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Tom Skerman introduced the item,
outlining potential opportunities for the RTC to pledge its support or
endorsement for applications under the PGR’s Tier 3 Infrastructure
programme, and highlighting:
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CHB DC PGF application to address forecast
increase in logging truck traffic and the impacts on roading infrastructure
including road and bridge widening and strengthening. Connections between
rural roading networks through all of the region. Applications related to
Transport should be included in the Regional Land Transport Plan, with
coordination of applications led by regional CEs and TAG members working on
applications
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Suggestion that letters of support from RTC
for individual council applications be approved in principle, for delegation
to the Chair to sign once the applications are completed.
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SH2 passing opportunities Napier-Gisborne,
realignment of Waikare Gorge, and reestablishment of Napier-Wairoa rail line
have received PGF monies.
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Projects must be included in the Regional Land
Transport Plan as required by the application process. Best to get advice
from Provincial Development Unit.
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Logic for bundling regional ‘bridge
strengthening’ work to advance individual needs collectively, and to
that end RTC endorsement will enable staff to get on with the work of
developing the applications
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Package of projects that are aligned, rather
than one overall business case
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Advocacy for 4 laning the expressway, HDC
proposal to address the impacts of significant growth in the region and
Napier Port throughput has HB regional leaders’ endorsement. Looking at
distance from Pakowhai/Links intersection through to Meeanee overbridge.
Expressway is an NZTA road, so any proposals will need to be worked through
with them. Study of impacts of forecast horticultural growth on traffic
patterns, including modelling, needs to be undertaken.
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Impacts of Links Road roundabout construction
on vehicle movements is being monitored and won’t be fully assessed
until all construction completed.
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Joint application to have the transport model
updated was submitted to NZTA for inclusion in the NLTP but was not approved
at that time. Expressway is vital link from CHB through to the Port, with
bottlenecks at bridges, and suggestion that put forward the proposal’s
development to feasibility stage to determine what additional information is
required to progress four laning
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Business case for Napier Port access has been developed,
however RTC suggesting a regional integrated transport priority plan strategy
review similar to the Tairawhiti plan. The work already undertaken with Crown
funding can be built upon. Need for approach to PGF as not an NZTA priority
road.
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Committee to request the Napier Port Access
study from the Crown under the Official Information Act.
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