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Council
26 August 2025
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Reports
Hearings Committee Recommendations - Proposed Parking
Changes August 2025
Department: Transport and Legal Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This
report presents recommendations of the Hearings Committee meeting (Attachment A - Minutes of Hearings Committee meeting)
held on 15 August 2025 on proposed changes to parking, turning and one-way
restrictions.
2 This
report presents proposed parking, turning and one-way restrictions for the
Council’s consideration in two sections, these include:
a) The
proposed zone and enforcement hours for paid parking on Sundays in the Central
City, and
b) Parking,
turning and one-way restrictions proposed for the Albany Street Connection
Project.
3 The
Hearings Committee (the Committee) recommends that the proposed parking
restrictions relating to the implementation of paid Sunday parking be approved.
4 Changes
relating to the Albany Street Connection Project are presented for the
Council’s consideration. The Hearings Committee was split between
supporting and not supporting the recommendations and the proposed changes are
brought to the Council for consideration without a recommendation.
5 Seven
people spoke to submissions at the Committee meeting relating to the Albany
Street Connection Project parking regulation changes.
6 If
approved by the Council, the changes presented by the Hearings Committee will
be included in the GIS database and become part of the Dunedin City Traffic and
Parking Bylaw 2010.
7 If
the parking regulation changes are not approved regarding Albany Street, then
this would have implications for the Albany Street Connection Project itself.
The Project would be at risk, particularly given the potential loss of NZTA
funding and the window for construction. Staff note that Albany Street needs to
be resealed this summer, irrespective of whether the Project proceeds. The
reseal of Albany Street cannot be further delayed due to the condition of the road.
8 Although
48 carparks will be lost through the Albany Street Connection Project, staff
have already worked to reduce this number from 68 carparks and will continue to
seek to identify other opportunities in the vicinity of the University to
offset parking loss through the Albany Street Connection Project (e.g. through
the implementation of further one-way streets in the vicinity of the University
with angle parking.
RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Council:
Decision One: Sunday parking in the Central City:
a) Notes that the
Hearings Committee has considered feedback from consultation on the proposed
changes and restrictions regarding Sunday parking.
b) Approves the proposed
zone and enforcement hours for paid Sunday parking in the Central City.
c) Adopts the proposed
changes to parking and traffic restrictions proposed for paid parking on
Sundays in the Central City, as shown in this report.
d) Notes that all parking
restrictions previously approved by the Council remain unchanged.
Decision Two: Parking changes and restrictions
associated with the Albany Street Connection Project:
a) Notes that the
Hearings Committee has considered feedback from consultation on the proposed
changes and restrictions regarding the Albany Street Connection Project.
b) Decides on the
proposed parking and regulation changes for the Albany Street Connection
Project.
If council decides to approve the parking and regulation
changes for the Albany Street Connection Project, then the Council:
c) Adopts the proposed
changes to parking and traffic restrictions proposed for the Albany Street
Connection Project, as shown in this report and the August 2025 update of the
Dunedin City Council's traffic and parking restrictions database: Dunedin
Parking Controls - August 2025 - TPC 52.
d) Notes that all parking
restrictions previously approved by the Council remain unchanged.
e) Notes that staff will
continue to seek to identify opportunities to offset parking loss through the
Albany Street Connection Project.
BACKGROUND
Traffic and parking
controls
9 Traffic
and parking controls contribute to the objectives of the Dunedin Integrated
Transport Strategy 2013, by helping
to achieve a safe, efficient, and accessible
transport network.
10 Council
maintains a Geographic Information System (GIS) map database of traffic and
parking restrictions (the database) that reflects all on-street parking restrictions that are implemented with markings
and/or signs.
11 Parking
controls are made under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw. The Committee has the
delegation to consider
changes to parking
controls and to make recommendations to the Council that can
approve traffic restrictions and parking controls.
Context for proposed changes
12 This
report presents changes required to support decisions made through the 9 year
plan (9YP).
13 The
changes include:
a) Restrictions
to enable paid parking on Sundays, and
b) Restrictions
to enable the delivery of the Albany Street Connection Project which is part of
the Shaping Future Dunedin Transport (SFDT) programme. This project is 51%
co-funded by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
DISCUSSION
Sunday
Paid Parking Zone – TPC-52
14 Currently
most metered parking spaces in the city are free and unrestricted on Sundays.
However, commercial parking providers in the central city charge seven days per
week.
15 The
Council, through the 9YP process, approved the implementation of paid parking
on Sundays in the central city. The Council decisions relating to Sunday
parking are included in Attachment B.
