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Auckland Ports Plan gains Council support

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Auckland, May 1, 2018

Auckland Council’s Planning Committee today considered a technical review of the Ports of Auckland’s Draft 30-year Master Plan supporting its general direction and future collaboration with the Port on detailed design, planning and implementation.

The Committee noted that the Port’s proposals are aligned with existing council planning and delivery through the City Centre Master Plan, Waterfront Plan and Central Wharves Strategy. It is also consistent with recommendations of the Ports Future Study.

Planning Committee Chairman Chris Darby acknowledged the Port for the direction taken in its Master Plan and for listening to Aucklanders.

Aucklanders’ Concerns

“The Port is embracing both the council’s and Aucklanders’ concerns on future development.

This is evident in the reduction of the proposed Bledisloe wharf extension from 40 metres, recommended by the 2016 Port Future Study, to 13 metres in its current plan. Also, with the proposed car handling building to remove cars from the wharves and free up space for new activities, such as new cruise facilities,” he said.

“But it is the people of Auckland who own the future of the port and the port land and the council needs to keep the recommendations of the Port Future Study front of mind as a broad consensus of Aucklanders.

Leadership needed

“Now is the time to take clear political leadership and for the council to keep its finger on the pulse of the Port and be at the helm of it to ensure that, together, future use of the port land achieves the best outcome for Aucklanders,” Mr Darby said.

The Committee supported continued collaboration between the Council and the Port on the next phase of design and delivery of its initial proposals, including improved engagement with mana whenua.

It also supported on-going collaboration between the Port, Auckland Transport, New Zealand Transport Agency and KiwiRail on adequate provision for freight on the rail network.

The Government has previously announced an Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy reviewing logistics, freight review and planning for the long-term future of North Island ports. Regular updates were requested by the committee.

Other decisions made at the Planning Committee were:

Pets on Public Transport

Councillor Cathy Casey’s notice of motion to allow people to carry pets on public transport was supported in principle, subject to having a consistent policy including appropriate health and safety guidelines.

Auckland Transport has confirmed that a review of the current rules, in consultation with public transport operators, is already planned for July to September this year.

It is intended to update the rules when the new north network goes live to bring all services together in October. The Wellington proposal will be used as a starting point and people will be surveyed through the Auckland Transport mobile app.

Draft GPS on Land Transport

The Committee approved Auckland Council’s submission on the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport (GPS), released by the Government on April 3, 2018.

Auckland has one of the fastest growth rates in the developed world. Its population has increased by more than 250,000 people since 2010 with annual growth at more than 40,000 people which poses significant transport challenges.

The Council’s submission is supportive of the GPS noting the stronger focus on increased investment in public transport, supporting growth, providing travel choices and improving road safety.

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The 30-Year Master Plan of the Ports of Auckland

(Image Supplied by Ports of Auckland Limited)

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