Agenda of Policy and Projects Committee meeting

Policy and Projects Committee meeting Minutes

16 October 2024

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MINUTES OF Carterton District Council
Policy and Projects Committee meeting
HELD AT THE Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway St, Carterton
ON Wednesday, 16 October 2024 AT 9:00 am

PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Steve Cretney (Chair), Cr Steve Gallon (Deputy Chair), Mayor Ron Mark, Cr Dale Williams, Cr Brian Deller, Cr Robyn Cherry-Campbell, Cr Lou Newman, Cr Steve Laurence, Cr Grace Ayling

IN ATTENDANCE: Geoff Hamilton (Chief Executive), Karon Ashforth (Corporate Services Manager), Solitaire Robertson (Planning and Regulatory Services Manager), Geri Brooking (People and Wellbeing Manager), Johannes Ferreira (Infrastructure Services Manager), Glenda Seville (Community Services and Facilities Manager), Sarvesh Tiwari (Waste Management and Minimisation Officer), Marcus Anselm (Communications and Engagement Manager), Robyn Blue (Democratic Services Officer)

1 Karakia Timatanga

The meeting opened with a karakia by all elected members.

2 Apologies

There were no apologies received.

3 Conflicts of Interests Declaration

There were no conflicts on interest declared.

4 Public Forum

There was no public forum.

5 Confirmation of the Minutes

5.1 Minutes of the Policy and Projects Committee Meeting held on 7 August 2024

MOVED

1. That the minutes of the Policy and Projects Committee Meeting held on 7 August 2024 are true and correct.

Deputy Mayor S Cretney / Cr S Gallon

CARRIED

6 Reports

6.1 Major Projects Update

1. Purpose

To update the Committee on the progress of major projects.

MOVED

That the Committee:

1. Receives the report.

Mayor R Mark / Cr G Ayling

CARRIED

6.2 Ruamāhanga Roads and Corridor Access

1. Purpose

For the Committee to be updated on Ruamāhanga Roads and Corridor Access activities.

MOVED

That the Committee:

1. Receives the report.

Cr B Deller / Cr S Laurence

CARRIED

6.3 Waste Management and Minimisation Update

1. Purpose

For the Committee to be updated on Carterton District’s Waste Management for July, August, and September 2024.

MOVED

That the Committee:

1. Receives the report.

Deputy Mayor S Cretney / Mayor R Mark

CARRIED

6.4 Resource Consent Update

1. Purpose

The purpose of this report is to update the Committee on the resource consents issued since the previous update.

MOVED

That the Committee:

1. Receives the report.

Cr R Cherry-Campbell / Cr G Ayling

CARRIED

7 Karakia WhakamUtunga

The meeting closed with a karakia by all elected members.

The meeting closed at 10.05am

Minutes confirmed: ……………………………………

Date: ...................................................

Policy and Projects Committee meeting Agenda

4 December 2024

6 Reports

6.1 Carterton's Climate Change Strategy: 2025-2030 - Community Engagement Document

1. Purpose

For the committee to review the draft version of Carterton’s Climate Change Strategy: 2025-2030 – Community Engagement Document (henceforth, referred to as the Engagement Document).

2. Significance

The matters for decision in this report are not considered to be of significance under the Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Background

In March 2020, the Carterton District Council adopted its first Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (called the Ruamāhanga Strategy) and set 2024 as its year for review.

4. Discussion

The full draft of proposed Engagement Document is included as an attachment.

Climate change is a growing challenge that will change and disrupt many parts of our everyday lives. Local government in New Zealand has responsibilities under legislation to support our communities to enable measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and prepare our assets, infrastructure, and communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Such impacts that we are likely to experience include increased daily temperatures and hot days (>25°C), changes in rainfall patterns and intensity, and increased windiness – impacts that will likely put pressure on our primary production industries, increase the risk of damage and failure of infrastructure assets, and challenge the resilience of our community.

Since the adoption of the first strategy, we have already taken steps to address climate change in our district. We have done this by promoting less carbon-intensive modes of transport for staff, absorbing carbon through conservation and restoration projects, enabling education opportunities with our communities, and through policy integration and planning measures.

