We want to improve the resilience of six high-priority South Island corridors that are vulnerable to natural disasters; this will make our transport network stronger and better prepared in case of major disruption.
We want to make sure we have a resilient transport network, so in the event of a major disruption or disaster we can get the roads open and operational again as quickly as possible.
Six high-priority corridors have been identified in the South Island because of the likely impact a natural disaster would have on them. We are proposing to improve these corridors and increase their resilience:
The South Island resilience project is currently in the investigation phase. This means we’re looking at each project to determine the need for it and find the best solutions. It’s more cost effective to do preventative work than extensive repairs following a significant event.
By being proactive now, we can plan initiatives that will reduce the amount of emergency work needed on our roads and this will keep communities better connected if a major event happens.
Our investigations will determine what works are needed to create a more resilient state highway network, how much it would cost, and when and how the works would be delivered. We can then put forward a case for investment to carry out the required works. If approved, we can then develop a plan to complete the work.
A resilience panel, made up of staff from NZTA and consultants, is gathering information about the resilience issues on these corridors, talking to interested stakeholders and looking into possible solutions.
After the investigations are completed for the six high priority areas our recommended approaches will be submitted for endorsement, and we will seek funding from the National Land Transport Programme for completing design and construction.
Our transport system needs to be resilient, robust, reliable, and adaptable and these projects will help to achieve this.
We are also investing in the resilience of the state highway network across the country through the Transport Resilience Fund, a $419 million Crown investment package to build climate resilience across the national roading network.
CloseA resilience panel is working on investigations for each of these high-priority corridors that will include:
The corridor investigations have been split into two stages; stage one projects are being worked on first. All projects are now underway.
Draft timeframes are outlined below. These are subject to funding constraints and dates may change as we work through the programme:
