WORKS AND SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2016 AT MEMORIAL HALL SUPPER

ROOM, ESPLANADE, KAIKOURA.

AGENDA

1. Apologies 2. Matters of Importance to be raised as Urgent Business. 3. Reports:

Operations and Maintenance Manager’s Report page 1

Budget Report page 6 4. Footpath Report page 7 5. VDAM Report page 19 6. Minutes Action and Issues List Update

MEETING ACTION REQUIRED BY ACTION Works & Services

Arrange for a representative of NZTA to meet with Council regarding further plans for State Highway 1 through Kaikoura.

Operations Manager

A meeting has been scheduled.

Works & Services

Include a report on incorporating a cycle lane on the footpath on Beach Road in the footpath report.

Operations Manager

Refer footpath report.

7. Urgent Business

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER’S REPORT

1.0 WATER SUPPLY 1.1 Urban Water Operations – Kaikoura Urban Supply This facility operated satisfactorily during the reporting month. The second stage of works on the new water main on the end of South Bay Parade, Tui, Moa, Weka and Kaka Roads is commencing in late February. This will be installation of low voltage electrical cabling, streetlighting, water and telecommunication ducts as well as renewal of services on private property and the removal of the overhead reticulation. Approximately 50% of the properties have indicated that they wish to work with Council on renewing services within their properties. Expenditure to date is $117,000 out of a budget of $300,000. Additional minor works on repairs and replacement of old stormwater sumps and roading defects has occurred and been charged appropriately. Many houses on Kotuku Road and South Bay Parade have been identified as requiring an upgrade to their internal water reticulation. An additional authority to complete works inside properties is still being obtained. Significant Work planned for 2016 includes:

The further GNS test on Mackles Bore has been taken. Results will be back in the middle of 2016.

Install flowmeters on Mackles irrigation to comply with new consent conditions. Water Demand Table 1 below shows the water demand for the reporting month measured from the Mackle’s bore while Figure 1 shows the yearly cumulative water demand since 2009.

Water Demand (m3/day)

Min Avg Max Total Demand

July 2014 1629 2166 2681 67,158

August 2014 1791 2271 2989 70,415

September 2014 1686 2546 3374 76,395

October 2014 1686 2252 3582 88,708

November 2014 2246 3259 4670 97,780

December 2014 2403 3444 4556 106,765

January 2015 3169 4327 5296 134,124

February 2015 3325 4353 5185 121,886

March 2015 2808 3500 4493 108,502

April 2015 2398 3119 4321 93,557

May 2015 1691 2519 3088 78,095

June 2015 1997 2470 3217 74,096

July 2015 1917 2450 3033 73,507

August 2015 1779 2412 3783 74,766

September 2015 1565 2335 3040 70,064

October 2015 2291 2880 3783 89,275

November 2015 2383 3297 4454 98,921

December 2015 2797 3898 5050 120,827

January2016 2561 3596 4978 107,894 Table 1: Water Demand for reporting period

Figure 2: Cumulative Water Demand in cubic metres

The water usage for the month and for the year is similar to the previous year.

1.2 Suburban Water Supply The consent allowing irrigation from the Waimangarara Intake has been received from Environment Canterbury. Rain in the catchment on the 3rd of January caused high turbidity levels and a failed E.Coli count which resulted in a boil water notice being issued. 1.3 Kincaid Water Supply Work occurred at the intake to improve infiltration into the gallery. 1.4 Oaro Water Supply A transgression in the reticulation occurred on 12th January. This may have been due to external contamination of the sampling point as there were high numbers of campers in the vicinity. The

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riser from the bore is still to be replaced with stainless steel. Water restrictions were not issued as the supply has not shown signs of being overextended. 1.5 Fernleigh Water Supply There were no issues with this system during the reporting month. 1.6 Ocean Ridge Water Supply There were no issues with this system during the reporting month. 1.7 Peketa Water Supply There were no issues with this system during the reporting month. 1.8 East Coast Water Supply The supply has received an invoice of $23,182 for power from Meridian due to a reading of the meter. Previous accounts have been estimates. This is being discussed with Meridian. There were no issues with this system during the reporting month. Minor engineering works have been identified by Food and Health Standards that will improve the security of the supply.