With the review of our climate change strategy, we aim to align our legislative responsibilities and desire for change with the realities of being a small council with limited resources. We aim to set a vision and objectives that are realistic and achievable, and we have proposed the following –

Vision: Carterton District Council is an innovative and carbon neutral organisation, and we empower our community to adapt to a changing climate.

Objectives:

· Climate change is considered and integrated into council operations

· Council is an enabler of positive change within our community

· As an organisation, we lead by example.

We tested our vision and objectives with staff and elected members to identify barriers, and more importantly, to explore proactive shifts needed to drive change. The shifts outlined here cut across all of our objectives.

Shift 1: Enhancing knowledge and understanding

In a world of misinformation and competing priorities, it is vital to ensure access to relevant and reliable information. By enhancing knowledge and understanding, we can:

· Ensure staff can identify changes and propose climate-related ideas within their roles and teams

· Equip elected members with up-to-date information to prioritise climate-resilient projects and assess the climate impacts of decisions

· Provide our community with the right advice to make informed, sustainable choices in their homes, businesses, and daily lives

Shift 2: Maximising resources and investing wisely

With limited funding options, councils must make the most of available resources. By utilising our resources and investing wisely, we can:

· Explore external funding opportunities to reduce climate-related costs for ratepayers

· Leverage the benefits of a small workforce by encouraging internal collaboration and flexibility to cover the breadth of our operations

· Balance resources for immediate needs with long-term needs around asset management and community well-being

Shift 3: Organisational direction and building a culture of change

Addressing climate change will require shifts in how we operate. A clear direction and culture of change are essential for long-term impact. We can:

· Establish a clear climate change strategy to guide us through internal and external changes

· Integrate climate action into our organisational culture and provide necessary support to embed climate goals into everyday work

To guide us toward our vision and objectives and the further action the shifts, we have identified five broad actions under each of our objectives. These actions will remain a fixed part of this Strategy for the entirety of its implementation. However, the ways we work to achieve these actions will evolve over time. Beneath each action, we have included a range of potential initiatives. These potential initiatives are examples of what action might look like in practice but are not specific commitments from the council. Using this two-tiered approach allows us to remain agile and responsive to opportunities and challenges, while maintaining a clear sense of direction as we move forward.

Objective 1: Climate change is considered and integrated into council operations
Action	Potential Initiatives
We create conditions needed to allow mode shift opportunities within our district	· Speed reductions near schools · More parking near train station · Improving accessibility on footpaths
We use the land we manage to adapt to the impacts of climate change	· Improving stormwater management in high-risk areas · Increasing shade cover with berm planting
We advocate to central government and other agencies on behalf of the unique needs of our community	· Providing tools and services to support primary industry · Improving rail transport efficiency and reliability
We treasure our limited water resources, and provide tools for our community to do the same	· Encouraging water tanks on all buildings · Enhancing water metering
We collaborate with landowners and construction companies to develop properties in climate-resilient and sustainable ways	· Minimum requirements for greenspace in new developments · Trialling solutions to minimise construction and demolition waste

Objective 2: Council is an enabler of positive change within our community
Action	Potential Initiatives
We provide opportunities for community to build knowledge and learn skills around climate change and sustainability	· Educational workshops on sustainability topics such as zero waste and composting · Enabling creation of a repair café
We work alongside and partner with organisations who are sustainability leaders and making a difference	· Supporting delivery of environmental education in schools · Partnering with government agencies to deliver local programmes
We invest in tools and information that support our communities to protect their assets and interests	· Making natural hazard mapping information more easily accessible · Providing risk information on LIM reports for potential home buyers
We minimise our methane impact at landfill through reducing food waste	· Facilitating kerbside collection of organic waste · Encouraging compost bins at suitable properties
We celebrate the incredible work of climate change champions within our community	· Being visible and supporting community-led initiatives · Recognition through awards at civic ceremonies

Objective 3: As an organisation, we lead by example
Action	Potential Initiatives
We invest in alternatively powered options over fossil fuel powered options when necessary and appropriate	· Considering electric or hybrid vehicles when existing vehicles are decommissioned · Trialling electric equipment and machinery in our Parks and Reserves operations
We employ renewable electricity to ensure our operations are powered sustainably	· Tendering for solar investment to reduce cost of council operations · Purchasing renewable electricity
Our staff are empowered to take climate action in their roles	· Delivering in-house staff education programmes · Increasing oversight of climate change considerations in council reports
We innovate and do the simple stuff well at all our work sites and assets	· Investigate ways to make our operations and processes paperless · Install effective waste management in all our facilities
We source goods and services from suppliers that are also committed to addressing climate change	· Work with regular suppliers to minimise emissions and waste production · Amending requirements in our Procurement policy for large contracts

