The final 3km push... what's needed now 

Next steps
Over the next 6 months we will be:
  • finalising a budget to build and finish the remaining 3 km including costs for surveying, trail building, fencing, planting, signage and possible other amenities such as shelters
  • finalising a buildable trail route and design
  • obtaining all agreements and any consents needed
  • fundraising to build and finish the trail.

Route options to link the trail

We have explored the main route options to link Riverview Place with McLean Road and identified that the best route for a number of reasons (ecological values, cost, safety, private landowner concerns) is alongside Cove Rd, on the seaward side.

There is now further work to survey the road boundaries and to do preliminary design.

Consultation

Discussions with landowners along this route are starting to take shape and we need to ensure that landowners views are thoughtfully considered along with the views of Council and the community.

Pros and Cons

There were pros and cons for each route option. Much of the land on the edge of the river and estuary is public land and could be used for public access such as a walkway. However there are a number of reasons including the Department of Conservation Wildlife Refuge, rare bird nesting grounds, and a dog exclusion zone, to prefer the roadside option. 

Examples of Other Community Cycleway Projects

Kapiti Coast Cycleway

Hawkes Bay Trails

Queenstown Trails

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