2.0 SEWER SYSTEM

Sewage flows (m3/day)

avg Max* Total Flow**

July 2014 857 2500 26,571

August 2014 677 860 20,975

September 2014 668 1233 20,052

October 2014 775 1321 24,025

November 2014 888 1537 26,641

December 2014 986 1266 30,557

January 2015 1029 1318 31,901

February 2015 981 1183 27,478

March 2015 892 1025 27,662

April 2015 945 1284 28,361

May 2015 776 909 24,046

June 2015 764 986 22,934

July 2015 871 1442 26,120

August 2015 784 919 24,307

September 2015 954 2500 28,630

October 2015 738 1116 22,865

November 2015 821 992 24,621

December 2015 953 1240 29,558

January2016 1114 2020 33,418

Table 3 : Sewage generated for reporting period *The asterisk figure represents daily flows during heavy rainfall events. **The double asterisk figure has not been adjusted to reflect inflows from storm-water.

Figure 2: Cumulative Sewerage Discharge from Oxidation Ponds in cubic metres

The lids on the Hawthorne Road pump station are to be rebuilt to improve drainage and the seal to reduce odour. The fan at the Mill Road pump station is to be replaced. The bio-filter at the Gillings Lane pump station has been rebuilt. The odour problems now appear to be solved. A sewer spill occurred as a result of a blockage on the line from Westpac. This lateral needs to be investigated and in all probability replaced. The spill resulted in approximately 300 litres of effluent entering a stormwater sump and ending in Lyell Creek. One of the aerators at the treatment plant has failed as is to be reconditioned.

3.0 STORMWATER The consent for the Kaikoura Urban Area is still being processed by Environment Canterbury. Draft conditions have been proposed.

4.0 PARKS AND RESERVES The parks and reserves were maintained during the reporting month, some areas have been identified as requiring attention.

5.0 BUILDINGS Significant Work planned for 2016 include:

Replacement of existing main lights.

Purchase of scaffolding and fridge.

Unit 11 was vacated and is being refurbished

Unit 7 has requested that major work occur to reduce heat loss. This would include relining walls, insulating and replacing old steel frame windows. This will be reviewed for 2016/17.

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6.0 AIRPORT The levelled area has been mown and is still to be grassed.

7.0 SWIMMING POOL The new diesel tank for the pool heating system is now in operation.

8.0 PUBLIC TOILETS There were no issues with the toilets during the reporting month.

9.0 ROADING Significant work planned for 2016:

Kerb and Channel on Margate, Ramsgate and Torquay Streets scheduled to begin in late February.

Minor maintenance works have occurred on roads. HEB Contracting has made significant progress in development of the Contractor’s forward work programme for Kaikoura. At this point they have identified approximately $150,000 of sealed and unsealed carriageway repairs and maintenance. These are being issued to contractors in accordance with the maintenance contract. A meeting was held in Christchurch of the Regional Land Transport Committee. The opportunity was taken to reiterate the preference for work on projects looking at South Island Freight and the State Highway 1 Picton to Christchurch route to be timed so that projects could make the Regional Land Transport Programme. The new process which will lead to the next Regional Land Transport Programme for Canterbury is being led by Environment Canterbury. Kaikoura District will be endeavouring to maximum the projects to improve the roading network within Kaikoura.

10.0 FOOTPATHS Footpath programme and policy has been completed.

11.0 COASTAL As allowed by the Council’s resource consent the Council has taken 5,000 cubic metres of material from South Bay and placed it to provide protection to the Esplanade. A thin layer of topsoil has been placed and will be grassed in due course. Some maintenance on the rock protection at the eastern end has also occurred. As the consent expires in November 2016 no further work is intended until a long-term consent is obtained. Recommendation: That this report be received.

Prepared by Gerry Essenberg, Operations and Maintenance Manager

Authorised by Angela Oosthuizen, Chief Executive Officer

Works and Services Budget Report

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Footpaths & Cycleways

Streetlights

Water Services

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Refuse & Recycling

Community Facilities

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Income MTD

Actual Budget

80,296

8,824

8,684

68,087

53,195

8,563

33,770

118,622

26,049

109,667

11,685

6,991

82,295

59,160

11,790

32,694

132,259

7,591

Roading

Footpaths & Cycleways

Streetlights

Water Services

Sewerage

Stormwater

Refuse & Recycling

Community Facilities

Commercial Activities

Expenses MTD

Actual Budget

Footpath Report

This report is for inclusion either as is or as modified to supersede the existing footpath section of the Roading Activity Management Plan.

ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOOTPATH SECTION

Asset Description

The purpose of footpaths, cycleways and walkways is to provide a safe, convenient and defined means for the movement of cyclists and pedestrians. Footpaths are constructed alongside roadways and as links between roadways and public spaces. Kaikoura has a growing network of cycle tracks in the rural area for recreation. Community groups manage and fund this network with occasional contributions from the Council. Key issues relating to footpaths include:

Appropriateness of design standards

Urban character and streetscape design

Footpath reinstatement (following excavation/development)

Footpath aesthetics (following replacement/maintenance) Most of the asset is solely funded by rates. The construction of footpaths for safety reasons and the maintenance of cycleways that remove cyclists from the roading network may be able to be subsidised under certain situations. There is approximately 36.76km of formed footpaths, cycleways and walkways in the Kaikoura District, with an approximate area of 65,500m2. The breakdown of the different footpath material used throughout the district is provided in Table 6.5.1. The stone pavilions are structures located in Ocean Ridge.

Type Length (m)

Chip Sealed 11,890

Concrete 9,563

Asphalt 4,244

Concrete Paver 362

Granite Paver 679

Limestone 3230

Metal 6002

Timber 775

Stone Pavilions 15

TOTAL 36,760

Table 6.5.1: Footpath Materials

Type Length (m)

Bridge 93

Cycleway 5,420

Footpath 27,203

Walkway 4,028

Pavilion 15

TOTAL 36,760

Footpaths are constructed to be a minimum of 1.4m in width to provide sufficient passing distance and disabled access. Several sections of footpath are the full width from the kerb and channel back to the boundary and would look better if they were narrowed and the remainder planted in grass with some trees. Parts of the overall roading network have been identified as being required to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists. These sections of the network are the State Highway sections and roads that are Primary Collectors. Where there are footpaths designed for pedestrians they are informally used by cyclists. This situation generally arises because the cyclist feels safer on the footpath than on the road. In general this situation is neither encouraged nor discouraged however because it is not authorised the cyclist has an awareness that vehicles and pedestrians may affect their path.

Footpath Condition / Performance

The need for footpaths is dependent on the volume of pedestrian traffic. While most of the streets in urban areas have footpaths on both sides, there are some residential areas that only require a footpath on only one side and some urban streets have no footpaths at all. Rural roads seldom have formed footpaths.

There are no formal rules for assessing whether the current number of footpaths adequately serves the needs of each community. Generally the basis for requiring a footpath to be constructed has been established on a case by case basis, considering the specific pedestrian movements in the area and requests by members of the public.

A condition survey of urban footpaths was updated in 2015. This provided a rating assessment from 1 to 5 for each footpath section. The majority of footpaths were considered to be well formed and in an acceptable condition however feedback is showing that the standard for urban should be asphalt, pavers or concrete however metal or limestone is acceptable for walkways and cycleways.

Condition Rating Length (m)

As new 1 9,975

Good condition 2 9,142

Satisfactory condition 3 10,173

Should be in programme for renewal 4 5,835

Overdue for upgrade 5 1,635

TOTAL 36,760

An earlier Kaikoura Walking and Cycling Strategy was completed in February 2009.

Footpath and Cycleway Maintenance Plan

Footpaths require minimal maintenance throughout their useful life, beyond being kept clean. Those footpaths rated 3 require sweeping, pothole repairs and other minor works to restore the condition of the footpath. The granite pavers on West End are in good condition however their appearance has degraded significantly. A special cleaning process is required to remove the grime and then they will need to be sealed. Council manages all footpaths in the district including SH1 (Churchill Street, Beach Road). The Road Maintenance Management Contract includes the requirement to control vegetation including spraying of the footpaths. Other minor footpath maintenance and renewals are carried out under the terms of the contract by the road maintenance contractor. The major safety concern that relates to maintenance is the removal of tripping hazards. On chip sealed and asphalt paths these tripping hazards can develop if potholes appear. This problem typically only arises in the last 50% of the footpath’s life and is repaired by filling the pothole. Emergency/reactive maintenance arises when vehicles cause damage to footpaths creating a safety risk. Cycleways require regular maintenance to prevent encroachment of weeds and also to replace the surface material. The cycleways run parallel to State Highway 1 from Ocean Ridge to the north end of town and maintenance on this is partly subsidisable. To date those footpaths identified as Grade 3 suffer from deferred renewal. Once the work has been completed to sweep and patch them a cost estimated at $20,000 per year should be sufficient to maintain them in a condition until the rate of deterioration, or the requirement for renewal due to other works requires their replacement.

