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Note: The reports contained within this agenda are for consideration and should not be construed as council policyunless and until adopted. Should members require further information relating to any reports, please contactthe relevant manager, Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson.

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Infrastructure Committee will be held on:

Date:Time:Meeting Room:Venue:

Wednesday, 12 March 20141.30pmLevel two reception loungeAuckland Town Hall301-305 Queen StreetAuckland

Infrastructure CommitteeOPEN AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP

Chairperson Cr Mike LeeDeputy Chairperson Cr Chris DarbyMembers Cr Cameron Brewer

Cr Dr Cathy Casey

Cr Bill CashmoreCr Ross ClowCr Hon Chris Fletcher, QSOLiane NgamaneCr Calum PenroseCr Dick QuaxCr Wayne WalkerCr John WatsonGlenn Wilcox

Ex-officio Mayor Len Brown, JPDeputy Mayor Penny Hulse

(Quorum 7 members)

Barbara WatsonDemocracy Advisor

6 March 2014

Contact Telephone: (09) 307 7629Email: [email protected]: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz


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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Responsibilities

Overview and provide feedback on key physical infrastructure plans and projects relating to

transport, water, wastewater and stormwater.

Provide strategic direction to guide development of transport, water, wastewater and stormwaterstrategies.

Consider views of local boards, public, stakeholders and infrastructure providers in relation toinfrastructure planning, delivery and operation.

Make recommendations to the parent committee to ensure:

alignment between the infrastructure sector, the Auckland Plan and the Unitary Plan to manageAucklands growth

alignment of the Regional Land Transport Plan and Integrated Transport Programme with thecouncils strategic direction

alignment of water, wastewater and stormwater strategies with the councils strategies and plans

asset management plans for physical infrastructure support the Unitary Plan and other relevantcouncil plans and policies

council input to legislative changes, central government policies and plans and key infrastructureprojects

council consideration of infrastructure strategy and planning matters from across Aucklandsinfrastructure sector.

Powers

All powers necessary to perform the committees responsibilities.

Except:

(a) powers that the Governing Body cannot delegate or has retained to itself (see Governing Bodyresponsibilities)

(b) where the committees responsibility is limited to making a recommendation only


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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Apologies 5

2 Declaration of Interest 5

3 Confirmation of Minutes 5

4 Petitions 5

5 Public Input 5

5.1 Silverdale Commercial Ratepayes Inc. - Lorraine Sampson 5

6 Local Board Input 5

7 Extraordinary Business 6

8 Notices of Motion 6

9 Role of Cycling in Auckland 7

10 Update on the Long Term Plans 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy 23

11 Stormwater Infrastructure Major Projects Update 55

12 Update from Watercare Services Ltd 69

13 Information Items 71

14 Consideration of Extraordinary Items


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1 Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2 Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision makingwhen a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other externalinterest they might have.

3 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Infrastructure Committee:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday, 4 December 2013,as a true and correct record.

4 Petitions

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

5 Public Input

Standing Order 3.21 provides for Public Input. Applications to speak must be made to theCommittee Secretary, in writing, no later than two (2)working days prior to the meetingand must include the subject matter. The meeting Chairperson has the discretion todecline any application that does not meet the requirements of Standing Orders. Amaximum of thirty (30) minutesis allocated to the period for public input with five (5)minutes speaking time for each speaker.

5.1 Silverdale Commercial Ratepayes Inc. - Lorraine Sampson

Purpose

1. Lorraine Sampson, President of the Silverdale Commercial Ratepayers Inc. wishesto address the committee in relation to its communitys wish to have the promisedlights installed at the Tavern Road/Hibiscus Coast Highway/Silverdale Streetintersection.

Recommendation/s

That the Infrastructure Committee:

a) thank Lorraine Sampson, President of the Silverdale Commercial Ratepayers Inc. for

her presentation.

6 Local Board Input

Standing Order 3.22 provides for Local Board Input. The Chairperson (or nominee of thatChairperson) is entitled to speak for up to five (5)minutes during this time. TheChairperson of the Local Board (or nominee of that Chairperson) shall wherever practical,give two (2)days notice of their wish to speak. The meeting Chairperson has thediscretion to decline any application that does not meet the requirements of StandingOrders.

This right is in addition to the right under Standing Order 3.9.14 to speak to matters on the

agenda.

At the close of the agenda no requests for local board input had been received.


