He kōrero mā ngā hāpori – community engagement
Upcoming engagement
Want to learn more about the SH1 Papakura to Drury project?
We hold community information days approximately every quarter, when you can come along to learn more about construction progress and staging on the project and check out our design plans.
We also regularly invite other transport project teams working in the Drury/South Auckland area to attend our information days to provide a more complete picture of the different projects underway in the community.
Our last information day was held on Saturday 18 May 2024, and our next one is scheduled as follows:
Open day
30 November 2024
Drury School Hall
23 Young Crescent
Drury 2113
Come and meet members of the team and have your questions answered.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Summary of engagement to date
2022
In 2022, the SH1 Papakura to Drury project held three community information days to listen to the community, share information on the project and answer questions. Read our summary of engagement for the year:
SH1 Papakura to Bombay project 2022 engagement summary [PDF, 1.3 MB]
2021
In July 2021, the SH1 Papakura to Drury project team held two community engagement events to update the local community on the intricate staging of the project, construction progress on Stage 1A and the consent applications lodged for Stage 1B1, including at the Drury Interchange. The open days were held at the Sir Edmund Hillary (Papakura) Library on 10 July and Franklin – The Centre on 31 July.
SH1 Papakura to Drury - Stage 1B1 overview infoboards - July 2021 [PDF, 2.9 MB]
2020
In November and December 2020, the SH1 Papakura to Drury South project team held six community engagement events to update the local community on progress, next steps and listen to feedback.
Key 2020 feedback themes |
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General |
Desire to see faster progress than previous projects on the Southern Motorway The importance of meeting project delivery timeframes Desire for disruption to residents and road users to be minimised Positive response to route protection |
Growth |
Support for infrastructure being future proofed for growth |
Stormwater |
Support for the treatment of stormwater from the highway Positive response to using swales and wetlands for treatment and flood mitigation |
Walking and cycling |
Support for the walking and cycling path and improved local connections Concern about how people on foot and people on wheels interact on a shared pathway |
Papakura to Drury South engagement summary 2020 [PDF, 1 MB]
2018
In September and October 2018 we shared and sought feedback on the preferred option for this project as part of the wider Supporting Growth Programme’s southern public consultation period.
Key 2018 findings |
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Growth story |
Concern whether plans will be sufficient for growth. Desire for more certainty around decisions and timing. |
Strategic connections |
Desire for connections to schools, rail, jobs and Pukekohe West growers. Concern about Drury as both a pinch point and safety hazard. Consider truck – train interchange and park and ride facilities. Mixed feedback on using the additional capacity lanes for special vehicles versus general traffic. Concern over dedicated bus lanes duplicating the existing rail network. |
Mill Road southern section |
Protection of sites and connections with Pukekohe and SH22. Desire for disruption to existing residents to be minimised. Split preference for trucks and traffic to be located away from existing homes versus those wanting a direct route close to those homes. |
Walking and cycling |
Strong support for increased walking and cycling networks and capacity. Cycle lanes need to be separated from cars for safety, noise and fumes. Personal safety and safety between modes was cited as a concern. Desire for links into communities and connections to public transport (PT). |
Public transport |
High level of agreement that more frequent services and better journey times would encourage them to use PT. Key issues were ensuring a reliable and genuine express service, with a need for quality connections and ease of access to the network. |
General |
Concern about severance to Drury caused by planned interchange. Desire to see faster progress than the SH1 Southern Corridor Improvements project. Questions about extending the first phase south from Drury to Ramarama. |
Papakura to Bombay engagement summary 2018 [PDF, 842 KB]
2017
In August to September 2017 we sought feedback on proposed improvements to SH1, including a shared walking and cycling path, additional lanes, new or upgraded interchanges, new local road connections and Intelligent Transport Systems such as variable speed limits.
Consultation summary 2017 [JPG, 403 KB]
Key 2017 findings |
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Project objectives |
The proposed improvements improve access for a growing population It’s important that infrastructure keeps pace with growth People need more encouragement to use public transport Ensure the roads are built to last and resilient to the impact of climate change |
Walking and cycling |
A shared path would provide health benefits and increase local transport choices The path should connect to residential areas and be protected from the noise of the motorway Some participants questioned the utilisation of shared paths in the area |
An additional northbound and southbound lane |
Support for an additional northbound and southbound lane Participants suggested longer merge lanes and lanes for slow vehicles and buses |
New or upgraded interchanges |
Support for the interchanges at Papakura, Drury, Ramarama and Bombay to be upgraded |
Intelligent transport systems |
Mixed feedback on variable speed limits Support for ITS to manage traffic flow and capacity |
New local road connections |
Support for Mill Road Extension and Pukekohe Expressway |
Further comments |
Suggested transport improvements within the local area, including a train station at Drury and extra lanes along Great South Road Improve local amenity at Drury, including reducing traffic and easing congestion Reserve a lane for trucks, to improve traffic flow Fast-track the project |