Footpath and Cycleway Renewal Plan

Following the 2005 footpath upgrades it was not intended to carry out further footpath renewals in the foreseeable future. Now there are significant areas of the chip sealed footpaths rated 4 and 5 which require attention. A renewal programme is generally on an as required basis which occurs when other works occur which will damage the footpath or the rate of deterioration is such that it is more economical to replace the footpath. Whether funding is from loans or depreciation needs to be confirmed. The cost of a new footpath is approximately $240 per metre with little difference whether it is a replacement or new, concrete or asphalt. The cost is based on asphalt footpath constructed in 2015.

Type Length Programme Unsubsidised

Footpath Renewal Programme 7,544m 2016/40 $1,100,000

TOTAL 7,544m 2016/40 $1,100,000

Footpath and Cycleway Upgrade Plan

The following factors are considered when assessing the relative need for additional footpaths:

Whether the street has an existing footpath

Options available for pedestrian traffic

Pedestrian generators

Road hierarchy

Pedestrian safety

Traffic speed (adjoining road)

To cater for the increase in pedestrians, particularly tourists, several improvements and extensions of walking tracks and footpaths are possible around the Kaikoura Township. The following significant extensions to the network are available:

Fyffe Quay / Wakatu Quay - Footpath / Walkway from New Wharf to Fyffe Quay to link the footpaths and walkways extending to Point Keen.

Footpath Killarney Street Annie Boyd to Torquay

Footpath Killarney Street Annie Boyd to Scarborough

Ludstone Road Rorrisons to Grays.

Ludstone Road Kiwi to Davidson north side.

Walkway/Cycleway along Lyell Creek State Highway 1 to Hawthorne and Rorrisons

Walkway/Cycleway along Scarborough Street

Walkway/Cycleway along South Bay Parade from State Highway One to Moa Road

Walkway/Cycleway from the end of the existing footpath where it turns into the racecourse alongside the State Highway to South Bay Parade

Type Length Programme Unsubsidised

Footpath Capital Programme 5,560m 2016/40 $1,200,000

TOTAL 5,560m 2016/40 $1,200,000

In the interests of overall optimisation of asset replacement some renewal and capital works need to be carefully considered prior to being initiated because of other works that need to occur either under or adjacent to the new footpath. The section of footpath outside the new Council building will need to be reconstructed to match in with the final design. Until the design is completed it is unknown what surfacing will be used or the cost to complete these works. The detailed Capital Programme is as follows:

Location Section Type Length Width Surfacing Year Cost Condition Comments

1 Adelphi Terrace East side Footpath 93 1.2 chip seal $20,000 4 Kerb and Channel

2 Bayview Street Churchill to Hastings south side

Footpath 284 1.4 chip seal $60,000 4 Undergrounding

3 Bayview Street Churchill to Fyffe north side

Footpath 285 2.0 chip seal $60,000 4 Undergrounding

4 Beach Road Motel north east side Footpath 774 1.6 metal $120,000 5 Undergrounding

5 Beach Road Old Beach south Footpath 116 1.0 metal $20,000 5 undergrounding and k&c

6 Brighton Esplanade to Torquay south side

Footpath 163 3.1 chip seal 2004 $30,000 4 Undergrounding

7 Chance Haven Churchill to Chance Walkway 113 1.4 metal $30,000 4 Concrete reshape

8 Churchill Street East side Footpath 264 1.7 chip seal $60,000 4 Undergrounding

9 Churchill Street East side Walkway 16 1.1 metal $5,000 5 steps into reserve with above

10 Churchill Street Adelphi north Footpath 82 1.8 chip seal $20,000 4 Undergrounding

11 Churchill Street Hastings to Bayview Footpath 225 1.4 chip seal $40,000 4 Undergrounding

12 Churchill Street Bayview to Davidson Footpath 238 2.8 chip seal $40,000 4 Undergrounding

13 Coastal New World to Middle Creek

Cycleway 2395 1.4 metal 2014 $40,000 4 Acceptable with long term maintenance

14 Deal Street North end Walkway 50 2.0 chip seal $10,000 4 Kerb and Channel on Deal Street

15 Esplanade Torquay to Margate Footpath 325 2.4 chip seal $60,000 4 Water Supply renewal

16 Esplanade Margate to Ramsgate Footpath 225 2.3 chip seal $40,000 4 Undergrounding

17 Fyffe Quay Lower Ward Street east Footpath 203 3.0 chip seal $40,000 4 Undergrouding and Water

18 Hasting Street Churchill west south side Footpath 78 1.3 chip seal 2004 $20,000 4 asphalt

19 Killarney Street Annie Boyd Walkway Walkway 73 1.5 metal $60,000 4 Should be for Disabled

20 Killarney Street Cemetery Access Walkway 227 1.4 metal $40,000 5 Acceptable for walkway?

21 Memorial Gardens South end Walkway 190 2.0 metal $30,000 4 Acceptable for walkway with minor work

22 Memorial Gardens North end Walkway 101 2.0 metal $20,000 4 Acceptable for walkway with minor work

23 Scarborough South side Footpath 230 1.2 metal $10,000 5 Ultimately extend to last house from Toms Track and rebuild ultimate length 1100m, allow for undergrounding

24 State Highway 1 Scarborough south west side

Footpath 67 0.6 metal $40,000 5 Needs power and kern and channel sorted

25 Takahanga Takahanga Walkway Walkway 130 1.5 metal $50,000 5 Asphalt provide ducts under driveways

26 West End Deal west west side Footpath 60 2.9 granite paver $20,000 4 Council building frontage

27 West End State Highway 1 Footpath 18 5.0 asphalt $10,000 4 SH 1 Realignment

28 Whakatu Lane South Bay Parade to Moa Walkway 74 1.4 metal $10,000 3 being replaced concrete?

29 Whalewatch Between bridges Walkway 300 1.0 metal $50,000 4

30 Whalewatch West side by turnaround Walkway 75 1.2 metal $20,000 5

31 Whitby Place Churchill to Whitby Footpath 70 3.3 chip seal $20,000 4 AC Water Main Low Voltage

SUMMARY RENEWALS

Other works required not advised to proceed

3208 $610,000

Can proceed with other works simultaneously

693 $95,000

Below standard but acceptable

3361 $260,000

Ready to proceed 282 $130,000

CAPITAL PROJECTS

C1 Fyffe Quay Avoca to Jimmy Armers Walkway 350 metal $100,000 Resource Consent

C2 Killarney Street Annie Boyd to Torquay Footpath 250 asphalt $140,000 Retaining Wall

C3 Killarney Street Annie Boyd to Scarborough

Footpath 350 asphalt $100,000 Drainage

C4 Ludstone Road Rorrisons to Grays north side

Footpath 130 asphalt $40,000 Undergrounding kerb and channel

C5 Ludstone Road Kiwi to Davidson north side

Footpath 105 asphalt $40,000 Undergrounding kerb and channel

C6 Lyell Creek State Highway 1 to Hawthorne and Rorrisons Rd

Walkway 1500 metal $200,000 Land Ownership

C7 Scarborough Sections Walkway 1100 concrete $200,000 Undergrounding

C8 South Bay Parade Sections Footpath 1500 concrete $300,000 Undergrounding

C9 State Highway 1 South Bay Parade north Footpath 275 metal $50,000

ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT PLAN DISCUSSION

The Council has approved $500,000 for expenditure on capital works on footpaths. Some minor

expenditure has occurred against this account.

As noted in the Activity Management Plan some projects, while desirable, “need to be carefully

considered prior to being initiated because of other works that need to occur either under or adjacent

to the new footpath”.

CAPITAL WORKS

The footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “ready to proceed” do not compromise any future works

and there is no impediment to them being constructed in 2015/16.

Recommendation: That the footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “ready to proceed” be

completed in 2015/16 at an estimated cost of $130,000.

The footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “can proceed with other works simultaneously” do not

compromise any future works if the other works are able to be undertaken in advance or as part of

the project and then there is no impediment to them being constructed in 2015/16.

Recommendation: That the footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “can proceed with other works

simultaneously” be completed in 2015/16 at an estimated cost of $95,000 subject to confirmation

that the additional works can occur or be included.

The footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “other works required not advised to proceed” are

compromised by future works. Any investment in these projects will be damaged or be required to be

redone when the associated works are completed. The associated works are of a similar or greater

cost than the footpath work.

Recommendation: That the footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “other works required not

advised to proceed” not be completed in 2015/16.

The footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “below standard but acceptable” provide access for

specific purposes. They are not suitable for persons with limited mobility or for mobility scooters or

pushchairs.

Recommendation: That the footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “below standard but

acceptable” be maintained in a reasonable condition suitable for their intended use.

A new asphalt footpath is proposed from the intersection of South Bay Parade and State Highway 1

past the Trotting Club toilets to link with the existing footpath on State Highway 1 where it turns into

the Trotting Club. This would provide people stopping at the rest area with access to toilet facilities.

The toilets themselves will require an upgrade in the future and eventual connection to the

reticulation.

There will be some requirements for fencing and minor retaining of fill. The opportunity would be

taken in due course to replant and maintain this area

Recommendation: That the footpaths from South Bay Parade to the State Highway 1 footpath be

considered in the next Long Term Plan at an estimated cost of $50,000.

FINANCE

As noted $500,000 was available from loans this financial year through the Annual Plan. If only $250,000 is expended then the loan repayments will be halved. These repayments are from the rates set for 2015/16. The value of repayment not required because only half the loan is used is $21,000. This amount is available to be budgeted and used for maintenance.

MAINTENANCE WORKS

There is approximately 10km of footpaths graded 3 which require maintenance works including

sweeping and patching. There has been significant deferred maintenance on these footpaths. Some

of these footpaths require short sections of footpath and driveways to be replaced. A very rough

estimate of this cost is $30,000.

Recommendation: That the footpaths graded 3 be maintained as required at an estimated cost of

$30,000 in 2016/17 subject to budget.

The paved footpath at the West End requires cleaning and sealing. A very rough estimate of this cost

is $20,000.

Recommendation: That the West End granite pavers be maintained as required at an estimated cost

of $20,000 in 2015/16.

There is approximately 3.4km of footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “other works required not

advised to proceed” which require maintenance works including sweeping and patching. There has

been significant deferred maintenance on these footpaths. Some of these footpaths require short

sections of footpath and driveways to be replaced however discretion needs to occur as the value of

this work may eventually be lost. Maintenance work may be to an interim standard that reflects the

remainder of the footpath and its likely date to full replacement. A very rough estimate of this cost is

$30,000.

Recommendation: That the footpaths graded 4 and 5 in the category “other works required not

advised to proceed” be maintained as required at an estimated cost of $30,000 in 2016/17 subject

to budget.

MANAGEMENT ISSUES

The Council has asked for consideration on permitting cyclists to use footpaths and in particular for

those footpaths along State Highway 1. This consideration for dual use is because there is no dedicated

cycleway available. West End has a similar issue.

The Council has discussed and obtained advice from New Zealand Transport Agency on their approach

to dual use footpaths in situations similar to Kaikoura. Elsewhere in New Zealand most dual use

footpaths do not have any vehicle or road crossings or, where these do occur, the footpath or vehicle

traffic is controlled by signage.

With a population of 2,500 Kaikoura does not have a significant number of cyclists. Cycling in and

about Kaikoura is to be encouraged however only a small percentage cycle with the addition of a few

tourists who have probably encountered worse traffic along the State Highway getting to Kaikoura.

Individual Sections

From South to North

South Bay turn off to Scarborough Street (top of the hill). No development with the route on

East side suitable for pedestrians and cyclists – also satisfactory due to no parking demand.

Scarborough to Davidson. Urban area footpaths or access on both sides, alternative routes

are available into the east end of town via Killarney Street – satisfactory situation due to low

parking demand.

Davidson to West End. Constricted by railway, underpass footpath on west side has steps

and footpath on east side constrained by height and just wide enough for one pedestrian –

very difficult to provide a good facility here although the east side can be regarded if services

are lowered to give a good result. On the west side, for the present, cyclists will have to

dismount and negotiate path and steps on foot, or share the road single file with

traffic. New tools such as

“sharrow” road markings

and sharing signs are likely

to become available in about

6 months to help manage

shared space.