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7 Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (asamended) states:

An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to thepublic,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until asubsequent meeting.

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (asamended) states:

Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the localauthority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a timewhen it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting;

but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that itemexcept to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for furtherdiscussion.

8 Notices of Motion

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Role of Cycling in Auckland

File No.:CP2014/03266

Purpose

1. For the committee to consider the role of cycling in Auckland and how the cyclingprogramme can help Auckland become the worlds most liveable city.

Executive Summary2. Aucklands population is forecast to grow significantly over the next 30 years. This highlights

the need to provide greater transport choices to achieve a more resilient, efficient andreliable transport system.

3. As the cycle network is still under development the current cycle infrastructure in Aucklanddoes not provide a connected network of cycle ways and ranges in quality from excellent topoor. Recent cycle counts and customer surveys highlight that even with currentinfrastructure constraints there is a steady increase (10 percent per annum) in cyclenumbers and a demand for safer and connected cycleways.

4. Attachment A outlines Auckland Transport infrastructural projects that will deliver keysections of the Auckland Cycle Network (ACN) between 2014 and 2019.

5. The ACN shown in Attachment B, developed by Auckland Transport, is the long-termblueprint for developing a well-connected, high quality cycle network. The current level ofinvestment in cycleways will fall short of the Auckland Plan target of completing 70 percentof the ACN by 2020.

6. Cycling and cycle infrastructure contributes to wider strategic objectives of the AucklandPlan associated with economic, social, environmental, land use, transport and infrastructuregoals.

7. Cycling contributes to economic development and growth by supporting urban vitality,increasing local spend and offers value for money with relatively low upfront investment.

8. In the development of the draft Long-term Plan 2015-2025 and the Regional Land TransportPlan a number of strategic decisions will be required regarding allocation of road space andfunding of cycleway programmes.

Recommendation/sThat the Infrastructure Committee:

a) acknowledge the importance of cycling in contributing to the vision of creating theworlds most liveable city.

b) support consideration of greater financial commitment to cycling in the draft Long-termPlan and Regional Land Transport Plan.

Discussion

Strategic Context

The Auckland Plan 2012

9. The strategic direction for transport set out in the Auckland Plan seeks to, amongst otherthings:

Create better connections and accessibility Deliver quality infrastructure

Develop an economy that delivers opportunity and prosperity Radically improve the quality of urban living


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Create a stunning city centre, with well-connected quality neighbourhoods Contribute to tackling climate change Move to outstanding public transport within one network.

10. Providing a well-connected and high quality cycle network contributes to the four strategictransport priorities for Auckland:

1. Manage Aucklands transport as a single system2. Integrate transport planning and investment with land-use development3. Prioritise and optimise investment across transport modes4. Implement new transport funding mechanisms

11. Cycling supports the transformational shift associated with moving to outstanding publictransport within one network. Cycle routes and facilities at public transport stations (rail, ferryand bus) will expand public transport catchment areas and support higher public transportfrequencies.

12. The Auckland Plan contains a target to deliver 70 percent of the ACN by 2020 and completethe network by 2030. This is considered to be ambitious given the current level of investmentand the existing rate of delivery. It is estimated that approximately 30 percent of the ACN is inplace currently and based on funding in the current Long-term Plan, 40-50 percent would becompleted by 2020.

13. Currently 1.2 percent of trips to work in Auckland are by cycling. Auckland does not currentlyhave a specific mode share goal for cycling, however, the Auckland Plan does state thatacross all of Auckland by 2040, 45 percent of trips in the morning peak are targeted to benon-car based (walking, cycling and public transport) compared to 23 percent at present.

14. The provision of cycle infrastructure when compared to road and rail construction is relativelyinexpensive, whilst still providing significant benefits through provision of additional travelchoice, health benefits and a reduction in car-dependence.

Current Situation15. Auckland is one of the most car-dominated cities in the world, with approximately 80 percent

of all journeys made by car (Mees and Dodson 2007). Around two thirds of all car journeys inNew Zealand are of less than six kilometres, with one third of all car journeys less than twokilometres (Tin Tin, Woodward et al. 2009; Turner, Hughes et al. 2010). Many of these shorterjourneys could be undertaken on foot or by bicycle.

16. Auckland was ranked third most liveable city for quality of living in the 2012 Mercer rankings.However, ranked 43rdin relation to infrastructure, which includes a measure of transportationinfrastructure.