5. NEXT STEPS

We will run a public engagement period from Friday 31 January to Tuesday 04 March. This will support us to refine the vision, objectives, and actions as needed, and help us to generate other potential initiatives to consider. By doing so, we ensure that this Climate Change Strategy reflects the interest and enthusiasm of our communities, focussing on areas where there is demand for information, support, or change.

As this is engagement (not a formal consultation), we will be inviting our communities to submit feedback by many different engagement opportunities that will gather meaningful feedback. The feedback will then be reviewed and considered in the final revised Strategy document, which will be presented to the Policy & Projects Committee in April 2025. The final Strategy will also include detail around implementation reporting of the Strategy that is not currently discussed in the Engagement Document.

6. CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 Climate change

Enabling public engagement for the Engagement Document ensures that we have a good grasp not only of what impacts council operations and our assets, but the issues that concern our communities. Then, we are better equipped to take climate action that will have the most impact.

6.2 Tāngata whenua

Te taiao (the environment) and the way that we work with our whenua (land) is of intrinsic value to Māori. Therefore, the actions within this proposed Engagement Document may be of interest to Māori in Carterton. We will intentionally be seeking out and organising opportunities to engage with mana whenua, marae, hapū, and whānau during our public engagement period.

6.3 Financial impact

Any costs associated with the production and publishing of the Engagement Document and engagement opportunities will be covered using existing budgets.

6.4 Community Engagement requirements

The Engagement Document will be available for community engagement from Friday 31 January to Tuesday 04 March, and community feedback is a key component of the strategy review process.

6.5 Risks

We want to do what is required of us as a Council and to support our community in building resilience in a changing climate. Therefore, there could be reputational risks if the existing Climate Change Strategy was not reviewed in a sufficient time period or if the community did not believe they were adequately informed or engaged. There is also increasing emphasis on climate change action during our audit processes.

7. Recommendation

That the Committee:

1. Receives the report

2. Agrees to proceed with community engagement with the attached Carterton’s Climate Change Strategy: 2025-2030 – Community Engagement Document for the period from Friday 31 January to Tuesday 04 March.

3. Notes that this document is in draft form, therefore minor editing and changes in formatting may occur if required and a specific schedule of engagement events will be added prior to the public release of Carterton’s Climate Change Strategy: 2025-2030 – Community Engagement Document.

File Number: 429677

Author: Sky Halford, Climate Change Advisor

Attachments: 1. Climate Change Community Engagement document ⇩

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6.2 Waste Management and Minimisation Update

1. Purpose

For the Committee to be updated on Carterton District’s Waste Management for October and November 2024.

2. Significance

The matters for decision in this report are not considered to be of significance under the Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Background

CDC delivers solid waste management and minimisation services and activities in alignment with the Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), and the Wairarapa Local Action Plan.

The WMMP outlines how Wellington Councils, mana whenua, community, industry, and businesses can work together to transform how waste is generated, managed, and minimised in the Region. Reflecting this collaboration is the vision for this WMMP, which is “E mahi tahi ana ki te tiākinahia a mātou rauemi – hei whakaiti para, ā, ki te whakanui ai te wāhi - Working together to care for our resources - for less waste and a greater place”.

The objectives of the WMMP are:

1. Waste and resource recovery systems support a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from landfills and waste collections.

2. There is collective responsibility within the Wellington region for reducing our resource use and protecting our natural environment.

3. The conditions are in place to support everyone to use fewer resources and minimise waste.

4. Material circularity is increased through reuse, resource recovery, waste infrastructure and services.

5. It is accessible and convenient to reduce waste, reuse materials, and minimise disposal to landfill in line with the waste hierarchy.