West End to Hawthorne Commercial area. Has parking both sides often by trucks that

protrude beyond the parking bay or park on the footpath damaging the footpath, due to the

narrow road. The alternative route available via the New World to Whale Watch cycleway is

longer, not sealed and requires a detour with a railway crossing. The highway bridge across

the stream is pinch point. Cyclists could use the footpath if there were kerb crossings

provided. There is also a pinch point at the New World shopping complex for southbound

cycling that could be improved by providing kerb crossings and use of the footpath.

“Sharrow” markings could be used or cycle lanes marked on the road. The lack of width

would probably require the parking (probably east side) to be removed. The cyclists can also

use the footpath.

Hawthorne to Mill Road. Has parking on both sides but is not as heavily used by vehicles as

there are no fast food or garage outlets. Again “sharrow” markings could be used or cycle

lanes marked on the road. The lack of width would probably require the parking to be

removed. The cyclists can also use the footpath.

Discussion

The section from West End to Hawthorne Road has the most risk followed by Davidson Terrace to

West End. The other sections of road are working reasonably well with cyclists.

There is an option to have cyclists on the footpaths, cyclists already use the footpaths however they

recognise that they have minimal rights. If this was formalised by recognition of dual usage from

West End to Hawthorne Road this would place the responsibility on the motorist who already have

their attention focused on trying to see past the parked cars and get out safely onto the highway.

The addition of controls on either the cyclist or the motorist is unlikely to have total compliance and

the cyclists when given priority will travel faster on the footpath in the knowledge that they have

right of way.

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and Council staff do not favour this as the Council would now

be creating a new issue with the responsibility for any accidents on the Council. Formalising footpath

riding by declaring shared path is likely to create more safety issues than it solves. Taking cyclists off

the roads would remove any incentive for NZTA to address the issue and once removed NZTA would

not want the problem back.

Widening the parking so that the vehicles move further towards the centre line and give more room

for cyclists may result in drivers parking further from the kerb. It is preferable to mark the edge line

at 2 metres from the kerb and make more room for sharing side by side in the traffic lane.

For West End to Hawthorne Road we could remove the parking probably on the east side, this may

not be readily accepted by all parties however there would be space for a cycleway on both sides.

This would be a good solution for cycling.

NZTA has over the years taken additional width for widening but it is not contiguous and there is a

designation for a bypass that would take the State Highway traffic from West End to part way

towards Hawthorne Road. However this is not yet a project but would greatly assist the cyclist in the

worst sections of West End to Hawthorne Road.

Davidson Terrace to West End has no obvious solutions and is compromised by everything having to

go under the railway line. Re-grading the footpath on the east side is possible and if it was made

wider would probably be used by cyclists in both directions. There are services that would need to

be lowered.

The crossing of State Highway 1 from Ludstone to West End is not easily addressed. This route is

used to access schools separated by the highway. A route under the State Highway Bridge is feasible

and would generally be used in preference to a road crossing even though it is longer.

The West End sees some cycle traffic. Cyclists take their part as part of the general traffic. If a route

was provided under the State Highway Bridge then this could be extended further down Lyell Creek

to the West End car park which is where the traffic volumes drop off to the east.

Recommendations:

1. That this report be received.

2. That no changes be made to encourage any changes to existing cycle patterns along the

State Highway.

3. That no dual cycleways be provided on Council footpaths.

4. That cyclists be considered in projects associated with the West End and Lyell Creek.

5. That NZTA be requested to address cycle issues as part of the projects identified on the State

Highway.

Prepared by Gerry Essenberg, Operations and Maintenance Manager

Authorised by Angela Oosthuizen, Chief Executive Officer

VDAM REPORT This report has been included as the closing date for submissions is 17 February 2016 which is the date for the Council meeting. A modified draft would be supplied to New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and then confirmed as correct or amended after the Council meeting. VDAM is the review of the “Vehicle Dimension and Mass (VDAM) Rule” for heavy vehicles. The change in rules are aimed at reducing the number of heavy vehicle movements on New Zealand Roads. The full report is available on www.transport.govt.nz/vdam. The main changes being looked at under this rule are as follows:

There is a proposal for allowing more mass on existing axle configurations. These changes are mainly of interest to the heavy haulage industry and while there will be effects on the roads they are in the nature of wear and tear.

There are proposed changes to the permitting of heavy vehicles which are aimed at streamlining administration.

