safety and accessibility at the intersection of Cockle Bay Road, Pah Road, Churchill Road and Shelly Beach Parade.
These changes aim to make the intersection easier and safer for everyone to move through whether you are walking, driving, cycling, or catching the bus.
Why we’re proposing these changes
Currently there are no pedestrian crossing facilities around the intersection and the layout can make it difficult to see and be seen, especially near corners, bus stops and driveways.
This area is busy with people walking, driving, and using the bus, including families walking to the beach.
We have heard from residents and the Howick Local Board that people are concerned about high vehicle speeds, limited safe crossing opportunities, and that turning in and out of side streets can be difficult.
The proposed changes are designed to:
- Make it safer and easier for people to cross the road
- Improve visibility for people walking, driving and using the bus
- Support accessibility for people using prams, wheelchairs and mobility aids
- Help manage vehicle speeds through this busy location
What we are proposing
Safer crossing points:
New pedestrian refuge islands on Cockle Bay Road (near 98 Cockle Bay Road) and Pah Road (near the current bus stop by 7A Pah Road)
A new pedestrian refuge/splitter island at the Cockle Bay Road / Churchill Road intersection to support safer crossing and turning.
Bus stop relocation:
Moving the bus stop from outside 7A Pah Road to 3A Pah Road to enable the installation of a safe pedestrian refuge island and improve visibility.
New kerb ramps and tactile paving:
New kerb ramps and tactile paving around the new crossing points to support people using prams, wheelchairs, mobility aids and people with low vision.
Red ‘SLOW’ markings:
Red ‘SLOW’ markings on the approaches to the intersection along Cockle Bay Road and Pah Road to remind drivers to reduce their speed.
Tree removal:
Remove the tree outside 7A to fit in the new kerb and crossing layout.
Parking changes:
To make sure the new layout works safely and maintains clear sightlines at crossings, corners and bus stops, a few parking changes are also required.
We are proposing to remove parking in the following locations:
- 13 spaces on Cockle Bay Road
- 8 spaces on Pah Road
- 3 spaces on Churchill Road (near the intersection)
- 3 spaces on Shelly Beach Parade, close to the bus stop
We have limited the parking changes to areas where they are needed to support safety, visibility and bus movements.
Please refer the drawing for more details.
Click here for larger version
Consultation update:
The consultation period has now closed. A summary of community feedback and next steps will be shared on this page.
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Cockle Bay Road, Pah Road, Churchill Road and Shelly Beach Parade intersection.
We’re reviewing the feedback to better understand what the community is telling us and to identify where more information or further investigation may be needed. Community input is considered alongside safety, technical advice, operational requirements, funding and strategic plans as part of a broader decision-making process.
Next steps
- In the second half of May, we’ll present a summary of feedback to the Howick Local Board.
- After this, we’ll update this page with a summary of what we heard and what happens next.
We appreciate your patience while this work continues.
About the project
Help Shape Safer Roads in Your Neighbourhood.
We’re seeking your feedback on proposed changes to improve safety and accessibility at the intersection of Cockle Bay Road, Pah Road, Churchill Road and Shelly Beach Parade.
These changes aim to make the intersection easier and safer for everyone to move through whether you are walking, driving, cycling, or catching the bus.
Why we’re proposing these changes
Currently there are no pedestrian crossing facilities around the intersection and the layout can make it difficult to see and be seen, especially near corners, bus stops and driveways.
This area is busy with people walking, driving, and using the bus, including families walking to the beach.
We have heard from residents and the Howick Local Board that people are concerned about high vehicle speeds, limited safe crossing opportunities, and that turning in and out of side streets can be difficult.
The proposed changes are designed to:
- Make it safer and easier for people to cross the road
- Improve visibility for people walking, driving and using the bus
- Support accessibility for people using prams, wheelchairs and mobility aids
- Help manage vehicle speeds through this busy location
What we are proposing
Safer crossing points:
New pedestrian refuge islands on Cockle Bay Road (near 98 Cockle Bay Road) and Pah Road (near the current bus stop by 7A Pah Road)
A new pedestrian refuge/splitter island at the Cockle Bay Road / Churchill Road intersection to support safer crossing and turning.
Bus stop relocation:
Moving the bus stop from outside 7A Pah Road to 3A Pah Road to enable the installation of a safe pedestrian refuge island and improve visibility.
New kerb ramps and tactile paving:
New kerb ramps and tactile paving around the new crossing points to support people using prams, wheelchairs, mobility aids and people with low vision.
Red ‘SLOW’ markings:
Red ‘SLOW’ markings on the approaches to the intersection along Cockle Bay Road and Pah Road to remind drivers to reduce their speed.
Tree removal:
Remove the tree outside 7A to fit in the new kerb and crossing layout.
Parking changes:
To make sure the new layout works safely and maintains clear sightlines at crossings, corners and bus stops, a few parking changes are also required.
We are proposing to remove parking in the following locations:
- 13 spaces on Cockle Bay Road
- 8 spaces on Pah Road
- 3 spaces on Churchill Road (near the intersection)
- 3 spaces on Shelly Beach Parade, close to the bus stop
We have limited the parking changes to areas where they are needed to support safety, visibility and bus movements.
Please refer the drawing for more details.
Click here for larger version