17. The ACN currently consists of approximately 283 km of cycle ways, consisting of 95 km ofcycle metros, 130 km of cycle connectors and 57 km of feeder routes that comprise of varying

levels of service and cycle infrastructure provision. Parts of the existing network requirecyclists to use bus/bike lanes and consist of short sections of unconnected cycle lanes, whichadvocacy groups do not consider to be an optimal solution in terms of safety.

18. Cycle monitoring is undertaken annually in Auckland and shows the success of providing highquality, connected cycle routes such as the segregated North-Western cycle way (linkingwestern suburbs with the city centre) and the cycle lanes along Tamaki Drive (along thewaterfront) that facilitate commuter and recreational cyclists of all ages and abilities.

19. On an average weekday Aucklanders take around 29,000 trips by cycle (approximately 0.6percent of all trips). Monthly monitoring data reported to the Auckland Transport Board showsan annual increase in cycling of 10 percent compared with previous 12 months (based ondata taken from nine automatic monitoring sites).


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20. Safety is a barrier (perceived and actual) to people cycling in Auckland. Research undertakenon behalf of Auckland Transport by Ipsos in 2013 shows that 59 percent of respondentsindicated that safety concerns are a barrier to them cycling more, with 79 percent agreeingmore should be done to promote safe cycling in Auckland.

21. In 2012, crashes involving cyclists accounted for 5 percent (1 fatality and 18 serious) of allreported serious and fatal crashes across the Auckland local road network. This is

disproportional to the mode share of cycling in Auckland that is approximately 1.2 percent ofmorning peak time journeys to work (based on 2013 census data).

22. Providing continuous separated dedicated cycle lanes and other types of cycle infrastructureto link the cycle network with transport interchanges and local services is one of the keypriorities of the cycle infrastructure programme. This was confirmed in a 2013 Auckland Cycleresearch survey where 55 percent of people identified the provision of separated cyclefacilities as a key priority.

23. The feedback from cycle advocacy groups such as Cycle Action Auckland and GenerationZero is that we should be focusing on segregated cycle lanes (preferably off road) andproviding a connected network. This is aimed at improving safety and connectivity.

24. It is important that high quality cycle connector routes are provided to encourage inter-neighbourhood and shorter trips to schools and local services. These connector routes arealso significant as they provide linkages to the wider cycle network.

25. Research also suggests that there is a strong demand for cycling in Auckland, with about onein four people owning a bike. Survey results indicate that 18 percent of respondents who arenot currently cycling are primed and ready to cycle given the provision of high quality cyclefacilities.

26. Auckland Transport runs campaigns during spring, summer and winter, as well as year roundcycle training and share the road safety campaigns. During the 2012/13 financial year,Auckland Transport delivered cycle training to around 10,000 people from school children tobusinesses and community groups, along with cycle maintenance and safety courses

(Auckland Transport 2013).

Benefits of Achieving the Vision

27. The implementation of the ACN is important to help achieve the strategic direction of theAuckland Plan and its completion will generate numerous region wide benefits. Cycling canhelp to develop an economy that delivers opportunity and prosperity to all Aucklandersthrough more efficient land use and street design, more convenience and choice in affordabletransport options, reduced levels of congestion and improved accessibility to jobs andservices.

28. International studies have shown that cycling and walking are important to the local economyand car access is not the primary concern of shoppers. A New Zealand based research study

undertaken by Beca in 2012 shows that sustainable transport users contribute at least a thirdof the total spend in local shopping centres.

29. In Auckland, current emissions from the transport sector are 64 percent higher than 1990levels and this increase is predominately from road transport emissions (Woodward, Hales etal. 2002; Imran and Matthews 2011). The social cost from air pollution in Auckland isestimated to be $1.07 billion per year (Auckland Council 2012). The ACN will contribute toreductions in vehicle use, which will reduce emissions such as carbon dioxide.

30. Physical inactivity, caused by sedentary lifestyles, has been linked to many health issues,including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and some cancers. InAuckland, the direct and indirect costs of physical inactivity have been estimated to be $402million and cause 73 premature deaths per annum (Market Economics Limited 2013).


