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Agenda available - Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote

9 May 2025

Thanks to everyone who submitted feedback on this project

We received a total of 10 submissions about bus stop upgrades in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote area, from eight individuals, one businesses and one recognised organisation.

What you told us

The AA were in support of the wider project, three submitters somewhat supported a plan, and six submitters were not in support. We received no feedback for the following bus stops:

99 St Martins Road – 11954
187 Wilsons Road – 32817
61 Opawa Road - 32957
300 Colombo Street – 23891

The following concerns, requests and queries were raised:

Bus stop address and ID	Themes
4 Marriner Street – 42577	Concerns Intrusive placement Risk of increased noise and antisocial behaviour Safety and visibility risks at the nearby intersection Loss of privacy and security Questions Why relocate instead of upgrading the existing stop? Could a nearby alternative location be considered? Requests Keep the stop in its current location or upgrade an alternative stop nearby
2 Marriner Street – 42577 (Second option following consultation)	Concerns Noise and disturbances from current bus stop (2.5–5m away) Rubbish, graffiti, and loitering affecting home Shelter would worsen noise and visual impacts, and block views Safety concerns near busy cobbled crossing Requests Do not build the shelter If built, place it in front of 4 Marriner Street or across Nayland Street near Sumner Surf Club Undertake further consultation
122 Nayland Street – 42793	Concerns Bus stop placement impacts multiple driveways, making access difficult and possibly unsafe Loss of grass berm reducing property aesthetics Increased noise and antisocial behaviour Worried about advertising on shelter Reduced on-street parking for residents and visitors Questions What are the dimensions, materials, and exact placement of the shelter? Will the no-stopping areas be extended to include driveways? What will happen to the power pole and rubbish bin? Requests Move the bus stop further up Nayland Street where there is more space between driveways Avoid placing the shelter directly in front of residential properties Ensure driveway access and parking availability are not negatively impacted We have updated the plan following the on-site meeting with affected residents.
101 Colombo Street – 23550	Concerns New bus stop unnecessary due to existing stop with shelter nearby Better to improve the stop across from Christchurch South Library instead Requests Remove the grass berm entirely if the project proceeds to avoid maintenance issues

You can read more about what we heard in the meeting agenda below, which includes the staff report. To read all the feedback we received, download the submission table below.

Meeting agenda / staff report

Submissions

Bus stop upgrades - Submission Table (Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote)
PDF (986.12 KB)

Changes we've made following public feedback

122 Nayland Street - Staff made adjustments to the plan to accommodate a grass berm and line marking in front of a driveway.

Meeting details and decision making process

A staff report recommending approval of the plans will be presented to the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

Date: 15 May 2025

Time: 4pm

Venue: Linwood Boardroom, Gate B, 180 Smith Street, Woolston

This is a public meeting and everyone is welcome. If you would like to speak at the meeting, please contact the Community Board Advisor, Jonathon Jones by emailing jonathon.jones@ccc.govt.nz or phoning 03 941 5563.

You can read the meeting agenda, including the staff report and any additional information online at councillive.ccc.govt.nz

The final decision is recorded in the meeting minutes, available online three working days after the meeting.

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