Ngauranga to Airport Transport Study

The Ngauranga to Airport Study, a partnership project between Transit NZ, Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council, was completed in September 2008.

The study recommended a series of measures to make it easier for Wellingtonians to travel, whether by public transport, driving, walking or cycling. These measures were incorporated in the Ngauranga to Wellington Airport Corridor Plan which was formally adopted by the Regional Transport Committee in October 2008.

The Corridor Plan is now part of the Regional Land Transport Programme.

Corridor Plan

As well as improvements for day-to-day travelling, the plan aims to cater for the future transport needs of our growing population. About 30,000 more people are expected to be living in Wellington by 2026.

The plan outlines possible transport initiatives that could happen in the next 30 years, such as:

• improving the existing bus system
• investing in light rail
• building additional tunnels at The Terrace and Mt Victoria
• improving access at the Basin Reserve
• widening Adelaide Road.

The Corridor Plan and other relevant documents are available at:

Ngauranga to Wellington Airport - Greater Wellington Regional Council website

Study Background

With the transport system nearing capacity and traffic volumes increasing annually, future transport solutions had to be considered in terms of what's possible, practical and appropriate to meet people's requirements.

Wellington's hills, tunnels and existing road network mean that there are no easy solutions, so avoiding major congestion and delays would involve a mix of improvements including:

• increased public transport
• more efficient use of existing roads
• some new roading initiatives
• changes making it easier for people to walk and cycle.

Consultation

Three public consultations were held, the first in May 2006 and the second from December 2007 to February 2008. The second consultation showed a high degree of public interest, with over 4,600 submissions received.

A final round of public consultation on the draft Corridor Plan took place June - July 2008, generating 558 submissions.

More Information

Greg Campbell
Principal Transport Adviser

Department Details:
Urban Development & Transport