16 Sunday parking
fees are included in the Dunedin City Council’s schedule of fees and
charges. This means a fee can now be applied in areas where Sunday parking
restrictions are implemented through the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
17 Consultation
on Sunday charging was conducted in July and August 2025, seeking feedback on
the proposed parking enforcement zone and hours of operation. Letters were sent
to affected property owners, residents, and businesses, while the proposal was
also made available on the DCC website. Signage was installed in the proposed paid
area, illustrated in Figure 1.
18 Attachment
C details the feedback received relating to Sunday Parking. In total, 84
submissions were received.
Figure 1 - Proposed
Sunday Paid Parking Zone
19 
The consultation asked whether the proposed zone was
appropriate, if the proposed enforcement hours were appropriate, and if there
are any other changes that should be considered in the future. Figure 2 shows
the responses to the questions.
20 Feedback
was received from a range of people including business owners, employees,
residents, shoppers, and churchgoers. Most submissions noted their reason for
visiting the CBD as “shopping”.
21 Nearly
half of the submissions received did not directly address the specific
questions posed during consultation, instead expressing general opposition to
the introduction of paid parking.
22 Zones:
a) 25%
of respondents indicated that the proposed zone was appropriate or should be
expanded, with several noting that aligning all metered areas would reduce
confusion for the public
b) Around 20%
of respondents preferred a smaller enforcement zone, suggesting the removal of
off-street locations, certain streets, or limiting the zone to specific areas
such as the Octagon.
23 Enforcement
hours:
a) 22%
of the responses thought the suggested enforcement hours were appropriate
b) 22% of
respondents preferred shorter enforcement hours, recommending alignment with
business hours or a later start time.
24 Potential
future changes:
a) 33%
of responses reiterated a desire for no charges on Sundays
25 Staff have
not modified the proposal following feedback received. A change in enforcement
hours would be inconsistent for weekends, require updated signage, and would be
confusing for the public.
26 During the
Committee meeting on 15 August 2025 staff confirmed that free time restricted
parking will remain available on George Street and Princes Street, including 27
30-minute parking spaces.
27 Staff could
consider increasing the size of the zone to cover all metered areas in the
future.
28 A review
will be undertaken in 2026 to assess the impact of the changes.
Albany
Street Connection Project Parking Changes – TPC-52
29 Changes relating to the Albany Street Connection Project are presented
in Attachments D and E and are shown in Dunedin
Parking Controls - August 2025 - TPC 52. The GIS layer
includes a bookmark feature which links the numbered cases presented in the tables
of Attachment E, to their specific location.
30 The
Committee presents the changes without a Committee recommendation for the
Council’s consideration.
Background and
context
31 Since
2021, the DCC has worked closely with the University of Otago, Otago University
Students Association, Otago Polytechnic, the Otago Museum and other key
stakeholders and partners to deliver this project.
32 The
Albany Street Connection Project aims to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety
on Albany Street and provide a safe east-west cycle route that connects the
Harbour Cycleway with the cycle lanes on State Highway One, the Tertiary
Precinct and in the Central City.
33 The
project will deliver improved bus stops on Albany Street, parking changes as
well as one-waying of parts of Riego and Clyde Streets to create new angled
parking areas. It also includes new one-way restrictions, raised crossings
across side streets and five additional pedestrian crossings.
34 The
Council regulated some parking changes related to this project in 2023. These changes
provided simplified tertiary bus routes, improved bus stops on Union Street
East, new and improved crossing points, zebra crossings and other parking
regulation changes on adjacent streets.
35 Substantial
cost and staff time has been invested in the design of the project, including
work to add additional parking back onto the north side of Albany Street.
36 Not
proceeding with the proposed parking changes would impact the delivery of the
Albany Street Connection Project and it is not certain that DCC would retain
NZTA co-funding if the project was delayed again. If the project is not
delivered there is a risk that DCC may be perceived by NZTA Waka Kotahi to be
an unreliable delivery partner for future projects.
37 The
project delivery has been timed to align with the resealing of Albany Street
which cannot be further delayed due to the condition of the road. If the
project and reseal are not delivered at the same time this will lead to
increased overall cost and disruption in the area.
Consultation and engagement
38 Initial consultation on
the Albany Street Connection Project began in 2021 as part of the
Council’s 10-Year Plan 2021–31. Further consultation took place in
2022 and 2023, focusing on proposed designs for a separated cycleway, new
pedestrian crossings, bus stop and route adjustments, parking changes, and
converting some side streets to one-way. The design was refined in response to
feedback received throughout these consultation phases.
39 In addition
to formal consultation there has been engagement with various stakeholders and
partners throughout the project lifecycle.