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31. A study conducted by Lindsay, Macmillan et al (2010) estimated the effects on health and theeconomy of using bicycles instead of light vehicles for different proportions of short trips (lessthan 7km) for adults in urban areas of New Zealand. They estimated the effects of a 5 percentshift from cars to cycling. Their findings include:

Reduced vehicle travel by 223 million kilometres; A saving of 22 million litres of fuel and $37 million in fuel costs; and 50,000 tonnes less CO2 would be emitted and reductions in other pollutants.

Consideration

Local Board Views

32. Key comments from Local Boards regarding Auckland Transports cycle programme havefocused on the need to have increased funding, mode share targets and levels of activity inLocal Board areas.

33. Local Boards have identified the importance of safe cycle routes in their Local Board Plans.Several Local Boards have allocated part of their funding towards cycle projects and

promotion of greenways e.g. Puketepapa Local Board. Greenway proposals have beenincorporated into the feeder links of the ACN.

Maori Impact Statement

34. Aucklands Mori population is predominantly young, with 46% under the age of 20. Moriwould benefit from improvements to Aucklands cycle network, along with other citizens.Currently a low proportion of Mori cycle, compared with other ethnic groups. Mori wouldderive health and lifestyle benefits, along with other citizens, from further cyclingopportunities.

General

35. Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, Kiwirail, and the New Zealand Transport Agency areworking collaboratively with Local Boards and transport advocacy groups as part of the 'onenetwork' approach to develop, deliver and maintain the ACN.

36. Auckland Transport has drafted an indicative cycle infrastructure programme which needs tobe prioritised in relation to spatial and infrastructure investment options been developed aspart of the Long-term Plan.

37. Auckland Council has important interests in the ACN in terms of its role as part funder of theprogramme and in ensuring that the ACN contributes to the wider outcomes sought in theAuckland Plan and the vision of Auckland becoming the worlds most liveable city.

Implementation Issues

38. In the development of the draft Long-term Plan 2015-2025 and the Regional Land TransportPlan there are two options which need to be considered regarding future investment in theAuckland cycleway programme;

Continue to develop the ACN within current levels of investment; or Increase levels of council investment and seek private sector investment where

possible.

39. Further prioritisation of the ACN will guide future delivery focuses on creating connectednetworks linking to directives outlined in the Auckland Plan, including the City Centre and theSouthern Initiative area. The implementation and prioritisation of other infrastructure projectswill also have an impact on the timing and delivery of cycle schemes.


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40. A budget of $10.3 million per annum is identified for new cycle and walking infrastructure inthe Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) 2012-15. In addition, approximately $15 million isspent on cycle and walking projects per annum as part of other transport projects e.g. roadcorridor improvements, road safety initiatives and road maintenance works.

41. The upcoming Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding will determine theupper funding band for walking and cycling projects. Council, Auckland Transport and New

Zealand Transport Agency officers are seeking an increase to the funding band in theupcoming GPS to help deliver a connected and high quality cycle network in Auckland.

42. There are a number of competing demands for road space from all users, as identified inselecting a design for Dominion Road. It is likely that segregation of cyclists will requiretough decisions on how road space is allocated amongst competing modes and the ability toprovide access to private property.

Attachments

No. Title Page

A Auckland Transport Cycling Update 13

B Map of Auckland Cycle Network 19

Signatories

Authors Andrew Smith - Transport Planner

Authorisers Grant Barnes - Manager - Auckland Strategy and Research

Roger Blakeley - Chief Planning Officer

Dean Kimpton - Chief Operating Officer


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Update on the Long Term Plans 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy Page 23

Update on the Long Term Plans 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy

File No.:CP2014/03301

Purpose

1. To provide the Infrastructure Committee with an introduction to the Long-term Plans30-Year Infrastructure Strategy.

Executive Summary2. Amendments to the Local Government Act require the preparation of a 30-year infrastructure

strategy as part of the Long-term Plan.

3. The 30-year infrastructure strategy will address the significant infrastructure issues facingAuckland Council, the infrastructure investment profile of the council, and the strategicapproaches taken to asset management.

4. The Strategy will contribute to the identification and prioritisation of funding preferences,

aligned with Auckland Plan spatial planning priorities.5. Progress on the infrastructure strategy will be regularly reported to the Infrastructure

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a) receive the report.

Discussion6. Proposed amendments to the Local Government Act 2014 have introduced a requirement to

produce 30-year infrastructure strategies (the Strategy) as part of local government LongTerm Plan (LTP) development. This bill sets out a number of requirements for this new typeof strategy (see Attachment A). The amendments have passed their first reading and havebeen subject to submissions. Auckland Council has submitted in support of this newrequirement and it is anticipated that the amendments will pass into law later this year.

