Aranui Road Master Plan Out for Comment

The Master Plan for the Aranui Road upgrade has been released. While the work in the main road through Mapua will not be completed until 2023, it is important residents have some knowledge and context to the planning as it will be taken into account with any other public or private development until that time.

View the plan and send your comments online

The Master Plan brings together a number of plans including the already agreed to Mapua CBD development plan which while not being consulted on will inform the final development of Aranui Road.

The undergrounding of power and telecommunications services planned for earlier action will provide a greater scope for the proposed widening of the pavements, enhanced street lighting and the selection of trees to provide character.

The road itself will incorporate greater recognition of increased cyclist and pedestrian traffic with more raised crossing points.

While the initial choice of trees has currently been limited to Crab Apple and Pear varieties in recognition of the previous use of the area there is scope for other choices.  The density of the plantings may change over time.

The concepts generated for this exercise have been developed in consultation with representatives from Mapua School, the Mapua & Districts Community Association, Mapua Walk and Cycle Group, Mapua Business Association, R Cycle Trust, Mapua Magic, Hills Community Church, the Mapua Hall committee and village and wharf businesses.

The consultation period will be open until Friday 1 March 2013. The concept maps are on display in the Mapua Community library or available on Council’s website at www.tasman.govt.nz