40 Consultation
on the proposed parking changes was undertaken in 2022 and again in July/August
2025, with letters sent to affected property owners, residents and businesses.
The proposal was also published on the Dunedin City Council website and signs
were installed in the area.
41 Maps of the
2025 proposed changes are included as Attachment D, with specific parking
changes tabled in Attachment E. It should be noted that Attachment D reflects
what was presented to the public, without subsequent changes. Attachment E
reflects the updated proposed changes which reflect changes made following
consultation and Hearings.
42 Submissions
and letters from the 2025 consultation are included as Attachments F and G.
43 The 2025
consultation sought feedback from the public on the proposed parking
restrictions for nine newly created parks and whether the restrictions
(supported in the 2023 Hearings Committee) were still appropriate for the area.
Figure 3 - Responses
to Consultation Questions (Albany St Connection Project)
44 The most
common themes were:
a) Disappointment
that a new consultation was required and that the project had not progressed
faster
b) Concern
that the proposed 5-minute time restrictions are too short or there are too
many short-term parks in the area generally
c) Support
for safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists and improved public
transport access
d) Disappointment
about introducing paid parking in residential areas and close to the University
e) Concern for
available resident and mobility parking.
45 Feedback
relating to the nine new carparks included support for the new parks, a desire
for longer short-term parking or free long-term parking and some feedback
against the implementation of any additional parking. Other feedback included
requests for parking restrictions to only be applied at certain times.
46 Some
feedback expressed concern related to changes to mobility parking. Staff can
confirm that the total capacity of mobility parks in the area will increase
from four to five. The new mobility parks are located on streets with lower
traffic volumes, are larger than standard parks and will provide dropped kerb
access to the footpath. The new mobility parks, while on the opposite side of
the road, will continue to provide access to the University via improved
pedestrian infrastructure with direct access to pedestrian crossings, via
raised intersections.
47 Some
changes were made to the parking restrictions proposed following consultation
and during the Committee, these include:
a) Change
of parking restrictions opposite Hyde Street to be 3x P60 and 3x P5
b) Change of
parking restrictions outside The Flying Squid to be 2x P5 and 4x P30
c) Change
to the general parking enforcement times across time restricted and paid
parking to be Monday – Friday, 8am-6pm, rather than Monday –
Saturday, with some exceptions. Exceptions include:
i) Authorised
Vehicles Only (AVO), mobility and bus stop spaces which are restricted at all
times
ii) P5s
remain restricted at all times, with the exception of the new P5s opposite Hyde
Street
iii) The
changes on Cumberland Street, which remain restricted Monday – Saturday
from 8am-6pm
48 All
changes, including any recommendations by the Committee, are included in detail
as Attachment E.
49 A review
will be undertaken within 12 months of implementation to assess the impact of
the parking changes.
Parking
Counts
50 In
total, it is proposed that there will be a loss of approximately 24 restricted
parks and 24 unrestricted parks, with 138 other parks changing in
restriction type (no loss or gain). Detail is provided in Table A - Parking
Counts.
51 Design
considerations have allowed additional parking to be retained or created in
this area, resulting in approximately 20 fewer parks being removed as part of
the project than previously estimated.
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TABLE A - PARKING COUNTS
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Albany Street Connection Project Parking
Counts – TPC-52
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Restricted Carparks
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Unrestricted Carparks
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Change In Restriction Type
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-24
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-24
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138
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52 Staff
will continue to look at other opportunities in the vicinity of the University
to offset parking loss (e.g. through the implementation of further one-way
streets with angle parking).
Changes
to turning restrictions and one-way restrictions
53 As
part of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw, the Council may provide for a road, or
part of a road to be one-way as well as imposing turning controls and erect
signage to control vehicles from turning to the right, or to the left, or from
proceeding in any other direction.
54 This
report includes two changes to turning restrictions and three new one-way
restrictions related to the Albany Street Connection Project, as per detail
below:
a) A
new one-way restriction is proposed for Clyde Street from Trent Avenue to
Albany Street (southbound only)
b) A
new one-way restriction is proposed for Clyde Street from Albany Street to
Frederick Street (southbound only)
c) A
new one-way restriction is proposed for Riego Street. This is an extension of
the existing one-way restriction (which is in place from mid-Riego Street to
Forth Street), to the whole length of the street from Albany Street to Forth
Street (northbound only)
d) The
introduction of a “No right turn” and a “No left turn”
from Albany Street is proposed to prohibit entry from Albany Street heading
south into Forth Street
55 These
restrictions are proposed to provide additional parking capacity and to reduce
vehicle/cyclist and vehicle/pedestrian conflicts.
