Have your say
We want to hear your thoughts on the Ōtaki to north of Levin project. Have your say here (external link) .
The Transport Agency would like to thank our stakeholders and community for their engagement on Ōtaki to north of Levin over the last few years. This feedback has been used to help shape our work, and we now need your help in developing the best option for the entire route from Taylors Road to Manawatū River.
There are a number of community events planned for June 2017 and we’d love to see you there. You will be able to meet members of the project team, find out what’s been happening and help us develop one or more alignment options.
Property owners who have previously been identified as affected by the Otaki to north of Levin project will be contacted individually in May 2017.
Drop-in Information Session Koputaroa Community Hall, 399 Koputaroa Road, Koputaroa Wed 28 June 2pm – 4pm Manakau Community Meeting Manakau Community Hall, 12 Mokena Kohere Street, Manakau Sun 2 July 10am – 12pm| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levin Market | Levin Uniting Church, 87 Oxford Street, Levin | Sat | 8am – 11.30am |
| Family Fun Day | Levin Adventure Park, Levin | Sat | 9.30am – 4pm |
| Ōhau Market | Ōhau Public Hall, Muhunoa Road West, Ōhau | Sat | 9am – 1pm |
| Drop-in Information Session | Poroutawhao Community Hall, 800 State Highway 1, Poroutawhao | Thu | 3pm – 7pm |
| Drop-in Information Session | Levin RSA, 32 Bristol Street, Levin | Fri | 4pm – 8pm |
If you are unable to make one of the events, a team member will be available for drop in visits at Horowhenua District Council, 126-148 Oxford St, Levin every Thursday throughout June 2017 between 9:00am – 3pm. No appointment is required.
Consultation FAQs
Why haven’t I heard anything for the past two years? What have the Transport Agency been doing during this time?
After we identified a preference for option 5A, we received feedback from the local community and stakeholders around the impacts and implications of this option. We have spent time doing some more work on what these issues are, what they mean for the community, and whether there are other and better ways to achieve a roading connection in this area.
At the same time we have been working with Horowhenua District Council (HDC) on exploring what the impacts of higher than anticipated growth and traffic volumes in the area might mean. In order to strategically plan and deliver the best outcomes for local residents, businesses, road users and connecting areas we are now looking at long term solution(s) for the section of State Highway 1 from Taylors Road (to connect to the Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressway), north as far as the Manawatū River.
We understand that our current project scope is different to what we have previously advised. We apologise for any confusion and uncertainty that this project and its timeline has caused the community, in particular property owners. Our commitment moving forward is to work closely with the community and other key stakeholders so that you can clearly understand what we are doing, how you can influence the project, and how your views will be taken into consideration when we make decisions about the project.
Why are you doing more consultation?
As the scope of O2NL has changed, we want to work with the community to make sure we develop the best option for the entire route from Taylors Road to Manawatū River. We need to check back that what you’ve previously told us is still relevant, what’s changed since then and how O2NL can support community aspirations for Levin and beyond.
Once we have gathered this information we will use it, along with our technical work, to develop one or more alignment options. We plan to come back to you later in 2017 to show you the results of this work, and seek further feedback on what you think. This will then form the basis of a recommended option we will take to the Transport Agency Board for endorsement in early 2018.
How can I have my say?
There will be two rounds of consultation. Firstly, various community events will be organised from late May 2017 onwards where you will be able to have your say. Following this, we’ll use your feedback alongside technical information to come back to talk to the community again later in 2017.
When will I know if my property is affected by the project?
During the second round of consultation in 2017 we will have a better idea of where the alignment of O2NL may be, as the community input will directly influence this. Note that we anticipate that we will be in a position to recommend an option to our Board early 2018. The alignment is not considered a preferred option until the Board has endorsed it.
Consultation reports
Various consultation reports on the Ōtaki to north of Levin section of the Wellington Northern Corridor.
2014–2015
- Consultation Report April 2014 to November 2015
- Consultation Report Appendices
- Supplementary Consultation Report