Also they are considering increasing the height from 4.25 to 4.30 and the width from 2.5 to 2.55 metres. This will allow changes in the composition of the truck and bus fleet and enable use of some European models that are not presently allowed on New Zealand roads.

They also look at the effects on infrastructure and have noted some items of infrastructure such as the Kaikoura Tunnels and the Lyttleton Road Tunnel as being affected.

The intention is to make a submission and a draft has been proposed as follows: SUBMISSION

The rule changes are well intentioned and will save the New Zealand economy significantly over time, particularly as it has been identified in the “The South Island Freight Study” that there will be a significant increase in heavy vehicles over the next 30 years. The effects are such that while the changes are good for New Zealand as a whole the effects on the Kaikoura District are negative. Even with the existing rules the effect of heavy vehicles will increasingly impact Kaikoura. None of the additional over dimension buses and trucks will be able to use State Highway one from Kaikoura to Cheviot northbound legally due to the road tunnels, one tunnel is posted as 4.25m. Whether they can use the route southbound depends on the combination of increase width and height. Because the tunnels are arches it is the extreme top corners that will hit the edge of the tunnels. The tunnels need to be comprehensively measured and tolerances agreed with the industry. They should be open cut.

Fig 1 Kaikoura Raramai Tunnel North Bound More vehicles will be diverted along the Inland Road should they wish to travel the freight or tourist route from Christchurch to Picton. This route has never been designed to take the heavy vehicles presently using this as an alternative to State Highway 1. The increase in width reduces the already minimum clearance along many sections of the State Highway in Kaikoura District. The highway through Kaikoura District has other users beside heavy vehicles including tourists, cyclists and local traffic. All these users will be detrimentally affected by the increase in vehicle width. The urban section is already heavily compromised by large vehicles. Heavy trucks regularly park on the footpath and the damage is to the ratepayer’s cost. If they park on the carriageway they are often parked inside the travel lane. When trucks park opposite each other, heavy vehicles cross the centreline. There are such major concerns about the insufficient width in the State Highway through the town of Kaikoura to accommodate parking, cyclists and heavy vehicles that with the projected increase in freight is frightening to the other road users and the locals who view the close calls on a regular basis.

Fig 2 State Highway 1 Kaikoura, outside BP Service Station, one vehicle parked on footpath, one vehicle parked 200mm into travel lane As heavy vehicles travel to meet with ferry crossings there are peak periods when motorists are second class road users dictated to by the number of heavy vehicles in their immediate vicinity to how they must travel. Part of the One Network Roads outcomes was looking at travel reliability. Heavy vehicle accidents can close the highway for half a day at any time of the year. Guardrails may reduce the severity of accidents but is not an answer to the issues on the Kaikoura section of State Highway 1. NZTA has not undertaken any projects in Kaikoura District that have improved the State Highway for all road users for a significant period. While it is now undertaking some investigations towards completing some reports it has not committed to any projects. We are aware that there are separate projects being “The South Island Freight Study” and a “Study of the State Highway 1 Picton to Christchurch Route”. State Highway 1 outside of the Kaikoura District has had many projects that have improved sections of road that were better than most of the highway in our District prior to commencement of the project. The roads in Kaikoura District may be expensive to get to a state

suitable for their existing use and their proposed future use but this is the least user friendly section of State Highway 1 in the South Island and works are overdue. Until there is a firm commitment to providing a route for all users in both the urban and rural parts of the State Highway, Kaikoura District Council believes that it is inappropriate to allow any of the new over dimension vehicles to operate within Kaikoura District. An additional rule that excludes these vehicles from Kaikoura District is appropriate. The limitations on these vehicles should remain in place until the following projects have been implemented or agreed otherwise with Kaikoura District Council:

State Highway 1 achieves a continuous width with passing bays and pull of bays at regular intervals for tourists, cyclists, heavy vehicles and slow vehicles.

State Highway 1 is redesigned through Kaikoura with a new bypass from the existing railway bridge for 500metres north as designated with suitable width for parking, cyclists and heavy vehicles.

The Inland Road is reclassified as a State Highway. Recommendation: That the “Submission” be endorsed and forwarded to New Zealand Transport Agency.

Prepared by Gerry Essenberg, Operations and Maintenance Manager

Authorised by Angela Oosthuizen, Chief Executive Officer