56 A
turning circle will be installed on Forth Street to accommodate the removal of
entry from Albany Street; however, the street will remain two-way.
57 The
proposed changes are included in Schedules 1 and 2 of the Traffic and Parking
Bylaw shown in Attachment H. The rows highlighted in yellow are the only
changes.
Implications if Council does not approve parking
changes
58 If
Council choose to delay the Albany Street project co-funding will be at risk,
FY26/27 is the last year of the National Land Transport Programme funding
cycle. NZTA operate in a tight funding environment and often look to recover
funding where no contracts have been signed.
59 The
reseal of Albany Street and the project itself have been planned together so as
to create efficiency both in terms of costs and disruption to the public. There
is a $300,000 saving in doing both projects at once (in traffic management and
overall efficiency costs). The reseal of Albany Street cannot be further
delayed due to the condition of the road.
60 There
is a risk of credibility with our partners who are relying on this work such as
the University and the disabled community.
OPTIONS
61 The
options have been broken into the two decisions here:
a) Decision
One: Sunday parking in the Central City: and
b) Decision
Two: Parking changes and restrictions associated with the Albany Street
Connection Project.
62 There are
two identified options for each decision.
Decision One: Sunday parking in the Central City:
Option One – Recommended Option
63 Under this
option, Council would:
a) Note
that the Hearings Committee has considered feedback from consultation on the
proposed changes and restrictions regarding Sunday parking.
b) Approve the
proposed zone and enforcement hours for paid Sunday parking in the Central
City.
c) Adopt
the proposed changes to parking and traffic restrictions proposed for paid
parking on Sundays in the Central City, as shown in this report.
d) Note that
all parking restrictions previously approved by the Council remain unchanged.
Advantages
· Council will be able to charge for parking on Sundays in the
selected area.
· This will increase parking turnover in the Central City.
Disadvantages
· Costs of installation and enforcement.
Option Two – Status quo
64 Under this option,
Council would not apply any changes regarding Sunday parking in the Central
City:
Advantages
· There would be no costs of installations and enforcement.
Disadvantages
· Council will not be able to charge for parking on Sundays in the
selected area.
· This will not increase parking turnover in the Central City.
Decision Two: Parking changes and restrictions
associated with the Albany Street Connection Project:
Option One – Make changes and restrictions
65 Under this
option, Council would:
a) Note that
the Hearings Committee has considered feedback from consultation on the
proposed changes and restrictions regarding the Albany Street Connection
Project.
b) Decide on
the proposed parking and regulation changes for the Albany Street
Connection Project.
If council decides to approve the parking and regulation
changes for the Albany Street Connection Project, then Council would:
c) Adopts the proposed
changes to parking and traffic restrictions proposed for the Albany Street
Connection Project, as shown in this report and the August 2025 update of the
Dunedin City Council's traffic and parking restrictions database: Dunedin
Parking Controls - August 2025 - TPC 52.
d) Notes that all parking
restrictions previously approved by the Council remain unchanged.
e) Notes that staff will
continue to seek to identify opportunities to offset parking loss through the
Albany Street Connection Project.
Advantages
· Growing the walking and cycling network by connecting up the
SH1’s separated cycle lanes, the Harbour shared path, the tertiary
precinct and the central city.
· Delivers a consistent level of service by providing a safe,
separated cycleway all the way from the harbour into the city centre, enabling increased
active transport and improving user experience.
· Enables higher capacity and better passenger flow by upgrading the
main University bus stop making journeys faster and more efficient.
· Provides a built environment that is intentionally designed to
support the existing 30 km/h speed limit, reinforcing safer travel speeds, and
improving safety for all road users.
· Saves approximately $300,000 through reduced traffic management
costs and other efficiency gains through coordinating the Albany Street upgrade
with a programmed reseal activity in the area.
· Provides crossings (which match desire lines) enhancing safety and
accessibility. This includes providing a safer environment for people with
disabilities.
· Completing the Albany Street works in FY 25/26 guarantees access to
$1.5 million in co-funding, securing vital financial support for the project.
· The timing of the Albany Street upgrade aligns with public transport
goals identified by the Otago Regional Council, as expressed in their support
during the hearings committee, ensuring consistency with regional transport
planning.
· Contributes to the Integrated Transport Strategy goals.
· Contributes to the Zero Carbon goals identified in the 2025 9Y Plan
which has highlighted the need for a connected network of walking and cycling
routes (Ōtepoti Pathways Plan).
Disadvantages
· Costs of installation.
· Loss of parking.