7. The new requirements for the Strategy will encompass a broad range of the planning andfinancial inputs that are to be used in infrastructure decision-making. They also focus on theneed to integrate land use planning and financial strategy to ensure prudent infrastructureinvestment decision making, integrated with land use decisions. Resilience to naturalhazards is also raised.

8. The Strategysscope is limited to infrastructure provided by Council: Roads and footpaths.

Sewerage and wastewater treatment.

Water supply and treatment.

Stormwater control and drainage.

Flood protection

9. The proposed legislation allows councils to include other infrastructure classes whereprudent. For Auckland Council, this may include public transport, public open space, andcommunity facilities, given the scale of budgets involved in these assets and their

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Background to Legislative Changes

10. The background to this legislation points to the importance of integrating infrastructureinvestment to land use decisions. Formal advice to government references the spatialplanning exercise undertaken in the Auckland Plan and the importance of replicating thatprocess across local government in New Zealand. Excerpts from the report of the LocalGovernment Infrastructure Efficiency Expert Advisory Group include:

The concept of spatial planning as applied to the Auckland Council should bemandatory as a strategic planning mechanism for use at a regional level inother parts of New Zealand

Until spatial planning is mandated, all Councils (excluding Auckland Council)should produce an infrastructure strategy that links asset management with LTPcommunity outcomes and identifies strategies for regional network optimisationwhere appropriate.

Process and content audits similar to those specified in the Auckland Planshould be used by other councils as part of a wider strategic approach to theplanning and delivery of infrastructure.1

11. Auckland Council has undertaken a significant amount of spatial planning through thedevelopment of the Auckland Plan and local area plans. However, the development of theStrategy provides the opportunity for improvement in the linkages between the councils landuse and financial planning decision making using the new requirements of the Act.

Principles for Auckland Councils Infrastructure Strategy

12. The Department of Internal Affairs has produced a mock strategy for guidance (seeAttachment B). This example is a starting point for Auckland Councils own infrastructurestrategy.

13. Given the background to the legislative changes and the experience of Auckland Council inproducing the Auckland Plan, it is considered that a spatial approach would be

advantageous to the development of this councils infrastructure strategy. It will also enablealignment between prioritisation of funding preferences in the Long Term Plan and AucklandCouncil spatial planning priorities, including local area planning, structure planning, andother planning projects. This approach will also allow improved co-ordination and alignmentwith the priorities for growth identified in the Auckland Plan development strategy and theforward planning of external infrastructure providers.

14. It is anticipated that the final Strategy will have a strong visual component in which info-graphics and maps provide an easy to understand guide to Councils infrastructureinvestment. These visual aids would also allow for direct visual links across the Strategyscore information; such as key issues, their location, and the types of investment undertakento resolve these issues. This is particularly useful for the Auckland region, given the size of

Auckland Councils jurisdiction, the range of urban and rural environments that the council isresponsible for, and the large number of infrastructure assets and networks in which councilinvests.

Delivery of 30-Year Infrastructure Strategy

15. The Chief Planning Office is working with the Chief Financial Office to deliver the Strategyfor its inclusion in the 2015 LTP. This is a broad scale project that necessitates input acrossthe council family including the Housing Project Office, Auckland Transport, and WatercareServices Ltd.

16. Discussions with the CFO division have determined that the final Strategy needs to be asuccinct and covering approximately 25 pages. Given the complexity of issues to beaddressed, it is anticipated that supporting detail and analysis will be contained in a series of

supplementary material.

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17. Progress on the infrastructure strategy will be regularly reported to the InfrastructureCommittee over the coming months.

Consideration

Local Board Views

18. Local Boards will be involved in the development of the Strategy through the widerengagement process of the Long-term Plan.

Mori Impact Statement

19. The Independent Mori Statutory Board and Mana Whenua will be involved in thedevelopment of the Strategy through the wider engagement process of the Long-term Plan.

Implementation Issues20. Any implementation issues will be dealt through the wider Long-term Plan development

process.

