What |
Our contractors will be working in your area to make improvements to bus stops and pedestrian safety along route 17. The improvements will be tailored to the specific needs of each stop and may include line marking, signage, installation of tactile pavers, storm water drainage, kerb modifications, renewal of the bus stop shelters and seats in selected locations, pedestrian refuge islands, and new seats and shelters. |
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Why |
Our main goal is to make bus stops safer and more accessible for those who rely on public transportation, as well as for pedestrians who use these areas. |
Where |
Wairakei Road, Rossall Street, Carlton Mill Road, Orchard Road (selected stops only). |
When |
Work will start from May and will be completed in late September. Depending on the extent of work needed at each bus stop, work should be completed in 2-3 days for most, with more extensive upgrades taking 5-10 days. Monday to Saturday, 7am and 6pm (weather/site conditions dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Fulton Hogan Ltd. Phone 0800 762334, Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm. If you have any specific property access requirements, such as medical visits, home help, large vehicle deliveries, or planned works, please let us know. |
Details
- You can find detailed information about the work being carried out at each bus stop on our website at www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/481(external link).
- Night works - line marking needs to be undertaken at night between 7pm and 6am to provide the teams a safer work environment. These will be carried out from Sunday evening to Friday morning.
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If night works are needed for any other aspects of the work, we’ll let you know in advance.
- We hope that these improvements will enhance the safety and convenience of the route for bus users, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during the construction period.
Noise
There may be increased noise, dust and vibrations during work but it shouldn’t impact on your power, water, gas or phone services.
Safety
Safety is our biggest priority so please keep children and pets away from worksites.
Bins
Please put your bins out as usual before 6am on your collection day. Our crew will move and return them if needed.
