Devonport-Takapuna Local Board I Te Poari ā-Rohe o Devonport-Takapuna

Pedestrian footpaths and safety

Recent ‘softening’ of corners to local roads resulted design and construction errors producing unsafe conditions for pedestrians. The Milford/Ihumata corner bounded by a retaining wall on one side and a bus close to the kerb results in an unsafe 1.5m width which is inadequate for a mother with pram and child to feel safe. The Omana Rd corner now allows cars from Shakespeare Rd to enter the corner at 50km/hr or more which is dangerous for cars exiting driveways at 23 and 21 Omana Rd, and also for pedestrians including children on bikes crossing the road from west to east. Pedestrians wanting to cross Omana to the new 9 storey apartment building footpath will also face danger and anxiety. Auckland Transport, Auckland Council need to discuss with the local community about the ‘real’ pedestrianised future requirements in an intensified Milford.

Desperate need to clean up our beaches

The water quality in Wairau Creek is disgusting. Lake Pupuke also needs a cleanup, especially around th edges of the lake.

I support improving the water quality at Wairau Creek

Clean up Wairau catchment water quality.

This should be top priority for the Local Board for the next 3 years. We all want clean beaches and a clean estuary - but the problems start right at the top of the entire Wairau catchment.

Splash Pad/Water play area Sunnynook Park

a splash pad/water play area near the Tonkin Drive playground would be a great addition for the local community.