Safe walking connections on Victory Road, Laingholm

About this project

We're improving safety at the crossing outside Laingholm Primary School on Victory Road.

Growing communities means busier roads – so we need to improve crossing facilities and make travelling locally safer for everyone!

The upgraded crossing facility will prioritise people crossing, especially our tamariki, school whānau & local community.

The changes we’re making:

• Raising the existing zebra crossing to slow drivers on approach, ensures people crossing can be seen by motorists and is smoother for buses and large vehicles.
• Upgrading the footpath on either side of the crossing. One side with new handrailing and concrete stairs.
• Installing new road markings, signages and lighting associated with the upgraded zebra crossing.
• Applying planned restricted parking to two spaces. Times are from 7:30am to 8:30am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

Benefits for your community:

• Easier for everyone – Makes it safer and easier for children, their parents and caregivers, people with different accessibility needs to cross safely.
• Improves your health and wellbeing to enjoy the outdoors. It offers better access to nearby, parks, schools, public transport and other local amenities.
• Supports community connections – Shows a commitment to the safety of the entire school community and nearby residents.
• Encourages more travel choices – Gives families more confidence to let their children walk, scoot or bike to school, fostering their independence. Getting around on foot doesn’t cost you or the environment a thing!
• Keep our tamariki safe – Protects students walking to and from school by slowing down traffic and making drivers more aware that they need to slow down near schools.

What happens next

We will install these changes in 2026

Any changes to the designs will be updated on this page.

We will be in touch with residents and businesses prior to any construction taking place.

How to contact us

If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz by 22 December 2025.

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