6. Waste and resource recovery data systems are in place to track and monitor waste streams.

7. Resource recovery facilities and waste systems are resilient and able to cope with emergency events.

8. Recovery of materials is maximised so that landfills are used as a last resort.

9. Waste that cannot be prevented or diverted from landfill is managed safely and effectively in accordance with best practice

4. Discussion

Waste Summary

Month	Recycling (kerbside and Transfer station)	Landfill	Glass Recycling	E-waste/batteries /other	Metal recycling	Levy (Exc. GST)
Oct 24’	16,870 kg	12,160 kg	17,530 kg	1,140 kg	9,850 kg	$ 2,125.19

Project Update

· The Wellington region officers are now monitoring and discussing planning for the regional, sub-regional and regional consistent projects for WMMP implementation.

· We have received five EOI responses for the Wairarapa Solid Waste Shared Contract on GETS.

· The organics kerbside collection feasibility is underway and we are now evaluating sample studies from the contractor(s) for the study completion.

· Carterton Events Centre hosted the Wellington Region Waste Forum in November for Wairarapa councils.

· We achieved ‘Zero Food waste’ at the forum, and achieved 71% attendance of those who registered.

Task	Priority	TEAM	Actions
WMMP LAP	High	All 3 Wairarapa councils	On track
Organic waste feasibility	High	All 3 Wairarapa councils	Initiated with analysing study samples
Waste education	High	All 3 Wairarapa councils	Workshops and community education to be organised

Service Requests

Service Requests	Request Details	Output	Date
24003654	16 Austin Reid Ave: New Yellow Bin	Delivered by Smart Env	04/10/2024
24003659	57 High ST: Damaged Bin	Replaced by Smart Env	07/10/2024
24003731	124 Broadway: Bin not emptied	Picked up by Smart Env	15/10/2024
24003771	17 Kakariki Cres: New Yellow Bin	Delivered by Smart Env	21/10/2024
24003779	10 Kakariki Cres: New Yellow Bin	Delivered by Smart Env	22/10/2024

Next Steps

The following actions are still to be undertaken:

· GMs to provide a procurement timeline and next steps for officers for the shared waste service contract.

· Tracking waste and data collection from Smart Environmental as per the new rules from the Online Waste Levy System (OWLS).

· Territorial Authority Waste Levy System (TAWLES) report generation for CDC.

· Analysing OfficeMax rubbish kerbside bags to replace current Carterton rubbish bags.

· Installing two soft plastics recycling bins in Carterton.

· Visiting Pre-cycle in Palmerston North for polystyrene and construction waste recycling options for Wairarapa.

· Monitoring and reducing illegal litter dumping.

Photos from the Wellington Region Waste Forum: Wairarapa

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5. Recommendation

That the Committee:

1. Receives the report.

File Number: 429489

Author: Sarvesh Tiwari, Waste Management and Minimisation Officer

Attachments: Nil

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6.3 Consents update

1. Purpose

To update the Committee on the status of the existing consents.

2. Significance

The matters for decision in this report are not considered to be of significance under the Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Discussion

The second annual Network Environmental Performance Measures report for the 12 months to 30 June 2024 for Taumata Arowai was submitted in September and a summary of the relevant results is on the website https://cdc.govt.nz/document/nems-water-cdc/.

The main consents currently being worked on are the Water Race consent renewals and the Kaipatangata water take consent.

A number of expired consents have been on-hold pending further information.

4. Consents

The waters team manages 8 different consents summarised in the table below:

Consent

Expiry

Status

Risks

Kaipatangata Surface Water Take

2013

Updated AEE discussed with Regional Council Officers and stakeholders. Ongoing discussion, planned submission early next year.

2012 application on-hold, reapplying with updated information for the natural resources plan

Low flow restrictions

Requesting a 20 year, however we are still awaiting decision.

Carterton Landfill

2016

2014 Application on-hold. Contacted Regional Council to discuss requirement with the desludging of the ponds over the next 3 years.

Communications with Regional Council officer has indicated an updated AEE required.

Restrictions of sludge disposal

Unknown risk for unlined cell and what may be required for monitoring.