Attachments

No. Title Page

A Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill - New section 101B Inserted(Infrastructure Strategy)

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B Dept of Internal Affairs Mock Infrastructure Strategy 29

Signatories

Authors Tim Hegarty - Principal Infrastructure PlannerMichael Tucker - Manager Spatial & Infrastructure Strategy

Authorisers Grant Barnes - Manager - Auckland Strategy and Research

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Stormwater Infrastructure Major Projects Update Page 55

Stormwater Infrastructure Major Projects Update

File No.:CP2014/03272

Purpose

1. To provide an overview of major stormwater infrastructure projects and achievements andintegrated infrastructure solutions.

Executive Summary2. This report provides a succinct summary of major stormwater infrastructure projects

including the stormwater asset management plan and upcoming opportunities forcollaboration in 2014.

3. A number of major stormwater infrastructure projects with are combined value in excess of$90 million are underway that support one or more the four main business drivers: assetrenewal, growth, flooding, and the environment. Updates will be provided to the committeeon a quarterly basis with additional reporting to be provided as and when required.

RecommendationThat the Infrastructure Committee:

a) receive the stormwater infrastructure major projects update report.

DiscussionAsset Management Plan

4. A key focus over the next 6 months is the preparation of the 2015-45 Stormwater AssetManagement Plan (SWAMP). This document will be the guiding document for all

stormwater related activities for Auckland Council including infrastructure to support andmaintain growth areas. The 2015-45 SWAMP will outline the required forecast capital andoperational expenditure required to achieve the outcomes set in the Stormwater StrategicDirection of a water sensitive community.

5. The main focus in preparing the SWAMP over the next two months is to identify and collatestormwater projects for inclusion and prioritisation in the 30 year capital works programme,with a focus on the ten year period of the Long Term Plan (LTP). A number of theseprojects are multiyear projects which broadly address four main drivers: asset renewal,growth, flooding, and the environment

6. A significant change from the 2012-2032 SWAMP capital works programme will be theconsideration and timing of projects to support growth in new Greenfield areas identified in

the Auckland and Unitary Plans. The boundary change to the Rural Urban Boundary (RUB)requires the identification and inclusion of new stormwater infrastructure investments notpreviously identified in the previous SWAMP. The timing of this investment and alignment ofgrowth with agreed and aligned priorities will be critical to the success of new Greenfielddevelopment.

Key Projects & Activities

Freemans Bay New Stormwater Outfalls

7. The objective of this project is to undertake flood alleviation works to reduce frequentflooding of commercial floors, basement car parks and major transport routes around thelower Freemans Bay area and Victoria Park at an estimated capital cost of $18-20 million,

refer attachment a. The design and consenting of the project is programmed to start in the2014/15 financial year. Initial consultation on project has been undertaken with WaterfrontAuckland and Viaduct Harbour Holdings Limited (VHHL) as affected parties. The projectsupports development of Wynyard Quarter South and the Fonterra site.


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Walmsley-Underwood Oakley Stream Widening

8. The objective of this project is to undertake flood alleviation works to reduce habitable floorflooding of 98 houses and to provide for growth in the Oakley stormwater catchment at anestimated capital cost of $20-22 million, refer attachment b. In addition, the project aims toimprove stream ecology and community amenity by stream rehabilitation and planting ofstream banks. The delivery of the project includes implementation of parks amenity functions

and integration of a pedestrian and cycleway route.

Ports of Auckland Stormwater Upgrade Project

9. As part of the programme to CCTV 95% of critical assets over a 5 year period, it wasidentified that the Stanley Street outfall pipeline was in poor condition and requiredrehabilitation or replacement. An analysis of options identified that rehabilitation and anadditional pipeline to resolve extensive flooding in the lower catchment at an estimatedcapital cost of $9-10 million was the most cost effective solution, refer attachment c.

10. The Stormwater Unit is working closely with the Ports of Auckland to ensure minimaldisruption to port operations during construction of the proposed works. The scope of theproject includes construction of a culvert (nominal diameter 3.3m or equivalent) from the rail

corridor, across Quay Street and the Ports of Auckland land to the sea. The project willsupplement or replace the existing stormwater pipeline and will address flooding in the 5%AEP event in the lower catchment.

Artillery Drive Stormwater Upgrade Project

11. This project involves providing a large stormwater conveyance tunnel to recently releasedGreenfield land in Takanini at an estimated capital cost of $17-19 million, refer attachment d.The project objective is to provide stormwater conveyance for growth and remove theexisting stormwater constraints (flooding). It will enable development of approximately 1,500properties in Takanini. The project is currently in the design phase and it is beingprogressed by the team with the intention of utilising the Housing Accord Special HousingAreas legislation to fast track the infrastructure consents.

Carlton Gore Road Separation

12. Auckland Transport identified Carlton Gore Road for major resurfacing and discussed theproject with Watercare and the Stormwater Unit during 2013. It was identified through thisprocess that separation of stormwater and wastewater infrastructure was incomplete and anopportunity to complete the separation prior to the resurfacing project was possible.

13. The Stormwater Unit and Watercare realigned expenditure to bring forward the proposedseparation works prior to the road resurfacing works, refer attachment e. The projectobjective is to reduce wastewater overflows and rehabilitate assets in poor condition prior tothe road improvements. Phase 1 of the works is now complete.

Dominion Road Upgrade Project14. The Stormwater Unit and Auckland Transport (AT) are investigating opportunities to provide

enhanced sustainable initiatives as part of ATs Dominion Road Upgrade Project.

15. A number of areas have been identified along Dominion Road where the Stormwater unit willlikely be in a position to assist with elements of sustainable low impact design treatmentdevices. This will typically be in the form of rain gardens, swales, soak pits and other waterquality treatment devices.

16. AT is to prepare a summary proposal of these elements for consideration and review, forwhich an implementation programme will be established. A number of elements could beaddressed this year as enabling works for the main upgrade project as well as designs thatcould be completed this year with construction to follow as part of the main upgrade contract

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Collaboration with Watercare

17. The Stormwater Unit and Watercare actively collaborate on joint projects in the combinedsewer area of the former Auckland City Council area to assess improved outcomes throughcollaborative planning and projects. A number of opportunities are being investigated and

reviewed. The following is a list of collaboration projects: Central Interceptor Catchmentsreviewing opportunities to optimise investment

Catchment and Grey Lynn Separation Rectification WorksComplete

Dorset Road Separation - Complete

Picton Street and Angelsea Street Separation, Rehabilitation and Flood mitigationworksDesign

Okahu BayConcept Design

Franklin Road SeparationUnder review

Special Housing18. The Stormwater Special Housing Design team continues to support The Housing Project

Office (HPO) to deliver the housing targets of the Auckland Housing Accord. The designteam has been investigating stormwater issues in each of the candidate Special HousingAreas to provide the HPO with the details of the infrastructure constraints and solutions.Development of conceptual solutions and preliminary designs are progressing in New Lynn,Tamaki North, Takanini and Okahu Bay.

Consideration

Local Board Views

19. The stormwater unit provides local boards with quarterly updates on its work programmeand works closely with local boards on issues within their local board areas.

Maori Impact Statement

20. Stormwater and environmental management have integral links with the mauri of theenvironment and concepts of kaitiakitanga.

21. Consultation and collaboration with iwi to achieve shared stormwater outcomes are on-goingthrough the Regional Kaitiaki forum, hui, and with specific projects. For example somestormwater projects contribute to councils commitment to matauranga Maori (La Rosa,Tamaki, Portland Road, and Te Auaunga).

General22. N/A

Implementation Issues23. N/A


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A Freemans Bay New Stormwater Outfalls 59

B Walmsley-Underwod Oakley Stream 61

C Ports of Auckland Stormwater Upgrade 63

D Artillery Drive Stormwater Updgrade Project 65

E Carlton Gore Road Stormwater Separation 67

Signatories

Authors Phil Jaggard, Strategy & Resilience Manager, Stormwater, Infrastructure &Environmental Services

Craig Mcilroy, Manager Stormwater, Infrastructure & Environmental Services

Authorisers John Dragicevich - Manager Infrastructure and Environmental Services



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Update from Watercare Services Ltd

File No.:CP2014/03841

Purpose

1. Graham Wood, Chief Infrastructure Officer of Watercare Services Ltd will give a verbalpresentation to the Infrastructure Committee on an overview of capital projects in progress.


a) thank the Chief Infrastructure Officer of Watercare Services Ltd for his presentation.

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Signatories

Authors Barbara Watson - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers Dean Kimpton - Chief Operating Officer


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Information Items

File No.:CP2014/03842

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1. The Chair of the Infrastructure Committee requested the attached item(s) of interest beincluded in the agenda, for information purposes only.


a) receive the information.

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No. Title PageA Monthly transport indicators 73

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