Construction Update
Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, 22 June and will be carried out in two stages:
- Stage 1: 22 June to 1 July
- Stage 2: Mid-July (approximately one additional week)
We’ll keep this page updated if there are any changes to the schedule.
Please follow all traffic management in place and allow extra time when travelling through the area.
Where | Outside Waioneke School from the pickup/drop-off spot to just before the school parking entrance (see work location map here) |
When | - Stage 1: 22 June to 1 July - 7am to 7pm
- Stage 2: Mid-July- 7am to 7pm (approximately one additional week)
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What we’re doing | - Building a new footpath and reconstructing existing footpaths outside Waioneke School
- Building a new retaining wall to support the trees on the slope
- Building a new pram ramp
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How it may impact you | - School staff parking will be limited during works. Alternative parking spots may need to be arranged.
- Works will create noise and vibration; we'll do our best to keep noise levels down.
|
How travel is affected | - Pedestrian access will be affected as sections of the footpath will be closed. Alternative access will be provided, please follow all signs safely.
Traffic controllers will be on site to assist around the work site. Please follow all signs, light signals and traffic directions. |
How to contact us
For queries or concerns about this project:
Email: info@at.govt.nz (Include reference: 'Improving the footpath outside Waioneke School')
Phone: 09 355 3553
For construction-related concerns:
Name: Arnel Agor
Phone: 021 223 0678
Email: Arnel@agileinfrastructure.co.nz
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Engagement Outcome
We are now proceeding with the plan with some minor additional change. To ensure safety standards are met, we will be adding red reflective road markers or cat's eyes to the plan. Cat's eyes are warning devices that help motorists drive within the lane especially in dark conditions. For this project, it will make the edge lines of the footpath more visible to oncoming traffic.
Here are the positive insights received from the community about this project:
Raw supportive comments from the community
- "This is really great to see some investment going in to Waioneke to make things safer for our Tamariki. It’s very concerning unloading kids by a main road that has large vehicles often barrelling past. Our little school is often missed out when it comes to funding so it’s really great to have the support of the council for this important project. Thank you."
- "This is fantastic. the pathway is needed, will be used and valued. Thank you!"
What happens next
- We are looking at installing these changes by May 2026.
- We will contact residents and businesses before any work begins.
- Any change to the plan will be updated on this webpage.
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About the project
We’re improving footpath safety outside Waioneke School to make it safer and easier for students to get to and from school during pick‑up and drop‑off times.
Right now, children getting off the bus don’t have a proper walkway, and in winter they often end up walking through muddy ground. The changes will give them a safe, clear path to and from the school’s drop‑off and pick‑up area.
Thanks to the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate programme, we’re able to build more footpaths in local communities like yours, to make it safer and easier for people, especially school children, to walk around.
The changes we’re making
- Install a new footpath starting from the end of the existing one at the school drop‑off/pick‑up area, extending up to just before the school parking entrance.
- Reconstruct existing footpath outside the school to ensure they meet the required footpath standards
- Install a new pram ramp with tactile pavers to make it safer and more convenient for people with mobility needs, those pushing prams or strollers, to easily access the school entrance. Tactile pavers are yellow guidance markers to assist vision impaired towards the school.
- Install a new retaining wall as support to the slope where the tall trees are
Benefits to your community
- Footpaths make it safer for the community by separating motorists and traffic from people on foot.
- Well-maintained footpaths are safer for people, especially tamariki, who walk and ride their bikes and scooters, reducing the risk of being hurt or injured.
- More footpaths make it easier and stress-free for the community to move around the neighbourhood, offering better connections to schools, parks, public transport and other local amenities.
- Walking and cycling are good for the environment and good for your health. It helps reduce reliance on cars for local trips, decreasing traffic congestion and reducing our carbon emissions.
Construction Update
Construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, 22 June and will be carried out in two stages:
- Stage 1: 22 June to 1 July
- Stage 2: Mid-July (approximately one additional week)
We’ll keep this page updated if there are any changes to the schedule.
Please follow all traffic management in place and allow extra time when travelling through the area.
Where | Outside Waioneke School from the pickup/drop-off spot to just before the school parking entrance (see work location map here) |
When | - Stage 1: 22 June to 1 July - 7am to 7pm
- Stage 2: Mid-July- 7am to 7pm (approximately one additional week)
|
What we’re doing | - Building a new footpath and reconstructing existing footpaths outside Waioneke School
- Building a new retaining wall to support the trees on the slope
- Building a new pram ramp
|
How it may impact you | - School staff parking will be limited during works. Alternative parking spots may need to be arranged.
- Works will create noise and vibration; we'll do our best to keep noise levels down.
|
How travel is affected | - Pedestrian access will be affected as sections of the footpath will be closed. Alternative access will be provided, please follow all signs safely.
Traffic controllers will be on site to assist around the work site. Please follow all signs, light signals and traffic directions. |
How to contact us
For queries or concerns about this project:
Email: info@at.govt.nz (Include reference: 'Improving the footpath outside Waioneke School')
Phone: 09 355 3553
For construction-related concerns:
Name: Arnel Agor
Phone: 021 223 0678
Email: Arnel@agileinfrastructure.co.nz
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Engagement Outcome
We are now proceeding with the plan with some minor additional change. To ensure safety standards are met, we will be adding red reflective road markers or cat's eyes to the plan. Cat's eyes are warning devices that help motorists drive within the lane especially in dark conditions. For this project, it will make the edge lines of the footpath more visible to oncoming traffic.
Here are the positive insights received from the community about this project:
Raw supportive comments from the community
- "This is really great to see some investment going in to Waioneke to make things safer for our Tamariki. It’s very concerning unloading kids by a main road that has large vehicles often barrelling past. Our little school is often missed out when it comes to funding so it’s really great to have the support of the council for this important project. Thank you."
- "This is fantastic. the pathway is needed, will be used and valued. Thank you!"
What happens next
- We are looking at installing these changes by May 2026.
- We will contact residents and businesses before any work begins.
- Any change to the plan will be updated on this webpage.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
About the project
We’re improving footpath safety outside Waioneke School to make it safer and easier for students to get to and from school during pick‑up and drop‑off times.
Right now, children getting off the bus don’t have a proper walkway, and in winter they often end up walking through muddy ground. The changes will give them a safe, clear path to and from the school’s drop‑off and pick‑up area.
Thanks to the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate programme, we’re able to build more footpaths in local communities like yours, to make it safer and easier for people, especially school children, to walk around.
The changes we’re making
- Install a new footpath starting from the end of the existing one at the school drop‑off/pick‑up area, extending up to just before the school parking entrance.
- Reconstruct existing footpath outside the school to ensure they meet the required footpath standards
- Install a new pram ramp with tactile pavers to make it safer and more convenient for people with mobility needs, those pushing prams or strollers, to easily access the school entrance. Tactile pavers are yellow guidance markers to assist vision impaired towards the school.
- Install a new retaining wall as support to the slope where the tall trees are
Benefits to your community
- Footpaths make it safer for the community by separating motorists and traffic from people on foot.
- Well-maintained footpaths are safer for people, especially tamariki, who walk and ride their bikes and scooters, reducing the risk of being hurt or injured.
- More footpaths make it easier and stress-free for the community to move around the neighbourhood, offering better connections to schools, parks, public transport and other local amenities.
- Walking and cycling are good for the environment and good for your health. It helps reduce reliance on cars for local trips, decreasing traffic congestion and reducing our carbon emissions.