Consent	Expiry	Status	Risks
Taratahi Water Race	30 June 2023	2023 application updated questions returned to Regional Council Officers. Meetings plan with Regional Council, to discuss further information requested.	Restriction during low flow, amount of monitoring required. Requesting 20 years, however we are still awaiting decision. Costs for consenting.
Carrington Water Race	30/6/2023	See above
Frederick St groundwater take	30/9/2034	Current	Nitrate levels are still within limits, however a change in legislation could compromise this position.
Waingawa swamp cleaning	3/9/2023	Expired, included in the Water race consent application
Wastewater discharge	17/1/2053	Current; multiple consents	Capacity for population growth
Stormwater	15/8/2027	Current; Monitoring consent to create stormwater management strategy	Roading run-off treatment

5. REnewal Progress

There are currently four consents progressing that are in different stages:

· The water race consents (the water races are consented separately but being dealt with at the same time). The section 92 requests for information response went to the Regional Council Officers. Further discussions are ongoing with the Regional Council around the information before public notification. The main focus is discussion around the effects on the streams and groundwater.

· The updated application for the Kaipatangata has been on hold since 2015 while different strategies were considered by Council on the use of Frederick St Water Treatment Plant and the Kaipatangata supply. Council staff have drafted a replacement assessment of environmental effects (AEE) evaluated against the objectives, policies and rules of Natural Resources Plan. Preliminary discussions with the Regional Council were encouraging, however the last email correspondence indicated the GWRC policy team had advised that because the Mangatarere is over-allocated, that only a 5-year consent is possible. Staff have started to engage with stakeholders, including:

o Mana whenua

o Department of Conservation (DoC)

o Regional Public Health (RPH)

o Fish and Game Society

o Mangatarere Restoration Society

· The landfill consent for the closed landfill which is the monitoring of the groundwater around the site. Staff are waiting for advice for Regional Council staff on if an updated Assessment of Effects is needed. T

6. CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 Climate change

N/A.

6.2 Tāngata whenua

One important stakeholder is mana whenua. Council officers are engaging with Ngāti Kahukuraāwhitia to arrange a cultural impact assessment for the diversion of water from the Kaipatangata stream for the town supply.

6.3 Financial impact

All work relating to the renewal and maintenance of the consents are provided for within approved budgets in the LTP and carry forwards.

7. Recommendation

That the Committee:

1. Receives the report.

File Number: 428279

Author: Lawrence Stephenson, Waters Operations Manager

Attachments: Nil

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4 December 2024

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6.4 Major Projects Update

1. Purpose

To update the Committee on the progress of major projects.

2. Significance

The matters for decision in this report are not considered to be of significance under the Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Background

The Infrastructure Services Team delivers multiple projects as part of the delivery of the Long-Term Plan.

LTP Master Programme

4. Discussion

4.1 Sewer Network Renewals Lincoln Road:

Stage 2 - Pembroke to Belvedere Roads

Construction of the main line between Pembroke and Belvedere and all the lateral connections on the Eastern side have been completed. Installation of lateral connections on the Western side is in progress.

Progress has been much faster for the second stage due to:

- the pipe depth being shallower

- contractor encountering much less water

- no significant trench collapse occurring.

The same difficulties as before are being encountered for installing laterals

- Inaccurate asset data recorded on the GIS system

- Proximity of other utilities in same location

- The need to keep the sewer line “live” during construction.

- Levels of existing laterals

The estimated cost to complete is $2,478,474.

Due to further time lost during the installation of Stage1 laterals practical completion of this separable portion is estimated to be 7-15 December 2024.

Sewer Renewal Lincoln Rd

4.2 Climate Change Mitigation – Solar Panel Project

Progress

Installation of the new switchboard has been completed and the Panel mounting system and panels and inverters have arrived.

Pile installation has started on 25/11/24 and is progressing well.

Once the piles have been installed, construction and panel installation will commence.

Finance

Cost to complete $ 382,734.80

Cost to Date $ 110,993.10

Remainder $ 271,741.70

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Solar Panel Installation Aerial View

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Solar Panel Installation

4.3 Waingawa Process Water

4.3.1 Stage 1 - Reticulation

All pipework has been completed from Norfolk Road through the Kiwi Lumber premises to the reservoir.

The Railway Crossing was completed on 16 November.

Finance

Cost to complete $2,767,679

Cost to Date $1,034,020

Remainder $1,733 659

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Waingawa Process Water Project

4.3. 2 Stage 2 - Pump Station and Reservoir

The tender for the pump station has been advertised the Tenderlink portal and will close on the 13^th of December. Construction is scheduled to commence in January and should take 4-5 months to complete.

Removal of the water in the reservoir has been completed.