Option Two – Status Quo
66 Under this
option, Council would not support proposed changes to the traffic and parking
controls presented in this report.
Advantages
· No loss of parking.
· No installation costs.
Disadvantages
· Fails to close a key gap in the walking and cycling network linking
the SH1 separated cycleways (and the central city and tertiary area) to the
Harbour area.
· Does not support the objectives stated by ORC for faster and more
efficient bus journeys in this area (faster public transport journeys and
public transport use have a direct relationship).
· Will not realise saving of $300,000 if the reseal and Albany Street
work are not completed together.
· If the project is pushed to the third year (26/27) of the National
Land Transport Plan 2024-2027 it is very likely to be at risk given its not committed
and due to the pressure on the land transport funding system across the
country. This would result in a possible loss of $1.5M co-funding.
· Safety will not be enhanced and a reduction in deaths and serious
injuries (DSI’s) is unlikely to be achieved.
· Loss of credibility with the University given the Tertiary Precinct
Project has always been on the horizon in the 10Y plan.
· Loss of credibility with other partners, including the disabled
community.
· Does not contribute to the Integrated Transport Strategy goals and Zero Carbon Plan.
NEXT STEPS
Decision one: Sunday
parking in the Central City
67 If the Council adopts the recommended changes to parking
restrictions:
a) these will be implemented through appropriate signs and
road markings and restrictions will be enforced under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
b) The
updated parking bylaw layer will be updated following the Council meeting.
c) Signs
and markings will be scheduled for installation at the appropriate time for the
implementation of paid Sunday parking.
68 If Council
does not adopt the changes, then nothing further is required.
Decision Two: Parking changes and restrictions
associated with the Albany Street Connection Project
69 If the
Council decides to make parking changes and restrictions, staff will:
a) Prepare
to go out for tender for delivery of the Albany Street Connection Project. The
tender will include requirements to work with businesses and affected parties
as construction proceeds.
b) Start
construction in November.
Signatories
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Authoriser:
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Simon Spiers - Acting Transport Strategy Manager
Jeanine Benson - Group Manager Transport
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Attachments
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Attachment A - Minutes
of Hearings Committee 15082025
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Attachment B - Council
direction for Sunday Parking
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25
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Attachment C - Sunday
Parking Submissions List
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27
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⇩d
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Attachment D - Albany
Street Connection Parking Consultation Maps
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37
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⇩e
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Attachment E - Albany
Street Connection Parking Tables
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41
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Attachment F - Albany
Street Connection - Online Submissions.pdf
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51
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Attachment G - Albany
Street Connection Feedback - Letters Received
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59
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⇩h
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Attachment H -
Schedules 1 and 2 - One-way and Turning Restrictions
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77
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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government
This decision enables democratic local
decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities.
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Fit with strategic framework
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Contributes
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Detracts
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Not applicable
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Social Wellbeing Strategy
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Economic Development Strategy
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Environment Strategy
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Arts and Culture Strategy
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✔
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3 Waters Strategy
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Future Development Strategy
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Integrated Transport Strategy
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Parks and Recreation Strategy
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Other strategic projects/policies/plans
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Improvements to traffic and parking
restrictions supports a safe, efficient and accessible transport network, and supports the social and economic wellbeing of Dunedin communities.
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Māori Impact Statement
Mana whenua were consulted as part of the
Shaping Future Dunedin programme and have expressed support for a safe and
efficient transport network.
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Sustainability
Parking
control changes improve
efficiency and access
to the transport network, which contribute to sustainability
goals.
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure
Strategy
There are no implications.
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Financial considerations
Costs for implementing the proposed changes
are covered by existing budgets.
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Significance
The report is considered of low
significance in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.
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Engagement – external
There has been engagement with
affected parties, including
residents, landowners and business owners adjacent to changes.
Albany Street is a project in the Shaping
Future Dunedin Transport programme which is governed by Connecting Dunedin.
There has been engagement with Otago Regional Council
regarding the public transport network and NZTA regarding the State Highway
network.
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Engagement - internal
There has been engagement with Transport,
Property, Urban Design and Parks and Recreation Services staff.
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.
Many of the proposed changes aim to
improve safety of vulnerable road users, particularly the provision of
improved pedestrian infrastructure and additional high standard mobility
parks.
There have been legal concerns raised regarding
DCC’s processes, but they have been managed through further
consultation and other appropriate steps taken to minimise any legal risk.
Staff are satisfied that the process has been thorough and robust.
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Conflict of Interest
Legal advice has been provided on any
conflicts or perceived conflicts in relation to discussion of this item.
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Community Boards
There are no implications for Community Boards as part of
this report.
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