Improving pedestrian safety for Waiuku College students

We’re making changes outside Waiuku College to improve safety for students and the wider community.

What’s the issue?

• Nearly 1,000 students, but only one crossing—195m from the school gate
• No safe place to cross directly outside the school
• No footpath linking the school to new housing and the town centre

What’s changing

• New zebra crossing at the school entrance with pram ramps and a pedestrian island
• New footpath across the current parking area (parking changes to 7 parallel spaces)
• Upgraded crossing** at #37A Constable Rd with a refuge island
• New crossing at #17B Constable Rd with a refuge island
• Kerb extensions at Waiuku Health Centre and Leonard Rd to shorten crossing distances and slow traffic

Why It matters

• Safer journeys for students and drivers
• Easier walking and cycling around the community
• Better connection to homes, shops, and local facilities

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