George Street, Waiuku - Pedestrian Improvements
In June 2024 we invited community feedback on our proposal to improve pedestrian safety on George Street, outside Waiuku Primary School. After reviewing the feedback and support from the school, the school community and Franklin Local Board we are moving ahead with the improvements, with one minor change to the original proposal.
What’s changed?
The existing clearway signage on George will be retained, as requested by the school.
What we’re doing
- Installing a zebra crossing on top of a wide flat speed hump outside the entrance of Waiuku Primary School.
- Planting new grass berms next to the crossing.
- Reconstructing parts of the footpath to add tactile paves and grass berms, creating more space for people to safely wait before crossing.
- Adding new road markings and signage to support the upgraded crossing.
- Installing tactile pavers which are yellow guidance paving markers to help people find their way to the crossing and safely cross the road.
- Adding more broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) to clear access and help with visibility in the following locations
- Near the proposed crossing on George Street
- At the entry and exit points of Glebe Place
- On George Street near the corner exit point onto France Street and the entry point from Kaiwaka Place
We need to clear access and re-allocate road space by removing three on-street parking to improve visibility coming around corner.
Next steps
Construction has been planned for summer 2025/26. At the same time, we’ll make the safety improvements near the Waiuku skatepark and playground (letter enclosed).
We’ll let the community know before any work begins.
By doing both projects together, we can save costs, minimise disruption, and deliver safer, better-connected upgrades for everyone.
About the project
A high number of people use the existing zebra crossing on George Street in Waiuku, located outside the main entry to Waiuku Primary School. The crossing is flat and located on a hilltop, which makes it hard for drivers coming from the north, off Queen Street, to see it clearly.
Requests have been received from the community to address the safety issues at this crossing so we’re proposing the following safety improvements.
The changes we’re proposing include:
- Installing a zebra crossing on top of a wide flat speed hump outside the entrance of Waiuku Primary School. It will be level with the footpath with a long off-ramp. This makes it more comfortable for larger vehicles and their passengers.
- Installing tactile pavers which are yellow guidance paving markers to help people find their way to the crossing and safely cross the road.
- Painting additional broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) to clear access and help with visibility in the following locations
- Near the proposed crossing on George Street
- At the entry and exit points of Glebe Place
- On George Street near the corner exit point onto France Street and the entry point from Kaiwaka Place
- Painting new road markings and signs to support the upgraded crossing.
- Planting new grass berms next to the crossing.
- Reconstructing parts of the footpath for the new tactile pavers and grass berms. This gives more space for people to safely wait to cross.
- We need to clear access and re-allocate road space by removing three on-street parking to improve visibility coming around corners.
GEORGE STREET, WAIUKU DRAWING
Benefits and impacts
- A raised crossing improves visibility by ensuring people crossing can be seen by approaching motorists.
- Raising the crossing to the level of the footpath will alert drivers to slow on approach and to expect lots of people crossing the road here.
- Makes it more comfortable for everyone, including people with prams and wheelchairs, to cross the road as the crossing is level with the footpath.
How you can have your say
Have your say by completing the online feedback form. The form will be open from 26 June 2024 to 11 July 2024.
Another AT project nearby
The Queen Street, George Street, Mellsop Avenue and Kent Street safety improvements project is nearby and planned for construction.
For further information regarding this project please visit our website: haveyoursay.at.govt.nz/update-2-queen-street-george-street-kent-street-and-mellsop-avenue-waiuku