Scope of work for reservoir:

· A manhole needs to be cut in the roof

· Inspection and cleaning of the inside walls and roof

· Possible sealing of joints

· An earthquake risk assessment to be completed by professional service.

4.4 Flatpoint Flood Mitigation

The Resource Consent process is currently underway. Stages 1-3 have been cleared as Permitted Activities while the stage 4 and 5 application is currently being dealt with.

The current start date of construction is estimated to be early January 2025.

Budget $410,000

Cost to date $54,328

Remainder $355,672

4.5 Brooklyn Road Watermain Replacement

The detailed design and all Rail requirements for the project has now been completed.

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Brooklyn Water Main Replacement

Scope of work: The old Asbestos water main between High Street South and Lincoln Road will be replaced with a new 300mm diameter PVC main and a new rider main will be installed to get rid of the old lateral connections currently crossing Brooklyn Road.

Estimated cost to complete $2,356,000

Construction is planned to start January 2025 and should be completed in July 2025.

4.5 Norman Avenue, Waingawa: Road Upgrade

PCL Contractors in Waingawa were awarded the contract and have started the construction process. This contract is tying in with the restructuring of Norman Ave on the southern end of the road which PCL is currently busy with, as part of their Consent Condition for subdividing their property on Norman Ave.

The expected Practical Completion date is 28/1/2025

Project Cost to complete is $1,052,549

5. CONSIDERATIONS

5.1 Climate change

This report is a regular update which is of interest to all members of our community, including iwi and hapū.

5.2 Tāngata whenua

This report is a regular update which is of interest to all members of our community, including iwi and hapū. However, there are no areas of interest or concern contained within this report that require specific iwi or hapū consideration.

5.3 Financial impact

The financial matters in the report are covered within existing budgets.

5.4 Community Engagement requirements

There are no community engagement requirements required for this report.

5.5 Risks

Project risks are being managed and mitigated as and when required.

6. Recommendation

That the Committee:

1. Receives the report.

File Number: 428182

Author: Christo Heyns, Project Manager

Attachments: Nil

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6.5 Ruamāhanga Roads and Corridor Access Report

1. Purpose

For the Committee to be updated on Ruamāhanga Roads and Corridor Access activities.

2. Significance

The matters for decision in this report are not considered to be of significance under the Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Background

Ruamāhanga Roads is a shared service between CDC and SWDC to deliver the Land Transport Programme in partnership with the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

4. discussion

The attached report relates to activities undertaken across the Carterton and South Wairarapa Districts for the period September and October 2024.

Speed Management update:

On the 1 November NZTA Waka Kotahi provided guidance on the new Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024 which came into force on 30 October 2024. The guide is aligned with government direction and priorities for transport and road safety. The rule sets out what Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs) must do when proposing and setting speed limits on roads under their control. The new role revokes and replaces the 2022 Rule, reverses certain speed limits not yet in force, and reverse some on specified roads.

Officers are reviewing the new rule to better understand how it influences the implementation of our speed management plan.

5. CONSIDERATIONS

5.1 Climate change

Roading activities have an impact on climate change however through the road maintenance contract, efficiencies are strived for which relate to climate change mitigation. This report does not have any climate change decision implications.

5.2 Tāngata whenua

This report is a regular update which is of interest to all members of our community, including iwi and hapū. However, there are no particular areas of interest or concern contained within this report that require specific iwi or hapū input.

5.3 Financial impact

All of the roading activities are completed under approved budgets, and this report does not have any additional financial impacts.

5.4 Community Engagement requirements

There are no additional community engagement requirements resulting from this report.

5.5 Risks

This report is a regular update. It contains no specific or identified decision risks which would require further attention or action.

6. Recommendation

That the Committee:

1. Receives the report.

File Number: 428490

Author: Graham Carson, Roading Manager

Attachments: 1. Ruamahanga Roads and Corridor Access Report SWDC and CDC - Sept_Oct 2024 ⇩


AGENDA Policy and Projects Committee meeting
Date:	Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Time:	9:00 am
Location:	Carterton Events Centre 50 Holloway St Carterton
Deputy Mayor S Cretney (Chair) Cr S Gallon (Deputy Chair) Mayor R Mark Cr D Williams Cr B Deller	Cr R Cherry-Campbell Cr L Newman Cr S Laurence Cr G Ayling