Christchurch Rolleston and Environs Transport Study completed
4 December 2007
The CRETS study which looked at the long-term transport needs for areas south and west of Christchurch has now been completed with the receipt of the final report from consultants Connell Wagner.
Study partners Transit New Zealand, the Selwyn, City and Regional councils and Christchurch International Airport are expected to meet in the new year to discuss the consultants recommended transport strategy. The Christchurch City Council will then consider it formally.
The Christchurch Rolleston & Environs Transport Study is a key component of the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy (UDS) and is ranked fourth in the list of top 20 priority actions for the UDS.
The strategy provides a framework to support urban growth in Southwest Christchurch and the adjacent areas of Selwyn District which will be the largest growth areas for the Greater Christchurch area through to 2041.
A key feature of the recommended strategy is the proposed longer term extension of the Southern Motorway from Halswell Junction Road to south of Templeton. This will further extend the current motorway upgrade and extension project Transit New Zealand is already planning between Barrington Street and Halswell Junction Road. Another significant proposal is the four-laning of Russley and Johns Roads and the eventual grade separation of the Memorial Avenue intersection to improve the state highway corridor and access to Christchurch International Airport on the western edge of the City.
The final report also makes a number of recommendations on other roading corridors, cycling and walking modes, and public transport including protecting the rail corridor from Rolleston for commuter rail.
Christchurch City Councillor Bob Shearing says "All study partners are pleased the study has now been completed. A well-planned transport network was identified as being a vital part of the Urban Development Strategy. It is important the transport authorities carefully consider the consultant’s recommendations and then work together to identify funding so we can implement the plan.’’
A full copy of the Transport Strategy Final Report will be available next week from the project website: www.ecan.govt.nz/CRETS. Reference copies will also be available at service centres and libraries of the Christchurch City and Selwyn District councils.
Christchurch Rolleston and Environs Transport Study completed
The CRETS study which looked at the long-term transport needs for areas south and west of Christchurch has now been completed with the receipt of the final report from consultants Connell Wagner.
Study partners Transit New Zealand, the Selwyn, City and Regional councils and Christchurch International Airport are expected to meet in the new year to discuss the consultants recommended transport strategy. The Christchurch City Council will then consider it formally.
The Christchurch Rolleston & Environs Transport Study is a key component of the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy (UDS) and is ranked fourth in the list of top 20 priority actions for the UDS.
The strategy provides a framework to support urban growth in Southwest Christchurch and the adjacent areas of Selwyn District which will be the largest growth areas for the Greater Christchurch area through to 2041.
A key feature of the recommended strategy is the proposed longer term extension of the Southern Motorway from Halswell Junction Road to south of Templeton. This will further extend the current motorway upgrade and extension project Transit New Zealand is already planning between Barrington Street and Halswell Junction Road. Another significant proposal is the four-laning of Russley and Johns Roads and the eventual grade separation of the Memorial Avenue intersection to improve the state highway corridor and access to Christchurch International Airport on the western edge of the City.
The final report also makes a number of recommendations on other roading corridors, cycling and walking modes, and public transport including protecting the rail corridor from Rolleston for commuter rail.
Christchurch City Councillor Bob Shearing says "All study partners are pleased the study has now been completed. A well-planned transport network was identified as being a vital part of the Urban Development Strategy. It is important the transport authorities carefully consider the consultant’s recommendations and then work together to identify funding so we can implement the plan.’’
A full copy of the Transport Strategy Final Report will be available next week from the project website: www.ecan.govt.nz/CRETS. Reference copies will also be available at service centres and libraries of the Christchurch City and Selwyn District councils.
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