Ōhaupō residents invited to information session about crossing

Ōhaupō residents are being invited to jump online to learn more about a plan to create a signalised pedestrian crossing in the town centre.

Waipā District Council is holding an online information session aimed at providing an opportunity for locals to learn about the plan in more detail, ask any questions they may have and share their thoughts on the crossing.

The session will be held via Zoom from 5.30pm-6.30pm on Wednesday 17 November.

Council Service Delivery group manager Dawn Inglis says a crossing facility in Ōhaupō has been on Council’s radar for a while and it will make a big difference to the town centre.

“Currently there is no easy or safe way to cross Great South Road (State Highway 3) and it is an incredibly busy road especially during peak traffic.

“This signalised crossing will make it much easier for residents to move around the town centre and for children to cross the road to get to and from school.”

The proposed crossing will be constructed on Great South Road (State Highway 3) and includes traffic signals, improvements to the footpath and a kerb extension on Great Burke Street. The crossing will be located outside Windy Ridge and the Ōhaupō Store.

Inglis says Council wants to make sure residents are well informed about the project and have an opportunity to ask any questions they have about the plan.

“A signalised crossing is something we are very much looking forward to delivering for this town.

However, it is important that we share our plans with residents and provide an opportunity for discussion so we can make sure we’ve got the finer details right for Ōhaupō.”

As part of the proposal, Council is also planning to construct a raised platform on Great Burke Street to slow vehicle speeds entering and exiting the side road, formalise carparks on Great Burke Street and Great South Road and relocate the bus stops closer to the town centre.

Construction is scheduled for mid-2022 and will take around four months to complete. Great South Road and Great Burke Street will remain open to vehicles during this time.

Residents can join the meeting using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82998252565. A link will also be available on Council’s website and Facebook page.

More information on the project can be found at www.waipadc.govt.nz/ohaupocrossing.